Read the Story of the World: I am catching up, starting from the 20th of March 2012

wsj #worldnews: Portugal Braces for General Strike http://on.wsj.com/GI478v  

nytimes #worldnews: World Briefing | The Americas: Panama: Noriega Is Found to Have a Brain Tumor, His Lawyer Says http://nyti.ms/GF6mOM 

nytimes #worldnews: World Briefing | The Americas: Chile: Landmark Gay Rights Ruling http://nyti.ms/GDCXA9

  
MarketWatch: ‏ Japan stocks fall, with brokers hit on insider-trading news; Nikkei Average down 0.2% http://on.mktw.net/GK6BqG

Reuters Top News: Afghan shooting suspect joined Army, dodged $1.5 million judgment http://reut.rs/GFtbvB

wsj #worldnews: Several Killed in Turkish-Kurdish Clashes http://on.wsj.com/GIZu2w

TheEconomist: After a 17-hour siege, Mohammed Merah, who is suspected of a multiple killing spree, remains holed up http://econ.st/GFdR1W

 WSJ World News: Obama to Visit South Korea for Nuclear Talks http://on.wsj.com/GK7Kfj

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Post #WorldNews: Al-Qaida group says it abducted German engineer, believed to be first by group in Nigeria http://wapo.st/GJIaJK

TheEconomist: After a 17-hour siege in #Toulouse, Mohammed Merah, who is suspected of a multiple killing spree, remains holed up http:// ...

nytimes #worldnews: Fighting Returns to Areas Syria Had Declared Secure http://nyti.ms/GC7Et7

PressTV: Mali forces mutiny, seize pres. palace http://dlvr.it/1LYMk5

AJEnglish: Video: Rebellion takes toll on South Kordofan clinic http://aje.me/GDnpjv

AP: White teen pleads guilty to murder, hate crime for running over black man with pickup truck in Mississippi: http://apne.ws/GEJN7c -CC

BBCBreaking: Three explosions heard near site where suspected gunman is holed up, witnesses in #Toulouse in France say. http://bbc.in/GLyxs6

wsj #worldnews: Mexico Court Says Convicted French Kidnapper's Rights Violated http://on.wsj.com/GKrop6

BBC Breaking News: #France's interior ministry says explosions at #Toulouse building were to intimidate gunman and assault is yet to start http://bbc.in/GJh5B8

Post #WorldNews: Radical Islamist sect attacks north Nigeria village, sparking gun battle, military says http://wapo.st/GDqSyd

Post World News: US F-16 fighter jet crashes in central South Korea; pilot ejects safely http://wapo.st/GCkbwo

Breaking News Storm: Illinois state lawmakers say FEMA denies state's appeal for tornado aid - thesouthern http://bit.ly/GEHqBi

BreakingNews: San Francisco sheriff officially served with paperwork to be suspended from office on misconduct charges. nbcbayarea http://bit.ly/GE7Sx3

BreakingNews: New Hampshire House kills bill that would have repealed gay marriage, replaced it with civil unions - AP http://bit.ly/GE6ivi

Wall Street Journal: Dept of Energy says weekly gasoline demand has fallen to its lowest level since 2001. Few market observers believe it. http://on.wsj.com/GJFl94

BBCWorld: #Uganda's main opposition leader Kizza #Besigye has been arrested in connection with death of a policeman http://bbc.in/GDIQxx

Reuters Top News: Mali army attack presidential palace in mutiny http://reut.rs/GFuqBe

Post World News: Disagreement over negotiators delays talks to free Italians abducted by Maoist rebels in India http://wapo.st/GCpWdp

Breaking News: Mexico Supreme Court panel votes not to release Frenchwomen convicted of kidnapping - @France24_en

Reuters Top News: ‏Stubborn drought expected to tax Mexico for years http://reut.rs/GEpLtx

Breaking News: Texas officials say 2011 drought cost record $7.62 billion in crop, livestock losses - AP http://bit.ly/GEY0EI

Al Jazeera English: Mali soldiers storm state broadcaster http://aje.me/GJerhK

MarketWatch: Dow industrials, S&P 500 close lower; Nasdaq edges up http://on.mktw.net/GEvdwx

