Syrian authorities target children, says UN rights chief - BBC News

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Syrian authorities target children, says UN rights chief BBC News Syrian authorities are deliberately and systematically targeting children, the United Nations' human rights chief, Navi Pillay, has told the BBC. She said she was deeply concerned about the fate of hundreds of children being held in detention. Calls for Syrian deal to be matched with actionABC Online Hillary Clinton asks Assad to pull back troops from populated areasTimes of India Syria peace plan : Assad will be “judged on his actions”euronews Boston Globe -Voice of America -Reuters all 4,786 news articles »

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Syria accepts peace plan, but clashes continue - Boston Globe

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Syria accepts peace plan, but clashes continue Boston Globe By Bassem Mroue | AP 'We will judge Assad's sincerity and seriousness by what he does,' Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said. QAA, Lebanon - Syria accepted a cease-fire drawn up by UN envoy Kofi Annan on Tuesday, but the diplomatic ... Syria accepts UN planRichmond Times Dispatch Syria agrees to UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace planLos Angeles Times Syria accepts Annan peace plan, but clashes continuemsnbc.com The Associated Press -CNN all 4,642 news articles »

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US Sanctions Iran for Aiding Syria - Wall Street Journal

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US Sanctions Iran for Aiding Syria Wall Street Journal By JAY SOLOMON WASHINGTONâ€"The Obama administration sanctioned an Iranian airline for allegedly ferrying machine guns and munitions into Syria to help President Bashar al-Assad put down a rebellion against his rule. The shipments, according to US ... Western powers 'sceptical' over Syria peace moveBBC News Syria accepts Annan peace plan, but clashes continuemsnbc.com Syria agrees to UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace planLos Angeles Times CNN -The Associated Press all 4,612 news articles »

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US Jews hope pope seeks freedom for accused spy in Cuba - USA TODAY

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US Jews hope pope seeks freedom for accused spy in Cuba USA TODAY By Oren Dorell, USA TODAY Before Pope Benedict XVI leaves Cuba today, US Jews hope he'll persuade Cuba's government to show mercy to Alan Gross, an ailing American prisoner in Havana. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation via AP Rabbi Arthur Schneier, ... Pope's Havana visit raises questions of whom he'll meetCNN International Cuba dissidents concerned for mystery protesterThe Associated Press Pope meets Castro in CubaABC Online MiamiHerald.com -msnbc.com all 4,622 news articles »

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Annan says Syria accepts peace plan, US skeptical - Reuters

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Annan says Syria accepts peace plan, US skeptical Reuters By Erika Solomon and Oliver Holmes | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria has accepted a UN-sponsored peace plan, international envoy Kofi Annan said on Tuesday, as troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad raided rebel forces who have taken refuge across the ... Syria accepts Annan peace plan, but clashes continuemsnbc.com Syria agrees to UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace planLos Angeles Times Clinton: Syria Should Pull Back TroopsVoice of America Globe and Mail -BBC News -CNN all 4,600 news articles »

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Syria accepts Annan peace plan, but clashes continue - msnbc.com

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Syria accepts Annan peace plan, but clashes continue msnbc.com First for breaking news and analysis: Compelling world news stories from msnbc.com and NBC News journalists. Follow us on Twitter. Syrian state television broadcast footage of President Bashar-al-Assad making a rare public appearance in the Baba Amr ... Syria agrees to UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace planLos Angeles Times Analysts: Timing, 'nothing to lose' are behind Syrian OK of Annan planCNN Western powers 'sceptical' over Syria peace moveBBC News The Associated Press -Times of India -Wall Street Journal all 4,534 news articles »

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Clinton: Syria Should Pull Back Troops - Voice of America

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Clinton: Syria Should Pull Back Troops Voice of America March 27, 2012 Clinton: Syria Should Pull Back Troops Scott Stearns | The State Department US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad can demonstrate the seriousness with which he has accepted a UN peace plan by ... Analysts: Timing, 'nothing to lose' are behind Syrian OK of Annan planCNN Western powers 'sceptical' over Syria peace moveBBC News Syrian opposition seeks unity in Turkey as Assad tours ravaged HomsMiamiHerald.com Bloomberg -The Associated Press -TIME all 4,742 news articles »

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Western powers 'sceptical' over Syria peace move - BBC News

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Western powers 'sceptical' over Syria peace move BBC News Western powers have reacted sceptically to Syria's acceptance of the peace plan put forward by UN envoy Kofi Annan. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said President Bashar al-Assad would be judged by events. "Given Assad's history of over-promising ... Syria accepts peace plan but clashes continueThe Associated Press The Syrian Opposition Responds to Assad and Annan... Sort ofTIME US presses Syrian opposition to unite, shun abusesReuters ABC Online -AFP -Telegraph.co.uk all 4,509 news articles »

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US sceptical of Syria peace plan - ABC Online

