Africa Union says Libya accepts cease-fire plan
African leaders report Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has accepted the union's road map for a cease-fire with rebels. NATO strikes pressured government forces as Gaddafi's tanks faced rebels near the eastern stronghold. Zuma with Mali and Mauritania leaders said they would meet the opposing side to present a political solution.
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Mali
Mauritania
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Tsunami survivors move into Rikuzentakata temp homes
In Rikuzentakata Japan, after the March 11 disaster, families begin moving into 320 square foot temporary houses at a junior high parking lot. 36 units are ready with comforts such as TV, refrigerator, microwave and washing machine. The city aims to finish 400 units in eight locations by mid May to aid about a quarter of those in need. Prime Minister pledged support for fishermen to return to their boats as the country marks a catastrophe that may have claimed over 25 000 lives.
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Rikuzentakata
Japan
Sakai Sasaki
Saeki Suga
UN and France bombard Gbagbo residence in Abidjan
U N and French helicopters fired rockets at Laurent Gbagbo s residence in Abidjan on Sunday in retaliation for attacks on U N headquarters and civilians. Residents described Mi 24 attack helicopters and a French helicopter, with explosions heard as Gbagbo hunkers in a bunker amid a week of siege and international pressure over the disputed election.
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