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AJEnglish: Video: Protests over fuel hikes in Indonesia http://aje.me/GIgmQS

AJELive: Three #Filipino sailors kidnapped by tribesman in central #Yemen http://aje.me/GD7mhO  

AJELive: #Sarkozy pays homage to dead soldiers. He says dead soldiers were victims of "terrorist execution" http://aje.me/GCbBYy #Toulouse

Reuters Top News: Brazil charges Chevron with crimes over oil spill http://reut.rs/GIWO2b

 

PressTV: British retailer Game to axe 6,000 jobs http://dlvr.it/1LWZ02 

Guardian news: Tennessee bill protects teachers who challenge evolution and climate change http://gu.com/p/36bnk/tw

Post World News: Tunisians use 56th anniversary of country’s independence from France to call for secular state http://wapo.st/GDDUeq

MarketWatch: Gold ends 0.2% higher at $1,650.30 an ounce http://on.mktw.net/J00Ag

Reuters Top News: BofA sells more European credit cards to Apollo http://reut.rs/GK27OS

Sky News Newsdesk: MoD: British soldier from 2nd Battalion, the Mercian Regiment killed in explosion in Afghanistan, family informed

Breaking News:US says it is suspending its effort to recover remains of fallen soldiers in North Korea - @AP

Post #WorldNews: Colombian military says 39 FARC rebels killed in country's northeast, most in bombing of camp http://wapo.st/GJ8382

 MarketWatch: S&P and Nasdaq turn positive; Dow industrials lag http://on.mktw.net/GHEv05

Press TV: Kenyan jets kill 37 al-Shabab fighters http://dlvr.it/1LVXkM

BBC Breaking News: Italy's largest trade union, the CGIL, says it will hold a general strike over plans to reform employment laws http://bbc.in/GEWqlu

cnnbrk: Colombia says dozens of members of leftist FARC group killed. http://on.cnn.com/GHm9Lt 

 

The Associated Press: Supreme Court gives property owners right to challenge EPA wetlands order: http://apne.ws/GDjov6 -CJ

MarketWatch: India's jewelers extend strike, putting further pressure on gold http://on.mktw.net/GD8Koi

The Associated Press: With no international consensus, Turkey and allies run out of options on how to stop #Syria's Assad: http://apne.ws/GCZJLS -CJ

Press TV: Rocket attack kills 3 in#Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1LS9W2

MarketWatch: Treasury yields slip from four-month high http://on.mktw.net/GDI2uI

SkyNewsBreak: Chancellor: Growth forecast for 2012 revised up 0.1% to 0.8% http://bit.ly/GDNP31 

The Associated Press: Civil rights leaders keep pressure on Florida officials to arrest George Zimmerman, who shot unarmed Trayvon Martin: http://apne.ws/GDxo3f

AJELive: #Syria's opposition fighters regroup in Lebanon. @ZeinakhodrAljaz reports: http://aje.me/GHZKt9

HuffPostWorld: Israel empties Egyptian embassy http://huff.to/GGLTHG

 BBC Breaking News: Contact has been re-established with #Toulouse gunman after a period of silence, sources close to operation tell AFP http://bbc.in/GFDUr5

Al Jazeera English: Op-ed: #Israel's recent air raids on #Gaza could be preparation for conflict with #Iran http://aje.me/GIUTsK

 Al Jazeera English: The world's worst deforestation rate is in #Indonesia, home to 10% of all #tropicalrainforests | http://aje.me/yiDbKM

 PressTV: Syria pushes rebels out of Deir al-Zour http://dlvr.it/1LRZPP

 Post World News: South Africa court orders release of files for dropped corruption case against president http://wapo.st/GEcLVG 

AJEnglish: Feature: The top five arms importers are all #Asian countries, with #India the single largest recipient http://aje.me/GC4TlG

HuffPost #Worldnews: Gaddafi spy chief reportedly to be extradited to Libya http://huff.to/GFhvvH

Post #WorldNews: Fires burning on Mount Kenya may have been set by poachers; flames rage through bamboo area http://wapo.st/GDlW8X

