Violence begins as Kenyans start voting in crucial election
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/kenya/9906605/Violence-begins-as-Kenyans-start-voting-in-crucial-election.html
The tense elections are seen as a crucial test for Kenya, with leaders vowing to avoid a repeat of the bloody 2007-8 post-poll violence in which over 1,100 people were killed, with observers repeatedly warning of the risk of renewed conflict.
45 dead in massive car bombing in Pakistan
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57572290/45-dead-in-massive-car-bombing-in-pakistan/
KARACHI, Pakistan Members of Pakistan's Shiite community were digging Monday through the rubble of a massive car bombing in Karachi looking for loved ones as the death toll from the blast the day before reached 45, a Pakistani doctor said.
Muhammad Ali in Pyongyang: A Little Less Love than Rodman
http://world.time.com/2013/03/03/muhammad-ali-in-pyongyang-a-little-less-love-than-rodman/
Will Dennis Rodman's visit to North Korea help improve relations between the isolated authoritarian state and the outside world?
Kerry Pushes Egypt on Economic Overhauls
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323478304578336360477153892.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
CAIROâ€"Secretary of State John Kerry pressed Egypt's government and civilian leaders to push forward with economic overhauls necessary to secure $4.8 billion in loans from the International Monetary Fund, amid fears in Washington about the state of ...
DFA Request Maximum Tolerance from Malaysian Authorities
http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=2373&sid=1&subid=1
A Malaysian police commando stands guard near the area where the stand-off with Filipino gunmen took place in Tanduo village, Lahad Datu, Sabab , Malaysia on Sunday, March 3, 2013.
Israeli military says Hamas pressured Palestinian contractor to keep Gaza cargo ...
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/international/03-Mar-2013/west-bank-clash-over-fasting-prisoner
JERUSALEM - An Israeli military spokesman says the militant Islamic group Hamas has pressured a Palestinian contractor into keeping closed the Gaza side of the only cargo crossing with Israel.
China to enhance environmental protection legislation
http://www.brecorder.com/world/southeast-asia/108946-all-is-set-for-chinas-annual-session-of-national-legislature.html
BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature will "respond positively" to the public concerns on environmental issues, a spokeswoman said at a press conference on Monday.
Chad Army Says It Killed Key Terrorists
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324178904578337822976484626.html
An army from one of Africa's most impoverished nations has claimed two momentous strikes against al Qaeda militants in recent days, highlighting the prominent role the battle-tested troops of Chad have been playing in the toughest missions of the ...
Cardinal Keith O'Brien faces Vatican sexual conduct inquiry
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21651568
Cardinal Keith O'Brien is expected to face a Vatican inquiry after admitting his sexual conduct had at times "fallen beneath the standards expected of me".
India minister Narendra Modi's US speech cancelled
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/narendra-modi-gets-all-praise-from-bjp-but-snub-from-uss-wharton-school/376411-37-64.html
A planned speech at a top US university by the controversial chief minister of India's Gujarat state, Narendra Modi, has been cancelled after protests by teachers and students.
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