Analysis: Success of Annan peace plan for Syria hinges on Russia - Reuters

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Analysis: Success of Annan peace plan for Syria hinges on Russia Reuters By Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The success or failure of Kofi Annan's peace plan for Syria will depend largely on how willing Russia is to keep sustained pressure on a government that Moscow is determined to protect from Western ... Syrian troops start pullout ahead of deadline for cease-fire plan, official saysFox News US ambassador warns Syria regime over violenceBBC News APNewsBreak: Syrian troops start pulloutThe Associated Press all 5,148 news articles »

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African Union adds to sanctions in Mali - CNN

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African Union adds to sanctions in Mali CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- International pressure built Tuesday for leaders of the military group that seized power last month from Mali's democratically elected president to restore the nation to civilian rule. The African Union said Tuesday it ... Mali Junta Calls National MeetingNew York Times US Concerned About Mali Crisis; Urges Rebels to Halt OffensiveVoice of America (blog) Rebels threaten Timbuktu's ancient treasuresABC Online The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times all 4,022 news articles »

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Clinton warns of 'destabilizing' Iran options - AFP

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Clinton warns of 'destabilizing' Iran options AFP WASHINGTON â€" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that a nuclear-armed Iran or a conflict over its program would both destabilize the region as she pressed Tehran for clear commitments in upcoming talks. As Israel voiced growing impatience over ... 'Confrontation with Iran may be delayed to 2013'Jerusalem Post Iranian suspicion grows over Turkey's regional roleReuters Anshel Pfeffer / Do Israelis support a war on Iran?Haaretz Voice of America -ABC News -Zee News all 535 news articles »

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Rebels threaten Timbuktu's ancient treasures - ABC Online

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Rebels threaten Timbuktu's ancient treasures ABC Online The head of an African research institute says the seizure of Timbuktu by rebel groups has raised fears for the fate of the legendary city's ancient manuscripts and architectural treasures. Timbuktu, a cradle of Islamic learning and a thriving trade ... African Union impose Mali sanctionsBBC News Mali Coup leader stays put, despite sanctionsThe Associated Press Presidential Aspirant Calls For Mali Transitional GovernmentVoice of America Los Angeles Times -Reuters -The Press Association all 1,356 news articles »

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US offers $10 million for capture of Mumbai attacks suspect - CNN International

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US offers $10 million for capture of Mumbai attacks suspect CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, left, seen in April 2011, is head of Pakistan's outlawed Islamic hardline group Jamaat-ud-Dawa. Editor's note: Read an Arabic version of this story. Washington (CNN) -- The United States is offering as much ... Go after Saeed, India tells PakIndian Express US puts $10 million bounty on Pakistan terror group's leaderWashington Post U.S. offers $10 million reward for Pakistani militantSan Antonio Express Reuters -Voice of America -Daily Mail all 1,037 news articles »

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Clinton warns of 'destabilizing' Iran options - AFP

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Clinton warns of 'destabilizing' Iran options AFP WASHINGTON â€" Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Tuesday that a nuclear-armed Iran or a conflict over its ambitions would both destabilize the region as she pressed Tehran to make progress in key talks. As Israel voices growing impatience over ... Iran says could hit US if it came under attack - paperReuters Africa 'Confrontation with Iran may be delayed to 2013'Jerusalem Post Is Washington undermining Israel's campaign against Iran?Globe and Mail Reuters -Voice of America -Haaretz all 510 news articles »

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'Confrontation with Iran may be delayed to 2013' - Jerusalem Post

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'Confrontation with Iran may be delayed to 2013' Jerusalem Post By YAAKOV KATZ Defense official says sanctions beginning to show results, Israel is waiting to see what happens in upcoming nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 group. By REUTERS A possible military confrontation with Iran may be postponed until ... Is Washington undermining Israel's campaign against Iran?Globe and Mail Global sanctions on Iran not working: Israel PMAFP Iranian suspicion grows over Turkey's regional roleReuters Voice of America -Fox News -Haaretz all 500 news articles »

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A Passover photo-op debate in Israel - Los Angeles Times

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A Passover photo-op debate in Israel Los Angeles Times Every day on WorldNow, we choose a striking photo from around the world. Today our eye was drawn to this shot of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man wheeling potatoes through Jerusalem. The Jewish holiday of Passover begins Friday night, commemorating the ... Students connect with Passover traditionOCRegister Israel's army gears up for one of its biggest operations: PassoverSan Diego Jewish Journal Ethiopian emigres hold model sedersJewish Telegraphic Agency Florida Times-Union -Haaretz -Chicago Sun-Times all 95 news articles »

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Soldiers, Civilians Deal With Fallout of Mali Rebellion - Voice of America

