Assad launches another "ferocious" attack on Hama, while Amnesty accuses him of crimes against humanity; Qaddafi forces kill five in Misurata; Reports: Russian officials say Qaddafi may be willing to step down; Bitter irony – Somalis fleeing drought drown in Red Sea; Portugal's credit rating slashed to junk status; New Thai PM focuses on economy; and more
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World News Brief, Friday May 13
Qaddafi makes public appearance as rebels advance and NATO bombs Tripoli (+ analysis); At least 10 killed in Yemen protests; US Attorney General says bin Laden "not assassinated"; EU pledges open borders despite Denmark and Italy actions; Japan says early warning system saved lives in quake; and more
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Funerals lead to more deaths in Syrian protests; Assad concessions fail to satisfy critics; Rebels beg for NATO troops in beseiged Misurata; Nigeria election winner confirmed, but violence continues; S&P downgrades US debt; and more
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