Lavrov meets Assad as Syria fights on Homs
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad amid renewed Syrian assault on Homs. Lavrov urged reforms and dialogue and said Assad is ready to engage with the opposition as Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution.
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California court says Prop 8 ban on gay marriage unconstitutional
A 9th U S Circuit panel ruled Prop 8 violates equal rights and bans gay marriage in California but stayed ruling to allow backers time to appeal. The decision limits impact to California and does not settle a broader national question.
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Santorum Wins Minnesota And Colorado Caucuses In Strong Night
Republican Rick Santorum swept Minnesota with 45 percent and led in Colorado with 43 percent as Mitt Romney trailed in both states. Romney congratulated Santorum and kept hopeful of securing the nomination while Newt Gingrich faltered with low support in all contests.
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Komen official resigns over Planned Parenthood funding flap
Karen Handel, vice president of public policy at Susan G. Komen for the Cure, resigned after backing the decision to cut Planned Parenthood grants. She said the move aimed to serve women, distance Komen from controversy, and acknowledged her role amid a national backlash and ongoing congressional scrutiny.
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