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B. 03-01 Pakistan minorities minister 'shot dead' Islamabad, Pakistan
C. 03-04 Libyan rebels locked in battles Zawiya, Eastern Libya
D. 03-10 Rebels forced from Libya oil port Ras Lanuf, Eastern Libya
E. 03-10 Saudi police open fire at protest Qatif, Saudi Arabia
03-11 Massive quake, tsunami hit Japan Sendai, Northern Japan
6. 03-11 Huge blast at nuclear power plant Fukushima, Northern Japan
7. 03-12 Exodus from Japan nuclear plant Fukushima, Northern Japan
8. 03-14 Meltdown alert at Japan reactor Fukushima, Northern Japan
9. 03-16 Water dumped on Japan nuclear plant Fukushima, Northern Japan
Summary.     Click for More > Huge blast at nuclear power plant Exodus from Japan nuclear plant Meltdown alert at Japan reactor   Technicians are battling to stabilise a third reactor at a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear plant, which has been rocked by a second blast in three days Water dumped on Japan nuclear plant U.N. approves no-fly zone over Libya   Joyous Libyan rebels in Benghazi erupted with fireworks and gunfire after the Security Council voted to impose a no-fly zone Calls for revenge after US drones kill 40 Japan raises threat level at nuclear plant Fighting reported near Benghazi   Explosions are heard in Libya's rebel-stronghold of Benghazi as a fighter jet is shot down over the city, in spite of a declared ceasefire Coalition launches Libya attacks
Pakistan minorities minister 'shot dead' Libyan rebels locked in battles   Rebel-held Zawiya, just 50km west of Tripoli, was the subject of a fierce government assault Rebels forced from Libya oil port Saudi police open fire at protest   Three people were taken to the hospital after Saudi security forces fired on scores of protesters in the city of Qatif Massive quake, tsunami hit Japan Map of Sendai Japan
Mar.1  Libya  Worldwide pressure on Gadhafi tightens
  Pakistan
Mar.2  Eastern Libya  Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
 New Zealand  'No more survivors' from NZ quake
Mar.3  Eastern Libya  Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone
Mar.4  Libya  Protests in Tripoli after prayers
  Eastern Libya
Mar.5  Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests
 Cairo  Protesters raid on Cairo state security HQ
 Eastern Libya  Gaddafi forces claim major gains
Mar.7  Eastern Libya  Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Mar.9  Wisconsin  Republicans remove bargaining rights
Mar.10   Eastern Libya
  Saudi Arabia
 Libya  Libyan government forces retake Zawiya
Mar.11   Northern Japan
  A 8.9 earthquakeis causing a tsunami that swept debris miles inland. Dozens of nations, including the U.S., are under a tsunami warning
 The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats, killing hundreds and forcing the evaucations of tens of thousands
 Yemen  Security forces fire live bullets at protests
 Northern Japan  Radioactive fears rise at Japan plants
  Northern Japan
 West Bank  Palestinian 'kills five Israelis'
Mar.12  Northern Japan  Japan scrambles to reach trapped victims
  Northern Japan
 Northern Japan  3,000 rescued; many more missing
Mar.13  Eastern Libya  Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
 Japan  PM: Japan crisis 'worst since WWII'
 Northern Japan  Explosion at Japan nuclear plant
Mar.14   Northern Japan
 Northern Japan  New blast at Japan nuclear plant
 Northern Japan  Radiation fears after Japan blast
Mar.15  Bahrain  Two killed in new Bahrain clashes
 Northern Japan  Staff withdrawn from Japan plant
 Northern Japan  New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan
Mar.16   Northern Japan
Mar.17   UN Security Council
 Tribal Areas  Suspected drone strike kills up to 30
 Haiti  Jean-Bertrand Aristide 'returning home'
Mar.18   Tribal Areas
  Northern Japan
 Libya  Libyan government calls for cease-fire
 Yemen  33 killed in Yemen clashes
  Eastern Libya
 Northern Japan  Nuclear plant's power restoration closer
Mar.19  Eastern Libya  French fighter jets deployed over Libya
 Syria  Tear gas fired at Daraa funeral
 Northern Japan  Power hopes rise at Japan plant
  Libya
  The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way
 US and the UK have fired more than 110 missiles. Gaddafi has said he will open arms depots to the people
Mar.20  Northern Japan  Rescue in Japan as 2 pulled from rubble  Libya  Gaddafi vows 'long war' in Libya   Egypt Egyptians approve constitutional changes   Northern Japan Food products limited from nuclear area  Libya  Missile destroys Gaddafi building Mar.21   Libya Gadhafi's momentum stopped  Libya  Tripoli targeted for third night  Northern Japan  Work resumes at Japanese reactor Mar.22  Northern Japan  Power restored to reactor's control room  Libya  U.S. aviators rescued  Libya  Defiant Gaddafi pledges victory Mar.23   Los Angeles Elizabeth Taylor dies  Jerusalem  Bomb explosion hits bus  Libya  Allies join fight for Libya city   Syria 15 killed in Syria clashes   Escalating violence between security forces and anti-government protesters. The government fired the governor of the province  Libya  Gadhafi troops attack Misrata hospital Mar.24  NATO  NATO to enforce Libyan no-fly zone Mar.25   Northern Japan Reactor core might be leaking Mar.26  Eastern Libya  Rebel forces claim victory in key city  Northern Japan  Sea radiation 1,250 times normal Mar.27   Libya Libyan rebels sweeping westwards   Libyan rebels have recaptured four more towns and are moving quickly towards Muammar Gaddafi's heartland of Sirte  NATO  NATO approves expanded role in Libya  Northern Japan  Japan quake prompts tsunami alert Mar.28   Northern Japan Radioactive water found outside plant   Water found in a tunnel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has alarmingly high radiation readings  Libya  Rebels hit Gaddafi hometown  Washington  Obama defends Libya intervention  Yemen  Ammo factory blast kills at least 121 Mar.29  Libya  Gaddafi troops force rebels back  London  Diplomats unite against Gadhafi  Northern Japan  Workers scramble to prevent water leak Mar.30  Eastern Libya  Gaddafi forces push rebels back   London Libyan foreign minister defects  Syria  Syria leaves state of emergency in place


