U.N. Spells Out Syria Peace Plan Deadline Amid Skepticism -- L.A. Times
While violence reportedly raged just outside of Damascus, a United Nations spokesman reiterated that the Syrian regime is supposed to carry out a peace plan by Tuesday, pulling its troops out of populated areas and starting a 48-hour cease-fire as part of the six-point plan.
“The clock starts ticking on April 10 for both sides to cease all forms of violence,” spokesman Ahmad Fawzi said Thursday in Geneva.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian assault undermines hopes for cease-fire. Annan: 'We must silence the tanks'. Annan: Syria reports troop withdrawals. Syria: troops attack Damascus suburbs despite peace plan.
France says Assad pretending to accept peace plan.
Gulf states warned against arming Syria rebels.
Yemen kills 10 militants, Sanaa faces carbomb threat.
Israeli alarm over treaty with Egypt grows.
Rocket from Egypt's Sinai hits Israeli city: police. Egypt security official: Rocket that struck Eilat wasn't launched from Sinai.
Analysis: In Iraq, oil majors play north versus south.
Iran 'advises' Arab neighbours against missile shield.
U.S. report: Iran nuclear program hit obstacles in 2011.
Exclusive: China ship insurer deals new blow to Iran oil exports.
ASIA
US closely monitoring N. Korea rocket launch.
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan row over "economic blockade".
Burma calls on US and EU to honour 'promise' to lift sanctions.
China calls for Western countries to immediately lift sanctions against Myanmar.
Myanmar's old guard under pressure after Suu Kyi win.
Sri Lankan diplomat may avoid questioning on war crimes claims.
China bars artist from surveilling himself.
AFRICA
Malawi's President Mutharika ailing after heart attack. Malawi president in coma after heart attack.
Congo sends troops to east after mutiny and clashes.
Grave conditions reported as rebels capture northern Mali. Separatist Mali rebels say military operations over. Mali rebels declare cease-fire after northern push. Mali slips into chaos as world gropes for response. Mali junta begs for Western intervention: report.
Gaddafi son 'attacked in custody' in Libya, ICC lawyers say.
Kony video sequel tries to tackle some of the criticisms.
Sudan denies report that South Sudan downed its fighter jet.
AU mediator in talks on Sudan-S. Sudan crisis.
International Criminal Court tells Libya to hand over Gadhafi's son Seif al-Islam.
Heroes to villains: army is Bissau's big problem.
EUROPE
Italy Northern League leader resigns amid fraud scandal.
Russia denounces 'arrogant' US envoy comments.
Veteran Russian official sets up opposition group.
Greek unrest after pensioner suicide beside parliament.
France election: Sarkozy to unveil economic plans.
Is this the end of the cheap burger? EU diktat on low-quality meat means prices are set to soar.
AMERICAS
Americans brace for next foreclosure wave.
43 arrested in post-papal visit Cuba crackdown.
Mexico: Drug lords seek to buy the country.
Chavez back in Venezuela after more cancer treatment.
For Mexican police, splashy arrests trump criminal convictions.
Chile court rules in favour of Patagonia HidroAysen dam.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Death penalty trial of five 9/11 suspects to resume at Guantanamo. 9/11 trial to resume at Guantánamo, ending quest for civilian trial.
Pakistan wants to see 'concrete evidence' on suspect sought by U.S. Even US does not have evidence against Saeed: Pak.
Al-Shabaab: the growing menace of the al-Qaeda affiliate.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
More than 600,000 Macs infected with flashback malware.
Amazon: £7bn sales, no UK corporation tax.
Iran, oil, Europe pose risk to economy: Geithner.
Finance expert says speculators are behind high oil and gasoline prices.
Google guilty of deceptive conduct over advertisements.
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