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Afghanistan
Risks of Afghan War Shift From Soldiers to Contractors - NYT
In Afghanistan, a Soviet Past Lies in Ruins - NYT
Afghans Fret Flight of Hard Cash a Sign of Things to Come - Reuters
U.S. Can Live With an Afghan Loss - FP opinion
Pakistan
For Pakistan's Gilani, a Test of Loyalty - WP
Syria
Syrian Troops Move Into Several Districts in Homs - VOA
Syrian Forces Shell Homs Ahead of Arab Meeting - Reuters
Syrian General Is Killed by Gunmen in Damascus Ambush - NYT
Syrian General Assassinated in Damascus - LAT
General Assassinated in Damascus - WP
Signs Syrian Opposition Making Inroads in Damascus - AP
Arabs to Discuss Syria Escalation - BBC
Syria Tells Libya, Tunisia to Close Embassies - Reuters
Realist Reasons to Intervene in Syria - CSM editorial
What's Iran Up to in Syria? - DS editorial
Get Over Iraq and Intervene in Syria - TG opinion
Iran
Amid Unease, Iran Marks Anniversary of Islamic Revolution - LAT
India Defends Oil Purchases From Iran - NYT
Iran: 30 Million Lose Email Access - AP
Just Say No to an Iran Bargain - Haaretz opinion
Egypt
Egyptian Activists Plan to Escalate Protests Against Military Rule - NYT
Egypt Stifles Pro-democracy Voices - WP
Dempsey Discusses Issues With Egypt’s Defense Leaders - AFPS
US General Discusses Crackdown With Egypt Ruler - AP
Top US General Discusses NGO Case in Cairo - Reuters
Low Turnout for 1st Anniversary of Mubarak's Ouster - VOA
Egypt Strike Fails to Make Impact - BBC
Egypt Detains Australian Journalist, US Student - Reuters
Egypt’s Never-Ending Revolution - NYT opinion
The Digital Road to Egypt’s Revolution - NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Threats of War Cloud Hopes for Middle East - WP
Israel Bombs Gaza After Rocket Launch, Man Killed - Reuters
One Killed in Air Strikes on Gaza - BBC
Bahrain Expels 2 US Activists - VOA
Bahrain Reports: 2 American Activists Deported - AP
Libya Asks Niger to Extradite Qaddafi Son After Remarks - Reuters
Libya Asks Niger to Hand Over Gadhafi's Son - AP
Tunisian Secular Parties Merge to Face Islamists - Reuters
US Department of Defense
Panetta Provides Perspectives From Trip to NATO, Germany - AFPS
Marine’s Suicide is Only Start of Family’s Struggle - WP
United States
White House: US Deficit To Rise, Then Fall - VOA
Occupy Movement Regroups, Preparing for Its Next Phase - NYT
A High-Tech War on Leaks - NYT opinion
Africa
People Power Movements Rise in Sub-Saharan Africa - VOA
'Peace Pact' Signed by Two Sudans - BBC
Thousands Fleeing Mali Create Regional Strain - AP
Mali Sets April Deadline to Quell Rebellion - Reuters
Americas
Mob in Mexico Kills 3 Suspected Kidnappers - AP
Mexico Picks First Female Chief of Federal Police - Reuters
Three Mexico 'Kidnappers' Lynched - BBC
Venezuela Votes to Determine Hugo Chavez's Challenger - LAT
Colombia Seizes FARC Rebels' Explosives Cache - BBC
Guatemala Prez to Propose Legalizing Drugs - AP
Police in Brazil's Bahia End Strike Before Carnival - Reuters
Dominican Republic Police Target News Site in Raid - AP
Mystery Disease Kills Thousands in Central America - AP
Cuba: Fidel Castro Meets Intellectuals in 9-Hour Meeting - Reuters
Asia Pacific
China’s Political Heir Tries Introducing Himself to US - NYT
China Political Star Xi Jinping a Study in Contrasts - LAT
In China, Will Transition Bring Real Change? - WP
Reports: Tibetan Nun Sets Herself on Fire in China Protest - VOA
Thousands Rally Behind Suu Kyi on Burma Campaign Trail - VOA
Aung San Suu Kyi Campaigns for Burma Parliament - AP
Turkmen Leader Set for Easy Victory in Election - Reuters
Europe
Greek Leaders Push For Cuts Amid Backlash - VOA
Greek Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Approve Debt Deal - NYT
Greek PM Gives Final Euro Warning - BBC
Greek Leader Defends Bailout Deal - AP
Faces of Protest Are as Varied as Russia Itself - AP
Russia: Putin's Rivals Face Pressure, Biased Coverage - AP
Europe Takes to Streets Over ACTA - BBC
South Asia