A St Patrick's day making its way through the centre of Dublin on Tuesday.MIDDLE EAST
Iran: Leading candidate vows Islamic-based reform.
Hamas hardens stance on prisoner deal for Gilad Shalit.
Iraq govt calls for death sentences to be ratified.
Egypt blocks Hamas cash at Rafah border.
ASIA
US: NKorea rejects US food aid.
A young Lama weighs Tibetans' future.
Sri Lanka troops capture Tiger 'court'.
Sri Lanka plays hardball with IMF.
AFRICA
Somalia analyst says Al-Qaida- linked group not gaining power.
Mugabe's death zone.
Camps in Darfur struggle with aid groups' exit. AU Peacekeepers are being killed.
Clashes in Sierra Leone capital.
On Africa trip, pope says condoms won't solve AIDS.
EUROPE
Russia: US, NATO actions mean new arms are needed.
Obama, Cowen praise N. Ireland response to attacks.
500,000 line up for St Patrick's parade in Dublin.
AMERICAS
Call for border troops questioned.Retired general takes over Ciudad Juarez security.
El Salvador joins Latin America's leftward tilt.
Obama lauds Irish, U.S. ties.
TERRORISM
Europe’s hedging on inmates clouds Guantánamo plans.
U.S. and European officials discuss detainees.
Al-Qaeda brigade leader, five civilians killed in Algeria.
Yemen says Al-Qaeda behind suicide bombing.
New Sudanese terrorist alliance threatens a repeat of September 11.
ECONOMICS/FINANCIAL CRISIS
GM CEO says bankruptcy would cause liquidation.
At G20, Kremlin to pitch new currency.
Is China the big crisis winner?