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Ukraine / Russia
Ukraine’s Push East Falters as Militants Seize Army Vehicles - NYT
Ukrainian Unrest Prompts NATO to Bolster Defenses - WP
NATO to Deploy More Forces to Eastern Europe - S&S
Citing Russian Moves, NATO Plans New Deployments - NYT
Kyiv Suffers Setback in East Ukraine - VOA
Ukraine Confirms Pro-Russians Seized Armored Vehicles - VOA
Ukraine Military Column 'Disarmed' - BBC
For East Ukraine, Kremlin Alters Crimea Playbook - Reuters
Talks a Chance for Russia to Step Back on Ukraine - NYT
Key Geneva Talks Over Ukraine Crisis - BBC
Ukraine Envoy Defiant but Hopeful About Outcome of Talks - VOA
US: Russia Facing Diplomacy or New Sanctions - AP
New US Sanctions Against Russia Likely After Geneva Meeting - Reuters
Russia Economy Worsens Even Before Sanctions Hit - NYT
Russia Blames Ukraine Unrest for Faltering Economy at Home - LAT
Mr. Putin’s Power Play - NYT Editorial
Standing Up to Russia - LAT Editorial
In Ukraine, Seeking US Aid - NYT Opinion
Ukraine Deserves Our Support - WP Opinion
Inside the CIA Chief's Mission to Kiev - DB Opinion
How to Save Ukraine - FA Opinion
Why Putin May Stand Down - CFR Opinion
Are US and Russia in New Cold War? - VOA Opinion
Afghanistan
Analysts Warn of Regional Proxy Conflict in Afghanistan - VOA
Afghan Election Results Sorted Out Behind Closed Doors - S&S
Afghan Women Stand to Be Counted as West Begins to Disengage - Reuters
NATO Gives Afghans $6M in Medical Supplies Ahead of Fighting Season - S&S
Taliban Say They Killed 7 Afghan Police Officers - NYT
Obama to Award Medal of Honor to Former Soldier for 2007 Actions - AFPS
Afghanistan Vet to Receive Medal of Honor - S&S
UK Lawmakers Slam Lax Security in 2012 Taliban Attack on Camp Bastion - AP
Planning the Afghan Withdrawal: Smart Not Wise? - DO Opinion
US Department of Defense
DOD Releases Report on Estimated Sequestration Impacts - AFPS
Pentagon Report Finds Sequestration Would Reduce National Security - S&S
DOD Plans Major Review of Military Justice System - LAT
The Navy is About to Transform Almost Everything - EWB Opinion
Instead of Mothballing Navy Ships, Give Them to Our Allies - LAT Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Yemen's al-Qaida Leader Vows to Attack America in New Video - Reuters
Rubio: Terrorists Training in Syria May Strike US - AP
NYPD Will Continue Spying in the Muslim Community - DB
CIA’s Former Top Lawyer Fires Back at Senate Report, Criticizes Feinstein - McClatchy
Ex-Bin Laden Ally Turns Key Witness in US Terrorism Cases - Reuters
UK Man Jailed for Breaching Terror Order - BBC
El Salvador to Use Terror Charges Against Gangs - Reuters
Spying at the NYPD - NYT Editorial
United States
Security Holes in Power Grid Have Federal Officials Scrambling - TWB
Boston Gears Up for First Marathon after 2013 Bombings - VOA
Court Deportations Drop 43 Percent in Past Five Years - NYT
H. Clinton Tries to Define a Diplomatic Legacy Still in Progress - NYT
Who Shall Lead, Mr. President? - UPI Opinion
Against Disengagement - DJ Opinion
A World that Doubts the US is Dangerous - WP Opinion
Pro-NSA Outrage - WP Opinion
United Kingdom
Al-Sweady Inquiry: MoD Says Murder Claims are 'Conspiracy' - BBC
United Nations
UN Mulls Medal for Peacekeepers - BBC
Africa
Nigeria's President Calls Special Meeting to Address Violence - VOA
20 Killed as Islamic Extremists Rampage in Nigeria - AP
Nigeria: 100-Plus Kidnapped Students Free - AP
22 Reported Killed in Clashes Over CAR Town - Reuters
UN Seeks Millions to Help CAR Refugees - VOA
DRC Concerned with Continued CAR Violence - VOA
'Last' Chadian Soldier Leaves CAR - BBC
UN Chief: 1 Million South Sudanese May Face Famine - AP
Chastened by Islamists, Somalia Redraws Mogadishu Security Plan - Reuters
UN Deploys Ugandan Guard Unit in Somali Capital - AP
Kenya Police Intensify Security Crackdown - VOA
S. Africa: Zuma Corruption Scandal Dogs ANC Ahead of May Elections - VOA