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US sceptical of Syria peace plan ABC Online By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker, wires Kofi Annan is in China to convince the country to support the six-point Syrian peace plan. Syria has accepted a United Nations peace plan, but US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says the Syrian ... US to push Syrian opposition for 'unified vision'AFP Syria: shells filmed raining down on HomsTelegraph.co.uk Syria accepts peace plan but clashes continueThe Associated Press euronews -The Guardian all 4,570 news articles »

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Annan says Syria accepts peace plan, US sceptical - Reuters

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Annan says Syria accepts peace plan, US sceptical Reuters * Assad visits devastated rebel stronghold in Homs * Annan sees "long and difficult task" to defuse conflict * Main rebel group backs Annan - provided Assad goes * UN raises death toll estimate to over 9000 By Erika Solomon and Oliver Holmes BEIRUT, ... Syria accepts peace plan but clashes continueThe Associated Press Syria accepts Annan peace plan, but clashes continuemsnbc.com Syria's nod to UN peace plan greeted with scepticismThe Guardian Wall Street Journal -Christian Science Monitor -ABC Online all 4,579 news articles »

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As Syria's war rages, Assad bans military-age men from leaving - Christian Science Monitor

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As Syria's war rages, Assad bans military-age men from leaving Christian Science Monitor By David Enders, McClatchy Newspapers / March 27, 2012 Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (c.) speaks to soldiers during a tour in the Baba Amr neighbourhood of Homs in this photo released by Syria's news agency SANA on Tuesday. Syria's nod to UN peace plan greeted with scepticismThe Guardian Syria accepts peace plan but clashes continueThe Associated Press Syria accepts UN peace plan but bloodshed persistsUSA TODAY ABC Online -BusinessWeek -Telegraph.co.uk all 4,522 news articles »

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Syrian opposition cautiously welcomes UN cease-fire plan - Christian Science Monitor

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Syrian opposition cautiously welcomes UN cease-fire plan Christian Science Monitor But for more support from the West, the Syrian opposition needs to overcome divisions and squabbling that were on full display at a major Istanbul meeting today. By Scott Peterson, Staff writer / March 27, 2012 Syrian National Council members George ... Syria's nod to UN peace plan greeted with scepticismThe Guardian Syria: Bashar al-Assad tours Homs as he accepts UN peace planTelegraph.co.uk Iran praises Syria for its handling of uprisingYnetnews Jerusalem Post -Washington Post all 4,414 news articles »

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Walkouts spoil Syrian opposition's bid for unity - Jerusalem Post

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Walkouts spoil Syrian opposition's bid for unity Jerusalem Post By REUTERS Veteran dissident, Kurds quit Syria opposition meeting; some groups are wary of Syrian National Council. By REUTERS/STRINGER Iraq ISTANBUL - A meeting of Syrian opposition groups on Tuesday that aimed to show they can unite to form an ... Syrian president in Baba Amr to inspect conditionsThe Associated Press Syrian government reportedly accepts Kofi Annan peace planLos Angeles Times Syrian refugees seek safety in Turkey, ask for weaponsAFP CTV.ca -Reuters -The Daily Star all 4,404 news articles »

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Al Jazeera will not show shooting footage - Financial Times

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Al Jazeera will not show shooting footage Financial Times PARIS, March 27 â€" Al Jazeera television said on Tuesday it would not broadcast video footage of three deadly shootings in southern France filmed by a gunman using a camera strapped to his body. The Qatar-based news network also said it was declining ... Arrest of Al Qaeda suspect in Spain today was not connected to attacks in ...Daily Mail Gunman's father asks why police killed himAtlanta Journal Constitution Al Jazeera decides not to air explosive footage of Toulouse killing spreeGlobe and Mail CNN International -The Guardian all 1,933 news articles »

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Annan says Syria accepts peace plan - Reuters

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Annan says Syria accepts peace plan Reuters * Assad visits devastated rebel stronghold in Homs * Syria accepts Annan's six-point peace plan * Annan sees "long and difficult task" to defuse conflict * Main rebel group backs Annan -- provided Assad goes * UN raises death toll estimate to over 9000 ... Annan says Syria accepts peace plan, fighting enters Lebanonmsnbc.com Syrian government reportedly accepts Kofi Annan peace planLos Angeles Times Russia to Ditch Friends of Syria Meeting, Warns of MeddlingBloomberg The Associated Press -CNN International all 3,992 news articles »

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Annan's six-point plan for Syria - CNN International

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Annan's six-point plan for Syria CNN International By Joe Sterling, CNN (CNN) -- UN-Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan is promoting a six-point initiative to end the violence, bring in relief, and forge a political process to address grievances in Syria. The UN Security Council endorsed a ... Syria accepts UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace planUSA TODAY Annan says Syria accepts peace plan as troops enter LebanonReuters Annan says Syria accepts peace plan, fighting enters Lebanonmsnbc.com Voice of America -Telegraph.co.uk all 4,114 news articles »

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Syria accepts UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace plan - USA TODAY

