 Moneycontrol.com | Aung San Suu Kyi set to make history as Myanmar votes Times of India Voters in Myanmar flocked to the polls on Sunday for elections expected to sweep opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for the first time as part of dramatic political reforms. KAWHMU, MYANMAR: Voters in Myanmar flocked to the polls on ... Parliamentary by-polls begin in Myanmar Suu Kyi set to make history as Myanmar votes Aung San Suu Kyi poised to make history as Burma votes |
 The Hindu | Suu Kyi set to make history as Myanmar votes Hindustan Times Voters in Myanmar flocked to the polls today for elections expected to sweep opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for the first time as part of dramatic political reforms. A victory for Suu Kyi would cap a remarkable transformation for ... Parliamentary by-elections begins in Myanmar Myanmar's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat Historic Burma poll gets under way |
 The Associated Press | Myanmar's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat The Associated Press By TODD PITMAN, AP â€" 1 minute ago WAH THIN KHA, Myanmar (AP) â€" Myanmar held a landmark election Sunday that was expected to send democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for her first public office since launching her decades-long struggle ... Historic Burma poll gets under way Main parties running in Myanmar elections Suu Kyi makes election debut in Burma |
 CTV.ca | Suu Kyi runs for parliament in crucial Burma poll Washington Post WAH THIN KHA, Burma â€" Burma held a landmark election Sunday that was expected to send democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for her first public office since launching her decades-long struggle against the military-dominated government. Polls Open for Parliamentary Elections in Burma Aung San Suu Kyi: prisoner-turned-politician Suu Kyi makes election debut in Burma |
 BBC News | Syria crisis debated at Istanbul talks BBC News Foreign ministers from more than 70 Western and Arab countries are due to meet in Istanbul to explore ways to step up pressure on the Syrian regime and bolster the opposition. Before the second so-called Friends of Syria meeting, opposition leaders ... As crisis roils Syria, its diplomats stand firm with President Bashir al-Assad Fighting continues in Syria as West, opposition to meet Syria demands peace before troops withdraw from cities |
 CBC.ca | Polls Open for Parliamentary Elections in Burma Voice of America March 31, 2012 Polls Open for Parliamentary Elections in Burma VOA News Burma's parliamentary and by- elections 45 seats in the national legislature are being contested. 160 candidates from 17 parties and eight independents are running. Burma's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi takes part in key by-elections Myanmar's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat |
 BBC News | Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi takes part in key by-elections BBC News Polls have opened in Burmese by-elections that promise to be the most open contest in decades, with Aung San Suu Kyi among those standing. Her National League for Democracy (NLD) is contesting all 45 seats, vacated when politicians joined the ... Burma's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat Burma Holding Parliamentary Elections Sunday Voting begins in crucial Myanmar by-election |
 CBS News | Syrian regime declares victory over revolt ABC Online Syria's regime has declared victory over the nation's rebel uprising and reiterated support for a UN-Arab peace plan, as its troops reportedly continue to shell rebels in the city of Homs. Foreign ministry spokesman Jihad Makdisi declared victory ... Syria says it won't be first to lay down arms Syria won't quit rebel centre, putting ceasefire in doubt Syria says revolt over, but army still shooting |
 AFP | Diplomats Push for End to Syria's Violence Voice of America March 31, 2012 Diplomats Push for End to Syria's Violence VOA News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attended a "strategic forum" between the United States and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council in Saudi Arabia Saturday to discuss issues that ... Clinton calls for holding Syrian leaders to account Clinton: Time running out for diplomacy with Iran Clinton: Time running out for Iran |
 The Associated Press | Clinton: Time running out for diplomacy with Iran The Associated Press By BRADLEY KLAPPER, AP â€" 1 minute ago RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) â€" US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made clear Saturday that time is running out for diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program and said talks aimed at preventing Tehran from ... US wants results from Iran nuclear talks Clinton moots GCC defence shield against Iran Clinton promises US will back Gulf security |
 Globe and Mail | Just days after ceasefire agreement, Syria rejects call to end violence Globe and Mail BEIRUTâ€" AP Syria rejected international envoy Kofi Annan's call for the regime to halt violence first just days after the government agreed to a cease-fire plan and a senior official declared victory over the opposition. It was the government's first ... Syria says it won't be first to lay down arms Dissent among 'Friends of Syria' dims hopes for talks Syria says revolt over, but army still shooting | |
 BBC News | Will Mali's coup succeed? BBC News By Martin Vogl BBC News, Bamako The Tuareg rebels in the north of Mali had warned that they were going to take advantage of instability caused by a coup d'etat in the capital, Bamako, to move forward rapidly. And that is just what they have now done. As sanctions loom, Mali junta 'plans' elections Mali rebels attack northern town in coup aftermath The Fearsome Tuareg Uprising in Mali: Less Monolithic than Meets the Eye |
