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AFP Diplomats Push for End to Syria's ViolenceVoice of AmericaMarch 31, 2012 Diplomats Push for End to Syria's Violence VOA News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attended a "strategic forum" between the United States and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council in Saudi Arabia Saturday to discuss issues that …Clinton calls for holding Syrian leaders to accountAFPClinton: Time running out for diplomacy with IranThe Associated PressClinton: Time running out for…

Sydney Morning Herald Syrian regime declares victory over revoltABC OnlineSyria's regime has declared victory over the nation's rebel uprising and reiterated support for a UN-Arab peace plan, as its troops reportedly continue to shell rebels in the city of Homs. Foreign ministry spokesman Jihad Makdisi declared victory …Syria says it won't be first to lay down armsThe Associated PressJust days after ceasefire agreement, Syria rejects call to end violenceGlobe and…

Telegraph.co.uk Mali rebels, army battle for key townABC OnlineMalian rebels and government troops fought for control of the northern garrison town of Gao as the insurgents sought to capitalise on widespread chaos after last week's military coup. The rebel assault on Gao came a day after the rebels – a loose …Mali army deserts Gao bases: sourcesReutersMali army abandons northern town after rebel attackeuronewsMali rebels attack northern townUSA TODAYBBC News -TIMEall…

The Guardian Nine killed, scores hurt in Thai bombingsABC OnlineNine people have died and at least 70 injured in a series of bomb explosions in Thailand's Muslim south, the latest in a wave of violence blamed on separatists in a region bordering Malaysia, police and officials said. Three bombs went off in the …Tourists, shoppers targeted in Thai attackThe AustralianBombs in southern Thailand kill 11, wound 110New York Daily NewsSuspected…

Voters in Burma go to the polls shortly for by-elections set to be the most open in decades, with Aung San Suu Kyi among those standing.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood names its deputy chairman, Khairat al-Shatir, as its candidate for the country’s presidential elections in May.

The search is on in the US for the winners of the world’s biggest lottery jackpot – $640m (£400m) – with three tickets announced as sharing the prize.

Globe and Mail Just days after ceasefire agreement, Syria rejects call to end violenceGlobe and MailBEIRUT— AP Syria rejected international envoy Kofi Annan's call for the regime to halt violence first just days after the government agreed to a cease-fire plan and a senior official declared victory over the opposition. It was the government's first …Syria says it won't be first to lay down armsThe Associated PressDissent among 'Friends of…

Haaretz Turkey to cooperate with West's sanctions on Iran by cutting oil importsHaaretzAnkara decides to cut oil imports by 20 percent in line with sanctions; Turkish PM says 'Israel has 250-300 nuclear warheads, and this is never discussed.' Turkey decided to partially cooperate with the US and European sanctions on Iran, …Oil ends quarter up 14% on Iran, supply problemsgulfnews.comFormer Iran negotiator says nuclear deal possibleJerusalem PostIran: The Squeeze BeginsHindustan…

Globe and Mail Mali rebels, army fight over key northern townReutersBy Cheick Dioura and Tiemoko Diallo | GAO/BAMAKO (Reuters) – Malian rebels and government troops fought for control of the northern garrison town of Gao on Saturday as the insurgents sought to capitalize on widespread chaos after last week's military …Mali rebels attack northern townUSA TODAYWill Mali's coup succeed?BBC NewsAs sanctions loom, Mali junta 'plans' electionsThe HinduTIME -New York Times -Detroit Free…