Iraq Blasts Kill At Least 53, Raise Specter Of Civil War -- MSNBC
'People have real fears that the cycle of violence might be revived in this country,' Baghdad resident says
BAGHDAD — A wave of explosions targeting Shiites struck Baghdad and another city Thursday, killing at least 53 people and intensifying fears that insurgents are stepping up attacks after the U.S. troop withdrawal that was completed last month.
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MIDDLE EAST
Explosions in Shiite areas of Baghdad kill 57. Iraq bombings leave scores dead.
Iran prepares bill to bar foreign warships from Persian Gulf.
In a shift, the President of Yemen will stay put.
Syria releases 500 more prisoners in line with Arab League plan to stop crackdown on dissent.
US commander visits Israel to finalize missile drill.
ASIA
U.S. not hopeful for quick restart to North Korea nuke negotiations.
Pakistan's alleged 'Washington lackey' fears for life.
Pakistani Taliban kills 15 abducted security officers.
Myanmar approves Suu Kyi's party for election.
Kazakhstan extends state-of-emergency.
Maldives president orders all spas to be reopened.
AFRICA
Africa’s many elections reap few rewards.
Jonglei clashes: South Sudan declares a disaster.
Rwandan FDLR rebels 'kill 26 in DR Congo'.
AU prepares big Anti-Shabab military push in Somalia.
Libya’s new army chief of staff prioritizes disarming fighters, protecting borders. Libyan Rebels reject proposed new Army Chief.
EUROPE
Euro hit as investors fret over Europe's banks.
Greek prime minister warns of March default.
EU agrees Iran oil embargo.
German President spares Merkel crisis after ‘terrible’ error.
AMERICAS
31 inmates killed in northern Mexico prison fight.
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner's cancer operation 'successful'.
Brazil's Lula begins cancer radiation treatment.
Floods drive thousands from their homes in Brazil.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US State Department opens new bureau of counter-terrorism.
US said poised to free Taliban prisoners.
The rise of al-Qaeda's franchises.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fresh credit crunch fears as banks park record €453bn cash with ECB.
Chinese airlines refuse to pay EU carbon tax.
Americans make up half of the world's richest 1%.
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