 Los Angeles Times | Suspect in Afghanistan shootings identified Los Angeles Times Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a 38-year-old father of two, is suspected in the massacre of 16 civilians in Afghanistan. A neighbor describes him as 'happy' and 'gentle.' By Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times The man suspected of shooting, stabbing and ... Robert Bales, Afghanistan shooting suspect, arrives in Kansas suspect showed different side in Iraq Army names suspect in killings of 16 Afghans |
 CBS News | suspect showed different side in Iraq CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff "We ended up helping the people that ... hours before were trying to kill us," suspect said in 2009 (CNN) -- The man identified Friday by sources as the US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians betrayed no animosity ... Afghan attack suspect at Leavenworth Details on US suspect in Afghan massacre emerge US military sources tell Fox News the American soldier accused of killing 16 ... |
 The Guardian | Clooney was the star attraction at a protest outside the Sudanese embassy. Voice of America March 16, 2012 Actor George Clooney Arrested During Sudan Protest Meredith Buel | Washington Academy Award-winning American actor George Clooney was arrested in Washington Friday during a protest over the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Clooney arrested, later released in Sudanese embassy protest George Clooney arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy in DC George Clooney: Do You Like Him More Following Arrest? |
 ABC News | Afghan Attack Suspect Is Identified Wall Street Journal An Iraq Combat Veteran, Sgt. Bales Had Trail of Run-Ins, Trauma; 'Being an American as Opposed to Being a Bad Guy' The US Army soldier suspected of killing 16 Afghan villagers in a rampage last week has been identified as Staff Sgt. Robert Bales. Staff Sgt. Robert Bales named as suspect in Afghan massacre US Identifies Army Sergeant in Killing of 16 in Afghanistan Details on US suspect in Afghan massacre emerge |
 ABC News | US Identifies Army Sergeant in Killing of 16 in Afghanistan New York Times The military on Friday identified the soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers earlier this week as Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a 38-year-old father of two who had been injured twice in combat over the course of four deployments and had, ... Afghan shooting suspect showed different side in Iraq Afghan Attack Suspect Is Identified US suspect in Afghan shooting spree ID'd |
 Globe and Mail | George Clooney's week in Washington Washington Post A good way to close out a hectic week in Washington: Orchestrate your own arrest. For a good cause, of course. On Friday morning, George Clooney was led away from the Sudanese Embassy wearing a pair of plastic handcuffs, having participated in an act ... George Clooney Arrested at Sudan Protest in Washington LA man arrested with George Clooney in Washington, DC George Clooney Arrested in Washington While Protesting at Sudan Embassy |
 Daily Mail | Sources identify US soldier suspected in Afghan massacre Fox News US military sources tell Fox News the American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians last weekend is Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is being flown to a military prison at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Military officials have declined to identify ... Afghan Attack Suspect Identified Afghan massacre suspect identified, due at Kansas base US suspect in Afghan shooting spree ID'd |
 BBC News | George Clooney released after Sudan embassy arrest BBC News George Clooney has been arrested for civil disobedience during a demonstration outside Sudan's embassy in Washington DC on Friday. The actor was taking part in a protest to warn of a humanitarian crisis in the volatile border area between Sudan and ... LA man arrested in protest at Sudanese embassy Actor George Clooney Arrested at Sudan Protest in Washint 10 clicks: George Clooney, Jon Hamm, mutant bunny and more |
 New Yorker | George Clooney arrested at Sudan protest CNN Washington (CNN) -- Police arrested actor George Clooney and others Friday during a protest at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington. The arrested protesters included congressmen, human rights activists and faith leaders. "We are here really to ask two ... George Clooney released following arrest at Sudan protest in Washington George Clooney arrested: how his protest could help Sudan George Clooney released on bail after embassy arrest |
 CBC.ca | George Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest in Washington Reuters By Kevin Fogarty | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hollywood movie star George Clooney was arrested at Sudan's embassy in Washington on Friday at a protest of an escalating emergency as Sudan blocks humanitarian aid from reaching a volatile border region where ... George Clooney Arrested at Sudanese Embassy Clooney out of jail after arrest in Washington protest Clooney released after paying $US100 fine |
 USA TODAY | Syrian revolt simmers outside capital USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syrian rebels ignited a new front Friday outside the capital, Damascus, in the first significant fighting there since regime forces swept over the suburbs weeks ago. The clashes highlight the shifting nature of Syria's conflict, ... Despite Bold Talk on Syria, Turkey Sees Limits of Its Power Annan plans return to Syria, says crisis can have 'serious impact' on region ... Syria committed to successful UN mission |
