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Syrian Forces Shell Homs, Block Aid to Rebel Stronghold

Syrian government forces shelled at least four neighborhoods of Homs Saturday; ICRC convoy was blocked from entering Syria Friday

Map of Daraa in Syria

US Unconvinced That Arming Syrian Uprising Would Topple Assad

As international supporters call for arming Damascus opposition, Obama administration might not end conflict or save lives

Demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers, with banners that read, 'Yes to support the Free Army,' in Al Qusour, Homs, Syria, March 2, 2012.

Ahmadinejad Rivals Lead in Parliamentary Vote

Early returns from provincial towns show conservative rivals of president winning seats in several constituencies across country

Torn electoral posters are seen on a wall in central Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2012.

Obama, Netanyahu to Hold Critical Talks on Iran Options

White House meeting could be most important between the two leaders in three years

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (file photo)

Russians Expect Putin to Win, No Change in Government

Many Muscovites doubt country will change after Putin returns to presidency

Russian election officials hold an election poster with portraits of the presidential candidates, Feb. 7, 2012.

Tornadoes Kill Over 30 in US

Authorities report at least 32 deaths in states of Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Alabama Friday

An American flag flies over the damaged gym at Henryville High School in Henryville, Indiana, March 3, 2012.

BP Reaches Deal for Gulf Oil Spill Lawsuits

$7.8 billion deal represents partial settlement

oil from Gulf of Mexico spill

Four Republican Candidates to Face Off Super Tuesday

Contenders headed for major showdown when 10 states hold primary or caucus votes on the same day; as many as 437 delegates at stake

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney shakes hands with a supporter in Bellevue, Washington, March 2, 2012

President Obama Says US Must Refine Energy Goals

US president says, as part of bailout agreement, automakers are required to start building more fuel efficient vehicles

US President Barack Obama tapes the weekly address, March 2, 2012.

Venezuela Releases Photos of Chavez with Castro

Smiling Chavez seen walking in couple of pictures, and in others sitting, chatting with his mentor, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro

Cuba's former President Fidel Castro (L) visits Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, who is recovering from surgery, in Havana, March 2, 2012.

Africa Asylum, Green Card Scams Hinder Process

Legitimate applicants are getting harmed by the trend, which is affecting Africans in particular

US officials are becoming more and more wary of people trying to game the green card lottery system.

Orchids Bloom in Washington Exhibit

This year's orchid exhibit at the US Botanic Garden dedicated to 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to Washington

This year's orchid exhibit is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to Washington DC.
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