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• US panel criticizes Turkey on religious freedom
• Human Rights Watch Charges Syrian Opposition with Abuses
• Exclusive: Of diapers and drugs, Iran's trouble paying bills
• Top Afghan commander urges US stay on course
• Syrian rebels outgunned, struggling for supplies
• Iraqi Kurd leader denounces Baghdad 'power grab'
• Attacks kill 46 across Iraq ahead of Arab summit
• Toll rises as UN Security Council discusses Syria
• Thousands attend funeral of Egypt's Pope
• Syria rebels quit eastern city; Russia critical
• 50 dead in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit
• Syrian rebels outgunned, strugging for supplies
• Iraq PM 'monopolising power:' Kurdish leader
• Top US official discusses Syria sanctions in Lebanon
• Military Wants to Implant Tiny 'Doctors' in Soldiers' Bodies
• Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenouda III Dies; Christians at Risk?
• Iraq and Afghanistan Vets Saw High Unemployment in 2011
• Attacks in 8 Iraqi cities target police and pilgrims, killing 46 ahead of Arab summit
• Dozens of bombs kill at least 52 across Iraq
• Global reading to be staged for Chinese laureate
• US condemns deadly attacks in Iraq
• Afghan War Hearing Passes Fireworks-Free
• Same 'hand' behind Iraq, Syria blasts: Damascus
• Lawyer says Afghan killings suspect recalls little
• General James L. Jones USMC (Ret.), Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Named Co-Chairman of Activision's Call of Duty Endowment
• Afghan War Commander Grilled Over Afghanistan Future
• No Test Can Read Robert Bales' Mind
• Holiday Retirement Makes $1.2 Million Donation to Outward Bound for Veterans
• Iranian New Year glimpse of pre-Islamic rituals
• Attacks in 8 Iraq cities kill 46 ahead of summit
• Thousands attend funeral of Egypt's Pope
• Thousands attend funeral of Egypt's Pope
• Why the Federal Budget Matters
• OLRTXT PGE READ USAWA US AF ASIA NEWS WAR VIO CRIM WASH DEF DIP
• Poll finds American sympathy for Syrians, scant desire to intervene
• Multiple Bombs Kill Dozens Across Iraq
• 46 killed in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit
• General James L. Jones USMC (Ret.), Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Named Co-Chairman of Activision's Call of Duty Endowment
• 44 killed in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit
• Myanmar drafts new foreign investment rules

US panel criticizes Turkey on religious freedom Posted: A US government advisory panel called Tuesday for Turkey to be put on a blacklist over religious freedom, faulting the close ally's treatment of religious groups and especially minorities.

Human Rights Watch Charges Syrian Opposition with Abuses Posted: The battle lines in Syria tear through towns, dividing neighborhoods, splitting street from street and turning neighbor against neighbor. So it is hardly surprising that elements of the armed rebellion against Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime have been accused of engaging in acts just as ruthless as those perpetrated against them. ...

Exclusive: Of diapers and drugs, Iran's trouble paying bills Posted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Like everyone, Iranians need diapers. Fred Harrington has built a business by selling Iran the raw materials to make them. The Redmond, Washington, businessman, who exports to Iran under a humanitarian license from the U.S. Treasury Department, says he is owed close to $3.8 million by Iranian companies who cannot pay him because of the latest U.S. and European Union sanctions. He is not alone. U.S. firms from major drug makers like Merck & Co. to mom-and-pop outfits like Harrington's American Pulp & Paper Corp. ...

Top Afghan commander urges US stay on course Posted: Republicans looking for a political opening to challenge President Barack Obama on national security got little help Tuesday from the top military commander in Afghanistan, who insisted that the White House is heeding his advice.

Syrian rebels outgunned, struggling for supplies Posted: Syrian rebel commander Ahmad Mihbzt and his ragtag fighters grabbed their aging rifles to fight Syrian troops advancing on their village, but soon fled under a rain of exploding artillery shells.

Iraqi Kurd leader denounces Baghdad 'power grab' Posted: The president of Iraq's self-ruled Kurdish region threatened Tuesday to pull support from the nation's already wobbly coalition government, criticizing the central government for a power grab he denounced as ideological terrorism.

Attacks kill 46 across Iraq ahead of Arab summit Posted: Insurgents plotting to derail next week's Arab League meeting in Baghdad unleashed bloody attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, killing 46 people. The government vowed not to be scared off from hosting the summit — the first in the country in a generation and a chance to prove it is moving toward normalcy after years of war.

Toll rises as UN Security Council discusses Syria Posted: At least 30 people were killed in Syria on Tuesday as the UN Security Council discussed the violence and long-time Damascus ally Russia said President Bashar al-Assad had "made a lot of mistakes."

Thousands attend funeral of Egypt's Pope Posted: CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners packed Cairo's main cathedral on Tuesday for the funeral of Pope Shenouda, who spent his final years trying to comfort a Coptic Orthodox community worried about the rise of political Islam in Egypt. Shenouda, who died on Saturday aged 88, promoted religious harmony, winning respect among the Muslim majority, but his last years witnessed a growth in sectarian tension that worsened with the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak last year. "I can't tell you how much sorrow I have inside me. ...

