Deadly Clashes Between Iraqi Forces, Sunnis -- Voice of America
Clashes between Iraqi security forces and Sunni demonstrators killed at least 23 people Tuesday and wounded dozens.
Military officials say a gun battle broke out in Hawija, near Kirkuk, when security forces tried to arrest people at a protest camp. At least two soldiers are among the dead.
Also, mortar fire hit a Sunni mosque in Muqdadiyah, northeast of Baghdad, killing at least nine worshippers.
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MIDDLE EAST
United States, Russia agree to try to revive Syria plan.
US urges NATO to consider role in Syria.
No proof of chemical weapons use in Syria, US says.
Kerry: NATO must plan for use of chemical weapons by Syria.
Russia’s Lavrov says West seeks to ‘politicize’ chemical arms issue in Syria.
Israel says Syria used chemical arms, probably nerve gas. Israeli military official says Assad has used chemical arms in civil war.
Assad forces retake towns near Damascus; Syria opposition group unveils new leader.
Anger in Lebanese streets as Syria border fighting rages.
Influx of Syrian refugees raises tensions in Jordan as resources are stretched.
Kidnapped Syrian bishops are released - church official.
Deadly clashes break out in northern Iraq. At least 23 killed as Iraqi forces raid Sunni camp.
Iraq to hold elections in two Sunni provinces in July: cabinet.
Iran minister says sanctions drive inflation above 30%.
Palestinian prisoner ends fast after deal with Israel.
Yemen court sentences 11 al-Qaida militants.
ASIA
Pakistan must crack down on Afghan militants: NATO.
Pakistan police say explosives found near Musharraf house.
NKorea vows to bolster nuclear arms over US report.
U.S. rejects North Korean demand for nuclear status.
Taliban say foreign prisoners in good health.
India asks China to withdraw border troops.
Japan summons China envoy over disputed isles.
Japan threatens China over disputed islands landings. Japan PM Abe warns China of force over islands landing.
Myanmar frees 56 political prisoners day after sanctions dropped.
AFRICA
Sudan, South Sudan agree to open 10 border crossings.
French embassy in Libyan capital hit by car bomb.
Baga clashes: Nigeria army seizes heavy weapons.
Nigeria gun battle was joint assault with Chad, Niger: officials.
In Nigeria attack, militants display bolstered firepower.
Red Cross: At least 187 killed in Nigeria violence.
In Egypt, anger at Islamists brings calls for military to reclaim power.
Malian army "managing misery", not received funds: French colonel.
Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF plans measure to seize stakes in foreign mines.
EUROPE
Spain cuts deeper, brushing aside IMF warnings over deficit reduction.
Same-sex marriage: French parliament approves new law. France awaits protests as it legalises gay marriage.
Over 700,000 Russians submit questions for Putin's call-in show.
UK links Scotland independence push to euro problems.
Irate Italian president begins building coalition.
Al-Qaeda suspects detained in Spain.
UK businessman found guilty of selling fake bomb detectors to Iraq.
Dutch diplomat jailed for giving secret Nato documents to Russian agents.
Ancient Europeans mysteriously vanished 4,500 years ago.
AMERICAS
US 'ricin' letter suspect Paul Curtis released.
Mosque that Boston suspects attended has radical ties.
Boston Marathon bombing: FBI faces Tamerlan Tsarnaev questions.
Boston officials say 264 injured in marathon bombing.
Tip from imam led Canadian police to ‘first known al-Qaeda plan of attack that we’ve experienced’. Bail hearing set for 2 men in Canada terror plot. Alleged 'al-Qaeda-supported' plot against Via train thwarted.
99.5% of illegal immigrants get approval for U.S. legal status; high number raises concerns about fraud.
FBI's 'most wanted' teacher arrested in Nicaragua.
Millionaire president-elect 'to put Paraguay first'.
U.S. security agency delays plan to allow small knives on planes.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Canadian terror plot linked to al Qaeda in Iran.
Scores on hunger strike at Guantanamo jail. Nearly half of Guantánamo prisoners now on hunger strike.
Lawmakers want FBI to explain early Russian tip on Boston bombing suspect.
Special Report: The radicalization of Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fla. AG says BP should pay $5 billion for spill.
Apple sells 37.4M iPhones, 19.5M iPads. Apple's profit falls 18%, but beat the street.
MF Global trustee sues Corzine over firm’s collapse.
China billionaire eyes big chunk of movie market.
Twitter secures advertising deal with SMG.
Apple blocks Google Motorola's sensor patent challenge.