 BBC News | Syrian Brass Defect, Buoying Rebels Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS and SIOBHAN GORMAN Several high-ranking Syrian military officials joined the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday and Friday, in the Syrian conflict's biggest wave of military defections to date. The defections appeared to ... Syria crisis: Kofi Annan to hold talks with Assad Syria opposition chief rejects dialogue with Assad regime Former UN chief Kofi Annan to make peace trip to Syria |
BBC News | Syria crisis: Kofi Annan to hold talks with Assad BBC News UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan is due to hold talks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, in a fresh diplomatic bid to end the violence. UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Mr Annan would call for an immediate ceasefire by the army and the ... Syria opposition chief rejects dialogue with Assad regime Former UN chief Kofi Annan to make peace trip to Syria Annan wants Damascus-rebel talk |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Invisible Children's 'Kony 2012' video goes viral â€" but what does this mean? Washington Post Five days ago, the Internet was swept up in a fevered do-gooder frenzy, watching and forwarding an online video depicting the brutal actions of a Ugandan warlord and a nonprofit's sexy, graphic, cause-braceleted plan to capture him. In Uganda, Few Can See Kony Video Social media campaign hunts Ugandan warlord How 'Kony' Clip Caught Fire Online |
 National Post | Invisible Children's 'Kony 2012' video goes viral â€" but what does this mean? Washington Post Five days ago, the Internet was swept up in a fevered do-gooder frenzy, watching and forwarding an online video depicting the brutal actions of a Ugandan warlord and a nonprofit's sexy, graphic, cause-braceleted plan to capture him. Kate Cronin-Furman and Amanda Taub, Wronging Rights How 'Kony' Clip Caught Fire Online Anti-Kony video campaign draws criticism in Uganda |
 USA TODAY | Mosque gathering becomes rally against Assad [Video] Los Angeles Times Syrians chant "God protect you, Free Syrian Army" in a mosque in this video purportedly from the Midan neighborhood of Damascus. Opposition activists gather en masse on Fridays for protests against President Bashar Assad; this video posted by Syrian ... UN Relief Chief Tells of Horrific Destruction in Syria and Official Resistance ... Annan to meet with Syrian president Saturday As defections mount, Syrian rebels reject talks |
 CTV.ca | How 'Kony' Clip Caught Fire Online Wall Street Journal By ERICA ORDEN and EMILY STEEL An Internet video seeking to draw attention to fugitive African rebel leader Joseph Kony now stands as the fastest-growing viral phenomenon in Web history, thanks to informal celebrity advocates and young viewers. Kony 2012 director answers critics of video Why the Kony2012 video went viral Kony 2012: The anatomy of a viral campaign |
 USA TODAY | IDF strikes Gaza terror targets following rocket barrage Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF AND YAAKOV LAPPIN Escalation in South: 8 hurt, 1 seriously, by Palestinian rockets; over 40 rockets fired into South after IAF strike on Gaza kills PRC chief Qaisi; Hamas says 8 terrorists killed in latest IAF attack. Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza Israeli airstrike kills militant commander in Gaza Israeli Airstrikes Kill Militants in Gaza |
 The Associated Press | Afghanistan, US sign deal on prison handover The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) â€" The US military and the Afghan government sealed an agreement Friday on the gradual transfer of control of the main US prison in the country, a last-minute breakthrough that brings the first progress in months in contentious ... US, Afghans Set Six-Month Hand-Over of Prison US gives up control of jail where Quran was burned US agrees to hand over prisoners to Afghanistan |
 CTV.ca | Stopping Kony: Why has the ICC tackled cases from only Africa? Los Angeles Times The infamous Joseph Kony of Uganda is wanted by the International Criminal Court, along with seven other men accused of heinous crimes. It's hard not to notice that all of the wanted men are from Africa. African leaders have definitely noticed: Last ... Inside the books of the charity behind viral "Kony 2012" video As criticism surfaces, 'KONY 2012' gains momentum faster than Susan Boyle Kony 2012: The anatomy of a viral campaign |
 Malaysia Star | Annan to meet Syria's Assad on Saturday: Ban Ki-moon Reuters By Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan will meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday on a peace mission to Syria, where pro-democracy protests have deteriorated into near civil war, ... Annan to meet Saturday with Syrian president Annan Heading to Syria Seeking Solution Assad's Opponents Say Won't Work Syrian opposition rejects as naive international calls for dialogue with regime |
 Telegraph.co.uk | The UN's Valerie Amos submits an aid proposal to Syria CNN (CNN) -- Kofi Annan, the joint special envoy to Syria for the United Nations and the Arab League, will meet Saturday in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "to seek an urgent end to all violence and human rights violations and to initiate ... Syrian Opposition Rejects Talks With Regime Annan to meet with Assad in Syria: UN Syrian forces kill 54 ahead of Annan peace mission |
 The Guardian | United States agrees to transfer Bagram prison to control of Afghan army The Guardian The United States has agreed to transfer its main prison in Afghanistan to the control of the Afghan army. The deal, signed on Friday, at the last minute before a deadline set by Karzai, involved compromises by both sides on an issue that has ... US agrees deal to hand over Bagram prison to Afghanistan Afghanistan, US Sign Deal on Prison Handover US to hand over prison control to Afghanistan |
