IRAN/ISRAEL: Amid increasing tensions in the Middle East, rumors are flying about possible Israeli unilateral action against Iranian nuclear facilities. (The Daily Star)
SYRIA/CHINA: The Chinese government released a six-point statement March 4 aimed at ending the crisis in Syria through political resolution. (Xinhua News)
RUSSIA: Russians headed to the polls March 4 to elect a new president. Prime Minister Putin is seeking a third term. (BBC)
LIBYA/UNITED NATIONS/NATO: A UN report released March 2 alleges NATO has not sufficiently investigated the air raids that led to 60 civilian deaths nor has the Libyan government done enough to curb violence perpetuated by revolutionary militia members on Qaddafi loyalists. (Globe & Mail)
POLAND: A head-on train collision March 3 killed 16, with another 58 injured. (New York Times)
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March 4, 2012
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