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Afghanistan
20 Police Officers Killed in 2 Attacks, Including Mass Poisoning - NYT
Taliban Attack Kills 16 Afghans - VOA
10 Afghan Police Officers, Seven Others Drugged and Slain - LAT
Afghan Police Officer Drugs, Kills 17 Colleagues - Reuters
Afghans Worry About International Aid Vacuum - AP
Syria
Kerry: Syrian Opposition Needs More Help - VOA
Kerry: US Must Help Counter Aid to Opposition from Extremists - WP
US Offers Training and Other Aid to Syrian Rebels - NYT
US, Europe Move to Expand Role in Syrian Conflict - AP
US to Consider Increasing Aid to Syrian Rebels - VOA
US Plans Medical, Food Aid for Syrian Rebels - Reuters
A ‘New Low’ in Syria’s Violent Civil War - WP
Iraq PM Warns Syria War Could Spread - AP
Oxfam: Syrian Humanitarian Crisis Out of Control - AP
UN Warns of Dire Rise in Refugees From Syria - NYT
Rome Meeting to Condemn Supply of Weapons to Assad Government - Reuters
France’s Hollande to Talk Syria Settlement With Russia’s Putin - AP
Turkey Provides Schools for Syrian Refugee Children - VOA
Washington’s Last Chance to Help Syria - WP editorial
Turkey, the Unhelpful Ally - NYT opinion
Iran
Iran Says Nuclear Talks 'Positive' - VOA
Iran: Nuclear Talks 'Positive Step' - BBC
Diplomats Agree to New Nuclear Talks Amid Positive Signals - WP
Iran: Nuclear Negotiations End on Positive Note - AP
Iran Asks Quick Follow-up on New Sanctions Offer - VOA
US Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Toughen Sanctions - NYT
Iran Opposition Group Urges More Security in Iraq - AP
Report: Stuxnet Cyberweapon Older than Believed - AP
'Murder Charge' for Iran ex-Official - BBC
Middle East / North Africa
UN Official Condemns Rocket Attack on Israel - VOA
2 Palestinians in Israeli Jail End Hunger Strike - AP
Bahrain Bans Import of Protest Masks - VOA
Yemen Kidnappers Free Swiss Woman After Qatari Mediation - Reuters
Egypt's Army Tiptoes Through Democracy's Minefield - Reuters
Egypt Confiscates Missiles Smuggled from Libya - AP
Algerian in Jihad Jane Plot Faces US Extradition - AP
Middle East Just Tribes with Flags - FP opinion
Palestinian Abbas Needs an Heir Apparent - LAT opinion
Warfare
McCrystal's Way of Fighting Modern War - NI book review
US Department of Defense
Hagel Takes Office as 24th Defense Secretary - AFPS
Hagel Promises 'Honest, Direct' Approach as Defense Secretary - S&S
Hagel, in First Day on Job, Warns of Challenges Cuts Pose - NYT
Hagel Pledges Straight Talk, Loyalty to Troops on First Day - WP
Hagel Issues Message to Defense Department Workforce - AFPS
Cuts Would Mean Absorbing More Risk, Press Secretary Says - AFPS
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Demote Pentagon's New Medal - S&S
Case Dismissed Against Aviano IG Convicted of Sexual Assault - S&S
Obama's Dangerous Defense Experiment - LAT opinion
Panetta's Legacy of Keeping Status Quo - JT opinion
United States
Obama, Congressional Leaders to Meet Friday on Sequester - WP
Obama Administration Chooses Cuts to Make its Case - S&S
Spin on Sequester Sometimes Gets Ahead of Reality - WP
ICE Release of Illegal Immigrants Sparks Political Firestorm - WP
This is Your Brain on Sequester - WP opinion
Australia
Australia Makes Largest Meth Seizure - BBC
Vatican
Pope Gives Final Audience - VOA
World Bids Farewell to Pope Benedict - TT
As Pope Says Farewell, Attention Quickly Shifts to Conclave - WP
Thousands Gather for Pope’s Final Public Address - NYT
Benedict Begins Final Day as Pope Before Retiring - AP
Low-Key Departure as Pope Steps Down and Hides Away - Reuters
Pope Legacy: Teacher Who Returned to Church Roots - AP
A Vatican Spring? - NYT opinion
Africa
Kerry Urges Africans to Take Over Malian Operations - VOA
Transition in Mali Dominates ECOWAS Meeting - VOA
Deadly Attack on Mali Checkpoint - BBC
Rift Valley Kenyans Fear Repeat of Post-Election Violence - VOA
Carter Center Hopeful of Peaceful Kenya Elections - VOA
Blair Defends Rwanda's Role in Congo - BBC
UN's Ban Tones Down Criticism of Rwanda Over Congo Claims - Reuters
Congo Rebels Sack Political Chief, Splits Undermine Peace Efforts - Reuters
South Africa Economy Sapped by Lower Exports to Europe - VOA
Americas
Mexican Towns, Once Frozen with Fear, Now Frozen in Time - LAT
Mexico Says 26,000 People Missing - BBC
Powerful Mexican Teachers’ Leader Accused of Embezzlement - NYT
Mexico Union Leader Charged in Court - BBC
Mexico Plays Hardball in Jailing of Union Boss - AP
Mexican Newspaper Attacked Again by Armed Men - AP
As Castro Era Drifts to Close, a New Face Steps In at No. 2 - NYT
Asia / Pacific
Cuts Would Affect Readiness in Pacific, US Military Leaders Say - S&S
Japan FM Outlines North Korean Strategy in VOA Interview - VOA
North Korea Pledges 'Bitter Hatred for the US' - WP
North Koreans Blame US for Fueling ‘Explosive Situation’ - NYT
New Top Diplomats in China Signal Focus on US, Japan, N. Korea - Reuters
China Says US-Based Hackers Target Its Websites - AP
China Says US Routinely Hacks Defense Ministry Websites - Reuters
Pollution Expected on China's Congress Agenda - AP
Thailand Signs Peace Talks Deal with Muslim Rebels - BBC
Thailand Eyes Peace Talks with Southern Insurgents - AP
Thailand Agrees to Talks With Southern Muslim Rebels - Reuters
Report: Religious Violence Rising in Indonesia - AP
Clashes Over Land Seizures Batter the Police in Burma - NYT
Reporter Fired for Blog on Vietnam's Communist Party Chief - VOA
The China Challenge - WP opinion
Europe
Putin Calls for Upgrade of Russian Army - AP
France's Hollande to Raise Human Rights in Russia - Reuters
Danish Opponent of Islam Attacked; Muslims Defend Right to Speak - NYT
Kurdish Rebel Leader Issues Dire Warning for Turkey - VOA
Former Guantanamo Bay Detainee Resettled to Turkey - AP
More Turkish Generals Detained Over 1997 Coup - Reuters
Kosovo Turns to US for Help in Talks with Serbia - AP
Foes Want Czech Leader Prosecuted Over Amnesty - NYT
Gridlock Fear Rises in Italy as Comedian Rejects Deal - NYT
Italian President: Forming New Government Can’t Be Rushed - Reuters
Bulgaria President Calls May Election After Protests - Reuters
South Asia
Big Decisions for India Amid Slowing Economy - NYT
India Outlines Challenges to Growth - BBC
India's Budget to Push Growth, Rein in Inflation - AP
Terrorized Ethnic Group to Form Force in Pakistan - AP
Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal to Deliver Third Verdict - BBC
Bangladesh Sentences Islamic Party Leader to Death - AP
Bangladesh Sentences Islamist Leader to Death for War Crimes - Reuters