ABC NewsTax Fight Ends Quietly, Leaves ScarsWall Street JournalBy JANET HOOK Washington's high-decibel battle over the payroll-tax break ended Friday without debate, a roll-call vote or even a peep of dissent, as Congress approved legislation to prevent a Jan. 1 tax increase. The House and Senate quickly approved ...Boehner Facing Unrest in Caucus Over Payroll Tax Cut DealFox NewsAnalysis: Obama wins on tax cut, but gains are hard to sustainChicago TribuneOff to Hawaii on a political high note, Obama to face huge challenges in ...Washington PostSalt Lake Tribune -New York Timesall 12,879 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukBritain's Prince Philip taken to hospitalCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff A palace spokesman said Prince Philip would gradually "wind down" his workload after he turned 90 in June. London (CNN) -- Britain's Prince Philip was taken to a hospital on Friday for "precautionary tests" after complaining of ...Queen Elizabeth II's husband hospitalized with chest painsWashington PostThe Duke of Edinburgh has enjoyed good health for much of his lifeTelegraph.co.ukQueen Elizabeth's Husband Is Taken to Hospital With Chest PainsBusinessWeekTIME -BBC News -Bloombergall 527 news articles »

CBC.caAnalysis: Obama wins on tax cut, but gains are hard to sustainReutersBy Alister Bull and Caren Bohan | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For President Barack Obama, it was a political victory that has given his 2012 re-election campaign an identity: champion of the middle class. In facing down Republicans over a two-month ...Off to Hawaii on a political high note, Obama to face huge challenges in ...Washington PostObama signs payroll tax cut meausreNECNCongress approves payroll tax cut; work on longer-term deal remainsKansas City StarNY1 -Voice of Americaall 12,827 news articles »

BBC NewsAir Jordan release sparks stampedes at stores across USBBC NewsRowdy scenes have broken out at stores across the US as shoppers jostled to lay their hands on Nike's new shoe. There was disorder from California to Georgia as shoppers vied to buy a retro version of a classic Air Jordan model. ...Video: Shoppers trampled for Air JordansUSA TODAYNew Air Jordans cause shopping frenzy across USBoston.comScuffles over new Jordan trainersThe Press AssociationWashington Post -New York Times -Christian Science Monitorall 1,190 news articles »

Fox NewsState Department Condemns Bombings in Syria Amid Questions About AttackersFox NewsAP Dec. 23, 2011: Members of Syrian security are seen at the site of a suicide bombing in Damascus, Syria. The State Department condemned the deadly twin attacks Friday on Syrian government buildings, while pressing the Assad regime not to let the ...Agency: Arab League monitors to leave for SyriaJerusalem PostSyria says twin suicide bombings in Damascus kill 44BBC NewsTwin car bombs in Syria bring sign of worsening violenceWashington PostVoice of America -The Guardian -Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 5,706 news articles »

BloombergGo Daddy pulls SOPA supportWashington PostAfter backlash from customers, Go Daddy announced Friday that it is no longer supporting the Stop Online Piracy Act. In a company statement, the domain registrar said that it has removed previous postings about its position to “eliminate confusion. ...Lobby shops mistakenly listed as SOPA supportersPoliticoGoDaddy backs away from piracy bill after pressure from websitesLos Angeles TimesGoDaddy Says It No Longer Supports Online Piracy LegislationBusinessWeekPCWorld -VatorNews -TidBITSall 478 news articles »

The GuardianGOP, Dems Reach Tax Cut DealFox NewsThis is a rush transcript from "Hannity," December 22, 2011. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. MARK STEYN, GUEST HOST: Moments ago, House Republicans reached a deal with the Senate to renew the payroll tax cut before it expires ...Congress approves payroll tax cut; work on longer-term deal remainsKansas City StarObama signs 2-month payroll tax cut extensionWashington PostCongress Passes Payroll Tax Cut to End Political StandoffVoice of AmericaBusinessWeek -Albany Times Unionall 12,756 news articles »

