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Africa

Nigerian Military Launches Offensive against Islamists, at Least 30 Dead
BBC.
South Sudanese Gunmen Ransack Hospital
Times LIVE. South Africa.
Rebuilding of Mali Faces Daunting Challenges Despite Outside Help
The New York Times.
South African Mining Union Boss Threatens to Bring Country to a Standstill
The Hindu. India.
Mandela Fades Amid Battles Over Who Will Claim Legacy
The New York Times.
More on Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific

North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Missiles
The Japan Times.
Myanmar Leader's US Visit a Sign of Changing Times
The Washington Post.
Characteristics of Chinese Military Culture: A Historical Perspective
Institute for Security & Development Policy. Sweden.
ANALYSIS. Are Buddhist Monks Involved in Myanmar's Escalating Violence?
NPR. United States.
Myanmar Releases Political Prisoners ahead of President's Landmark US Trip
Channel News Asia. Singapore.
More on Europe & Central Asia

Europe & Central Asia

Thousands Rally against Austerity in Rome, Turn Up Pressure on New PM Letta
BBC.
Russian, American Spies Square Off in Ongoing Espionage Battle
The Moscow Times.
Woman Details Berlusconi's 'Bunga Bunga' Fests in Italy Trial
CBCnews. Canada.
Obama, Erdogan: We Have Seen Evidence of Chemical Weapons Use Inside Syria
United States. Remarks.
Top Officials Call for Overhaul of European Institutions
The Associated Press.
More on Middle East

Middle East

Eight Killed, 10 Kidnapped as Iraqi's Sunni Violence Spills into Fourth Day
Gulf News. United Arab Emirates.
OPINION. Turkey's Strategy on Syria Needs a Reboot
Hugh Pope. The Daily Star. Lebanon.
Iran Blocks Women Presidential Candidates
Al Jazeera.
Fuel Tank Smuggled from Syria Explodes, Kills 10 in Turkey
US News and World Report.
OPINION. Iran's Exciting, Unpredictable Presidential Race Begins
Suzanne Maloney. The Diplomat. Japan.
More on North America

North America

US Soldier Given Life Sentence over Iraq Killings
USA Today.
Former Haitian Leader Aristide Fuels Rumors of Political Comeback
France 24.
Turkey, US Present United Front on Syria Despite Differences
Today's Zaman. Turkey.
In Contentious Move, Russia Publicly Reveals Name of Top CIA Official
The Telegraph. England.
Canada Abuzz over Video of Toronto Mayor, Drug Allegations
The Toronto Star.
More on South America

South America

Former Argentine 'Dirty War' Dictator Dies in Prison
The Globe and Mail. Canada.
Colombian President Hints at Run for Re-election
Chicago Tribune.
Venezuela's Last Major Opposition TV Station is Sold
Los Angeles Times.
Venezuela Will Confront Toilet Paper Shortage by Importing 50 Million Rolls
CNN.
Colombian Rebels Recruit Child Fighters even as They Negotiate to End Conflict
The Washington Post.
More on South Asia

South Asia

Afghan Lawmakers Block Bill Aimed at Women's Rights
Dawn. Pakistan.
Osama Bin Laden's 'Father Sheikh': Yunus Khalis and the Return of Al-Qaeda’s Leadership to Afghanistan
Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. United States.
Twin Blasts Target Pakistani Mosques
The Express Tribune. Pakistan.
Pakistan to Release 51 Indian Fisherman in Goodwill Gesture
Dawn. Pakistan.
Russia Mulls Troop Deployment on Afghan Border
Reuters.

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