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Soldiers, Civilians Deal With Fallout of Mali Rebellion Voice of America April 03, 2012 Soldiers, Civilians Deal With Fallout of Mali Rebellion Nancy Palus | Bamako Malians and the world have watched with surprise as three major cities in northern Mali fell to rebels in just the past few days. But a soldier just back from ... Mali Coup leader stays put, despite sanctionsThe Associated Press Fabled Timbuktu in the grip of radical IslamistsAFP Mali junta defies deadline for handing over powereuronews BBC News all 1,195 news articles »

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Russian Fem Spy Spooked US, But It Wasn't Anna Chapman - ABC News

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Russian Fem Spy Spooked US, But It Wasn't Anna Chapman ABC News A female Russian agent got "close enough" to a sitting US cabinet member that the FBI felt they had to swoop in and arrest the lot -- but it wasn't the famous femme fatale Anna Chapman, federal officials said today. Chapman, the seductive 20-something ... FBI denies sexy spy in 2010 was edging close to White HouseUSA TODAY FBI denies fears of sexy spy success in 2010Tucson Citizen Russian spy Anna Chapman tried to seduce Obama officialWLS Telegraph.co.uk -Eurweb.com -New York Daily News all 46 news articles »

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Killings, arrests said to continue after Syria agreed to peace plan - Los Angeles Times

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Killings, arrests said to continue after Syria agreed to peace plan Los Angeles Times Killings and arrests have continued despite a pledge by Syrian authorities to back a peace plan brokered by United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan, Amnesty International said Tuesday. In one incident, 13 students in the region of Daraya were ... Analysis: Syria's Assad could exploit diplomacyCBS News APNewsBreak: Syrian troops start pulloutThe Associated Press Syria steps up assault as UN moves to send monitorsTimes of India CTV.ca -Voice of America all 4,973 news articles »

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Analysis: Syrian president could exploit UN diplomacy to buy time, crush uprising - Washington Post

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Analysis: Syrian president could exploit UN diplomacy to buy time, crush uprising Washington Post BEIRUT â€" Facing a UN-brokered deadline to end the bloodshed in Syria, President Bashar Assad is likely to try to manipulate the terms of the plan to buy more time. It's a matter of survival: If Assad fully implements a cease-fire and pulls back troops ... APNewsBreak: Syrian troops start pulloutThe Associated Press Red Cross Chief in Syria to Mediate Humanitarian TruceVoice of America Syrian forces pull out of cities as part of cease-fire plan, official saysFox News NPR -Reuters -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 4,787 news articles »

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Report: FBI feared sexy spy was getting close to White House - USA TODAY

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Report: FBI feared sexy spy was getting close to White House USA TODAY By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY The FBI moved to shut down a Russian sleeper spy ring in 2010 because of fears that one member -- the glamorous Anna Chapman -- was getting "closer and closer" to President Obama's inner circle, ... Russian Fem Spy Spooked US, But It Wasn't Anna ChapmanABC News Russian spy Anna Chapman 'was close to seducing Obama official'Telegraph.co.uk Russian spy Anna Chapman was luring US cabinet member into sexy 'honey trap ...New York Daily News Tucson Citizen -RT -New York Magazine all 24 news articles »

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Syria violence undiminished by ceasefire deal - Reuters

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Syria violence undiminished by ceasefire deal Reuters * Rebels, army clash in north as Homs shelled * Activists dismiss April 10 ceasefire pledge * Turkey says UN complicit in oppression * UN advance team due in Damascus By Dominic Evans BEIRUT, April 3 (Reuters) - Opposition activists accused Syrian ... Syrians Report Battles a Day After Peace Plan DealWall Street Journal Syrian official: Troops began pullout from citiesThe Associated Press Russia: Syria has started observing peace planUSA TODAY Financial Times -Los Angeles Times -BBC News all 4,630 news articles »

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Russia: Syria has started observing peace plan - USA TODAY

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Russia: Syria has started observing peace plan USA TODAY MOSCOW (AP) â€" The Syrian government said it has begun implementing a UN envoy's peace plan that requires it to withdraw its forces from towns and cities within a week, Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday. AP Syrians wave revolutionary flags and ... Red Cross chief presses for more aid access, cease-fire in SyriaLos Angeles Times Syrian forces fight dissent ahead of peace planThe Associated Press Syria unrest: Turkey says UN 'supports' repressionBBC News CNN all 4,501 news articles »

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UN sends advance team to Syria to negotiate monitors - ABC Online

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UN sends advance team to Syria to negotiate monitors ABC Online By Foreign Affairs Editor Peter Cave, wires The UN says it is sending an advance team to Syria to discuss the deployment of observers to monitor a ceasefire, even as rebels report more shelling in Syrian cities. The Syrian regime has agreed to withdraw ... Report: Assad's uncle says Syria leader is finishedmsnbc.com Syrian cities bombarded as truce deadline nearsReuters UN Advance Team Travels to Syria in 48 HoursVoice of America Telegraph.co.uk -CBS News all 4,253 news articles »