Syria rebels quit eastern city; Russia critical Posted: BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rebel fighters fled the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Tuesday in the face of a fierce army assault, as Russia issued its toughest criticism yet of President Bashar al-Assad's handling of the year-long revolt. The flight from the remote desert city, which lies on the road to Iraq, marked the latest setback for the armed opposition, which also faced accusations of torture and brutality from a leading human rights body. ...

50 dead in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit Posted: A wave of attacks killed 50 people in more than a dozen Iraqi cities on Tuesday, the anniversary of the US-led invasion of the country and just days before Baghdad hosts a landmark Arab summit.

Syrian rebels outgunned, strugging for supplies Posted: Syrian rebel commander Ahmad Mihbzt and his ragtag fighters grabbed their aging rifles to fight Syrian troops advancing on their village, but soon fled under a rain of exploding artillery shells.

Iraq PM 'monopolising power:' Kurdish leader Posted: Kurd leader Massud Barzani hinted on Tuesday at a possible break with Iraq's unity government, complaining that premier Nuri al-Maliki was monopolising power and building an army loyal only to him.

Top US official discusses Syria sanctions in Lebanon Posted: A top US treasury official met with Lebanon's premier and representatives of the banking sector on Tuesday to discuss international sanctions against Syria and other issues, the US embassy said.

Military Wants to Implant Tiny 'Doctors' in Soldiers' Bodies Posted: Disease has stalked battlefields since the dawn of war and continues to plague even the ranks of the modern U.S. military. That's why the Pengaton's scientists want to implant tiny particles inside the bodies of soldiers that could diagnose or even treat illness from within.

Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenouda III Dies; Christians at Risk? Posted: Thousands of Christian worshippers and prominent members of Egyptian society filled the somber hall of Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral and its surrounding streets on Tuesday, March 20, for the funeral of Pope Shenouda III, the spiritual leader of Egypt's Coptic Christian community.

Iraq and Afghanistan Vets Saw High Unemployment in 2011 Posted: Today, the Labor Department reported that unemployment for Gulf War-era II veterans--those who have served on active duty since September 2001--was 12.1 percent in 2011, up slightly from 2010's 11.5 percent, and far higher than the nonveteran rate of 8.7 percent. Those job troubles may persist as more troops come home.

Attacks in 8 Iraqi cities target police and pilgrims, killing 46 ahead of Arab summit Posted: BAGHDAD - A torrent of bombings and shootings ripped across eight Iraqi cities on Tuesday, targeting police and Shiite pilgrims and killing 46 people. The deadly wave undermined the government's hopes for stability ahead of next week's meeting of the Arab world's top leaders.

Dozens of bombs kill at least 52 across Iraq Posted: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - More than 30 bombs struck cities and towns across Iraq on Tuesday, killing at least 52 people and wounding about 250, despite a massive security clampdown ahead of next week's Arab League summit in Baghdad. It was Iraq's bloodiest day in nearly a month, and the scale of the coordinated explosions in more than a dozen cities showed an apparent determination by insurgents to prove that the government cannot keep the country safe ahead of the summit. ...

Global reading to be staged for Chinese laureate Posted: A German literature festival has organised a global reading Tuesday in honour of imprisoned Chinese Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo, supported by luminaries including Salman Rushdie and J.M. Coetzee.

US condemns deadly attacks in Iraq Posted: The United States on Tuesday strongly condemned attacks in Iraq which killed at least 45 people and said they were a blatant bid by extremists to undermine progress by the Iraqi people.

Afghan War Hearing Passes Fireworks-Free Posted: A U.S. soldier stands accused of massacring 16 Afghan civilians, the worst such attack in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Afghan President Hamid Karzai recently responded by describing the U.S. as a "demon" and demanding a faster U.S. withdrawal. Here at home, domestic support for the war has plunged to new lows, with Republicans as well as Democrats telling pollsters that the conflict is not worth its cost and that American troops should come home sooner than is currently planned.

Same 'hand' behind Iraq, Syria blasts: Damascus Posted: Syria said the same "deadly hand" was behind the wave of attacks in Iraq that killed at least 45 people on Tuesday and the weekend bombings in Damascus and the northern city of Aleppo.

Lawyer says Afghan killings suspect recalls little Posted: Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales remembers little about the night he is accused of slaughtering 16 Afghan civilians in a nighttime shooting rampage, his lawyer says.

General James L. Jones USMC (Ret.), Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Named Co-Chairman of Activision's Call of Duty Endowment Posted: General Jones Will Serve as Co- Chairman of Non-Profit Focused on Veterans' Employment

Afghan War Commander Grilled Over Afghanistan Future Posted: A U.S. soldier stands accused of massacring 16 Afghan civilians, the worst such attack in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Afghan President Hamid Karzai recently responded by describing the U.S. as a "demon" and demanding a faster U.S. withdrawal. Here at home, domestic support for the war has plunged to new lows, with Republicans as well as Democrats telling pollsters that the conflict is not worth its cost and that American troops should come home sooner than is currently planned.