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Arab Countries
Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Gaddafi forces claim major gains
Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Rebels forced from Libya oil port
Libyan government forces retake Zawiya
Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
Fighting reported near Benghazi
Libyan government calls for cease-fire
Coalition launches Libya attacks
French fighter jets deployed over Libya
Missile destroys Gaddafi building
Gadhafi's momentum stopped
Rebel forces claim victory in key city
Libyan rebels sweeping westwards
Gaddafi forces push rebels back
Ammo factory blast kills at least 121
Worldwide pressure on Gadhafi tightens
Protests in Tripoli after prayers
Protesters raid on Cairo state security HQ
Saudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests
Saudi police open fire at protest
Security forces fire live bullets at protests
Two killed in new Bahrain clashes
33 killed in Yemen clashes
Egyptians approve constitutional changes
15 killed in Syria clashes
Syria leaves state of emergency in place
Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Rebels forced from Libya oil port
Libyan government forces retake Zawiya
Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
Fighting reported near Benghazi
Gadhafi's momentum stopped
Rebel forces claim victory in key city
Libyan rebels sweeping westwards
Gaddafi forces push rebels back
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Libya
Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Rebels forced from Libya oil port
Libyan government forces retake Zawiya
Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
Fighting reported near Benghazi
Libyan government calls for cease-fire
Coalition launches Libya attacks
French fighter jets deployed over Libya
Missile destroys Gaddafi building
Gadhafi's momentum stopped
Rebel forces claim victory in key city
Libyan rebels sweeping westwards
Gaddafi forces push rebels back
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Worldwide pressure on Gadhafi tightens
Protests in Tripoli after prayers
Gaddafi vows 'long war' in Libya
Defiant Gaddafi pledges victory
Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Rebels forced from Libya oil port
Libyan government forces retake Zawiya
Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
Fighting reported near Benghazi
Gadhafi's momentum stopped
Rebel forces claim victory in key city
Libyan rebels sweeping westwards
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Massive quake, tsunami hit Japan
Huge blast at nuclear power plant
Radioactive fears rise at Japan plants
Exodus from Japan nuclear plant
3,000 rescued; many more missing
Japan scrambles to reach trapped victims
Meltdown alert at Japan reactor
New blast at Japan nuclear plant
New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan
Water dumped on Japan nuclear plant
Japan raises threat level at nuclear plant
Food products limited from nuclear area
Rescue in Japan as 2 pulled from rubble
Reactor core might be leaking
Radioactive water found outside plant
PM: Japan crisis 'worst since WWII'
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Massive quake, tsunami hit Japan
Huge blast at nuclear power plant
Radioactive fears rise at Japan plants
Exodus from Japan nuclear plant
3,000 rescued; many more missing
Japan scrambles to reach trapped victims
PM: Japan crisis 'worst since WWII'
New blast at Japan nuclear plant
Rescue in Japan as 2 pulled from rubble
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Huge blast at nuclear power plant
Exodus from Japan nuclear plant
Explosion at Japan nuclear plant
Meltdown alert at Japan reactor
New blast at Japan nuclear plant
New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan
Water dumped on Japan nuclear plant
Japan raises threat level at nuclear plant
Food products limited from nuclear area
Reactor core might be leaking
Radioactive water found outside plant
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Huge blast at nuclear power plant
Exodus from Japan nuclear plant
Explosion at Japan nuclear plant
New blast at Japan nuclear plant
Eastern Libya
Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Rebels forced from Libya oil port
Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
Fighting reported near Benghazi
French fighter jets deployed over Libya
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Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'
Libyan rebels locked in battles
Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels
Rebels forced from Libya oil port
Gadhafi forces retake rebel town
Fighting reported near Benghazi
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Worldwide pressure on Gadhafi tightens Pakistan minorities minister 'shot dead' Map of Islamabad Pakistan