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James Murdoch to resign as BSkyB chairman - CNN International

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James Murdoch to resign as BSkyB chairman CNN International London (CNN) -- James Murdoch, the son of media magnate Rupert Murdoch, is expected to step down as the chairman of BSkyB on Tuesday, a longtime institutional investor in the British satellite broadcaster told CNN. Sky News, which is owned by BSkyB, ... Murdoch to Quit BSkyB RoleWall Street Journal BkyB confirms James Murdoch steps down as chairmanThe Associated Press James Murdoch resigns as BSkyB chairmanLos Angeles Times Christian Science Monitor -Bloomberg all 1,031 news articles »

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US tightens screws on Pakistan with $10 million bounty - Christian Science Monitor

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US tightens screws on Pakistan with $10 million bounty Christian Science Monitor Yesterday the US announced a $10 million bounty for Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the leader of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba who lives openly in Pakistan. By Ariel Zirulnick, Staff writer / April 3, 2012 • A daily summary of global reports on security ... US puts $10 million bounty on Pakistan terror group's leaderWashington Post US: $10 Million for Pakistani MilitantTIME Pakistan not 'doing its duty': ChidambaramHindustan Times Los Angeles Times -Voice of America -Financial Times all 676 news articles »

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Colombian President Hails FARC Hostage Release - Voice of America

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Colombian President Hails FARC Hostage Release Voice of America April 03, 2012 Colombian President Hails FARC Hostage Release VOA News Colombia's FARC rebels have freed 10 hostages held in the jungle for more than a decade, in a move the country's president hailed as a "step in the right direction. Colombia's Farc rebels release hostagesBBC News Colombia guerrillas free captives held 12 yearsWTNH Colombia's FARC rebels free 10 hostagesTimes of India Christian Science Monitor -Reuters -Los Angeles Times all 663 news articles »

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Colombia's FARC release 10 hostages - Telegraph.co.uk

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Colombia's FARC release 10 hostages Telegraph.co.uk Colombia's leftist FARC rebels freed 10 police officers and soldiers held hostage for more than 12 years on Monday, a Red Cross spokeswoman said. The six police and four soldiers had all spent at least 12 years in jungle prisons after being captured in ... Colombia's FARC rebels free 10 hostagesTimes of India Colombia's Farc rebels release hostagesBBC News Colombian rebels free last military hostageseuronews Omaha World-Herald -msnbc.com -Christian Science Monitor all 637 news articles »

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Pakistani Militant - New York Times

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Pakistani Militant New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan â€" - The United States has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Hafiz Saeed, a Pakistani militant leader accused of orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and who in recent months has emerged at ... US Offers $10 Million Bounty On Mastermind Of Mumbai Terrorist AttacksRTT News US offers $10 million for capture of suspect in Mumbai attacksCNN International US puts $10 mln bounty on LeT founder Hafiz SaeedReuters India The Press Association -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 390 news articles »

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Colombian hostages' long wait for freedom - BBC News

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Colombian hostages' long wait for freedom BBC News By Arturo Wallace BBC Mundo, Bogota Luis Alfonso Beltran had been waiting for freedom for 5145 days. And on the afternoon of Monday 2 April, his wait was over. It was then that the helicopter carrying Sgt Beltran and the nine other police and military ... Colombia captives released by revolutionaries after 10 yearsTelegraph.co.uk Colombia 'milestone' as FARC frees captives after over a decademsnbc.com Colombian Military Captives Freed After 14 Years in JungleBusinessWeek Reuters -Los Angeles Times all 619 news articles »

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US offers $10 million for Pakistani militant chief - The Associated Press

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US offers $10 million for Pakistani militant chief The Associated Press By ASIF SHAHZAD, AP â€" 1 minute ago ISLAMABAD (AP) â€" The United States has offered a $10 million bounty for the founder of the Pakistani militant group blamed for the 2008 attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai that killed 166 people, a move that could ... Hafiz Saeed: US offers $10 million bounty for Mumbai attacks accusedTelegraph.co.uk US offers $10 mn for founder of Pakistan militant groupAFP US offers $10 million bounty for Hafiz Saeed, founder of Pakistani militant ...New York Daily News Hindustan Times -Times of India -The Hindu all 291 news articles »

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Colombian Military Captives Freed After 14 Years in Jungle - BusinessWeek

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Colombian Military Captives Freed After 14 Years in Jungle BusinessWeek By Heather Walsh on April 03, 2012 Colombia's biggest guerrilla group released its last police and military hostages yesterday, some of them held captive in the country's jungles for 14 years. The 10 men arrived in Bogota after their helicopter earlier ... Colombia guerrillas free captives held 12 yearsThe Associated Press Colombia's Farc rebels release hostagesBBC News Colombian rebels free last 10 military hostagesLos Angeles Times New York Times -Irish Times all 598 news articles »

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