Portal:Current events/2012 February 13

Current events of February 13, 2012 (2012-02-13) (Monday)

Armed conflict and attacks

• The Syrian Army continues its bombardment of Homs. (Reuters)
• 13 February 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats:
  • An explosion tore through an Israeli diplomat's car in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, India, Monday. One woman was injured. (Ynet)
  • Explosives were found near the Israeli Embassy building in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. The device was neutralized safely. (Ynet)

Business and economy

• The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announces plans to cut 1000 jobs in Australia. (Herald Sun)
• Japan suffers negative economic growth for the fourth quarter of 2011 making it three out of four quarters that the Japanese economy shrinks. (CNN)
• Rangers F.C. announces an intent to enter administration. BBC

Law and crime

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani appears before the Supreme Court of Pakistan to face contempt of court charges. (IBN Live)