Ivory Coast PM: ‘We Can Astonish the World’ - VOA
Apology for UN Refusal to Stop Rwanda Genocide - AP
Americas / Caribbean
Beltran Leyva Cartel Figure and Michoacan Mayor Arrested in Mexico - LAT
Mexico Arrests Mayor for Drug Cartel Extortion - AP
Mexico 'Cartel City' Mayor Arrested - BBC
Mexico Captures Senior Drug Boss Operating in Mexico City - Reuters
Mexico Nabs No. 2 in Beltran-Leyva Drug Gang - AP
El Salvador to Use Terror Charges Against Gangs - Reuters
Progress in Venezuela Talks, but Protests Continue - AP
Venezuela Rejects Protest Amnesty - BBC
Hagel Calls Chile’s Disaster Responses ‘Model for Region’ - AFPS
Brazil's Leader Holds Wide Lead 6 Months From Election - Reuters
Brazil Troops Guard Strike-Hit Bahia - BBC
Cuba Publishes Text of Foreign Investment Law - AP
Asia / Pacific
Promised US ‘Pivot’ to Asia Falls Short - WP
Obama to Reassure Asian Allies - VOA
Despite Doubts, Japan Prepares End to Ban on Defending Allies - S&S
China to Debut at RIMPAC While Russia Bows Out - HSA
Chinese Economy Slows in First Quarter - VOA
US: China's Currency 'Significantly Undervalued' - VOA
Hundreds Missing After South Korean Ferry Sinks - VOA
Hundreds Missing After South Korean Ferry Sinks - NYT
Desperate Search for South Korea Ferry Passengers Continues - BBC
US Ship Responds to Scene of Korean Ship Sinking - AFPS
Mini-Sub Performs Full Search for Missing Malaysian Plane - BBC
Thailand Charges Journalists for Human Trafficking Report - VOA
Is North Korea About to Collapse? - RCD Opinion
What Germany Can Teach Japan - NYT Opinion
Europe
Ankara says Russia's South Stream Pipeline Could Run to Turkey - VOA
Turkey Greets Twitter Delegation With List of Demands - NYT
Bosnians See Victims Excavated From Mass Grave - AP
Middle East / North Africa
Centcom Commander Lauds US Intelligence Advantage - TT
Palestinian Leader Signals Willingness to Extend Peace Talks - LAT
Palestinians Want to Continue Peace Talks, But With a Map - WP
Pushing the 2-State Path in Gaza - NYT
Mid-East Peace Talks Meeting Delayed - BBC
IAEA Chief: Iran Complying With Nuclear Scale-Down Commitments - LAT
CPJ: Iraq Remains World Leader in Unsolved Murders of Journalists - VOA
Iraq: Abu Ghraib Prison Closure Not Permanent - AP
Syrian Rebels Fear Loss of Revolution’s Capital of Homs - WP
Syrian Opposition Fighters Obtain US-Made Anti-Tank Missiles - WP
In Syria, a Show of Democracy Amid Destruction - NYT
UN Security Council Views Grim Images of Syrian Dead - VOA
Syrian Opposition Accuses Assad's Forces of New Poison Gas Attack - Reuters
France Pushes for Syrian Referral to ICC - VOA
Jordanian Warplanes Destroy Vehicles on Syrian Border - WP
Jordanian Planes Strike 3 Trucks Trying to Enter From Syria - NYT
Jordan 'Targets Vehicles From Syria' - BBC
Watchdog: Rise in Targeted Media Killings in Syria - AP
Saudi Intelligence Chief Resigns - VOA
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Detained in Saudi Arabia - AP
Egyptian Court Jails 119 Morsi Supporters - Reuters
Egypt Islamist Sentenced to 7 Years for Forgery - AP
Algeria's Bouteflika Poised to Win Re-election - Reuters
Algerian Election Faces Disaffected Populace - AP
Algerian Police Break Up Anti-Government Protest Before Election - Reuters
A Thirty Years' War in the Middle East - TNI Opinion
Algeria Votes, But for What? - LAT Opinion
South Asia
Centcom Commander Lauds US Intelligence Advantage - TT
Taliban End a Cease-Fire With Pakistan - NYT
Pakistan Taliban Says Truce Over But Talks Ongoing - AP
Pakistan Taliban End Ceasefire - BBC
India Starts Biggest Day of Voting; Hindu Nationalists Gaining Strength - Reuters
India to Vote on Biggest Polling Day - BBC
Female Candidate Navigates Hurdle-Filled Campaign Trail in India - NYT
What 100 Days of Social Media Can Tell Us About India’s Election - WP
A Primer on India’s Elections - NYT
India's Modi Says Committed to No First Use of Nuclear Weapons - Reuters