23-Dec-2012 12:26

EU hits Samsung with 'potential misuse' of patents - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57560508-94/eu-hits-samsung-with-potential-misuse-of-patents/

The War on Christmas - Huffington Post (blog) :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ryan-j-bell/the-war-on-christmas_2_b_2326850.html

Nine Dead In Attack On Pakistani Politician - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty :: http://www.rferl.org/content/nine-dead-in-attack-on-pakistani-politician/24806391.html

Italian president dissolves parliament - euronews :: http://www.euronews.com/2012/12/23/italian-president-dissolves-parliament/

In Pa., a test of gun owners' clout - Philadelphia Inquirer :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20121223_In_Pa___a_test_of_gun_owners__clout.html

Evidence Shows Military Purpose in North Korean Rocket, Seoul Says - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/24/world/asia/north-korean-rocket-had-military-purpose-seoul-says.html

Netanyahu: Israel is preparing for dramatic changes in Syria - Haaretz :: http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/netanyahu-israel-is-preparing-for-dramatic-changes-in-syria-1.489415

Islamist-backed constitution gets 'yes' majority vote in Egypt - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/12/23/egyptians-vote-on-islamist-backed-constitution/

India moves to quell gang-rape protests, but crowds build again - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/23/us-india-protests-idUSBRE8BM02X20121223

Mr. Obama draws the line - Albany Times Union (blog) :: http://blog.timesunion.com/opinion/mr-obama-draws-the-line/23502/