AJELive: #Breakingnews One injured as car bomb intended to target civilians is intercepted in Somali capital #Mogadishu http://aje.me/GHC2hD

AP: 6 arrested after more than 100 rally in Phoenix to protest sheriff's immigration policies: http://apne.ws/GFtfzZ - VW

AJELive: "Tanks entered residential neighbourhoods, especially in southeastern areas of Deir al-Zor" http://aje.me/GHGSvu #Syria

HuffPost #Worldnews: Devastating collision in India http://huff.to/GFhKXG

AJELive: Police: Parcel bomb exploded at the Indonesian embassy in #Paris, causing minor damage but no injuries | http://aje.me/GCbBYy

nytimes #worldnews: Sensing a Siege, Kurds Hit Back in Turkey http://nyti.ms/GFuKKZ

Reuters: RT kkelland Tobaco has killed 50 million people in the past 10 years: http://reut.rs/GDSFjt

 cnni: Car bomb hits Somali capital http://dlvr.it/1LR8Qk #worldnews

CNN International: Clinton: West reducing Iran oil imports http://dlvr.it/1LR8Qp

 AJEnglish: 'Car bomb attack' foiled in Mogadishu http://aje.me/GEUN59

cnni: Widespread damage after Mexico quake http://dlvr.it/1LPBd6  

wsj #worldnews: Myanmar Invites U.S., EU Election Monitors http://on.wsj.com/GFIhAV

 AJELive: Four suspects held after car bomb attack in heart of #Mogadishu injures two http://aje.me/GHC2hD

#AlArabiya: French police say suspect, named as Mohammed Merah, of Algerian origin #Toulouse

PressTV: RMT: UK govt itself sparking riots http://dlvr.it/1LPH58

PressTV: Anti-regime protests endure in #Bahrain http://dlvr.it/1LPH59

Post #WorldNews: Former Swiss minister probed over scandal that led to central bank chief resigning http://wapo.st/GEw7dq

PressTV: Bomb blast kills 2 cops in NW #Pakistan http://dlvr.it/1LQ4nz

#AlArabiya: 12 people are killed by the fire of Syrian forces across the country: Syrian activists #Syria #Assad

Telegraph #Worldnews: RT MikePflanz BREAKING Reports that Judith Tebbutt, British tourist held in Somalia for 6 months, is being released

guardian #worldnews: British hostage Judith Tebbutt released by Somali pirates, Reuters reports.

BBCWorld: French Muslim Council head Mohammed Moussaoui says gunman's acts "totally contradict foundations of Islam". http://bbc.in/GGkx4x

 cnni: India becomes biggest arms importer http://dlvr.it/1LQCjr

BBCBreaking: #Toulouse suspect had been followed for "several years" by domestic intelligence, says interior minister. http://bbc.in/GGlTw6

 #AlArabiya: #Qaeda claims deadly wave of #Iraqi bombings http://goo.gl/65Yif #worldnews

BBCWorld: Suspect no longer talking to police & weapons found in car close to surrounded flat, interior minister says. http://bbc.in/GGmyxz

 #AlArabiya: Japan closes its embassy in Syria: foreign ministry #Syria #Assad

Telegraph #worldNews: British hostage Judith Tebbutt released after ransom paid http://tgr.ph/GGB47K

AJEnglish: Boko Haram ends talks with Nigeria government http://aje.me/GCY4A5

#AlArabiya: Video: Slain American teacher honored in Yemeni city http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/03/21/202145.html #Yemen #JoelShrum

Post #WorldNews: Rising number of Chinese spy cases in Taiwan highlights Beijing's interest in US-made defenses http://wapo.st/GH1ULB

Post #WorldNews: Nigeria journalist threatened; was mentioned as possible intermediary with radical sect http://wapo.st/GE8MZp

AlArabiya_Eng: Islamist group claims #Syria bombs 'to avenge Sunnis'http://t.co/Q0syDs6U

guardian #worldnews: Demographic timebomb: China grows old before it grows rich. http://gu.com/p/369zt/tw

#AlArabiya: The mother and brother of the suspect in France's deadly shootings were detained along with the brother's girlfriend: police

