 euronews | Suicide bombings as Syria prepares for criticised elections euronews The ceasefire in Syria continues to have little effect, with two suicide bombings in Idlib the latest in the ongoing violence between opposition and government forces. The two closely-timed explosions happened near security service buildings killing at ... Fresh attacks target symbols of Syrian state power Nine killed in Syria suicide blasts Deadly bombs in Syria's Idlib target security |
 USA TODAY | 100 feared dead in India ferry disaster CNN International The ferry sank Monday evening in the Brahmaputra River after a storm, according to Indian officials. (CNN) -- At least 100 people are feared dead after a ferry broke in two and sank in a remote part of northeastern India, according to officials. Seach for survivors after India ferry sinking Scores killed as ferry capsizes Official says 103 bodies fished out of river after ferry capsizes in remote ... |
 CTV.ca | Fresh attacks target symbols of Syrian state power Washington Post BEIRUT â€" In fresh attacks on symbols of state power, twin suicide bombings occurred Monday near a government security compound in northern Syria and grenades hit the central bank in Damascus, killing nine people and wounding 100. Syria violence continues despite presence of chief monitor 2 blasts kill at least 8 in Syrian city of Idlib Outgunned Syria rebels make shift to bombs |
 BBC News | 'More than 100' feared dead in Indian ferry sinking BBC News At least 103 people have died after a ferry capsized during a storm in north-eastern India, local police say. The vessel was reported to be carrying at least 300 passengers on the Brahmaputra river in Assam state. Reports say more than 100 people are ... Indian Ferry Capsizes Killing 103; Many Others Missing Overloaded Indian ferry capsizes killing 103, more missing India: Crowded Ferry Capsizes |
 CTV.ca | EU chief Barroso won't go to Ukraine for the Euro 2012 championships over ... Washington Post BRUSSELS â€" The chief of the European Union's head office says he will not go to Ukraine during the European soccer championships in June unless there is a swift improvement in the human rights situation there. EU Commission President Jose Manuel ... Ukraine attacks Merkel for backing Tymoshenko, avoiding football tournament EU Officials Shun Kiev Over Jailed ex-Leader Tymoshenko's condition worsening, daughter says |
 The Guardian | EU chief Barroso to snub Euro 2012 in Ukraine StarNewsOnline.com By RAF CASERT AP BRUSSELS - The chief of the European Union's head office says he will not go to Ukraine during the European soccer championships in June unless there is a swift improvement in the human rights situation there. Members of the Ukrainian ... EU Officials Shun Kiev Over Jailed ex-Leader EU leaders threaten to boycott Euro 2012 over Tymoshenko treatment Angela Merkel to boycott Euro 2012 over jailed leader |
 The Guardian | Twin bomb blasts kill 20 in Syria The Australian TWIN blasts targeting security buildings killed more than 20 people in the northwest Syrian city of Idlib, a monitoring group said, as the chief UN monitor presses both sides to end more than 13 months of violence. The violence, a day after the arrival ... At least nine dead after suicide bombing in western Libyan city Nine killed as Syrian ceasefire is rocked by suicide bombings Syrian government denounces UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon as 'biased' |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Syrian government denounces UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon as 'biased' Telegraph.co.uk The Syrian government yesterday denounced the United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon as "biased" and accused the West of conspiring to install Islamist and Al-Qaeda regimes across the Middle East. By Richard Spencer, Damascus and Ruth Sherlock in ... Suicide blasts kill 9 in a Syrian city Multiple Blasts Rock Northern Syrian Town UN chief condemns "terrorist bomb attacks" in Syria |
 Globe and Mail | UN chief condemns "terrorist bomb attacks" in Syria Reuters | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned on Monday "terrorist bomb attacks" in the Syrian cities of Damascus and Idlib, and noted that while there had been security improvements in areas monitored by UN observers, he was "gravely ... Multiple Blasts Rock Northern Syrian Town Syrian uprising shifts toward suicide bombings. Al Qaeda's handiwork? (+video) Fresh attacks target symbols of Syrian state power |
 AFP | 200 dead, missing as India ferry sinks AFP By Zarir Hussein (AFP) â€" 5 hours ago GUWAHATI, India â€" An overcrowded river ferry broke in two and sank in northeast India during a severe storm on Monday, leaving at least 105 people dead and almost as many missing, police said. Indian ferry crossing Brahmaputra river toll reaches 105, 100 missing Tragedy hits crowded ferry in northeast India At least 100 dead in India ferry accident |
 The Guardian | Leveson fallout turns David Cameron into teddy-hurling Hulk The Guardian The prime minister was angry. Very angry. Incredible Hulk angry. He'd been dragged back from an election trip by the Speaker, who is loathed by most Tories anyway, to answer questions which he thought had been answered last week. PM rejects Hunt inquiry calls again UK's Cameron in crossfire as Murdoch pressure mounts Cameron says will act if Hunt is found to have broken code |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Running blind: China activist's dramatic escape The Associated Press By ALEXA OLESEN, AP â€" 1 minute ago BEIJING (AP) â€" Chen Guangcheng's blindness was a help and a hindrance as he made his way past the security cordon ringing his farmhouse. He knew the terrain â€" he had explored his village in rural China as a blind ... Running blind: An embattled Chinese activist's dramatic flight from brutal ... Invisible man dominates US-China talks Obama: We always bring up human rights with China |
