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April 22, 2012 Today from VOANews.com Syrian Troops Reportedly Attack Damascus Suburb The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports shelling and heavy gunfire Sunday France Holds Round One of Presidential Election The latest opinion polls indicate that Sarkozy is trailing his main rival, Socialist Francois Hollande, by several points. Bahrain's Grand Prix Race On Despite Violence Security remains tight around Shi'ite villages in anticipation of protests called by the opposition February 14 Movement Afghanistan, US Agree on Strategic Agreement A statement from Afghan President Hamid Karzai's office says the deal was initialed Sunday US Lawmaker Dismisses Iran's Claims of Building Drone Copy Joe Lieberman said Sunday on U.S. television that he considered the claims little more than "Iranian bluster." Threat of Violence Remains as South Sudan Withdraws from Disputed Town World community urges both Sudans to resume negotiations over final status issues remaining between the two newly separated countries Zimbabwean Activists Protest From Outside Saturday's demonstration in Washington comes just a few days after Zimbabwe celebrated 32 years of independence IMF Head Upbeat After Spring Meetings Managing director Christine Lagarde says the big development was the combined $430 billion pledge in additional resources Earth Day Prompts Calls for 'Green' Acts Event organizers urge people worldwide to pledge 'one billion acts' aimed at saving resources, protecting environment More News Headlines Visit our Web Site News USA Africa Americas Asia Europe Middle East Arts and Entertainment Economy Education Environment Health News Analysis Religion Science and Technology Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive this E-mail please unsubscribe Need Help? If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@ voanews.com Unsubscribe Voice of America | 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20237