At NATO Summit, U.S. Resists Calls For Greater Engagement In Libya -- Washington Post
BERLIN — U.S. officials opened a two-day summit of NATO nations here Thursday resisting calls from France and Britain to engage more intensely in the coalition’s military operation in Libya. Instead, U.S. diplomats played down the emerging rifts with allies and said they planned to use the meeting to bridge those differences.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. says Iran helps crackdown in Syria. US officials: Iran helping Syria's Assad put down protests.
Yemen protesters show unity and determination. Yemen opposition sets deadline for Saleh exit.
Israel's Lieberman closer to corruption charges.
ASIA
Japan’s emperor makes 1st trip to tsunami disaster zone as frustration grows over nuke crisis. Factbox: Japan's disaster in figures.
Premier Wen vows to curb inflation, continue tightening property market. China March inflation quickens to 5.3-5.4 pct -media.
U.N. panel on Sri Lanka conflict delivers report. Sri Lanka rejects secret UN war report as 'flawed'.
India and China to resume defence exchanges
North Korea to indict U.S. citizen. N. Korea says detained American has confessed to crime.
AFRICA
Gadhafi forces shell besieged Libyan city, 9 dead. Libya rebels seek $2 billion loan, allies ponder next steps.
Mubarak's arrest a watershed moment for Egypt. Mubarak sons put in notorious prison that once held their enemies.
Video shows troops raid Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo's home. Ouattara takes charge after Ivory Coast victory.
Split opposition boosts Nigerian leader's poll hopes.
FBI snatches alleged pirate inside Somalia.
EUROPE
Berlusconi says he won't stand for reelection.
Belarus says five detained after metro bombing.
UN judgments due in Croatian war crimes case.
AMERICAS
U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rise; inflation pressure grows. U.S. inflation seen picking up but no grave threat: Reuters poll. More Americans leaving workforce.
More bodies found in mass graves in northwestern Mexico.
Chavez: No one can topple Venezuelan revolution.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
New C.I.A. drone attack draws rebuke from Pakistan. Pakistan, U.S. clash over key weapon against al Qaida.
Rate drops for ex Guantanamo detainees labeled terrorists.
2 French militants held in Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Banks face $3.6 trillion 'wall' of debt: IMF.
BRICS demand global monetary shake-up, greater influence.
G7 to discuss global hot spots; G20 eyes imbalances.