 Wall Street Journal | UN observers arrive in Syria but without guarantees euronews International frustration is growing over the Syrian government's lack of compliance with Kofi Annan's peace initiative. Even though a handful of UN monitors are already in the country to observe a shaky ceasefire, Damascus has not signed the Security ... Syria: Secretary-General says UN may not go far enough with monitors Syria 'holding up' peace accord Syria peace stymied by 'outside forces,' Russia says |
 Wall Street Journal | Norway Killer Says He Would Do It Again Wall Street Journal By KJETIL MALKENES HOVLAND Defendant Anders Behring Breivik approached the witness box in the courtroom in Oslo on Tuesday. OSLOâ€"Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik defended in court Tuesday his killing of 77 people in shooting and bombing ... Mass murderer delivers political statement in court Norway killer expounds on fanatical views at trial Norway judge dismissed over call to execute killer |
 The Associated Press | Norway killer expounds on fanatical views at trial The Associated Press By KARL RITTER, AP â€" 5 hours ago OSLO, Norway (AP) â€" In a scene unimaginable in many countries, Norway's worst mass killer got the chance to explain his fanatical views to the court and the world, unrepentant and dressed in a business suit. Mass murderer delivers political statement in court Attacks in Norway Norway Shooter Defends His Slaughter in Open Court: 'I Would Have Done It Again' |
Wall Street Journal | Syria: Secretary-General says UN may not go far enough with monitors Christian Science Monitor The Security Council is expected to deploy 250 monitors to Syria on Wednesday when it considers the issue. By Los Angeles Times Staff / April 17, 2012 The United Nations Security Council is expected to authorize deploying a full mission of 250 monitors ... France Calls for Tougher Sanctions on Syria Syria peace stymied by 'outside forces,' Russia says Annan in talks with Arab ministers on Syria |
 Los Angeles Times | Egypt panel upholds decision to bar key presidential candidates Los Angeles Times As expected, former regime official Omar Suleiman, the Muslim Brotherhood's Khairat Shater and ultraconservative preacher Hazem Salah abu Ismail are out. Military police and supporters of presidential candidate Hazem Salah abu Ismail, shown on posters, ... Egypt Panel Bars 3 Candidates for President Egypt panel definitively bars 3 president hopefuls Egypt Bars President Race by Mubarak Ally, Salafi Cleric |
 CTV.ca | Each Side Accuses the Other of Breaking Syrian Cease-Fire New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Antigovernment activists in the Syrian conflict accused President Bashar al-Assad's forces on Tuesday of the most widespread violations of an already fractured five-day-old cease-fire, including the tank shelling of neighborhoods in ... UN likely to send full slate of Syria monitors Sanctions help maintain pressure on Damascus despite shaky ceasefire Clinton expected at Paris talks on Syria: US official |
 USA TODAY | Sanctions on Syria having desired effect, says Juppé Irish Times PARIS â€" International sanctions aimed at the Syrian government have cut its financial reserves in half and pressure must be maintained on Damascus to stop its bloody crackdown on opponents despite a shaky five-day ceasefire, French foreign minister ... UN sees need for more Syria observers, aircraft UN observers tour Deraa under the watchful eye of Syrian forces UN team starts mission in Syria amid claims of shelling |
 BBC News | UN team starts mission in Syria amid claims of shelling BBC News A small advance team of UN monitors has arrived in Damascus to liaise with all sides in the conflict. It comes ahead of the full UN observer mission expected to gain approval later this week. A tentative ceasefire has reportedly been holding, ... UN may provide more Syria monitors, aircraft World powers cling to Syria truce despite violence Activists say Syrian troops widen shelling attacks |
 ABC News | World Powers Cling to Syria Truce Despite Violence ABC News Artillery shatters homes in opposition areas. Regime tanks roll though city centers. Civilians dig graves for dozens of corpses, scrawling their names on headstones with black markers. Six days on, this is the cease-fire in Syria. Amid threats to cease-fire, 'Friends of Syria' seek new ways to press Assad Qatar PM: No arms heading to Syrian rebels from wealthy Gulf state Syria: UN ceasefire monitors return from Deraa amid continued fighting |
 Globe and Mail | World powers cling to Syria truce despite violence Fox News BEIRUT â€" Artillery shatters homes in opposition areas. Regime tanks roll though city centers. Civilians dig graves for dozens of corpses, scrawling their names on headstones with black markers. Six days on, this is the cease-fire in Syria. Amid threats to cease-fire, 'Friends of Syria' seek new ways to press Assad Syria: first team of UN ceasefire monitors visits Deraa amid continued fighting Qatar PM: No arms heading to Syrian rebels from wealthy Gulf state |
 Globe and Mail | Breivik says he would do it all again ABC Online Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik has told a court his twin attacks, which killed 77 people, were "sophisticated and spectacular" and he would do them again. On the second day of his trial, Breivik took the stand for the first time after one ... What will happen to Norway mass killer Breivik? 'I would have done it again': Anders Breivik claims his massacre was motivated ... Norway Gunman: 'I Would Do it Again' |