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Mar.1   Libya
 UN  UN urges mass Libyan evacuation
  Pakistan  
  Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian, has died after gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital, Islamabad.    He was travelling to work when through his vehicle was sprayed w...

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Mar.2   Eastern Libya     Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'   Rebels in Libya have been celebrating after fighting off an attempt by troops loyal to Gaddafi to retake the eastern oil port of Brega   New Zealand   'No more survivors' from NZ quake   No more survivors of the earthquake in Christchurch, are likely to be found and the task is recovery, not rescue, say relief officials

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Mar.3   Eastern Libya Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone  Tunisia  President Fouad Mebazaa calls election  Libyan  Libyan rebels set out conditions  Washington  Missing ex-FBI agent 'is alive'

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Mar.4   Libya     Protests in Tripoli after prayers   Libyan security forces have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers in Col Gaddafi's stronghold  Libya  Thousands of refugees pour out of Libya   Eastern Libya     Libyan rebels locked in battles Map of Zawiya Libya
  Rebel-held Zawiya, just 50km west of Tripoli, was the subject of a fierce government assault
 Heavy casualties were reported there and in other key cities, including port of Ras Lanuf

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Mar.5   Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests  Libya  Battle rages for key city of Zawiya   Cairo     Protesters raid on Cairo state security HQ   Egyptian protesters have stormed the headquarters of the secret police, demanding that the organisation be dismantled   Eastern Libya Gaddafi forces claim major gains  Ireland  Parties agree on coalition government  Libya  Gunfire rings out in Libyan capital

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Mar.6  Libya  Gadhafi proclaims victories  Eastern Libya  Gaddafi troops' 'gains' disputed  Kabul  Karzai rebukes US on child deaths  Libya  Rebels battle Gaddafi offensive  Libya  Opposition beats back Gadhafi forces

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Mar.7   Eastern Libya   Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels   Libyan government forces are advancing towards the oil port of Ras Lanuf, checking the rebels' westward progress  Kabul  US defence chief in Afghan visit

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Mar.8  Libya  Tanks and planes hit Libya rebels

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Mar.9  Florida  Discovery in historic touchdown   Wisconsin Republicans remove bargaining rights

