Sri Lankan cricketers: Former England stars escape Lahore terrorist carnage
WORLD NEWS BRIEFS
MIDDLE EAST
US military says number of Iraq detainees falling.
US soldier killed in attack on base in Iraq.
Palestinians fire rockets at Israel.
Donors pledge $4.48 billion to rebuild Gaza.
ASIA
India sets April election, struggling with economy, security. More news on India's elections here and here.
North Korea, U.N. hold talks at border.
Bangladesh arrests suspected mutiny leader.
Australian bush fires: high winds threaten to make blazes worse.
New US North Korea envoy arrives in Beijing. More news here.
AFRICA
Twin assassinations leave Guinea-Bissau in turmoil. More news here, here, and here.
Sudan's president defiant ahead of court decision.
Zimbabwean judge orders lawmaker's release.
Al-Shabaab fighters capture Somali town.
Rwandan MP convicted of genocide.
EUROPE
Putin’s Party wins Russian regional elections.
Vote could oust Basque nationalists.
Ireland’s boom ends – with a vengeance.
Downing St left embarrassed after President Obama scales down first meeting with Brown.
U.S.-Russia missile deal could be a setback for Czechs.
AMERICAS
Raul Castro shakes up Cuban Cabinet. More news on the Cuban Government shakeup here and here. Fidel Castro: 2 leaders undone by 'honey of power'.
Thousands of Mexican soldiers pour into the country's most violent city in crackdown on drug gangs.
Mexico increases airport security after robberies.
Puerto Rico gov: 30,000 workers could be fired amid crisis.
FINANCIAL/ECONOMIC CRISIS
White House knocks Jim Cramer for calling Obama budget "Greatest Wealth Destruction By a President".
The Obama Economy ... an editorial.
What was happening in the world the last time the market was this low.
Foreign tax havens targeted in U.S. bills.
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