Syrians surge in protests demanding Assad exit
Thousands of protesters marched in Beirut and across Syria demanding Bashar Assad resign. At least 15 people were killed as security forces fired on crowds in Damascus suburbs and central cities amid international pressure and rising casualties.
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Bashar Assad
Assad
Zabadani
Damascus
Syria
William Hague
European Union
Barzeh
Ter
al-Kasweh
Homs
Hama
LCC
Omar Idilbi
Rateb al-Orabi
Syrian TV
Lebanon
Israeli PM's son posts anti Muslim remarks on Facebook
The 19 year old Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, posted derisive comments about Muslims on Facebook after a West Bank attack. Haaretz reported the posts drew immediate condemnation and were removed within two hours. A lawyer for the Netanyahu family said the comments were out of context. Palestinian spokesman Husam Zemlot offered a contrasting view.
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Yair Netanyahu
Haaretz
West Bank
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu
David Shimron
Shimron
Husam Zemlot
Stranded emperor penguin to undergo throat surgery
A young emperor penguin stranded on Peka Peka Beach in New Zealand’s North Island is en route to Wellington Zoo for surgery to clear its throat of sticks and sand. Officials feared death if left on the beach as the bird showed fatigue and dehydration after mistaking sand for snow during the long journey from Antarctica.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Antarctica
Peka Peka
North
Peter Simpson
Department of Conservation
Wellington Zoo
John Cockram
Massey University
Zoo
Lisa Argilla
Argilla
Dominion Post
Haitians endure transitional shelters as quake recovery stalls
In Port au Prince area Haitians live in wooden frame shelters with plastic walls seven months after the 2010 earthquake. Residents report leaky roofs and rising water, while government delays and land issues hinder reconstruction and housing plans. President Martelly faces cabinet delays and stalled approvals as aid groups push for bulk purchases of model homes.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Carrefour
Roseline Sylvain
Sylvain
Marie Micheline Ridore
Michel Martelly
Martelly
U.S
Bill Clinton
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