No Test Can Read Robert Bales' Mind Posted: The aftermath of last week's killing of 16 Afghans has prompted a flurry of speculation into the mind of 38-year old U.S. combat staff sergeant Robert Bales. In particular, the injuries to it.

Holiday Retirement Makes $1.2 Million Donation to Outward Bound for Veterans Posted: Non-profit program offers challenging wilderness trips to aid recent veteransSalem, OR (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 Outward Bound for Veterans, a non-profit program that aids returning service members and recent veterans through challenging wilderness trips, received a significant boost recently with a $1.2 million donation from Holiday Retirement (http://www.holidaytouch.com), the industry leader with more than 300 independent senior living communities. ...

Iranian New Year glimpse of pre-Islamic rituals Posted: The Iranian New Year — or Nowruz, meaning "New Day" — was marked Tuesday in a rare glimpse at customs stretching back to the country's pre-Islamic past.

Attacks in 8 Iraq cities kill 46 ahead of summit Posted: A torrent of bombings and shootings ripped across eight Iraqi cities on Tuesday, targeting police and Shiite pilgrims and killing 46 people. The deadly wave undermined the government's hopes for stability ahead of next week's meeting of the Arab world's top leaders.

Thousands attend funeral of Egypt's Pope Posted: CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners packed Cairo's main cathedral on Tuesday for the funeral of Pope Shenouda, who spent his final years trying to comfort a Coptic Orthodox community disturbed by the rise of political Islam in Egypt. Shenouda, who died on Saturday aged 88, promoted religious harmony, winning respect among the Muslim majority, but his last years witnessed a growth in sectarian tension that worsened with the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak last year. "I can't tell you how much sorrow I have inside me. ...

Thousands attend funeral of Egypt's Pope Posted: CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners packed Cairo's main cathedral on Tuesday for the funeral of Pope Shenouda, who spent his final years trying to comfort a Coptic Orthodox community disturbed by the rise of political Islam in Egypt. Shenouda, who died on Saturday aged 88, promoted religious harmony, winning respect among the Muslim majority, but his last years witnessed a growth in sectarian tension that worsened with the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak last year. "I can't tell you how much sorrow I have inside me. ...

Why the Federal Budget Matters Posted: Antony Davies is an affiliated senior scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and an associate professor of economics at Duquesne University.

OLRTXT PGE READ USAWA US AF ASIA NEWS WAR VIO CRIM WASH DEF DIP Posted: Wife of Afghan shooting suspect: how could this be? SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The wife of the U.S. soldier suspected of gunning down 16 Afghan civilians broke her silence on Monday to say she did not know what happened half a world away, but felt for the families of the victims while loving her husband very much. U.S. authorities say Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, 38, walked out of his camp in Kandahar province just over a week ago to kill the Afghans, including nine children, before turning himself in. "I too want to know what happened. ...

Poll finds American sympathy for Syrians, scant desire to intervene Posted: Russia's president-elect, Vladimir Putin, may believe that the United States has a "bellicose itch," but Americans appear to be settling into a post-Iraq conflict fatigue in which foreign military intervention is viewed with disfavor.

Multiple Bombs Kill Dozens Across Iraq Posted: A series of bomb attacks in eight  cities have killed more than 40 people and wounded more than 200 in Iraq on Tuesday, targeting police officials, government buildings, and Shiite pilgrims. A combination of car bombs and and suicide attacks struck one week before a historic Arab League summit is set to take place in Baghdad, the first such meeting to take place in he country in more than a generation. ...

46 killed in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit Posted: Bombings and shootings across Iraq killed 46 people on Tuesday, striking at police and Shiite pilgrims in a torrent of violence that officials had dreaded in the run-up to a Baghdad meeting of the Arab world's top leaders, which the government hoped would showcase the nation's stability.

General James L. Jones USMC (Ret.), Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Named Co-Chairman of Activision's Call of Duty Endowment Posted: General Jones Will Serve as Co- Chairman of Non-Profit Focused on Veterans' Employment

44 killed in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit Posted: Bombings across Iraq killed 44 people on Tuesday, striking at police and Shiite pilgrims in a torrent of violence that officials had dreaded in the run-up to a Baghdad meeting of the Arab world's top leaders, which the government hoped would showcase the nation's stability.

Myanmar drafts new foreign investment rules Posted: YANGON (Reuters) - Foreigners will not need a local partner to set up businesses in Myanmar, in line with current legislation, and may be granted a five-year tax holiday from the start of commercial operations, according to the draft of a new investment law obtained by Reuters The long-awaited new investment regulations come after plans to float its currency, the kyat, from April, one of the boldest economic reforms since resource-rich Myanmar emerged from decades of dictatorship last year, its economy decimated by chronic mismanagement and trade-crippling sanctions. ...

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