Death Toll in Italy Quake Rise to 250, Pope to Visit Soon
Workers and survivors in the walled city of L'Aquila have been clawing through mounds of rubble searching for victims
Tens of Thousands Rally Against Thai PM
Dressed in red, the protesters massed outside the prime minister's offices and at the house of a top advisor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Japan Says Rocket Launch Shows N.Korean Progress in Technology
While it is still unclear if the rocket was carrying a satellite, Japanese official says the launch took place in a way that was more advanced than previous attempts
Obama Returns to US After 1st Overseas Trip
On Tuesday, President Obama made an unannounced trip to Iraq
US Lawmakers Meet With Fidel Castro in Cuba 
It is former president's first known meeting with American officials since becoming ill in July 2006 and handing power to his younger brother, Raul Castro
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| Aftershocks continue to hamper rescue efforts in central Italy, as the death toll from Monday's earthquake rises to 250. | | More than 97% of all e-mail messages are unwanted spam, or contain malicious software, or product adverts, says Microsoft. |
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New Kim Jong-il video
NK Missile - Threat or Flop?
2009-04-06
Kim Jong Il may not have placed a satellite into orbit, but his missile launch has played well domestically, given him the initiative, and exposed divisions at the U.N. Security Council.
| Alleged murder victim daughter of former intelligence deputy Apr 8, 2009 (DVB)–Burma’s leading state-run newspaper has confirmed that the body of a woman found dead in Rangoon last week is that of the daughter of the former deputy military intelligence chief. - more Bangladesh Eager to Expand Railway to Burma4/8/2009
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| ‘Non-political’ group to assess sanctions Apr 8, 2009 (DVB)–A self-proclaimed non-partisan group in Burma has announced plans to examine the effects of sanctions on Burmese citizens and present their findings to the United States and European Union. - more |
By Tun Kyaw: Dhaka has sought financial and technical assistance from Beijing to expand its railway network up to Ramu in Cox's Bazar District as part of a move to develop infrastructure links to Burma. 
NEWS ANALYSIS Wa Army to Celebrate 20th Anniversary |
| By WAI MOE |
| The largest armed ethnic cease-fire group, the United Wa State Army, prepares for its 20th anniversary of “peace building.” |
Thailand Braces for Clashes, as PM Comes Under Attack |
| By JOCELYN GECKER |
| Tensions in Thailand are rising as protesters attack the car of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva a day before a massive anti-government rally is set to take place. |
KNU Says Ceasefire Agreements Essential for Peaceful Burma |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| The Burmese regime should sign ceasefire agreements with all ethnic armed groups, including the Karen National Union, if it wants peace for the country, according to KNU leaders. |
Anti-govt Protesters Amass in Thailand |
| By AMBIKA AHUJA |
| Tens of thousands of protesters demonstrated Wednesday outside the home of King's top adviser, accusing him of orchestrating the 2006 coup that toppled former PM Thaksin. |
Indonesia Prepares for Parliamentary Elections |
| By ROBIN McDOWELL |
| Parliamentary elections in the world's third-largest democracy this week will help determine whether Indonesia's reform-minded president will coast into a second term or face a prolonged fight for power. |
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