Kurdish Leader Abdullah Ocalan Declares Ceasefire With Turkey -- The Guardian
PKK leader makes historic gesture to end 30-year Kurdish war, stressing need 'to solve arms problem without losing another life'
Kurdish separatists in Turkey are poised today to take the most critical step yet in efforts to end a 30-year conflict with the Turkish state when they call a ceasefire.
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' party (PKK), is due to use the Kurdish new year's celebrations today to announce a truce, according to Kurdish politicians who recently visited the Turkish prison island of Imrali, where Ocalan has been held for the past 14 years.
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MIDDLE EAST
Obama meets Palestinian President Abbas in the West Bank. Rockets hit Israel as Obama meets Palestinians. Gaza militants fire rockets as Obama meets Abbas in Ramallah.
After Israeli backslapping, Obama faces Palestinian discontent.
Syrian rebels take towns near ceasefire line with Israel.
Syria: Britain calls for UN inquiry into 'multiple' chemical attacks.
UN refugee chief: Aid agencies overwhelmed as Syrian crisis worsens.
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ASIA
N Korea threatens strike on US airbases. North Korea threatens nuclear attack on US bases in Japan.
Military exercises in North Korea.
Australian PM Gillard survives leadership showdown.
New curfew declared after 10 killed in central Myanmar riots. Mosques torched in deadly Myanmar riots.
US, Japan review worst-case plans for island dispute.
Blast kills 12 at Pakistani camp for people fleeing violence.
South Korea traces cyber-attacks to Chinese IP address.
China manufacturing rises but first-quarter momentum may be muted.
Beloved Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt jailed over guns from Mumbai terrorists.
AFRICA
Mali soldier killed in first Timbuktu suicide bombing.
Rwanda won't hinder US Embassy warlord transfer.
Tensions mount on Mali-Burkina Faso border as cattle farmers vie for land.
String of attacks in Somali capital slows progress.
Human security in Darfur enters free-fall.
Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's President, intends to step down in 2015.
Boat mishap kills over 50 in south Nigeria.
EUROPE
Cyprus crisis: Government to create 'solidarity fund' after ECB issues Monday ultimatum - live.
Live: Cyprus debt crisis: British savings at risk as ECB sets liquidity cut-off.
EU, Cyprus act ‘like bull in China shop’ – Russian PM.
Cyprus banks shut until Tuesday amid scramble for Plan B. Cyprus seeks new funding plan as bank closure extended.
Recession stalks France as business slump hits crisis levels.
Russia waits for EU to make its move in Visa free talks - PM.
Italy President Napolitano begins coalition talks.
Bolshoi ballet was 'giant brothel' claims former dancer.
AMERICAS
Mexico's president gathers power, pushes reform.
Colorado introduces landmark gun laws.
Venezuela says suspends 'channel of communications' with US.
DHS tells Congress it still can’t measure border security.
Canada cuts foreign aid to China as part of bid to slash $377-million in international assistance spending.
On 50th anniversary of its closure, Alcatraz still fascinates.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda document suggests attacking 'pipelines, internet and tankers'.
Bounty on two Americans tied to Somali terror group.
Terrorism suspect has been secretly held in New York since October.
Guantanamo hunger strikers are 'devastated'.
Recent videos show international makeup of Syrian jihad.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Federal Reserve remains cautious on economic recovery.
Exclusive: Euro zone call notes reveal extent of alarm over Cyprus.
Twitter turns seven, releases greatest-hits video.
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