Mosaic News - 03/01/12: Iran's Guardian Council Disqualifies More Election Candidates

Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies more parliamentary election candidates, Egypt's presidential election date draws mixed reactions, Yemeni troops demand the ouster of Saleh's army chief, and more.

Today's headlines in full:

Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies more parliamentary election candidates
Al Jazeera, Qatar

Egypt's presidential election date draws mixed reactions
Dubai TV, UAE

Yemeni troops demand the ouster of Saleh's army chief
Press TV, Iran

Two US troops killed in Afghanistan
Press TV, Iran

UN report expresses concern over involuntary disappearances in Kashmir
Press TV, Iran

Syrian fighters make 'tactical' withdrawal from besieged Homs district
BBC Arabic, UK

Blast targets police bus in Istanbul, injuring 15 others
Al-Alam, Iran

US military prepares options to strike Iranian nuclear sites
IBA, Israel

Iraq seeks to enhance military capabilities after US withdrawal
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

Image: Iranian women walk past electoral posters in northern Tehran March 1, 2012: REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

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Mosaic News - 01/31/12: Showdown Looms at UN over Syria

Violence in Syria surges as showdown looms at UN Security Council, US drones patrolling Iraqi skies provoke outrage, Bahrainis plan "Great Return" to Manama's Pearl Roundabout, and more.

Today's headlins in full:

Violence in Syria surges as showdown looms at UN Security Council
BBC Arabic, UK

US drones patrolling Iraqi skies provoke outrage
Press TV, Iran

Yemen's information minister escapes assassination attempt in Sanaa
Press TV, Iran

Egypt's PM addresses parliament for first time
Press TV, Iran

Bahrainis plan 'Great Return' to Manama's Pearl Roundabout
Al-Alam, Iran

PLO: Israel to blame for failure of exploratory talks
Dubai TV, UAE

Ban Ki-moon urges resolution on Syria as fighting continues near Damascus
IBA, Israel

Canadian FM urges direct peace talks with Israel in meetings with Abbas
IBA, Israel

Enraged Kuwaiti tribesmen torch election candidate's tent over 'offensive remarks'
Al Jazeera, Qatar

A look back at the Armenian Genocide
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq

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Mosaic News - 01/26/12: US Marine Walks Free for Iraqi Haditha Massacre

UN envoy warns of al-Qaeda expansion in Yemen, US marine is "sorry" for Iraqi deaths in Haditha massacre but walks free, Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as "Black Day," and more.

Today's headlines in full:

UN envoy warns of al-Qaeda expansion in Yemen
Al Jazeera, Qatar

US marine is 'sorry' for Iraqi deaths in Haditha massacre, but walks free
New TV, Lebanon

Kashmiris observe Indian Republic Day as 'Black Day'
Press TV, Iran

Syrian security forces storm Duma, as fears of Hama massacre mount
Future TV, Lebanon

France, Britain make plea for Syria resolution at UN Security Council
Oman TV, Oman

China slams EU for Iran oil embargo
Oman TV, Oman

Iraqi insurgents bomb police officers' home
Oman TV, Oman

Bahraini forces attack mourners as HRW slams UAE human rights violations
Al-Alam, Iran

UN envoy says Libyan militias 'out of control'
BBC Arabic, UK

Palestinians deem talks with Israelis 'failure'
IBA, Israel

Ban Ki-moon urges Iran not to block strategic waterway
IBA, Israel

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Mosaic News - 01/05/12: Egypt Prosecutor Seeks Death Sentence for Mubarak

String of bombings leaves scores dead in Iraq, Bahraini forces use massive amounts of tear gas to disperse protestors, prosecutors seek death penalty for Egypt's Hosni Mubarak, and more.

Today's headlines in full:

String of bombings leaves scores dead in Iraq
Dubai TV, UAE

Bahraini forces use massive amounts of tear gas to disperse protestors
Al-Alam, Iran

Free Syrian Army urges Arabs to seek UN help
BBC Arabic, UK

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Egypt's Hosni Mubarak
Press TV, Iran

Saudi princess slams human rights violations in the Kingdom
Press TV, Iran

Israeli troops demolish more homes in West Bank
Press TV, Iran

Israel to build separation wall along Lebanese border
New TV, Lebanon

EU agrees to ban Iranian oil imports
IBA, Israel

Right-wing activists expelled from West Bank
IBA, Israel

Somalia is one of the world's most dangerous places for journalists
Al Jazeera, Qatar

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