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Annan Hopeful for Syria Cease-Fire Despite Continued Violence

Lead peace negotiator Kofi Annan says his plan has not yet failed as ffresh clashes erupt in several cities

A Syrian refugee girl looks out from behind the fence at Yayladagi refugee camp in Hatay province near the Turkish-Syrian border, April 10, 2012.

North Korean Rocket Readied for Expected Launch

Retired Japanese admiral says there is says no doubt that what is on the Sohae launch pad has military applications

N. Korean rocket on launch pad

Philippines Announces Precautionary Measures Ahead of North Korean Rocket Launch

Air, sea restrictions planned to avoid falling debris from expected rocket launch this week

Graphic of projected trajectory of North Korea missile.

Twin Suicide Attacks Kill 15 in Afghanistan

Suicide bombers killed at least 15 in two separate attacks in western, southern Afghanistan

Afghan police arrive at the site of a suicide attack in Herat province April 10, 2012.

Security Council Concerned About Terrorist Threat in Mali

UN says elements of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, extremist elements are among rebels who have seized much of the north

US: Nigeria's Islamic Militants Are Capitalizing on Discontent

State Department official says threat from Boko Haram grows as Nigeria's standard of living declines

US Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson (file photo).

Johannesburg's 'No Go' Zone Experiences Revival

After decades of urban decay, galleries, restaurants, markets opening again in central business district

General view of buildings in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, March 3, 2010.

China Jails Disabled Rights Activist

Beijing court sentences Ni Yulan to 2 years, 8 months in prison charges of causing a disturbance and committing fraud

In this June 30, 2010 file photo, Ni Yulan is helped by her husband Dong Jiqin while heading back to a hotel in Beijing.

Technologists Look to Improve Uses of Social Media During Crises

USGS research fellow says government agencies, think tanks lag far behind private sector in use of technology to gather information

Obamas Host Annual White House Easter Egg Roll

Thousands of children and their parents were on White House lawn during event

President Obama greets children on the South Lawn of the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. (AP)
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