North Korea Warns Of ‘Dark Cloud Of War’ As South Begins Naval Drills Ahead Of ‘Imminent’ Nuclear Test -- National Post/AP
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean and U.S. troops began naval drills Monday in a show of force partly directed at North Korea amid signs that Pyongyang will soon follow through on a threat to conduct its third atomic test.
The region has also seen a boost in diplomatic activity since last month, when North Korea announced it would conduct a nuclear test to protest U.N. Security Council sanctions toughened after a satellite launch in December that the U.S. and others say was a disguised test of banned missile technology.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian opposition chief says offers Assad peaceful exit.
Hopes of Syria talks rise as 5,000 die in a month.
Lebanon issues warrant for Syrian spy chief.
Iran’s parliament dismisses another Ahmadinejad minister.
Israel implies it was behind last week's airstrike in Syria, but little else is clear.
Iran says Israel will regret Syria air strike.
Iran's Salehi says U.S. is changing approach to Tehran.
23 killed, dozens wounded in Iraq suicide bombing.
Yemini military: Town seized from Al-Qaida.
Israeli forces arrest Hamas members in the West Bank.
ASIA
Afghanistan and Pakistan commit to peace deal.
Japan PM vows to protect disputed islands from China.
North Korea 'preparing for two nuclear tests'.
S Korea warns against N Korea nuclear test.
Afghanistan and Pakistan commit to peace deal in six months.
Peace talks start between Myanmar and rebels.
Bid to rescue Jordanian in Philippines leaves 21 dead: police.
China tests the limits of the law of the sea.
Politics of pollution: China's oil giants take a choke-hold on power.
AFRICA
Somalia: President says darkest days are over.
Sudan sells disputed oil from S.Sudan after talks fail. South Sudan fails to withdraw troops from Sudan border.
US sharpens focus on northern Africa.
Hollande: France to remain at Mali’s side as fight continues.
Mali campaign: French jets hit rebel bases near Kidal. French forces in Mali launch air strikes on Islamist camps.
Top rebel leader arrested in northern Mali.
France protects Niger uranium mine.
Nigeria: Mali - Military warns Boko Haram sect.
Egyptian man's police beating reignites outrage.
Central African Republic unveils unity government.
Anglo American Platinum counts cost of violence and strikes in South Africa.
EUROPE
26 militants eliminated in North Caucasus in January - Interior Ministry.
Violence at both ends of political spectrum threatens Greece. Greece swamped by illegals from North Africa, Mideast.
Euro sinks as political worries renew debt crisis concerns.
Spain's Rajoy accused Of receiving illegal cash payments as corruption scandal widens. Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy pledges to battle on.
European match-fixing probe: 380 suspicious games. Match-fixing: Champions League tie played in England 'was fixed'.
Heat or food: Lithuanians feel Russia's cold shoulder as gas prices rise.
British ex-minister faces jail after guilty plea.
Report: British police used dead children's IDs.
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AMERICAS
Brazilian Congress elects leaders probed for corruption.
Colombian ELN rebels capture two thought to be German citizens.
Ravens win emotional Super Bowl against 49ers.
Some relief seen for drought-plagued US Plains.
US military expands its billion dollar drug war in Latin America.
Fidel Castro votes in Cuba election.
Venezuela officials: Hugo Chavez's health 'improving'.
Paraguay candidate Lino Oviedo dies in helicopter crash.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Judge orders mental exam for Cole bombing suspect.
Guantánamo spills its secrets slowly, in surprising ways.
Somalia's al-Shabab opens new Twitter account.
Should we still fear al Qaeda?
Iran is smuggling 'manpad' anti-aircraft missiles for lone militants, warns US.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. to sue S&P over ratings ahead of financial crisis.
US Fed officials see brighter global economic outlook.
Insight: Electric cars head toward another dead end.
Global shares slip from highs; Spain, Italy pressure euro.
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