 Globe and Mail | Annan: Syrians 'want to get on with their lives' CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The UN point man on restive Syria said Friday that he's working hard to stop the yearlong violence there and "get unimpeded access" for humanitarian relief. "I'm doing my best with the support of everyone to try to find a ... Annan warns of Syria escalation, says talks continue Annan to send mission to discuss Syria monitors Annan Asks for UN Action on Syria |
 CTV.ca | Progress on citizenship and border issues in Sudan and South Sudan? Christian Science Monitor South Sudan and Sudan appeared to make progress in their latest talks in Addis Ababa, despite heightened regional tensions, writes guest blogger Amanda Hsiao. By Amanda Hsiao, Guest blogger / March 16, 2012 • A version of this post appeared on the blog ... George Clooney arrested, handcuffed, outside Sudan embassy in DC Clooney arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy George Clooney arrested during protest in Washington, DC |
Globe and Mail | Gulf States Shun Syria, Turkey Warns Its Citizens to Leave New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Syria's diplomatic isolation in the Arab world deepened on Friday as four more Persian Gulf states were reported to be closing their embassies in Damascus while government forces pressed offensives in the north of the country and in ... Turkey urges citizens to leave Syria Syrian Safety Zones Needed for Refugees, Turkey Says Syria envoy Annan to send mission to Damascus to follow up his proposals to ... |
Globe and Mail | France says Syria's Assad must end violence first Reuters | PARIS (Reuters) - France insisted on Friday that any UN Security Council resolution on Syria must go beyond calling for a truce and push for a political transition, with President Bashar al-Assad taking a unilateral step to stop the violence. Activists say Syrian troops, rebels clash in Damascus suburbs; Turkey asks ... Syria vows to work with Annan on peace, fight 'terror' UN gets briefed today on Annan's Syria trip |
 CBS News | Karzai meets with families of 16 civilians allegedly killed by US soldier CNN International Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke Friday with the families of 16 civilians allegedly killed by a US soldier during a house-to-house rampage. In his meeting at the presidential palace in Kabul, Karzai raised questions over ... Afghanistan's Karzai lashes out at US over massacre NATO's Afghan strategy tested as Taliban talks derail, Karzai demands troop ... Afghan leader blasts US over shootings probe |
 CTV.ca | Turkey considers Syria border buffer zone Reuters By Jon Hemming | ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey said on Friday it might set up a border "buffer zone" to protect growing numbers of Syrian refugees fleeing a violent uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. With the bloody revolt entering its second year ... World press surprise at how Syrian conflict plays out Russia strongly backs Annan's mission in Syria Activists report clashes near Syrian capital |
 BBC News | Syria unrest: Turkish nationals urged to return home BBC News Turkey has urged its citizens to leave Syria, saying developments there have led to "serious security risks". The foreign ministry said in a statement that some consular services would be halted on 22 March. Meanwhile PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested ... Turkey to halt consular services in Damascus Activists report clashes between Syrian troops and defectors in Damascus suburbs |
 The Guardian | New details emerge about soldier accused in Afghan killings CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The American staff sergeant accused of a house-to-house rampage that left 16 Afghan civilians dead was deployed to a small outpost where someone was wounded the day before the shootings, an attorney for the soldier said. US soldier accused of Afghan massacre hires prominent criminal lawyer Soldier was drinking on night of Afghanistan massacre Soldier accused in killings saw friend's leg 'blown off' |
 Telegraph.co.uk | US soldier accused of Afghan massacre did not want to return to frontline Telegraph.co.uk The American staff sergeant accused of shooting dead 16 Afghan villagers had not wanted to return to the frontline, his lawyer has said. By Amy Willis, Los Angeles The 38-year-old father-of-two, from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord base in Washington, ... Afghan massacre US soldier 'reluctant to serve' Lawyer for Afghan shootings soldier speaks to press Killings soldier 'reluctant to serve' |
 USA TODAY | North Korea's plan for rocket launch stirs regional concern Reuters By Jack Kim and Jeremy Laurence | SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Friday it will launch a long-range rocket carrying a "working" satellite to mark the centenary of founder Kim Il-sung's birth next month, sparking regional condemnation that it was ... North Korea Plans Rocket Launch in April North Korea says it plans satellite launch North Korea to launch rocket, sparking Western fears |
 Globe and Mail | On its one-year anniversary, Syria's uprising sputters Globe and Mail One year into Syria's popular uprising, the brutal tactics of President Bashar al-Assad appear to be succeeding. The armed opposition forces have been routed from the central Syrian city of Homs and, most recently, from Idlib in the northwest near the ... Syria Puts on Mass Rally in Support of Assad One year later: Syrians remain resolute London father-in-law emailed Assad advice â€" report |
 BBC News | Afghan masacre US soldier 'reluctant to serve' BBC News The US soldier accused of shooting dead 16 Afghans had been injured twice while serving in Iraq and was unhappy about going for another tour of duty, a lawyer has said. John Henry Browne said the soldier - who has not been named - had already completed ... US soldier accused of Afghan massacre hires prominent criminal lawyer US soldier accused in Afghan massacre had been upset at casualty in unit ... Seattle lawyer to defend soldier in Afghan massacre |
