The Web sites on Wednesday of, clockwise from top left, Google, Mozilla, Wired and Wikipedia.
Web Protests Piracy Bills, And Senators Change Course -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — Online protests on Wednesday quickly cut into Congressional support for online antipiracy measures as lawmakers abandoned and rethought their backing for legislation that pitted new media interests against some of the most powerful old-line commercial interests in Washington.
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MIDDLE EAST
Report: Syrian rebels take control over area outside Damascus.
Panetta: US 'fully prepared' for an Iran challenge.
Obama: US to work closely with Jordan on Mideast talks.
Turkey plot: Ex-army chief Ilker Basbug kept in custody.
Yemen FM says no delay in Presidential election. Yemeni official suggests delay in Presidential vote.
Barak says Israeli decision on Iran strike remains ‘far off’.
After nuke scientist's murder, Iranian students switch majors to nuclear sciences: official.
Tiny Qatar wielding powerful political punch.
Beirut building collapse toll reaches 27.
ASIA
'Path open' for North Korea talks, neighbours say.
Crackdown continues on activists in China.
North Korea officials stand by Kim Jong-un.
Aung San Suu Kyi registers for Burma election run.
Pakistan rejects U.S. envoy visit: official.
AFRICA
Mali says several killed in Tuareg attack.
Sudan dismisses fear of looming humanitarian crisis.
South Sudan clashes: Dozens killed in Jonglei state.
Sudan plans to seize more South Sudan oil until accord reached.
Egypt’s military ruler warns of ‘grave dangers’ ahead of uprising’s 1st anniversary.
Petrol shortages trigger tension in Egypt.
Tourists from 5 nations victims in Ethiopia attack.
Slow response to East Africa famine 'cost 'lives'.
Somalia oil exploration: Drilling begins in Puntland.
EUROPE
Russia vows to block Western intervention in Syria.
Russia urges quick missile defense deal with US.
Iran oil embargo set to be agreed by EU ambassadors.
Italy enthralled by ship's tale of two captains. Search suspended as ship shifts.
Russia warns against military action against Syria, rejects criticism of munitions delivery.
Portugal slips into default territory.
German Euro-deputy: S&P downgrade part of American ‘war against the Euro’.
Greek PM says creditors may be forced to take losses: report.
AMERICAS
Nicaraguans worry about Ortega's foreign friends.
In Haiti, former dictator ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier is thriving.
US Treasury dips into pension funds to avoid debt.
Keystone oil sands pipeline rejected.
Canadian PM says Iran threat justifies Keystone XL approval.
US Border Patrol to toughen policy.
David Cameron accuses Argentina of 'colonialism' over Falklands Islands.
Facebook overtakes Google's Orkut in Brazil - Comscore.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Copy of al Qaida magazine 'Inspire' found at Guantanamo.
Yemen crisis: Is al-Qaeda gaining ground?
EU court rules al Qaeda suspect cannot be deported to Jordan.
Islamic extremism remains Norway's biggest threat.
From US boarding school to al-Qaida suicide bomber.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold may hit $2,000, as it ends long bull-run.
Brewer you've never heard of is No. 1 in US, depending how you count.
Yahoo’s Yang resigns from board, exits company he co-founded.
World Bank warns of global growth slowdown.
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