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27 Killed as Two Explosions Rock Damascus

State media reports say nearly 100 people were wounded in blasts, which occurred near police security building, intelligence center

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site after two explosions near the intelligence center building in Damascus, March 17, 2012.

US Soldier Accused of Afghan Massacre in US Prison

Suspect, identified as Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, to be held alone in cell at maximum security prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

A white van, believed to be transporting Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, leaves Kansas City International Airport, March 16, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Report Says Bin Laden Was Plotting Obama's Assassination

'Washington Post' reports documents taken from bin Laden's compound describe scheme

Osama bin Laden (file photo)

Pakistan's Zardari: 'March of Democracy Goes On'

Embattled president touting achievements, setting stage for parliamentary debate over strained ties with US

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's speech to joint session of parliament, on televisions at an electronics shop in Islamabad, March 17, 2012.

Tibetan Man Sets Himself on Fire in Protest Over China

Incident in Rebkong region follows another self-immolation protest earlier in week by monk in southwestern China's Sichuan province

Peaceful Elections a Symbol of Timor's Maturing Democracy

Election shaping up to be three-way race between incumbent Jose Ramos Horta, Francisco 'Lu Olo' Guterres, and former military chief

An East Timorese voter checks his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Dili, March 17, 2012.

Obama Urges Congress to End Tax Breaks For Oil Companies

US president Barack Obama renews call as gas prices continue to rise

US President Barack Obama tapes his weekly address, March 16, 2012.

Goldman Sachs Culture Assailed

Senior exec at Wall Street investment firm Goldman Sachs resigns, saying organization values profits more than clients' interests

A trader works in the Goldman Sachs booth on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 15, 2012.

World Bank Searches For New Leadership

Process of selecting the next head of World Bank is taking some unusual twists and turns

Supernatural Romance, Action Attract All Ages

Young Adult Fiction genre has become one of most lucrative segments of US publishing market

Book signing  at the the Blue Willow bookstore.
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