The GuardianEgypt's women protest despite brutal military attacksMiamiHerald.comBy MOHANNAD SABRY CAIRO -- Several army soldiers slapped, punched and kicked Mona Seif, hitting her with wooden batons while they dragged her inside the Cabinet Building soon after they raided Tahrir Square. Minutes earlier she had been told to leave, ...Egyptians Rally After Days of Deadly ClashesWall Street JournalThousands march in Cairo denouncing violence against protestersLos Angeles TimesCrowds mass in Cairo's Tahrir Square in protest of armyCNN InternationalVoice of America -Washington Post -Xinhuaall 1,125 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukBritain's Prince Philip taken to a hospitalCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff London (CNN) -- Britain's Prince Philip was taken to a hospital on Friday for "precautionary tests" after complaining of chest pains, a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said. He was taken from Sandringham to the cardiothoracic unit ...Prince Philip hospitalized with chest painsUSA TODAYBritain's Prince Philip Taken to HospitalFox NewsPrince Philip undergoes 'precautionary tests' after suffering chest painsTelegraph.co.ukBBC Newsall 365 news articles »

The GuardianObama calls for payroll tax cut to be extended 'without delay' as bill passesThe GuardianPresident Barack Obama marked a rare political victory over Republican leaders in Congress – who bowed to White House demands on Friday for a short-term extension to tax reductions for working Americans – by calling for the measure to be applied to the ...With payroll tax deal signed, Obama is off to HawaiiLos Angeles TimesAnalysis: Winners and Losers in the Payroll Tax Cut DebateFox NewsCongress Passes Two-Month US Payroll Tax-Cut ExtensionBusinessWeekCNN -USA TODAY -Washington Postall 12,596 news articles »

The GuardianCrowds mass in Cairo's Tahrir Square in protest of armyCNN InternationalThousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday during a rally to denounce the country's military rulers. Cairo (CNN) -- Thousands gathered in the Egyptian capital on Friday in a mass demonstration against the country's armed forces ...Egyptians Rally Against Ruling Military CouncilVoice of AmericaThousands march in Cairo denouncing violence against protestersLos Angeles TimesMass rival protests erupt in CairoXinhuaCBS Newsall 1,085 news articles »

Ponad 40 tys. Rosjan zapowiedziało w internecie udział w planowanej przez opozycję na sobotę demonstracji w Moskwie. Ma być ona kontynuacją wielotysięcznych protestów z 10 grudnia przeciw wynikom wyborów parlamentarnych, w których wygrała rządząca Jedna Rosja.

Telegraph.co.ukPakistan Military Denies Conspiracy to Seize PowerNew York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The military command in Pakistan issued an unusual refutation on Friday of rumors that it was planning to take power, publicizing a pledge by the top general that it is committed to democracy a day after the prime minister warned ...Pakistan's Army Chief Denies Coup PlansWall Street JournalPakistani Army Chief Dismisses Coup RumorsVoice of AmericaZardari-Kayani standoff fuels fears of govt fallingHindustan TimesThe Hindu -Reuters Africaall 558 news articles »

ABC NewsCops pepper-spray rowdy crowd trying to buy new Air JordansUSA TODAYBy Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY The Seattle Times says the police at theWestfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila, Wash., were so outmanned they had to call for support from some two dozen officers around the Seattle area. One person was arrested. ...New Air Jordans cause shopping frenzy; rowdy shoppers pepper-sprayed in Wash ...Washington PostArrests in melees over sale of Air JordansCBS NewsConcord pandemonium: 'Sneakerheads' flock to grab Air JordansChristian Science MonitorABC News -Los Angeles Timesall 795 news articles »

CBC.caTurkish PM cites French 'genocide'CNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens to end cooperation if French senate passes genocide law. Istanbul (CNN) -- Turkey's leader accused France of "genocide" last century during the war in Algeria, a ratcheting up ...Turkey accuses France of Algerian genocide as row escalatesTelegraph.co.ukTurkey Freezes Ties With France Over Genocide-Denial BillBusinessWeekTurkey and France trade accusations of genocidal historyChristian Science MonitorThe Guardian -New York Times -The Associated Pressall 2,000 news articles »