 The Hindu | Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi makes victory speech MiamiHerald.com By TODD PITMAN and AYE AYE WIN AP YANGON, Myanmar -- Aung San Suu Kyi claimed victory Monday in Myanmar's historic by-election, saying she hoped it will mark the beginning of a new era for the long-repressed country. Suu Kyi spoke to thousands of ... Suu Kyi Calls for 'New Era' Suu Kyi's party says it won nearly all seats it contested in Myanmar elections Aung San Suu Kyi calls victory a “triumph of the people†|
 BBC News | Papers reflect on Burma election BBC News A colourful picture of supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi appears on the front of the Independent. "At last! Jubilation in Burma," the paper says following reports she has won a seat in the national parliament. "Aung San Suu Kyi will now be difficult for ... Myanmar democracy figure wins parliament seat, early results show Suu Kyi set to enter Myanmar's Parliament Myanmar: Suu Kyi party claims victory on 43 out of 44 seats |
 Los Angeles Times | Myanmar democracy figure wins parliament seat, early results show Los Angeles Times Aung San Suu Kyi's apparent victory marks the first time she will hold office in the nation, also known as Burma. A supporter kisses Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the National League for Democracy, as she visits polling stations in Kawhmu, near Yangon, ... Suu Kyi hails 'victory of people' Myanmar's Suu Kyi reported winning historic vote For Aung San Suu Kyi, a new role and heavier burden |
 The Associated Press | Myanmar's Suu Kyi reported winning historic vote The Associated Press By AYE AYE WIN, AP â€" 1 minute ago YANGON, Myanmar (AP) â€" She struggled for a free Myanmar for a quarter-century, much of it spent locked away under house arrest. Now, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate whose nonviolent campaign for democracy at home ... Suu Kyi's Party Declares Victory as Myanmar Opens Up From Prisoner to Parliament in Myanmar Myanmar pro-democracy leader's election gives expatriates hope |
 New York Times | From Prisoner to Parliament in Myanmar New York Times YANGON, Myanmar â€" Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the democracy advocate silenced for two decades by Myanmar's generals with house arrests and overturned elections, assumed a new role in her country's political transition on Sunday, apparently winning a seat in ... Myanmar pro-democracy leader's election gives expatriates hope For Suu Kyi, a new role and heavier burden Myanmar poised for change as Suu Kyi set to win place in parliament |
 Globe and Mail | Empowered Syrian opposition group gets help to fight regime, aid citizens CNN Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- The once-fractured Syrian opposition appeared to take major steps forward Sunday, with the Syrian National Council earning international recognition and vowing to pay members of its fighting force who are battling President ... US pledges $12M to Syria's rebels Once Again, Damascus Thumbs Its Nose at the Friends of Syria Syria "friends" warn Assad time is short to end bloodshed |
 CBS News | US pledges $12M to Syria's rebels CBS News (AP) ISTANBUL - A coalition of more than 70 partners, including the United States, pledged Sunday to send millions of dollars and communications equipment to Syria's opposition groups, signaling deeper involvement in the conflict amid a growing belief ... Empowered Syrian opposition group gets help to fight regime, aid citizens No agreement to arm Syrian rebels by 'Friends of Syria' Once Again, Damascus Thumbs Its Nose at the Friends of Syria |
 The Associated Press | Relief as fire-hit cruise ship safe in Malaysia The Associated Press By EILEEN NG, AP â€" 4 hours ago SANDAKAN, Malaysia (AP) â€" Smiling passengers voiced relief and gratitude after safely leaving a fire-damaged luxury cruise ship that was stranded at sea for 24 hours and limped without air-conditioning into a Malaysian ... Distressed ship carrying 45 Canadians docks safely Fire-stricken cruise ship makes it back to port Fire-stricken cruise ship safe at Malaysian port |
 Boston Globe | Nations pledge millions for Syrian opposition Boston Globe By Bradley Klapper and Christopher Torchia | AP US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at a news conference in Istanbul Sunday. Speaking after a meeting of Western and Arab officials and members of the Syrian opposition, Clinton warned Syrian ... West vows backing for Syrian rebels Clinton details plan to supply Syrian opposition, defends push to pay defectors International community pledge support for Syria opposition |
 New York Times | At Meeting, Nations Move to Expand Aid for Syrian Rebels New York Times ISTANBUL â€" The United States and dozens of other countries moved closer on Sunday to direct intervention in the fighting in Syria, with Arab nations pledging $100 million to pay opposition fighters and the Obama administration agreeing to send ... International community pledge support for Syria opposition Clinton details plan to supply Syrian opposition, defends push to pay defectors Secretary Clinton Says Syrian President Assad 'Must Go' |
 Globe and Mail | Former Mexican president dies; Miguel de la Madrid led country in economic crisis CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Mexico City (CNN) -- Miguel de la Madrid, Mexico's president as the country struggled through an economic crisis in the 1980s, died Sunday. He was 77. Family members told CNN that the former president died in Mexico City Sunday ... Miguel de la Madrid, Ex President of Mexico, Dies at 77 Ex-Mexican President De la Madrid Dead at 77 Ex-Mexican President De la Madrid dies at age 77 |
 ABC News | Gulf Nations to Pay Syrian Rebel Salaries, US Offers Non-Lethal Support Voice of America April 01, 2012 Gulf Nations to Pay Syrian Rebel Salaries, US Offers Non-Lethal Support VOA News Participants in Sunday's "Friends of Syria" conference in Istanbul, Turkey, say several Gulf nations will provide millions of dollars to the main opposition ... Clinton details plan to supply Syrian opposition, defends push to pay defectors Arab, Western leaders press Annan for timetable on Syria 'Friends of Syria' conference in Turkey ends with list of declarations, few ... |
