Annan 'Gravely Concerned' About Syria As Deadline For Pullout Passes -- CNN
(CNN) -- Kofi Annan, the United Nations-Arab League envoy to Syria, told the U.N. Security Council that he was "gravely concerned at the course of events" in the crisis-ridden Middle East nation, after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad failed to withdraw troops from cities and towns by Tuesday's deadline.
In a letter, Annan said the Syrian government should have used the days ahead of the deadline to send a "powerful political signal of peace."
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MIDDLE EAST
No 'signal of peace' from Syria - Annan. Syria defies cease-fire plan as peace hopes fade.
Syria shells towns despite ceasefire deadline. More attacks, arrests reported as opposition refutes claims of Syria pullback. Russian comments on Syria hint at mounting disapproval of Assad.
Iran says it captured Israel-backed ‘terrorist team’.
Israel readying to prevent entry of protesters. Israeli forces gear up for pro-Palestinian 'flytilla'.
Death toll in Yemeni clashes rises from 64 to 127.
Iran can stand 2-3 year oil blockade: Ahmadinejad.
Palestinians to mount renewed statehood bid at UN. Binyamin Netanyahu's support for settlers bodes ill for peace prospects.
Iraq: Video appears to show top Saddam deputy.
Bahrain denies man on hunger strike is critically ill. Bahrain police injured in bomb attack.
ASIA
China fires Bo Xilai from posts, says wife suspected in Briton's murder. Top China politician Bo Xilai's wife, Gu Kailai, named as suspect in murder of British man. China suspends top politician from Communist Party posts.
Tsunami projections offer bleak fate for many Japanese towns.
North Korea rocket launch means no food aid, U.S. says.
Afghanistan suicide blasts 'kill 15' in Herat, Helmand. Suicide attacks kill 19 in Afghanistan.
Russia, China jockey for position in post-war Afghanistan.
A rare peek inside North Korea.
Manila, Hanoi try football diplomacy in Spratlys.
AFRICA
S. Sudan says it repulsed attack by Sudan in oil area.
Tunisia cracks down again on protesters defying a ban.
Mali coup leader rejects possible Ecowas intervention.
Northern Nigeria lives in fear of militant group.
Egypt military backs Mubarak's VP for president. Poll: Former Arab League chief Moussa leads in Egyptian presidential race.
Egypt court suspends constitutional panel.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe "well, on holiday": officials. Zimbabwe officials deny reports Robert Mugabe is on 'deathbed'.
Zimbabwe agriculture struggles to meet demand.
Chad's malnourished children offer stark illustration of Sahel food crisis.
Libya is a lure for migrants, where exploitation waits.
Libya appeals ICC order to hand over Saif Gadhafi. Libya will not hand Saif al-Islam to ICC: justice minister.
EUROPE
Sarkozy struggles in polls as French economy sputters.
Brussels transport paralysed after fatal assault.
Russian 'militant plots foiled' after suspects killed.
Norway's mass killer Breivik declared sane.
Portugal's domestic banks tap ECB for record amounts of funding.
Firebomb explodes outside Greek government building.
Suspicions linger two years after death of Polish president.
Germany takes hard line in Tymoshenko case.
An interview with Viktor Orban, prime minister of Hungary.
AMERICAS
Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum suspends campaign.
Venezuelan 'drug lord' Walid Makled goes on trial.
Zetas’ assassin videotaped his work, Mexican authorities say.
Fidel Castro mocks Obama over 'guayabera' diplomacy.
Obama: 'enormous progress' in US-Brazil relationship.
U.S. sees warmest March in recorded history, NOAA reports.
A vast majority of Republicans think Romney will be the nominee.
Obama healthcare law could sharply worsen U.S. deficits: study.
China buys inroads in the Caribbean, catching U.S. notice.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Abu Hamza US extradition backed by European Court.
Haroon Rashid Aswat, Abu Hamza's co-conspirator, may escape extradition on health grounds.
Security Council concerned about terrorist threat in Mali.
Osama bin Laden's widows and children 'shown in video'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple's market value hits $600bn.
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Who's getting rich from Facebook's $1bn Instagram deal?
The great Silicon Valley IPO debate.
World Bank hopeful vows to focus on jobs.
Apple's 'iPad' is the only tablet people know.
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