Tuesday, February 07, 2012



Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Syria unrest-News Analysis-02-06-2012

world news

  • News Bulletin -- 01:00 GMT
    Press TV reports on the latest news headlines from around the world.
  • Iran opens research library in Zimbabwe capital
    The cultural Centre of the Islamic republic of Iran has officially opened a new research library in Harare. Press TV's Fazila Mahomed reports from Harare.
  • Yemeni protesters call for stopping foreing intervention in Syria
    Yemeni protesters held a large rally in the capital Sanaa to call for the prosecution of regime affiliates and to call for an end to foreign intervention in Syria. Press TV's Yousef Mawry reports from Sana'a.
  • OSCE holds two day conference on economic crisis
    The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe is sounding the alarm about the Economic Crisis but not in the way you might imagine. Press TV 's Fabian Pierre reports from Vienna.
  • China defends UN Syria veto
    In Beijing, the Chinese government defended its rejection of a UN resolution calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to abandon power, with state media saying Western armed intervention in Libya, Afghanistan and Iraq showed the dangers of forced regime change. Press TV's Steven Ribet reports from Beijing.
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  • Russia, China defend UN Syria veto
    Western member states seized a chance to try to have Syrian President Bashar Assad thrown out of office by a UN Security Council vote on Saturday. Press TV's Hank Flynn reports from New York.
  • Turkish victims' families reject government compensation
    Relatives of the victims of a botched airstrike in the southeast of Turkey in December, have reportedly rejected compensation offered to them by the Turkish government and have called for punishment of those behind the deadly attack. Press TV's Mehdi Gholizadeh reports from Ankara.
  • Palestinian factions agree on forming unity government
    Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Khaled Meshaal and Acting PA Chief Mahmoud Abbas have signed an agreement in the Qatari capital, Doha, to form an interim government of independent technocrat to prepare for upcoming elections. Press TV's Yousef al-Helou reports from Gaza.
  • NY protestors urge ICC to take custody of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
    Since his capture last November, Saif al Islam Gaddafi has been seen little and heard from even less. The most prominent son of slain Libyan leader Mohamar Gaddafi has been held in-communicado and the status of his mental and physical health is now in question. Press TV's Gary Anthony Ramsay reports from New York.
  • South African Muslims mark Prophet Mohammad birthday
    Muslims from a cross section of society here have been brought together by the birth celebrations of the Islam Prophet. Press TV's Hassen Seria reports from Johannesburg.
  • Latin American countries support Argentina over Malvinas
    Latin America has reinforced its support to Argentina's sovereignty claims over Malvinas. Press TV's Constanza Heller reports from Buenos Aires.
  • "Malaria deaths twice as high as previously thought"
    New research suggests that the number of deaths from malaria worldwide may be almost twice as high as previously estimated. The study, published in the British medical journal the Lancet, suggests that 1200000 people died from the disease in 2010. In comparison, the World Health Organization estimates that malaria claimed 655000 lives. Both reports, however, indicate that global death rates from the disease are now falling.
  • London hosts major Hajj exhibition
    It's the journey of a lifetime. The hajj pilgrimage to Mecca - obligatory for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. Press TV's Roshan Muhammed Salih reports from London.
  • Lantern festival lights up skies over Taiwan
    People in Taiwan have celebrated the year of the dragon by releasing thousands of paper lanterns up into the sky. The participants preheated the lanterns with propane torches until they started to gain altitude. They also wrote their prayers on the paper lanterns making wishes for the New Year. The event was held in New Taipei City. The year of the dragon is considered especially auspicious among Taiwanese people. This, as the dragon is the symbol of excellence in traditional Taiwanese beliefs.
  • Stand-off dominates inter-Korean relations
    The Korean stand-off may have shifted position, but it's still a stand-off as North Korea provided South Korea with a list of conditions to resume dialogue, while criticising Seoul's own efforts as lacking sincerity. Press TV's Frank Smith reports from Seoul.
  • Japan faces shrinking population by one-third by 2060
    Two out of five Japanese will be over the age of 65 by 2060, according to the report. This will have a strong influence on the country's economy and society. In fact, Mr. Kaneko, of the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, says it will reshape the nation's society. Press TV's Caherine Makino reports from Tokyo.
  • Japan's massive snow sculptures attract thousands to Sapporo Snow Festival
    One of the places to enjoy some real winter fun is Sapporo in Japan, where giant sculptures made out of ice and snow attracts thousands of viewers. The famous "Sapporo Snow Festival" which is now in its 63rd year, is one of northern Japan's biggest tourist attractions. It is held in downtown Sapporo and displays hundreds of snow sculptures. Starting from early January, professional sculptors, volunteers and military officials trucked in about 33000 tons of snow from several locations into Sapporo City. One of the main attractions this year is the replica of the Taj Mahal in India. Another ice replica is the Tsuruga Castle of Aizu, an ancient heritage of Fukushima Prefecture. Organizers expect the seven-day festival to attract over two million visitors.
  • Iran sends aid convoy to Somalia
    The Islamic Republic of Iran has in the past weeks launched a massive food donation to the Somali drought affected persons in conjunction with Imam Khomeini Relief Organization and the Somali Red Crescent Society in Mogadishu. Press TV's Abdulaziz Billow Ali reports from Mogadishu.