 Christian Science Monitor | Opposition claims historic sweep in Myanmar elections Christian Science Monitor The symbolic importance of a landslide opposition victory in Myanmar could prompt a backlash against reformist President Thein Sein by hardliners in the military. By a correspondent / April 1, 2012 Supporters celebrate opposition leader Aung San Suu ... Opposition party says Burman's Suu Kyi wins parliament seat Suu Kyi claims victory in landmark Burma election US lawmaker says keep pressure on Myanmar |
 Bloomberg | Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Myanmar Parliamentary Seat, Party Says Bloomberg Myanmar dissident Aung San Suu Kyi won a parliamentary seat in by-elections today, a member of her party said, in a closely watched poll as the US and European Union consider lifting sanctions if they deem the vote fair. Suu Kyi, who won the Nobel ... Party says Myanmar's Suu Kyi leads landslide win NLD claims landslide in Myanmar by-elections Myanmar opposition party claims Aung San Kyi win |
 Wall Street Journal | Nations Tell Envoy to Hold Syria to Strict Timetable Wall Street Journal By JOE PARKINSON, NOUR MALAS and JAY SOLOMON ISTANBULâ€"Some 83 nations gathered in Turkey on Sunday called on the top diplomat negotiating with Syria's government for an end to its bloody crackdown to hold Syria to a strict timetable or seek action at ... Syria conference: Coalition moves to fund rebels Clinton to Assad: Don't delay implementing peace plan Clashes, Shelling Kill Dozens in Syria |
 CTV.ca | World powers ramp up pressure on Syrian regime CNN Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- The United States vowed to nearly double its funding to the Syrian opposition, and Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised the Syrian people "they will not be left alone" as leaders from around the world met to ... Opposition says Syrian rebel fighters to get salaries Clinton tells Syria at Istanbul peace summit: 'The time for excuses is over' Gulf nations move to increase aid to Syrian rebels |
 CBC.ca | Timbuktu bombarded as Mali constitution 'restored' Hindustan Times Mali's coup leader declared the constitution 'restored' Sunday after Tuareg and Islamist fighters attacked the historic desert town of Timbuktu in a bid to consolidate their grip on the country's vast north. institutions and promised broad consultation ... Mali junta pledges to restore constitution Mali coup leader reinstates old constitution Mali junta pledges to cede power, rebels advance |
 USA TODAY | Opposition claims Burma's Suu Kyi wins parliamentary seat USA TODAY RANGOON, Burma (AP) â€" Supporters of Burma's opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi erupted in euphoric cheers Sunday after her party said she won a parliamentary seat in a landmark election, setting the stage for her to take public office for the first time. Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi wins in Myanmar by-election Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi wins by-election: NLD party Party says Myanmar's Suu Kyi wins parliament seat |
 BBC News | Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi wins by-election: NLD party BBC News Burma's Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has won a by-election for parliament, her party says, after a landmark vote which saw 45 seats contested. Ms Suu Kyi's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) said she had easily won the vote in Kawhmu, ... Burma Holds Parliamentary Election Myanmar opposition claims by-election win for Suu Kyi Opposition claims Myanmar's Suu Kyi wins |
 BBC News | Mali rebels say they surround Timbuktu BBC News Tuareg separatist rebels in Mali say they have surrounded the historic town of Timbuktu after a rapid advance through the north of the country. Eyewitnesses in the town say they have heard heavy weapons and machine-gun fire, apparently being directed ... Mali rebels attack Timbuktu amid post-coup chaos; city is govt's last northern ... Timbuktu encircled as Mali coup intensifies Tuareg fighters claim control of key town in northern Mali |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Hundreds cast votes in Myanmar's historic election CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Wathinkha, Myanmar (CNN) -- Voters lined up by the hundreds across Myanmar on Sunday to cast their ballots in a historic parliamentary election that could see Aung San Suu Kyi win a seat in the legislature after a decades-long ... Burma's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat Myanmar opposition says Suu Kyi takes lead in vote Hopes High as Myanmar Casts First Vote in Two Decades |
 The Guardian | Myanmar People Cast Their Vote Wall Street Journal By PATRICK BARTA YANGON, Myanmarâ€"Myanmar voters headed to the polls Sunday for a landmark parliamentary by-election that's expected to put dissident Aung San Suu Kyi into office for the first time. There were sporadic reports of voting irregularities, ... Myanmar voters yearn to send Suu Kyi to parliament Myanmar opposition alleges ballot irregularities Voting at a Rangoon polling station in Burma |
The Guardian | Hundreds line up to cast votes in Myanmar's historic election CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Wathinkha, Myanmar (CNN) -- Voters lined up by the hundreds across Myanmar on Sunday to cast their ballots in a historic parliamentary election that could see Aung San Suu Kyi win a seat in the legislature after a decades-long ... Myanmar Voters Hope For 'Real Change' Burma goes to the polls in landmark byelection Aung San Suu Kyi set to make history as Myanmar votes |
 CTV.ca | Hundreds line up to cast votes in Myanmar's historic election CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Wathinkha, Myanmar (CNN) -- Voters lined up by the hundreds across Myanmar on Sunday to cast their ballots in a historic parliamentary election that could see Aung San Suu Kyi win a seat in the legislature after a decades-long ... Democracy icon poised to win public office in historic Burma election Myanmar's Suu Kyi poised to win parliamentary seat Carr hopeful about Burma by-elections |