 USA TODAY | Same Titanic but brand-new, built from scratch, billionaire says Los Angeles Times By Tiffany Hsu What's more exciting than James Cameron re-releasing “Titanic†in 3-D? When an even richer man â€" Australia's Clive Palmer â€" tries to bring the ill-fated ship to life. By building a modern replica of it. The mining billionaire said Monday ... Australian billionaire: Titanic II to sail in 2016 Summary Box: Titanic II to sail in 2016 Dare to Sail the Titanic II? |
 msnbc.com | Same Titanic but brand-new, built from scratch, billionaire says Los Angeles Times By Tiffany Hsu What's more exciting than James Cameron re-releasing “Titanic†in 3-D? When an even richer man â€" Australia's Clive Palmer â€" tries to bring the ill-fated ship to life. By building a modern replica of it. The mining billionaire said Monday ... Summary Box: Titanic II to sail in 2016 What a Billionaire Can Do: Clive Palmer Is Building a Titanic Redo in China Australian billionaire announces sailing of Titanic II in 2016 |
 The Guardian | Syrian city hit by two suicide bombings The Guardian Two suicide bombers blew up cars rigged with explosives near a military compound and a hotel in north-western Syria on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding nearly 100, state media said. The state-run news agency Sana said security forces ... 2 car bombs in northern Syria kill at least 8 people Syria rocked by pair of suicide blasts Twin blasts kill 20 in Syria day after UN chief arrives to monitor truce |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Activists: Syria Bombings Intensify, Twin Blasts Kill 20 in Idlib Voice of America April 30, 2012 Activists: Syria Bombings Intensify, Twin Blasts Kill 20 in Idlib VOA News A Syrian activist group says a double bomb attack has killed at least 20 people near security buildings in the northwestern town of Idlib, as a bombing campaign ... 2 car bombs in northern Syria kill at least 8 people Security forces targeted in Syrian bomb blast Suicide blasts kill 9 in Syrian city of Idlib |
 The Associated Press | Suicide blasts kill 9 in Syrian city of Idlib The Associated Press By KARIN LAUB, AP â€" 1 minute ago BEIRUT (AP) â€" Two suicide bombers blew up cars rigged with explosives near a military compound and a hotel in a city in northwestern Syria on Monday, killing at least nine people and wounding nearly 100, ... Sucide blasts in Syria reportedly kill at least 8, wound nearly 100 Syria blasts rock hotel sheltering UN staff Blasts Hit Syrian Government Targets as UN Agreement Falters |
 CTV.ca | Sucide blasts in Syria reportedly kill at least 8, wound nearly 100 Fox News In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, a Syrian man, left, stands in front of a building that was damaged after two bombs exploded near a military compound, in the city of Idlib, northwestern Syria, Monday, April 30, 2012. Blasts Hit Syrian Government Targets as UN Agreement Falters Syria: 9 Killed in Bombings in City of Idlib As UN observer presence beefs up, 9 deaths reported in Syrian blasts |
 USA TODAY | Sarkozy to file complaint in Gadhafi funding claim USA TODAY PARIS (AP) â€" French President Nicolas Sarkozy vowed Monday to file a complaint against a news website that claims to have evidence he was offered campaign financing from late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi for his first presidential bid. Sarkozy threatens legal action over Gaddafi funding claim Sarkozy Narrows Gap With Hollande In French Race Nicolas Sarkozy to file complaint over website's Gaddafi claims |
 The Guardian | Titanic II: Australian billionaire announces plan to rebuild liner The Guardian As a way of drawing attention to one's election campaign, it is â€" if nothing else â€" unique. Clive Palmer, one of Australia's wealthiest businessmen, has unveiled plans to build a replica of the Titanic, which he hopes will sail from England to New York ... Australian mining magnate plans to build a replica of the Titanic Titanic replica to be built in China Tycoon floats plan for 21st century Titanic |
The Guardian | Syrian Blasts Target Security Buildings Voice of America April 30, 2012 Syrian Blasts Target Security Buildings VOA News Syrian activists say blasts in the northwestern city of Idlib have killed at least 20 people. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the blasts targeted security ... Syria: 8 killed in bombings in city of Idlib Attackers Fire Rockets at Syrian Central Bank Syria: 2 blasts that kill 8 were suicide attacks |
BBC News | Syria unrest: Deadly blasts rock Idlib BBC News A number of people have been killed in blasts in the north-western Syrian city of Idlib, activists and state TV say. TV reports said two suicide attacks had killed eight people, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said more than 20 had died ... Syria: 8 killed in bombings in city of Idlib Twin blasts rock Syria's Idlib, at least 8 killed 20 killed in Syrian city of Idlib |
 CBC.ca | UN mission head in Syria: No number of monitors can ensure end to violence CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The UN observer mission in Syria forged ahead Monday, even after the mission's leader admitted the group's efforts are futile unless all factions commit to full candor and peace. "Ten unarmed observers, 30 unarmed ... Syria: Central Bank Attacked With Grenades Syrian Central Bank attacked: state TV Syrian ceasefire observed amid guerrilla war |
 The Hindu | Suu Kyi to take Myanmar parliament oath, ending deadlock CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Aung San Suu Kyi's party has asked that the the wording of an oath that lawmakers have to take be altered. (CNN) -- The Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Monday that she would take a swearing-in oath at the country's ... Myanmar Opposition to Take Oath of Office Suu Kyi's party to end boycott of Myanmar's parliament Ban Ki-moon in landmark visit to Burma to encourage reform |