CBS News | Syria Won't Pull Out of Rebel Centers, Putting Cease-Fire Deal in Doubt New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Syrian forces will not pull out of towns and cities that have been centers of the yearlong uprising until “normal life†resumes there, a Syrian government spokesman told state news media, raising new questions about prospects for ... As US-sponsored 'Friends of Syria' conference is set to begin in Istanbul ... Syrian official says regime won't back down first Syria says year-old revolt over, but army still shooting |
 Inland Empire News | Obama finds oil in markets is sufficient to sideline Iran Inland Empire News WASHINGTON--After careful analysis of oil prices and months of negotiations, President Obama on Friday determined that there was sufficient oil in world markets to allow countries to significantly reduce their Iranian imports, clearing the way for ... Obama moves to choke Iran oil exports US tightens oil sanctions on Iran China rejects Obama's push to punish countries importing Iranian oil, SKorea ... |
 The Associated Press | Syrian official says regime won't back down first The Associated Press By BASSEM MROUE, AP â€" 1 minute ago BEIRUT (AP) â€" The Syrian government will not pull troops from cities and towns engulfed by the country's unrest before life returns to normal in these areas, a high-ranking official said Saturday as activists said ... Revolt to ouster President Assad is over, says Syrian official Syria says revolt over, but army still shooting US, Gulf Arabs urge Annan to draw up Syria 'next steps' |
 Fox News | Revolt to ouster President Assad is over, says Syrian official Fox News The violent year-long uprising that aimed to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria has ended, a country's spokesman said, Reuters reported. "The battle to topple the state is over," Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesman Jihad al-Makdissi ... US, Gulf Arabs urge Annan to draw up Syria 'next steps' Syrian official: Regime won't back down Syrian regime defies UN-Arab League peace plan |
 CBC.ca | Saudi meeting, Iran sanctions coincidence, US official says CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's Friday announcement that the US will implement sanctions that could significantly cut sales of Iranian oil was not tied to a meeting the same day between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Saudi King ... China rejects Obama's push to punish countries importing Iranian oil, SKorea ... Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran US tightens oil sanctions on Iran |
CBC.ca | US tightens oil sanctions on Iran CNN By Steve Hargreaves @CNNMoney March 31, 2012: 7:57 AM ET The Obama administration is expected to tighten sanctions against Iran. The move indicates it thinks the world will be able to cope with a loss of Iranian oil. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- President ... China rejects Obama's push to punish countries importing Iranian oil, SKorea ... Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran Obama: Oil supply enough to put the squeeze on Iran |
 The Guardian | Obama: Oil supply enough to put the squeeze on Iran Bucyrus Telegraph Forum AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Friday he was plowing ahead with potential sanctions against countries that keep buying oil from Iran, including allies of the United States, in a deepening campaign to starve Iran of money for its disputed ... Obama: Oil is sufficient to cut reliance on Iran Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Buyers of Iran Oil |
The Guardian | China rejects Obama's Iran oil import sanctions NewsOK.com BEIJING (AP) â€" China rejected President Barack Obama's decision to move forward with plans for sanctions on countries buying oil from Iran, saying Saturday that Washington had no right to unilaterally punish other nations. South Korean officials said ... Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Buyers of Iran Oil US Imposes Iran Oil Sanctions |
 Moneycontrol.com | China rejects Obama's Iran oil import sanctions The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) â€" China rejected President Barack Obama's decision to move forward with plans for sanctions on countries buying oil from Iran, saying Saturday that Washington had no right to unilaterally punish other nations. South Korean officials said ... Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran sales US Imposes Iran Oil Sanctions Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran |
 Fox News | Clashes erupt in Syria despite demands for cease-fire CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The Syrian military clashed with defectors in the capital of Damascus on Saturday as regime forces bombarded other towns with heavy gunfire despite the United Nations' call for a cease-fire, opposition activists said. Some 33 killed in Syria, as Annan urges peace plan implementation Fighting, shelling reported in Syria despite cease-fire pledge Turkey Summit Promises Clash Over Syria |
 CBS News | SKorea to work with US to reduce Iran oil imports CBS News SEOUL, South Korea â€" South Korean officials say they will continue working with the US to reduce oil imports from Iran after President Barack Obama greenlighted potential sanctions against countries that continue to buy Iranian oil. Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran sales Oil supply sufficient, Obama says |
CBC.ca | Obama says enough world oil to crack down on Iran sales Times of India BURLINGTON, Vt./WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama vowed on Friday to forge ahead with tough sanctions on Iran, saying there was enough oil in the world market - including emergency stockpiles - to allow countries to cut Iranian imports. SKorea to work with US to reduce Iran oil imports |
 The Hindu | Election a test of Myanmar's new openness CNN International By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Myanmar democracy icon - now candidate - Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the prize while under house arrest. Hong Kong (CNN) -- If Sunday's by-election in Myanmar is deemed to be free and fair, it will cap off a startling ... Myanmar's Suu Kyi Casts Doubt Vote Will Be Fair Suu Kyi says Burma elections unfair Burma's Elections a Test for Reforms |
