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• APNewsBreak: New security for US troops
• Suzuki stars in Japan, M's beat A's in MLB opener
• APNewsBreak: Army charges Ga. soldiers with murder
• Lawyer: Afghan suspect had 'depression' after Iraq
• Could bombing Iran push it to build the Bomb?
• Adrienne Rich, feminist poet and essayist, dies
• US pilot charged over mid-flight meltdown
• Passengers, Crew Heroic During JetBlue Flight 191 Pilot Meltdown
• Syrian violence ignores peace diplomacy
• Arab summit appears divided over approach to Syria
• Syria forces in assaults despite peace pledge
• JetBlue suspends captain who disrupted flight
• Arab summit to stop short of call for Assad ouster
• Body of French gunman may be sent to Algeria for burial
• Destruction as Syrian forces take opposition town
• Ichiro Suzuki a hit in Japan as Mariners beat A's
• Kuwait returns 44 detained fishermen to Iraq
• Could bombing Iran push it to build the Bomb?
• Passengers recount fears during captain breakdown
• Sudan's Bashir heads to Arab summit despite ICC warrant
• Arab ministers want Syria to halt crackdown
• Human rights groups welcome Polish report on CIA prisons
• Iraq says nothing new from Arab summit on Syria
• Defense Logistics Agency Provides Special Meals, Supplies for Upcoming Religious Observances
• Olympic security review after France attacks
• Arab ministers call for action on Annan's Syria plan
• Ichiro sparks Mariners win over A's in Tokyo
• Fragmented Syria opposition emboldens Assad
• The rise and fall of the Kony 2012 campaign: A timeline
• Ackley, Suzuki lead Mariners to 3-1 win in Tokyo
• Red Cross chief heads to US to discuss Guantanamo, Syria
• Tiny Qatar played outsized role as Arab League president. Will it last?
• Arab ministers call for action on Annan's Syria plan
• Syria says will reject any Arab League summit initiative
• JetBlue CEO says captain in mid-flight outburst a 'consummate professional'
• JetBlue CEO: captain a 'consummate professional'
• Olympics security officials review security strategy after French terror attacks
• London shirtmaker acts to comfort Afghan wounded
• London shirtmaker acts to comfort Afghan wounded
• What Obama Can Learn From the Supreme Court Healthcare Challenge

APNewsBreak: New security for US troops Posted: U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan have assigned "guardian angels" — troops that watch over their comrades even as they sleep — and have ordered a series of other increased security measures to protect troops against possible attacks by rogue Afghans.

Suzuki stars in Japan, M's beat A's in MLB opener Posted: Ichiro Suzuki looked perfectly at home, putting on the kind of show that made him so popular in Japan.

APNewsBreak: Army charges Ga. soldiers with murder Posted: The Army has filed murder charges against four soldiers in the shooting deaths of an ex-soldier who had been part of their brigade and his girlfriend, a spokesman for Fort Stewart in Georgia said Wednesday.

Lawyer: Afghan suspect had 'depression' after Iraq Posted: The U.S. soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians suffered a traumatic incident during his second tour in Iraq that triggered "tremendous depression," his lawyer said Wednesday.

Could bombing Iran push it to build the Bomb? Posted: VIENNA (Reuters) - Pre-emptive military strikes aimed at forcing Iran to abandon its nuclear activities may end up having the opposite effect: convincing the Islamic Republic's leaders they need an atomic arsenal to secure their hold on power. That is the argument from those in the West and elsewhere who say the negative impact of an Israeli or U.S. attack would eventually outweigh any gains - pushing Iran towards a decision that Western intelligence services believe it has not yet taken. ...

Adrienne Rich, feminist poet and essayist, dies Posted: Poet Adrienne Rich, whose socially conscious verse influenced a generation of feminist, gay rights and anti-war activists, has died. She was 82.

US pilot charged over mid-flight meltdown Posted: A US pilot has been charged with interfering with a flight crew after a dramatic mid-flight breakdown in which he screamed about terrorists and 9/11, officials said Wednesday.

Passengers, Crew Heroic During JetBlue Flight 191 Pilot Meltdown Posted: COMMENTARY | It must have been pretty traumatic for passengers and crew of Tuesday's JetBlue Flight 191. Instead of a peaceful flight to Las Vegas, pilot Clayton Osbon started ranting about Iraq, terrorists and screaming that everyone was going to die, CBS News reports. The co-pilot was forced to bar Osbon from the cockpit and try to make an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas. Passengers subdued the pilot to prevent him from opening the exit.

