Despite Syria Cease-Fire, More Than A Dozen Reported Killed -- L.A. Times
But Kofi Annan says he is encouraged that the day is 'relatively quiet.' A draft resolution for a U.N. monitoring mission could be voted on as early as Friday.
BEIRUT — Just hours into a cease-fire between the Syrian government and the opposition, the truce was already on shaky ground as more than a dozen people were reported killed and there was no sign that government tanks and heavy weapons had been withdrawn from contested areas.
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MIDDLE EAST
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China to begin delivering supertankers to Iran in May.
Qaeda battles to create safe haven in Yemen.
UAE recalls envoy to Iran in islands row.
ASIA
North Korea failed rocket launch increases likelihood of new nuclear test.
Failed launch is setback for North Korea’s new leader. West condemns North Korea's rocket launch. North Korea puts brave face on rocket failure with mass centenary celebrations.
China puts on show of might over Bo Xilai’s military allies.
China economic growth dips to 8.1% in the first quarter.
David Cameron arrives in Burma for historic trip.
Leader of Australian Greens party quits.
AFRICA
Guinea-Bissau coup suspected as military seizes parts of capital. Guinea-Bissau military attack parts of capital. Fate of Guinea-Bissau leaders unknown after attack.
South Sudan, Sudan, effectively at war, analyst says. Sudan declares itself in state of war with South Sudan, stops negotiations. South Sudan says won't withdraw troops.
Attempted rebellion in Congo curtailed by specially trained troops. Kabila halts military operations in east Congo. DRC President puts pressure on military defectors.
Mali's new leader threatens 'total war' against Tuareg rebels.
Egyptian lawmakers vote to bar Mubarak officials' presidential bids.
EUROPE
Hard times lift Greece’s anti-immigrant fringe.
France's presidential rivals clash over debt fears.
Nicolas Sarkozy's comeback hopes crumble, polls show.
Russia’s opposition movement tested in southern city.
Ken vs. Boris in race to be London's Olympic mayor.
AMERICAS
Americas summit host seeks role as regional leader.
Obama is off to Colombia but has audience at home.
Cancer hasn't dimmed Hugo Chavez's electoral hopes.
Video of kid 'violence' stirs storm in Mexico. Violence in a 'world of children': Can video shock Mexico into action?
Argentina president Fernandez proposes oil firm nationalization.
Vaccinations begin in a cholera-ravaged Haiti.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Lawyers spar over funding in Guantánamo court.
US media want access to USS Cole testimony.
Guantánamo war crimes tribunals 'transparently unfair'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Russian tycoon's purchase of US-backed battery company sparks anxiety.
Bahrain Grand Prix to go ahead as planned, FIA confirms.
Google’s stock split will help tighten Page’s, Brin’s grip on company’s destiny.
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