BBCBreaking: French media say Mr Merah's neighbours in #Toulouse are being evacuated as stand-off continues. Latest: http://bbc.in/GD0C4I

matthew_weaver: Khaldiyeh in Homs under army bombardment since dawn, according to an activist in the area #Syria http://bit.ly/GG46Ad

guardian #worldnews: Top story: British hostage freed by kidnappers in Somalia http://gu.com/p/36b5q/tw

Loud blast and gunshots heard in center of Somali capital Mogadishu #AlArabiya

 Sky News Newsdesk: Prosecutor: Two police officers hurt in operation, decision taken last night at 22:00 to carry out raid this morning http://bit.ly/GBR1Oe

AJEnglish: French police raid home over school killing http://aje.me/GCjYDx

AlArabiya_Eng: #BreakingNews: An explosion targets the Indonesian embassy in Paris: AFP

AJEnglish: A story about #deforestation told in silence through the eyes of a dying orangutan in #Indonesia http://aje.me/yiDbKM

Sky #worldNews Break: French Interior Minister Claude Gueant confirms 24-year-old suspect is French and is from Toulouse

#AlArabiya: A parcel bomb exploded outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris, without causing any injuries: police

Sky News Newsdesk: AFP: French minister says shooting suspect is linked to Jihadist groups and wanted to avenge Palestinian children

cnni #worldnews: Obama to visit demilitarized zone http://dlvr.it/1LN6ZN

 BBC News (World): NZ minister resigns over 'errors' http://bbc.in/GHh9mS

 Al Arabiya English: Syrian tanks shell Damascus suburbs as rebels deplore reported rights violations http://goo.gl/Bblg4 #AlArabiya #Syria #Assad

 BBC News (World): Indian rebels deadline extended http://bbc.in/GDEDyj

The Associated Press: Manzullo ousted by Illinois GOP foe after 10 terms in Congress; Jackson Jr. survives primary: http://apne.ws/GH9wg7 - VW

Al Jazeera English: Sharp increase in Palestinian deaths in 2011 http://aje.me/GFwDdl

Guardian news: Shellfire in Damascus suburbs, say Syrian rebels http://gu.com/p/36b4g/tf

The Economist: With the long-term unemployed now a large share of the jobless, we risk permanent damage to the economy’s potential http://econ.st/GEWAYn

  WSJ World News: Morocco's Aviation Industry Takes Off http://on.wsj.com/GEUUw1

Post #WorldNews: West African ECOWAS bloc calls on Tuareg rebels to end attacks in Mali http://wapo.st/GEnGP3
  

Post World News: Top New Zealand politician resigns Cabinet post amid scandal over effort to help friend http://wapo.st/GEfYnV

Reuters Top News: Syria rebels quit eastern city; Russia critical http://reut.rs/GDvWEb

 WSJ World News‏: Japan, EU Get Break on Iran Sanctions http://on.wsj.com/GFxrxp

WSJ World News: General Backs Gradual Afghan Exit http://on.wsj.com/GF3pvT

The Economist: At least 100 journalists are behind bars in Turkey, more than in any other country. Most are held on terrorism charges http://econ.st/GAECEb

BBC #Worldnews: Five jailed for Guatemala killing http://bbc.in/GFLky5

Reuters Top News: Israel has asked Egypt for permission to send planes to remove the contents of its Cairo embassy http://reut.rs/GCCmgG

BBC News (World): Call for Florida shooter arrest http://bbc.in/GBgvvb

MarketWatch: Hong Kong stocks open higher after string of losses; Hang Seng Index up 0.5% http://on.mktw.net/GDt2iK

Al Jazeera English: Video: Sri Lanka holds first census in 30 years http://aje.me/GGrM9E

NYTimes World: World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Suspended Sentences for Officers Accused of Killings http://nyti.ms/GCD3dk 

nytimes #worldnews: World Briefing | Africa: Congo: Security Forces Killed 33 in Election Season, U.N. Says http://nyti.ms/GBLO5u

 NYTimes World: World Briefing | Middle East: Hundreds in Yemen Seek Justice in Death of Joel Shrum http://nyti.ms/GCD3do

