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Source: Reuters * U.S. official sees 'dicey' period ahead * Talks on core issues could spark revolt By Adam Entous WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political standing ...

Source: Reuters * New wave of violence marks renewed militant push * Direct challenge to government assertions * Sharif says Zardari threat to democracy By Hazrat Ali Bacha (Adds Sharif comments, colour, ...

Source: Reuters (For complete North Korea coverage, click [ID:nNORKOR]) By Jon Herskovitz SEOUL, March 13 (Reuters) - North Korea will return to dormant nuclear talks in April, ending its year- ...

Source: Reuters MINGORA, March 13 (Reuters) - A suicide bombing attack on securuty forces in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Saturday killed three people, police said. The attack on a security checkpost came a day after a ...

Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The United States voiced growing concern on Friday about Iran's "ongoing persecution" of religious minorities, including Baha'is, and called on Tehran to ...

Source: Reuters * Clinton says announcement's timing was 'insulting * U.S. calling regional leaders to keep talks on track * 'Quartet' peace mediators join in the condemnation (Adds more Clinton quotes, ...

Source: Reuters * Clinton questions Netanyahu's commitment to his key ally * Demands action to heal ties, notes US provides security * Heavy security in Jerusalem contains Palestinian anger * Biden says ...

Source: Reuters CAIRO, March 13 (Reuters) - At least 24 people were injured in northern Egypt when fires were started and fighting broke out between Christians and Muslims on Friday, an official said on Saturday ...

Direct Relief International (DRI) - USA

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- As Direct Relief International continues to respond to the Haiti earthquake with major shipments of medical material aid and cash grants, the organization is making public ...

Source: UNICEF PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, 12 March 2010 – On assignment as a UNICEF photographer in Haiti, I had the pleasure of meeting five-year-old Sterling Vincent – a child who had been separated from her family in the aftermath of the 12 January earthquake. I only came to know her over two days, and yet her joy, grit and determination will stay with me forever.

Source: Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers) * China Dongling to restart 100,000 lead-zinc plant this mth * Jiyuan government undecides restarting time for 3 smelters * Yuguang may give up shut smelter; ...

Source: Reuters * Uzbekistan jails opponents, uses torture - U.S. report * Rights record poor across ex-Soviet Central Asia By Maria Golovnina ALMATY, March 12 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan jailed political ...

Source: Reuters Golnar Motevalli is a Reuters correspondent who has been based in Kabul since November 2008. She covers the war, Afghan politics and women's rights. Prior to moving to Afghanistan, Golnar worked for ...

Source: Reuters KARACHI, March 12 (Reuters) - Four people, including three Muslim clerics, were gunned down and one wounded in a drive-by shooting in Pakistan's biggest city of Karachi in a suspected sectarian attack ...

Source: Reuters (Adds location) WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were seriously injured on Thursday when their vehicle was rear-ended by a truck on a ...

Source: Reuters SINGAPORE, March 12 (Reuters) - The following are stories from Singapore newspapers on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories. STRAITS TIMES - Singapore has bought a million doses of a ...

Source: Reuters * Democrats near agreement on changes to overhaul * Congressional leaders resist White House deadline * Pelosi works 'member-to-member' to round up votes (Adds late meeting, Emanuel quote) By ...

Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The wife and daughter of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid were injured on Thursday when their vehicle was rear-ended by a truck on a highway, the senator's office ...

Source: Reuters * Lashkar-e-Taiba must be bigger focus * Pakistan has ties to group blamed for Mumbai attack * Two U.S. court cases highlight group By Sue Pleming WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. ...

Source: Reuters * Quake aftershocks jolt capital and Congress building * Swearing-in ceremony austere as country mourns * High hopes for businessman Pinera to boost economy * Outgoing President Bachelet leaves ...