 NEWS.com.au | What will happen to Norway mass killer Breivik? CNN International By Nick Thompson, CNN (CNN) -- The trial of Anders Behring Breivik, who has admitted killing 77 people in a bomb and gun rampage in Norway last summer, is under way in Oslo. In a new courtroom specially built in the Norwegian capital for the trial, ... Norway Gunman: 'I Would Do it Again' 'I would have done it again': Anders Breivik claims his massacre was motivated ... Icy civility at Oslo horror trial grips world |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Anders Behring Breivik judge dismissed for Facebook death penalty call Telegraph.co.uk One of the three lay judges trying Norwegian killer Anders Behring Breivik was dismissed this morning because he posted a comment on Facebook calling for the extremist to be executed. by Richard Orange in Oslo "The death penalty is the only just ... Norway Mass Killer Defends Actions Norway killer on trial: “I would have done it again†Norway Gunman: 'I would do it again' |
 CBS News | Analysis: UN mission does nothing to change endgame in Syria CNN By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) -- The beginning of the UN observer mission to Syria heralds a new phase in more than a year of upheaval across the country. Success, however unlikely, could open the door to some form of dialogue between the regime and its ... France Says Syria Regime Finances Halved UN sees need for more Syria observers, aircraft Syria sanctions 'should be increased' |
 BBC News | Russia disdains Friends of Syria effort CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Russia's top diplomat took a shot at the Western and Arab attempts to bring democratic change to Syria on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov singled out the Friends of Syria, the coalition of dozens of nations led by ... Sanctions halve Syria's foreign reserves - France All parties make contingency plans as Syria's cease-fire wobbles (+video) Syria regime finances 'halved by sanctions' |
 New York Times | Afghan leader Karzai calls for Taliban 'brothers' to bargain, not bomb Los Angeles Times KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai, facing criticism for referring to the Taliban as “brothers†despite a hammer-blow of insurgent attacks on his capital two days earlier, renewed appeals Tuesday for militant groups to come to the ... The Afghanistan Attacks Karzai: Taliban Attacks 'Prolong Foreign Presence' Afghan President: US Deal Has To Specify Cash |
 CTV.ca | Breivik: What's behind clenched-fist salutes? BBC News By Jon Kelly BBC News Magazine The man who admits killing 77 people in Norway began his trial with a closed-fist salute. What's behind this gesture? He smiled as the the handcuffs were released. Then Anders Behring Breivik clenched his right hand, ... Breivik Defends Massacre, Judge Dismissed The father's tale Admitted Norway killer claims 'spectacular political attack' |
 CTV.ca | Afghanistan: overinterpreting the Kabul attack Christian Science Monitor A coordinated attack in the heart of Kabul - which coincided with attacks in three other provinces - isn't a good thing. But sign of imminent defeat or victory? Hardly. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / April 17, 2012 Afghan students listen to a speech by ... Karzai: Taliban Attacks 'Prolong Foreign Presence' NEW: Intelligence indicated the Haqqani network would attack in Afghanistan ... NATO ministers to mull Afghan strategy amid rise in violence |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Anders Behring Breivik claims victims were not innocent The Guardian Anders Behring Breivik has described his killing spree last summer as "the most sophisticated and spectacular political attack committed in Europe since the second world war". The 33-year-old made the claims in a written statement he was allowed to ... Breivik says he acted out of 'goodness, not evil' in Norway massacre Breivik trial: live report Norway killer Breivik claims 'spectacular political attack' |
 CBC.ca | NATO ministers to mull Afghan strategy ahead of alliance summit in Chicago Washington Post BRUSSELS â€" NATO ministers will discuss strategy for the military withdrawal from Afghanistan at a meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, even as violence inside the country mounts and more allies prepare to head for the exits. The two-day gathering of ... Karzai blames Afghan attacks on intelligence failures Afghan leader challenges Taliban "brothers" over attacks |
 New York Times | Judge in Norway rampage trial disqualified CNN International Oslo, Norway (CNN) -- One of the judges in the murder and terror trial of Norway's Anders Behring Breivik was disqualified Tuesday for saying online that the death penalty was the right punishment for the man who killed 77 people in July. Norway killer on trial boasts about massacre Breivik to Seek Sanity Ruling After Defying Oslo Court Judge in Breivik Trial Replaced |
 Globe and Mail | US prepares for last major Afghanistan offensive msnbc.com After an 18-hour assault, the Taliban took responsibility for the destruction. NBC's Brian Williams reports. By The Associated Press The United States is gearing up for what may be the last major American-run offensive of the Afghanistan war â€" a bid to ... Afghans blame Haqqani network for attacks Attacks raise security questions US preps for its last major Afghan offensive |
 AFP | Norway rampage suspect to testify at trial CNN Oslo, Norway (CNN) -- The murder and terrorism trial of Anders Behring Breivik was adjourned as soon as it started Tuesday in Norway over a dispute about a remark one of the judges made on Facebook. Defense and prosecutor attorneys both asked that ... Lawyers in Norway massacre case call for dismissal of judge over death penalty ... Breivik lay judge impartiality challenged Breivik to give evidence in court |
 USA TODAY | Afghans blame Haqqani network for attacks USA TODAY By Tom A. Peter, Special for USA TODAY Afghan policemen stand guard near the building where Taliban fighters launched an attack in Kabul on Monday. By Massoud Hossaini, AFP/Getty Images KABUL â€" A complex terror attack that was beaten down Monday after ... Karzai says NATO failed as 18-hour Kabul attack ends US preps for its last major Afghan offensive Afghan Assaults Signal Evolution of a Militant Foe |