 The Economist: The Justice Department has blocked a Texas electoral measure requiring voters to produce photo identification http://econ.st/GD2yc8

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Mitt Romney wins Republican presidential primary in Illinois

Anthony De Rosa: CNN projects Mitt Romney the winner of the Illinois GOP primary.

nytimes #worldnews: World Briefing | Africa: Somalia: Militia Repels Shabab http://nyti.ms/GC4Rkh

 NYTimes World: Dutch Church Accused of Castrating Up to 10 Young Men http://nyti.ms/GCjimj 

nytimes #worldnews: World Briefing | Africa: Members of Darfur Rebel Group Get Death Penalty http://nyti.ms/GC4PsM

MarketWatch: Japan stocks down in post-holiday return, with car shares weak; Nikkei Average down 0.4% http://on.mktw.net/GBHaEO

HuffPost #Worldnews: Wave of bombings leaves carnage in Iraq http://huff.to/GFfT59

Post World News: Train collides with taxi at unmanned crossing in northern India, killing 15 people http://wapo.st/GAWxuH

AJELive: Karzai's team clash over long term relations with US | http://aje.me/GFdKGP #Afghanistan

 Post World News: Security Council takes up statement supporting Annan’s efforts to end violence in Syria http://wapo.st/GzUKWu

Breaking News: Polls close in Illinois: @NBCNews declares the GOP primary 'too early to call,' Mitt Romney leads

 Al Jazeera English: Op-ed: Sarah Mousa asks: How long can Gaza stand high unemployment, fuel crisis and other hardships? http://aje.me/GEsTr7

The Economist: The Arab spring was about much more than food. But food inflation may have been the final nail in the coffin http://econ.st/GAS1gR

WSJ World News: Oil Slides on Saudi Supply Comments http://on.wsj.com/GENFbn

Post World News: Hugo Chavez says plans for attack on rival uncovered in Venezuela, government offers security http://wapo.st/GAdo64

 

Al Jazeera English: S Kordofan fighters seek change in Khartoum http://aje.me/GFluXD

Reuters Top News: U.S. exempts 11 states from Iran sanctions; China, India exposed http://reut.rs/GB7nGP

NYTimes World: Attacks Hit Iraq as It Prepares to Host Arab League http://nyti.ms/GAzNP4

Reuters Top News: U.S. sets "surprisingly low" China solar panel duties, dealing a blow to U.S. manufacturers http://reut.rs/GBJi3x

Breaking News: Greek Parliament approves new bailout deal - AP http://on.msnbc.com/GBOHGA 

wsj #worldnews: South Africa Probes Deputy President http://on.wsj.com/GEHO65

Al Jazeera English: Feature: Arrest of Algerian dissident shows limits of democratic reform, activists tell YasmineRyan http://aje.me/GBjmhz

CNN International: Harry Potter actor jailed for London riots http://dlvr.it/1LKgB8

The Associated Press: House GOP election-year budget plan mixes deep cuts with cost curbs for Medicare: http://apne.ws/GEn4Ms -RAS

Post World News: Ukrainian parliament accuses jailed ex-PM Tymoshenko of high treason http://wapo.st/GCVKhE

Press TV: 'No permanent#US bases in Philippines' http://dlvr.it/1LKbv3

 Lauren Young: The Wall Street gold rush in foreclosed homes http://reut.rs/GDAGYq via jennablan and mattgoldstein26

nytimes #worldnews: North Korea Plan for Satellite Vexes Nuclear Talks http://nyti.ms/GAVDQ5

 NYTimes World: Pakistani Parliament Seeks End to Drone Strikes http://nyti.ms/GC7hJN

 

CNN Breaking News: #Obama to fast track southern portion of #Keystone XL pipeline. http://on.cnn.com/GE7vG6

 

CBS News: Supreme Court wary of life without parole for juveniles http://bit.ly/GBh9c3

 Press TV: ‏ Germany to sell#Israel new submarine http://dlvr.it/1LKLfy

 

Post World News: ‏ South Sudan team to head to Sudan this week ahead of meeting between presidents http://wapo.st/GDGUHX

