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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Last Update: 12:10 PM ET

Syria Expands Assault, Hitting Rebel Enclaves in City in North

As opposition activists described heavy shelling around Idlib on Tuesday, a rights group said that Syria had planted mines near borders, presenting a danger to refugees.

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U.S. Officials Debate Faster Pullout in Afghanistan

With a belief in the White House that the mission’s costs now outweigh benefits, some suggest pushing the drawdown, but military commanders are opposed.

Former Murdoch Editor Is Said to Be Arrested

Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, is said to have been arrested Tuesday as part of the company’s phone-hacking scandal.

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Campaign 2012
A voter made her choices in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday, as Mississippi and Alabama held primaries.
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In South, Votes Are More Against Than For

A win in Alabama or Mississippi would give Mitt Romney a victory in one of the most conservative parts of the country, but voters were not thrilled with their choices.

Obama’s Rating Falls as Poll Shows Shaky Terrain

Despite economic gains, President Obama is heading into the election season on treacherous political ground.

Church Puts Pressure on Abuse Victims’ Group

An advocacy group said broad subpoenas were a means of intimidation, an accusation the Catholic Church disputed.

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Bank Officials Cited in Churn of Foreclosures

A review of banks’ practices found that managers ignored widespread errors after the housing market collapse.

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Britain to Join Obama in Discouraging Iran Strike

Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain will also discourage an Israeli strike on Iran, a diplomat said.

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