Syrian violence ignores peace diplomacy Posted: BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian forces bombarded cities and towns in southern and northern Syria on Wednesday and stormed villages, forcing thousands to flee after President Bashar al-Assad accepted a peace plan calling for the army to withdraw to barracks. Assad's ally Iran backed the peace plan, saying Syria's crisis "should be dealt with patiently", and Russia said it was now up to Syria's opposition groups to also endorse the proposals, which do not require Assad to give up power. But the United States, Germany and the Arab League called for action not words. ...

Arab summit appears divided over approach to Syria Posted: Arab leaders gathering here Thursday will call for Syria to implement a cease-fire, but there's little faith that President Bashar Assad will do anything to halt his crackdown on the year-old uprising.

Syria forces in assaults despite peace pledge Posted: Syrian forces on Wednesday attacked rebel bastions as United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon urged President Bashar al-Assad to "immediately" implement a UN-Arab League peace plan he reportedly accepted.

JetBlue suspends captain who disrupted flight Posted: A JetBlue captain who yelled about a bomb and urged passengers to pray on a Las Vegas-bound flight has been suspended, the airline said Wednesday.

Arab summit to stop short of call for Assad ouster Posted: The Arab summit in Baghdad will steer clear of calls for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit or for his foes to be armed, both divisive issues, Iraq's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Body of French gunman may be sent to Algeria for burial Posted: ALGIERS/PARIS (Reuters) - The father of an al Qaeda-inspired gunman who killed seven people in a shooting rampage in southwest France said on Wednesday he wanted his son buried in Algeria, but the Algerian authorities had yet to agree to receive the body. "I believe the paperwork will take some time before we will be able to transfer the body of my son here, to Algeria," Mohamed Benalel Merah told Reuters by telephone. "The consulate in Toulouse has to send a file to the city hall in (the Algerian city of) Medea, which has to send it back. ...

Destruction as Syrian forces take opposition town Posted: Syrian activists said Wednesday a government offensive in northern Syria during which troops overran a major opposition stronghold has left behind scenes of destruction, with corpses in the streets, homes burned to the ground and shops that have been pillaged and looted.

Ichiro Suzuki a hit in Japan as Mariners beat A's Posted: Ichiro Suzuki gave his fans in Japan a performance to cheer about.

Kuwait returns 44 detained fishermen to Iraq Posted: Kuwait on Wednesday returned to Iraq 44 fishermen and six vessels seized for crossing into its territorial waters, the interior ministry said.

Could bombing Iran push it to build the Bomb? Posted: VIENNA (Reuters) - Pre-emptive military strikes aimed at forcing Iran to abandon its nuclear activities may end up having the opposite effect: convincing the Islamic Republic's leaders they need an atomic arsenal to secure their hold on power. That is the argument from those in the West and elsewhere who say the negative impact of an Israeli or U.S. attack would eventually outweigh any gains - pushing Iran towards a decision that Western intelligence services believe it has not yet taken. ...

Passengers recount fears during captain breakdown Posted: Passengers aboard an early morning flight from New York bound for Las Vegas first noticed something wrong when the plane's top pilot came out of the cockpit, didn't close the door and tried to force his way into an occupied bathroom.

Sudan's Bashir heads to Arab summit despite ICC warrant Posted: Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes, left on Wednesday for the Arab League summit in Baghdad, official radio reported.

Arab ministers want Syria to halt crackdown Posted: Arab countries, divided over how to stop Syria's bloodshed, plan to call for the Syrian regime to halt its crackdown on civilians, let in humanitarian groups and free detainees, according to recommendations Wednesday by foreign ministers preparing for a summit this week.

Human rights groups welcome Polish report on CIA prisons Posted: WARSAW (Reuters) - Human rights campaigners welcomed on Wednesday a report that prosecutors had charged the former head of Poland's intelligence service for helping set up CIA prisons for al Qaeda suspects in the country at the height of the U.S.-led "war on terror." Daily Gazeta Wyborcza, a leading Polish newspaper, said on Tuesday that Zbigniew Siemiatkowski was charged as part of a classified investigation into the matter launched in 2008. ...

Iraq says nothing new from Arab summit on Syria Posted: Iraq's foreign minister says this week's Arab summit in Baghdad will issue a resolution on Syria that offers "nothing new" but will complement international efforts to end the conflict there.

Defense Logistics Agency Provides Special Meals, Supplies for Upcoming Religious Observances Posted: PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. military forces in Afghanistan and Kuwait, and State Department employees in Iraq will have the provisions necessary to observe Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter, thanks to America's combat logistics support agency.

Olympic security review after France attacks Posted: Britain has planned for a dizzying array of security nightmares surrounding the Olympics, including a coordinated attack like the London transit bombings, a dirty bomb or a cyberattack.