 CNN Breaking News: ‏ At least 800 houses collapsed in Igualapa, #Mexico, a town near the epicenter of a 7.4-magnitude #earthquake. http://on.cnn.com/GD6jDf

Breaking News Storm: National Weather Service confirms 3 tornadoes last night in Texas: 1 in Devine, 1 in Natalia, 1 in Bexar Co. - EricFisherTWC

Al Jazeera English: France mourns for school shooting victims http://aje.me/GDka7y

 Post World News: ‏ Estonia expected to crack down on human trafficking to avoid US blacklisting http://wapo.st/GEpYA4

Al Jazeera English: Op-ed: In #Iraq, many young followers of #emo music have been killed, writes Mark LeVine culturejamming http://aje.me/GDY2gs

Wall Street Journal: 401(k) fees cost Americans roughly $164 million a day. http://sm.wsj.com/GDRgbW SmartMoney

 

Post World News: Myanmar to allow Southeast Asian neighbors to send observers to monitor April vote http://wapo.st/GBU8Vp

 BBC News (World): #Mexico #earthquake damages 500 houses in Guerrero state, according to governor, local TV reports. Picture gallery http://bbc.in/GCoANW

 NYTimes World: E.U. Official’s Comments on French Attack Draw Israeli Fire http://nyti.ms/GDn0tf

Al Jazeera English: Op-ed: As #Syria slides into civil war, #Assad must give up power to save country he says he loves, says MarwanBishara http://aje.me/GDYL1k

 Al Jazeera English: ‏ What has #OccupyWallStreet achieved six months later and what else needs to change? | http://aje.me/GAo80b

 

The Associated Press: Convicted Nazi war criminal Demjanjuk may be buried in Ohio; some fear grave could become neo-Nazi shrine: http://apne.ws/GCzbK6 -EF

 

Post World News: Attacks in 8 Iraqi cities target police and pilgrims, killing 46 ahead of Arab summit http://wapo.st/GEaoTM

 

Al Jazeera English: Video: Peru jails prisoner of neglect http://aje.me/GAros2

Post World News: ‏ Russian bloggers sense threat http://wapo.st/GD7DUT

Al Jazeera English: Japan warns North Korea over rocket launch http://aje.me/GANi3C

MarketWatch: Oracle profit jumps 18%; shares rise in late trading http://on.mktw.net/GEavQw

Al Jazeera English: Op-ed: #Mali has already experienced major #Tuareg rebellions and a new one seems to be starting http://aje.me/GCtI1n

 MarketWatch: Dow finishes down 69 points; S&P 500 snaps three-session advance http://on.mktw.net/GE9ec2

Al Arabiya English: Russia says Assad ‘making lots of mistakes,’ in its harshest criticism of Syria http://goo.gl/5uZWF

The Associated Press: USGS downgrades earthquake in Mexico to 7.4 magnitude, aftershock was 5.1 magnitude: http://apne.ws/GDOEtn -EF

Al Jazeera English: Bahrain lauds progress as critics decry delay http://aje.me/GCaKLA

Breaking News: Senior US official: Obama to visit Demilitarized Zone on South Korea's border with North Korea on Sunday ahead of Seoul summit - @Reuters

Randal Archibold: Now that appears #quake not serious in Mexico City people getting eats and drinks instead of heading back to work 

Al Jazeera English: The history of #OWS from its early days until now | http://aje.me/GBqMlL

Post World News: Health worker, 2 teachers abducted in restive southern Philippines; extortion suspected http://wapo.st/GA0g1q

 

Sky News Newsdesk: Third person arrested in connection with fatal stabbing during party at house of former boxer Herbie Hide

 NYTimes World: Obama Exempts Japan and 10 European Nations From Iran Sanctions Law http://nyti.ms/GCfyAw

AP VIDEO: Powerful earthquake of 7.6 magnitude shakes Mexico. Here's a look at the latest: http://apne.ws/GDEN6P -EF 

Guardian news: Mauritania 'to extradite former Gaddafi spy chief to Libya' http://gu.com/p/36b27/tf

 alexnhicken: I am home!