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Ukraine, NATO working on soccer security KIEV, Ukraine, March 29 (UPI) -- Ukraine says it's working with NATO on anti-terrorism measures for this summer's Euro 2012 European Football Championships, to be held in Kiev and elsewhere. [ FULL STORY ]

Back Annan, Russia tells Syrian rebels MOSCOW, March 29 (UPI) -- Members of the Syrian opposition should support the six-point peace plan offered by special envoy Kofi Annan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. [ FULL STORY ]

U.N. concerned by use of force in India NEW DELHI, March 30 (UPI) -- New Delhi is called on to back international treaties regarding torture and enforced disappearances, a U.N. special envoy on summary executions said. [ FULL STORY ]

Western governments courting Tunisia WASHINGTON, March 29 (UPI) -- Washington is working to support political developments in post-revolution Tunisia through a $100 million cash transfer, the U.S. secretary of state announced. [ FULL STORY ]

London has real concern for Yemen LONDON, March 30 (UPI) -- There is "real cause for concern" about the political stability in Yemen after the country's presidential transition, a British minister said. [ FULL STORY ]

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Bogota, Caracas rekindle energy ties CARTAGENA, Colombia, March 29 (UPI) -- The Colombian energy minister said meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart on bilateral oil and gas deals is of strategic importance. [ FULL STORY ]

Pakistan, Russia consider Iranian pipeline ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 30 (UPI) -- Joining a natural gas pipeline planned from Iran to Pakistan would be "advantageous" to the Russians, a European diplomat said. [ FULL STORY ]

U.S. 'deeply concerned' about Sahel famine WASHINGTON, March 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. government said it was "deeply concerned" about the humanitarian situation in West Africa, releasing $120 million in emergency assistance. [ FULL STORY ]

India embracing TAPI pipeline NEW DELHI, March 29 (UPI) -- Natural gas from Turkmenistan planned through a multilateral pipeline might be cheaper for India than liquefied natural gas contracts, authorities said. [ FULL STORY ]

GOP 'shooting blanks' on oil and mining WASHINGTON, March 29 (UPI) -- Republican leaders are lobbing empty accusations at the White House in their investigation of oil drilling and coal mining, a Democratic representative said. [ FULL STORY ]

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Western governments courting Tunisia WASHINGTON, March 29 (UPI) -- Washington is working to support political developments in post-revolution Tunisia through a $100 million cash transfer, the U.S. secretary of state announced. [ FULL STORY ]

U.S. issues travel warning for Chad WASHINGTON, March 30 (UPI) -- U.S. government personnel are advised against traveling outside the Chadian capital given the "highly variable" security situation, the State Department said. [ FULL STORY ]

Boehner wants answers on missile defense WASHINGTON, March 29 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama needs to answer for comments he made to a Russian leader regarding missile defense plans, the House speaker said. [ FULL STORY ]

Iran ready to talk about nuclear program BEIJING, March 29 (UPI) -- Iran is ready to resume negotiations with EU member states next month regarding a nuclear enrichment program, the Iranian foreign minister said. [ FULL STORY ]

Sudanese conflict quiets, U.N. says UNITED NATIONS, March 29 (UPI) -- The conflict between the Sudanese and South Sudanese militaries appears to be subsidizing as both sides head to the negotiating table, a U.N. official said. [ FULL STORY ]

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