Arab ministers call for action on Annan's Syria plan Posted: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Arab foreign ministers on Wednesday called for a U.N.-backed peace plan for Syria to be put into action after President Bashar al-Assad agreed to the proposal that urges an end to violence but does not demand the Syrian leader step down. Arab leaders in Baghdad for an Arab League summit were expected to endorse the six-point proposal from U.N.-Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan, which seeks a ceasefire and political dialogue in what Iraq called a "last chance" for Syria. ...

Ichiro sparks Mariners win over A's in Tokyo Posted: TOKYO (Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners rode a wave of 'Ichiro-Mania' in Tokyo to beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 in extra innings on Wednesday in the opening game of the Major League Baseball season. Ichiro Suzuki, Japan's most successful sporting export, finished 4-5 batting third for the first time after playing lead-off nearly all his career, driving in Seattle's third run. Dustin Ackley drove in the go-ahead run at the top of the 11th inning for Seattle, who had the worst offensive record in the majors last season. ...

Fragmented Syria opposition emboldens Assad Posted: LONDON (Reuters) - Far from the bloodied streets of Syria and the dungeons of Bashar al-Assad, the largely émigré opposition that aspires to replace him is still squabbling ahead of what could be a make-or-break meeting of a coalition of countries intent on regime change, but equally at a loss about how to achieve it. ...

The rise and fall of the Kony 2012 campaign: A timeline Posted: The viral video catapulted a murderous warlord into the global spotlight. But the exposure also cast an unflattering light on the group behind the clip

Ackley, Suzuki lead Mariners to 3-1 win in Tokyo Posted: Ichiro Suzuki had four hits in his return to Japan, Dustin Ackley homered and then singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Wednesday night in baseball's season-opener.

Red Cross chief heads to US to discuss Guantanamo, Syria Posted: ICRC chief Jakob Kellenberger will discuss Syria and Guantanamo Bay with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other officials in Washington, the relief agency said Wednesday.

Tiny Qatar played outsized role as Arab League president. Will it last? Posted: Tiny Qatar has emerged as one of the most unexpected and lauded stories of the Arab Spring – a gas-rich emirate heralded for "punching above its weight."

Arab ministers call for action on Annan's Syria plan Posted: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Arab foreign ministers on Wednesday called for a U.N.-backed peace plan for Syria to be put into action after President Bashar al-Assad agreed to the proposal that urges an end to violence but does not demand the Syrian leader step down. Arab leaders in Baghdad for an Arab League summit were expected to endorse the six-point proposal from U.N.-Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan, which seeks a ceasefire and political dialogue in what Iraq called a "last chance" for Syria. ...

Syria says will reject any Arab League summit initiative Posted: DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Damascus will reject any initiative made at an Arab League summit relating to the violence in Syria, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, adding it would only deal with Arab countries individually. Syria was suspended from the league in November over a violent crackdown on the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's rule that began a year ago and has claimed 9,000 lives. The Arab League, meeting in Baghdad this week, is expected to issue a statement on Syria. ...

JetBlue CEO says captain in mid-flight outburst a 'consummate professional' Posted: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The CEO and president of JetBlue says the captain who ranted about a bomb on a flight to Las Vegas is a "consummate professional" whom he has personally known for years.

JetBlue CEO: captain a 'consummate professional' Posted: The CEO and president of JetBlue says the captain who ranted about a bomb on a flight to Las Vegas is a "consummate professional" whom he has "personally known" for years.

Olympics security officials review security strategy after French terror attacks Posted: LONDON - Britain has planned for a dizzying array of security nightmares surrounding the Olympics, including a co-ordinated attack like the London transit bombings, a dirty bomb or a cyberattack.

London shirtmaker acts to comfort Afghan wounded Posted: LONDON (Reuters) - Emma Willis runs a fashionable men's shirtmaking business in the West End of London. She is also deeply impressed by the bravery and sacrifice of British soldiers in Afghanistan. While the war garners grim headlines in the West and public doubts about the long and inconclusive campaign grow, there is no shortage of goodwill at home for the soldiers themselves. ...

London shirtmaker acts to comfort Afghan wounded Posted: LONDON (Reuters) - Emma Willis runs a fashionable men's shirtmaking business in the West End of London. She is also deeply impressed by the bravery and sacrifice of British soldiers in Afghanistan. While the war garners grim headlines in the West and public doubts about the long and inconclusive campaign grow, there is no shortage of goodwill at home for the soldiers themselves. ...

What Obama Can Learn From the Supreme Court Healthcare Challenge Posted: President Barack Obama has had little to say about the Supreme Court deliberations over his landmark healthcare reform law. Maybe he's been busy catching up on old episodes of Mad Men. Maybe he's been stewing about his NCAA basketball bracket going bust.

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