Barack Obama hails 'eternal' US-Israel alliance at start of Middle East visit
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/20/obama-eternal-us-israel-alliance
The alliance between Israel and the United States is eternal, Barack Obama has said after landing in the Jewish state for his first visit since becoming US president more than four years ago.
Budget 2013: Key points
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/budget/9942172/Budget-2013-Key-points.html
Budget 2013: full coverage. Budget 2013: live. Preamble. "This is a budget for people who aspire to work hard and get on," says Osborne.
Pakistan to hold historic polls on May 11
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/pakistan-to-hold-general-elections-may-11/article9981960/
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will go to the polls on May 11, the presidency announced Wednesday, in an historic general election marking the first democratic transition of power in the country's 66-year existence.
Rada riot: Ukrainian MPs exchange 'fascist' insults, start brawl (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
http://rt.com/news/ukraine-rada-brawl-language-485/
Dozens of Ukrainian MPs from the two major parties got into a fist fight in the parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The brawl began with yelling over the language used in the chamber and 'fascist' accusations from both sides.
166 feared dead in Nigerian boat accident
http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/tragedy-in-calabar-166-feared-dead-as-boat-capsizes/
CALABAR, Nigeria, March 20 (UPI) -- A large, wooden boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria and all 166 passengers are feared dead, officials said.
Al-Qa'ida executes French hostage in Mauritania
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world/french-hostage-killed-in-mali/article4529823.ece
AL-QA'IDA'S North African branch has executed a French hostage in retaliation for France's military intervention in northern Mali, Mauritania's ANI news agency said yesterday.
Chennai students push out political parties
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Protests-intensify-in-Tamil-Nadu-ahead-of-UN-vote-on-Sri-Lanka-war-crimes/articleshow/19090799.cms
CHENNAI: With the clamour for justice for Sri Lankan Tamils getting louder, the student's community made it clear that no party can use them as a platform for political mileage.
Royal baby on board! Pregnant Duchess presented with badge during 150th ...
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-middleton-given-baby-board-1774768
The Duchess of Cambridge has been given a gift every pregnant woman travelling on the London Underground probably needs - a "Baby on board" badge.
Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman dies
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/south-asia/bangladesh-president-zillur-rahman-dead/article4529950.ece
Mohammad Shafiul Alam, a secretary with the presidential office, confirmed the news to Xinhua, saying "the ailing president breathed his last at 4:47 p.m.
Karzai Spokesman Calls NATO War 'Unwise, Aimless'
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/international/20-Mar-2013/afghan-govt-says-nato-war-aimless-unwise
The NATO-led International Assistance Security Force (ISAF) has confirmed the contents of an advisory sent by the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan that warns troops to be ready for increased violence.
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