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UN, Syria Agree to New Peace Outline

Despite truce violations, spokesman says agreement outlines advance team of observers' role, has provisions for monitoring cease-fire

Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad (R) and General Abhijit Guha, the Deputy Military Adviser in the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations, sign an agreement between Syria and the U.N. in Damascus April 19, 2012.

Dozens Killed in Iraq Bombings

At least 35 people killed, more than 100 wounded in series of explosions that rocked Baghdad; no group has claimed responsibility

People gather at the scene of a car bomb attack in the Amil neighborhood of Baghdad, Iraq, April 19, 2012.

India Declares Itself Major Missile Power

New, successfully-tested missile is capable of carrying nuclear warhead as far as Beijing, New Delhi declares

In this photo released by Indian Ministry of Defense, Agni-V missile lifts off from the launch pad at Wheeler Island off India's east coast, April 19, 2012.

South Korea Says New Missile Can Hit Any Target in North

Military official says the new missile has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers

In an undated photo, South Korea unveiled new cruise missiles it says are capable of hitting any target in North Korea, April 19, 2012.

Sudan's Bashir Escalates Threat of War Against South

President warns he will teach South's government 'lesson by force,' vows to retake oil-producing town of Heglig

Supporters wave Sudanese flags as Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir addresses supporters during a rally at the ruling National Congress Party  headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, April 18, 2012.

US Blames Haqqani Network for Afghanistan Attacks

American ambassador describes Pakistan-based network as 'the worst of the worst' and 'a group of killers, pure and simple'

Ryan Crocker, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan (file photo)

New Photos Show US Soldiers Posing With Afghan Insurgent Remains

Top US, NATO officials condemn images, Pentagon launches criminal investigation

United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, April 18, 2012.

Burmese Reforms Lead to Softening of Foreign Sanctions

After British PM call earlier this month, EU expected to lift all sanctions on April 23 -- will US follow suit?

British Prime Minister David Cameron and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi called for a suspension of economic sanctions against Burma following landmark talks, April 13, 2012.

Thai PM's Visit to China a Sign of Beijing's Rising Influence

Ties deepen as leaders set goal to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion annually

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right, with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during her visit to China, Beijing, April 17, 2012.

Norwegian Gunman Planned to Decapitate Former PM

On trial for killing 77 people last year, Anders Behring Breivik says he planned to post online video of murder

Accused Norwegian Anders Behring Breivik arrives at the courtroom, in Oslo, Norway, April 17, 2012.

French Presidential Campaign Enters Final Phase

Candidates hold final rallies ahead of Sunday's first round

 France's President and candidate for the presidential elections, Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech during a campaign meeting in on Place de la Concorde in Paris, April 15, 2012.

Cuba Reforms Economy in Effort to Preserve Political System

Law passed in 2011 permits sale of real estate, other property in Cuba

A 'More Socialism' billboard on a Havana street

Entertainment Pioneer Dick Clark Dies at 82

One of the most famous names in rock & roll, Clark is credited with launching many musical careers as host of 'American Bandstand'

Dick Clark, host of the American Bandstand television show (2002 file photo)
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