Two Blasts Near Security Agencies In Damascus -- New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Two large explosions, believed to be car bombs, struck the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Saturday morning, hitting intelligence and security buildings in busy sections of the city and killing or wounding dozens of civilians and security personnel, Syrian state media reported.
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MIDDLE EAST
Blasts kill dozens in Syrian capital, state news agency says. 'Deadly blasts' shake Syrian capital Damascus.
Move blocks Iranian banks from world payments system.
Talk of war and rising prices cast uneasy pall over Iran.
Islamic Jihad rockets can hit Tel Aviv: armed wing.
Iraq tells Iran no arms to Syria to cross its territory.
ASIA
NKorea notifies int'l agencies about rocket launch. China voices concern to North Korean ambassador over planned long-range rocket launch. N. Korea invites observers to satellite launch.
US to North Korea: Launch that missile, and you lose the food aid.
China's 'next leader' calls for greater political unity.
East Timor holds presidential election.
Cyclone Lua nears north-west Australia coast.
Julian Assange to run for Australian senate.
AFRICA
Ethiopia attacks rebel targets in Eritrea-govt source.
UN sees progress with Sudan aid, wants more access.
Uganda to head new military force to hunt for Kony.
Congo villagers take protection into their own hands.
Gaddafi spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi held in Mauritania.
EUROPE
500,000 pack Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day parade; Catholic leader prays for new emigrants.
Sarkozy tied with Hollande in first round, Le Figaro poll shows.
In positive week for eurozone, warnings rise that crisis isn't over.
Putin needs higher oil prices to pay for campaign promises.
Belarus bomber who allegedly killed 15 executed.
Ex-Nazi death camp guard Demjanjuk dies in Germany.
AMERICAS
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returns home from Cuba 3 weeks after cancer surgery.
13 Cuban dissidents extracted from Havana Church.
Brazil judge rejects attempt to try former army colonel.
El Salvador to give pensions to ex-rebel fighters.
George Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest in Washington.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Nigeria: Deadly twist in Islamists' war.
Federal officials warn New York City that the Taliban may plan revenge attacks.
Ousted Yemen leader undermines al-Qaeda fight.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China blocks Airbus orders amid 'hellish battle' with EU.
Red Bull founder Chaleo Yoovidhya dies aged 89.
Goldman person leaked Apple, Intel secrets: lawyer.
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