WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama wants to quickly resolve religious unease about making religious-employer health plans cover contraceptives, advisers said.

By United Press International UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

DAMASCUS, Syria, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Russia said Syria vowed to "end" the violence as Assad-regime forces pounded Homs for a fifth day, and European ... more

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Greece struggled to retain credibility after missing a third debt-deal deadline but vowed an accord was near amid a ... more

DENVER, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Republican White House hopeful Rick Santorum swept the Colorado and Minnesota caucuses and won the non-binding Missouri primary, officials said ... more

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- A suspected U.S. drone struck early Wednesday in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, killing at least nine alleged militants, Pakistani ... more