John Kerry makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/25/john-kerry-surprise-visit-afghanistan
The US secretary of state, John Kerry, has flown into Afghanistan on an unannounced visit to see President Hamid Karzai amid concerns that the Afghan leader may be jeopardising progress in the war against extremism with anti-American rhetoric.
Syrian rebel army founder's leg blown off by car bomb
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57576053/syria-rebel-leader-col-riad-al-asaad-wounded-in-attack-opposition-says/
By Jonathon Burch. ANKARA | Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:50am EDT. ANKARA (Reuters) - Colonel Riad al-Asaad, founder of the insurgent Free Syrian Army (FSA), had his leg severed by an explosion in rebel-controlled Syria in an apparent assassination attempt, ...
The Oligarch Who Dug His Own Grave
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/opinion/global/Boris-Berezovsky-the-oligarch-who-dug-his-own-grave.html
He was the original oligarch, dubbed the godfather of the Kremlin by the late journalist Paul Klebnikov. But by the time Boris Berezovsky's lifeless body was dragged out of his bathtub on Saturday, the 67-year-old was a broken man who had stopped seeing ...
Leading Syrian rebel commander wounded in bomb attack
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/syria/9951909/Leading-Syrian-rebel-commander-wounded-in-bomb-attack.html
Riad al-Asaad, a colonel who leads Free Syria Army (FSA) operations, was targeted by an explosive device that hit his car in eastern Syria.
Hong Kong's foreign maids lose residency fight
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/25/hong-kong-maids-residency-case
Hong Kong (CNN) -- Hong Kong's highest court on Monday rejected the final appeal of two Filipino workers to gain permanent residency in Hong Kong, dealing a blow to thousands of foreign domestic helpers seeking to make the Chinese territory their ...
US and South Korea Sign Plan to Counter North
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4858758/north-korea-releases-us-invasion-youtube-propaganda-movie.html
SEOUL, South Korea - Throwing its weight behind an ally, the United States military said Monday that it had signed an agreement two and a half years in the making to support South Korea in countering North Korean provocations.
Egypt's Mursi - Incitement to Violence Is a Criminal Act
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/egypt-activists-questioned-clashes-18805676
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi said on Sunday that the clashes that took place on Friday near the Muslim Brotherhood's headquarters in Muqattam are criminal acts that have nothing to do with the January uprising.
Kidnap victim tells of his 'helpless and hopeless' despair
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/kidnapped-australian-warren-rodwell-freed-by-philippines-terrorists-after-15-months-20130323-2gm30.html
Warren Rodwell says he ''felt a great sense of helplessness and hopelessness'' while being held for almost 15 months by Islamic terrorists in the southern Philippines.
Two dead after asylum seeker boat capsizes
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1750126/Two-dead-after-waves-capsize-asylum-boat
Two asylum seekers have drowned and another two are critically injured after their boat capsized in waters off Christmas Island. The fishing boat was 15 nautical miles (27.7 kilometres) north of the island when it was struck by two waves this morning.
Radical Islamists attack Malian city of Gao
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21921541
DAKAR, Senegal -- Islamic extremists infiltrated and attacked the northern Malian city of Gao, the mayor and residents said late Saturday.
Zambia Ex-President Banda Arrested on Abuse of Power
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-25/zambia-ex-president-banda-arrested-on-abuse-of-power.html
Former Zambian President Rupiah Banda was arrested and charged with abuse of authority in connection with the sale of Nigerian oil when he was in office.
Japan, European Union Announce Free Trade Talks to Start April
http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/1-front-top-news/112251-japan,-eu-to-launch-fta-talks-eu-trade-chief.html
Japan and the European Union announced they will start free trade talks in April, as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushes for deregulation in a bid to revive the world's third-largest economy.
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