Entertainment news

  • 'Chasing Gaga": Gaga's Band
    "Chasing Gaga" premiers Sunday, February 5 at 9/8c on TV Guide Network. Follow TV Guide Network on Facebook at www.facebook.com Best-selling author and celebrity journalist Ian Halperin takes an inside look at Lady Gaga's career from her humble beginnings playing New York's Lower East Side dive bars to sold out stadium concerts around the world. "Chasing Gaga" examines the meteoric -- and sometimes controversial -- rise to stardom of the first lady of pop. Ian speaks to key people who have followed her career from the beginning including book publisher Judith Regan, nightclub promoters, radio producers, fashion photographers and members of her original band. With her eccentric outfits and outlandish hairstyles and make-up, her quick rise to fame has inspired millions of "Little Monsters" to express themselves, but also drawn skepticism from critics and fellow musicians who have accused her of "borrowing" from the likes of Madonna, David Bowie and Bette Midler.
  • "Chasing Gaga" Promo
    "Chasing Gaga" premiers Sunday, February 5 at 9/8c on TV Guide Network. Follow TV Guide Network on Facebook at www.facebook.com Best-selling author and celebrity journalist Ian Halperin takes an inside look at Lady Gaga's career from her humble beginnings playing New York's Lower East Side dive bars to sold out stadium concerts around the world. "Chasing Gaga" examines the meteoric -- and sometimes controversial -- rise to stardom of the first lady of pop. Ian speaks to key people who have followed her career from the beginning including book publisher Judith Regan, nightclub promoters, radio producers, fashion photographers and members of her original band. With her eccentric outfits and outlandish hairstyles and make-up, her quick rise to fame has inspired millions of "Little Monsters" to express themselves, but also drawn skepticism from critics and fellow musicians who have accused her of "borrowing" from the likes of Madonna, David Bowie and Bette Midler.
  • Award Season 2011 - 2012 SAG Awards Fashion Wrap
    Presented by TV Guide Network. "Hollywood Girls Night's" Ali Landry is joined by our fashion experts, Camille Grammer, Tabatha Coffey and Nick Verreos for a no-holds barred look at the fashion highs and lows from the 2012 SAG Awards.
  • Award Season 2011 - SAG 2012: Kenneth Branagh
    TV Guide Network talks to My Week with Marylin star Kenneth Branagh on the red carpet at the 2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards.
  • Award Season 2011 - SAG 2012: Dean Norris
    TV Guide Network talks to Breaking Bad's Dean Norris on the red carpet at the 2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards.
  • Award Season 2011 - SAG 2012: 30 Rock's Judah Friedlander and Jon Lutz
    TV Guide Network talks to 30 Rock stars Judah Friedlander and Jon Lutz on the red carpet at the 2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards.
  • Award Season 2011 - SAG 2012: Patrick Duffy
    TV Guide Network talks to Dallas star Patrick Duffy on the red carpet at the 2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards.
  • Award Season 2011 - SAG 2012: Chris Noth
    TV Guide Network talks to The Good Wife's Chris Noth on the red carpet at the 2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards.
  • Award Season 2011 - SAG 2012: James Cromwell
    TV Guide Network talks to The Artist star James Cromwell on the red carpet at the 2012 Screen Actor Guild Awards.

sport news

  • Bruce Pearl on SEC basketball
    Tim Brando spoke with Bruce Pearl about the Florida Gators victory over Vanderbilt, the state of the SEC and who matches up well with Kentucky.
  • Barnhart on college football recruiting
    Tony Barnhart joins the Tim Brando Show to talk about the Super Bowl, college football recruiting and the Big Ten's reaction to Urban Meyer.
  • Dierdorf on Al Michaels and Patriots' defense
    Dan Dierdorf joined Tim Brando to discuss the great job that Al Michaels did calling the Super Bowl, the Patriots' missed opportunities and their defense.
  • Steve Tasker on Giants' Super Bowl win
    The Tim Brando Show welcomes CBS Sports' Steve Tasker who shares his thoughts on the Giants Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots and Wes Welker's critical dropped ball late in the fourth quarter.
  • Solomon Wilcots talks Super Bowl XLVI
    CBS Sports' Solomon Wilcots joins the Tim Brando Show to talk Super Bowl XLVI that saw the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots 21-17.
  • Monster Energy Supercross: Anaheim
    Join CBS Sports' Ricky Carmichael, Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig as they breakdown all the action from round five of the Monster Energy Supercross that saw Ryan Villopoto win at Angel Stadium.
  • Clay Matthews on loss to Giants
    Green Bay Packers OLB Clay Matthews joins the Tim Brando Show to discuss the Packers disappointing playoff loss to the New York Giants.
  • Marv Levy's Super Bowl x-factor
    Former Buffalo Bills Head Coach Marv Levy joins the Tim Brando Show in Indianapolis as he presents an unlikely difference maker for this weekend's big game.
  • Josh Hamilton explains relapse
    Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton relapsed and drank alcohol this week in the Dallas area. Hamilton addressed the media on Friday and explained the details of the incident.