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Syria accepts UN envoy Kofi Annan's peace plan USA TODAY BEIJING (AP) â€" UN envoy Kofi Annan said Tuesday he has received the backing of both Syria and China for his plan for a negotiated end to the bloody Syrian conflict. By Lintao Zhang, AP UN envoy Kofi Annan has developed a six-point plan to end Syria's ... China Welcomes Annan VisitVoice of America Syria accepts Annan's peace plan; China, Russia also on boardWashington Post Annan's 6-point proposal to end Syria conflictThe Associated Press CNN -ABC Online -msnbc.com all 3,948 news articles »

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Al-Jazeera opts not to air Merah shootings video - BBC News

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Al-Jazeera opts not to air Merah shootings video BBC News The al-Jazeera TV channel has decided not to air video material of the attacks carried out by Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah. Officials at the Qatar-based channel announced the decision after a plea by French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Al-Jazeera will not air video of French attacksUSA TODAY Sarkozy asks Al Jazeera not to broadcast Toulouse videoChristian Science Monitor Siege gunman's brother 'outraged' at charges, lawyer saysCNN Haaretz -Reuters all 1,528 news articles »

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Summit seeks to deter nuclear-armed terrorism - The Associated Press

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Summit seeks to deter nuclear-armed terrorism The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) â€" Material that can be used to make nuclear bombs is stored in scores of buildings spread across dozens of countries. If even a fraction of it fell into the hands of terrorists, it could be disastrous. Obama warns North Korea, Iran on nuclear weaponsCNN International NOTEBOOK: Kimchi tops cheese at nuclear summitAtlanta Journal Constitution World Leaders to Strengthen Nuclear Security: Statement TextBusinessWeek all 7,930 news articles »

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World Leaders to Strengthen Nuclear Security: Statement Text - BusinessWeek

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World Leaders to Strengthen Nuclear Security: Statement Text BusinessWeek Following is a reformatted version of a joint declaration of leaders attending the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit in the South Korean capital today. We, the leaders, gathered in Seoul on March 26-27, 2012, renew the political commitments generated ... Summit To Deter Nightmare Of Nuclear-Armed TerrorNPR Summit aims to guard against nightmare of terrorists getting nukes from ...Washington Post PM wants more power for nuclear watchdogSydney Morning Herald all 7,895 news articles »

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Obama says 'bad actors' trying to get nuclear material - Jerusalem Post

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Obama says 'bad actors' trying to get nuclear material Jerusalem Post By BLOOMBERG, REUTERS “These dangerous materials are still vulnerable in too many places,” US president says at opening session of Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul; Obama defends comments on arms control and Russia. By REUTERS/Larry Downing US ... World Leaders to Strengthen Nuclear Security: Statement TextBloomberg Obama sees progress toward securing loose nukesUSA TODAY Gillard urges vigilance in face of nuclear threatsABC Online BusinessWeek -Reuters India all 8,011 news articles »

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World leaders: Nuclear terrorism a 'grave threat' - BBC News

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World leaders: Nuclear terrorism a 'grave threat' BBC News World leaders have called for closer co-operation to tackle the threat of nuclear terrorism at a summit on nuclear security in Seoul. A communique at the end of the summit reiterated a joint call to secure "vulnerable nuclear material". Obama sees progress toward securing loose nukesUSA TODAY World Leaders Pledge to Secure Loose Nuclear Material by 2014BusinessWeek Obama says Pakistan review must respect security needsReuters Globe and Mail -Telegraph.co.uk all 7,921 news articles »

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World Leaders Pledge to Secure Loose Nuclear Material by 2014 - Bloomberg

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World Leaders Pledge to Secure Loose Nuclear Material by 2014 Bloomberg World leaders pledged to secure all vulnerable nuclear material by 2014 and to boost security to keep the ingredients for atomic weapons out of the hands of terrorists. US President Barack Obama, his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev and leaders from ... North Korea Rebuffs Obama Criticism of Rocket PlanWall Street Journal Seoul nuclear summit: North Korea snubs Barack Obama over missileTelegraph.co.uk President Barack Obama's nuclear warning to North KoreaBBC News euronews -Times of India -Christian Science Monitor all 7,759 news articles »

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North Korea Rebuffs Obama Criticism of Rocket Plan - Wall Street Journal

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North Korea Rebuffs Obama Criticism of Rocket Plan Wall Street Journal By EVAN RAMSTAD SEOULâ€"North Korea on Tuesday reiterated its intention to launch a satellite next month and responded directly to US President Barack Obama's criticism of the plan, saying Mr. Obama had the "wrong conception" by calling it a long-range ... World leaders warn of 'nuclear terrorism' threatTelegraph.co.uk Nuclear terror threat remains, Obama tells world leadersSydney Morning Herald North Korea pushes back at Obama's criticism, says it will never cancel rocket ...Washington Post Christian Science Monitor -Reuters all 7,363 news articles »

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