Soldiers loyal to Alassane Ouattara, the recognised president, gather near the capital Abidjan before a push to oust Laurent Gbagbo Photo: REUTERSGbagbo Plays 'Ugly Colonialist' Card As France Intervenes In Ivory Coast -- Christian Science Monitor
French-speaking Ivory Coast has long had close ties to its former colonial power. But relations have deteriorated under strongman Laurent Gbagbo.
French-speaking Ivory Coast has been one of the most enthusiastic of any former French African colony, even retaining its colonial name. The residence of the French ambassador and that of the Ivory Coast president are on the same street.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. shifts to seek removal of Yemen’s leader, an ally. Yemen police kill at least 12 protesters. Second day of clashes kills 15 protesters in Yemen. Troops fire on Yemen protest; US seeks Saleh exit.
Thousands mourn dead as Syrian premier appointed.
Ahmadinejad: Arab world conflicts will lead to collapse of Zionist regime.
Gulf states denounce Iran's meddling.
Syria gets new government as demonstrations continue. Syria: Thousands gather in Damascus for funerals.
In 8 year fight against Al Qaeda, Saudi Arabia detains almost 12,000 people.
ASIA
Japan dumps contaminated water into Pacific; leaks to go on for months. Search for radiation leak turns desperate. Japan names first two nuclear plant victims.
Ai arrest shows escalating Chinese crackdown.
9 more killed in Afghan protests over Koran-burning. 22 Killed in Afghan protests over Florida Quran burning.
Pakistan Sufi shrine suicide attack kills 41. Bombs kill 42 at shrine in Pakistan.
Pakistani domestic issues may stymie peace talks with India.
Observers slam Kazakh leader's 95% election romp.
AFRICA
Libyan wounded describe siege hell as Turkey seeks peace. Libya rebels dismiss deal with Kadhafi son. NATO to U.S.: We need more strikes in Libya. Italy recognizes rebels as legitimate Libyan voice. Libyan wounded describe "hell" of Misrata. Libya's stalemate path bodes a long-term commitment from the West. Gaddafi envoy seeks Turkish truce deal. Timeline: Libya's uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
Gadhafi finds that money can't buy friends in Africa.
UN, French forces attack Gbagbo bases in Ivory Coast. Battle for Abidjan rages on in Ivory Coast. Ouattara forces begin Abidjan assault. Ivory Coast: UN presses Ouattara over Duekoue massacre.
War of words as Zimbabwe slams S.Africa's Zuma.
Sources: Mubarak has left Egypt. Egypt army denies report that Mubarak left country.
EUROPE
Merkel’s coalition in turmoil as Deputy gives up FDP post.
IMF pressures Greece to restructure debt.
France says finds bodies in Atlantic crash wreckage.
Kosovo government on brink of collapse.
AMERICAS
Obama takes aim at 2012 in 'final campaign'.
Drug boss implicates Chavez govt.
Argentina's president stokes up claim to the Falklands. Rockhopper shares jump after raising Falklands oil estimate.
Haitians awaiting results in presidential election.
U.S. Government shutdown looms over talks as crunch time for 2011 budget nears.
Eyeing Middle East, Nicaragua's Ortega quashes weekend protests.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Supreme Court rejects Guantánamo detainees' appeals for better protections.
Holder: 9/11 suspects to face military tribunals. In reversal, Obama orders Guantanamo military trial for 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Qaeda aqcuiring arms from Libya: Algerian source. Report: Algerian security official says Al Qaeda using Libyan conflict to acquire weapons.
US officials weigh how to fight terrorism in a post-Saleh Yemen.
Libya: Former Guantánamo detainee is training rebels.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Geithner warns U.S. to hit debt ceiling by May 16.
America's dying industries: List of top 10 declining business revealed.
Foreign banks tapped Fed’s secret lifeline most at crisis peak.
Oil rises to 30-month high on Libya conflict; Kuwait says price is too high. Oil settles above $108 a barrel.
Facebook sued for $1billion over 'Intifada' page calling for violence against Jews.
U.S. drilling agency says no deal with BP.
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