 Telegraph.co.uk | US agrees deal to hand over Bagram prison to Afghanistan Telegraph.co.uk America has agreed to hand over control of its biggest prison in Afghanistan, removing one of the main obstacles to signing a new strategic deal with Kabul that would see the US remain in the country after 2014. By Ben Farmer, Kabul The transfer means ... Afghanistan, US Sign Deal on Prison Handover US, Afghans Agree to Prison Hand-Over Afghanistan, US reach pact on handover of prisons |
 Christian Science Monitor | How Kony 2012 campaign went viral and focused rare attention on Africa Christian Science Monitor Invisible Children, through its Kony 2012 campaign against the Lord's Resistance Army, had a strong message, social media, and a strategy for how to channel a youthful desire to be involved. By Curt Hopkins, Correspondent / March 9, 2012 Lisa Longoria, ... Charity defends "Kony 2012" video, expenses Kony: can a YouTube video stop an international killer? Jolie: I don't know anyone who does not hate Joseph Kony |
 CBC.ca | US reaches agreement to turn over Afghan detention center CNN Afghan President Hamid Karzai has repeatedly called for the end of US oversight of detention facilities in Afghanistan. (CNN) -- A US-run detention center housing 3000 people will move to Afghan control under a crucial agreement signed Friday that ... United States agrees to transfer Bagram prison to control of Afghan army U.S. signs deal to hand Bagram prison to Afghans Afghanistan, US sign deal on prison handover |
 Christian Science Monitor | Crisis mapping: How Invisible Children's Kony2012 campaign changed advocacy Christian Science Monitor Invisible Children's Kony2012 campaign includes an early warning radio network and crisis map that help civilians prepare for attacks by Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army, guest blogger Patrick Meier says. By Patrick Meier, Guest blogger / March 9, ... Uganda: we'll catch Kony dead or alive Joseph Kony: Brutal warlord who shocked world Maker of 'Kony 2012' video deflects critics, urges action |
 Globe and Mail | Joseph Kony: Brutal warlord who shocked world CNN International By Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) -- If Joseph Kony wasn't the most wanted man in the world, he may be now. In the past week, a documentary detailing accusations of vile acts committed by the Ugandan warlord has spread like wildfire on social media (at the ... When Joseph Kony almost came in from the cold: Juba peace talks Ugandans criticize anti-Kony video campaign sensation for simplifying a ... 'Bad guys' besides Kony: Who else is wanted by the ICC? |
 New York Times | 'Bad guys' besides Kony: Who else is wanted by the ICC? Los Angeles Times Joseph Kony has become newly infamous in the United States since a viral video focused on his crimes, spotlighting the notorious Ugandan militia leader for kidnapping children and forcing them to serve as soldiers. In the controversial video, ... Kony 2012: child at centre of viral hit defends film Kony activist: Young hungry to voice their view Outrage grows over 'Stop Kony' campaign |
USA TODAY | Syria opposition chief rejects dialogue with Assad regime USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) â€" The leader of Syria's main opposition group rejected calls Friday by UN envoy Kofi Annan for dialogue with President Bashar Assad's government, saying they were pointless and unrealistic as the regime massacres its own people. Syrian forces kill 21 people ahead of Annan's visit Syrian opposition leader rejects Kofi Annan's call for dialogue with Assad regime Syria opposition rejects call for dialogue |
 BBC News | Syria opposition rejects call for dialogue CBS News (AP) BEIRUT - The leader of Syria's main opposition group on Friday rejected calls by former UN chief Kofi Annan for dialogue between the government in Damascus and the opposition, describing them as unrealistic. In a telephone interview from Paris, ... Syria opposition chief rejects dialogue with Assad regime Syrian opposition leader rejects Kofi Annan's call for dialogue with Assad regime Syria crisis: Kofi Annan calls for dialogue spark anger |
 BBC News | Nigeria deaths: Italian anger at UK over rescue bid BBC News Italian politicians have complained that David Cameron did not consult their government before approving a failed bid to rescue a British and an Italian held hostage in Nigeria. Chris McManus, 28, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, and Franco Lamolinara ... Nigeria hostages: Italian anger mounts over special forces operation Italian 'rage' at Britain over botched hostage rescue bid Italians Angry Nigerian Hostage Rescue Attempted Without Their Input |
 The Guardian | Nigeria hostages: Italians demand answers over failed rescue The Guardian Italian security officials and politicians are meeting on Friday to discuss the fallout of the death of one of their citizens in Nigeria who was being held hostage along with a British national by terrorists in the north of the country. Nigeria Blames Boko Haram for Killing European Hostages in Rescue Attempt British hostage murder: family's grief 'We knew he was in danger. We are ... Nigeria deaths: Italian anger at UK over rescue bid |
 Globe and Mail | Israel's ex-spy chief says more efforts needed before considering Iran strike Washington Post JERUSALEM â€" Israel's recently retired spy chief says more time and efforts are needed before considering a military strike on Iran. Meir Dagan, who served as Mossad's head from 2002 to 2010, told CBS's 60 Minutes that he believes Tehran is being ... Israel won't strike Iran in coming weeks, Binyamin Netanyahu says Dagan: Instead of attack â€" foment regime change in Iran |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Israel won't Iran strike in coming weeks, Binyamin Netanyahu says Telegraph.co.uk Israel will give sanctions on Iran a chance to work and will not attack its nuclear installations in the coming days or weeks, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Thursday after returning from talks in Washington. Obama, Netanyahu take private disagreements public Netanyahu: Strike on Iran's nuclear facilities possible within months Netanyahu: Iran attack possible in months |