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Mar.10   Eastern Libya   Rebels forced from Libya oil port Map of Ras Lanuf Libya
  The Libyan military worked to wrest control of the key oil port of Ras Lanuf from opposition forces.    Rebels are fleeing the oil port of Ras Lanuf after su...
  Saudi Arabia   Saudi police open fire at protest Map of Qatif Saudi Arabia
  Three people were taken to the hospital after Saudi security forces fired on scores of protesters in the city of Qatif
  Libya   Libyan government forces retake Zawiya   Libya's ragtag rebels in Zawiya succumbed to better armed and organized government soldiers after enduring a week of attacks

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Mar.11  Hawaii  Japan quake tsunami hits Hawaii   Northern Japan     Massive quake, tsunami hit Japan Map of Sendai Japan
  A 8.9 earthquakeis causing a tsunami that swept debris miles inland. Dozens of nations, including the U.S., are under a tsunami warning
 The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats, killing hundreds and forcing the evaucations of tens of thousands
  Yemen Security forces fire live bullets at protests   Northern Japan Radioactive fears rise at Japan plants   Northern Japan     Huge blast at nuclear power plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  A massive explosion has struck a Japanese nuclear power plant after devastating earthquake. Officials fear a meltdown at one of the reactors.    A huge pall of smoke was seen coming from ...
  West Bank Palestinian 'kills five Israelis'

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Mar.12   Northern Japan Japan scrambles to reach trapped victims  Egypt  Arab states support no-fly zone   Northern Japan     Exodus from Japan nuclear plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  An estimated 170,000 people have been evacuated from the area around a quake-damaged nuclear power station hat was hit by an explosion
  Northern Japan     3,000 rescued; many more missing  A meltdown may be occurring at one of the reactors at a damaged nuclear power plant; rescuers are frantically scrambling to find survivors  Cuba  U.S. contractor sentenced to 15 years  Northern Japan  Fears for second Japanese reactor

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Mar.13   Eastern Libya   Gadhafi forces retake rebel town   Libyan state TV reported that the opposition-held town of al-Brega had been 'been cleansed from the criminal gangs and mercenaries'   Japan PM: Japan crisis 'worst since WWII'  Jerusalem  Israel approves new settler homes  Japan  Aid groups, countries offer help to Japan   Northern Japan Explosion at Japan nuclear plant

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Mar.14   Northern Japan   Meltdown alert at Japan reactor Map of Fukushima Japan
  Technicians are battling to stabilise a third reactor at a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear plant, which has been rocked by a second blast in three days.
 Bahrain  Gulf states send force to Bahrain   Northern Japan   New blast at Japan nuclear plant   A quake-stricken nuclear plant in Japan has been hit by a third explosion in four days, amid fears of a meltdown   Northern Japan Radiation fears after Japan blast

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Mar.15   Bahrain Two killed in new Bahrain clashes   Northern Japan Staff withdrawn from Japan plant   Northern Japan   New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan   A new blaze at the damaged nuclear plant is adding to radiation fears in a country racing to avoid a full-on nuclear crisis

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Mar.16  United Kingdom  Massive paedophile ring uncovered  Japan  Japan's emperor: Don't give up hope  USA  US alarm over Japan atomic crisis   Northern Japan   Water dumped on Japan nuclear plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  Helicopters dumped water on and near the Nos. 3 and 4 units at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to halt the nuclear accident

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Mar.17   UN Security Council   U.N. approves no-fly zone over Libya
  Joyous Libyan rebels in Benghazi erupted with fireworks and gunfire after the Security Council voted to impose a no-fly zone
 The 15-member body voted 10-0 in favour, with five abstentions. The council voted to impose all necessary measures to protect civilians
  Tribal Areas Suspected drone strike kills up to 30  Northern Japan  Cable reaches Japan nuclear plant   Haiti Jean-Bertrand Aristide 'returning home'  Northern Japan  Japan nuclear plant progress slow

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Mar.18   Tribal Areas   Calls for revenge after US drones kill 40 Map of North Waziristan Pakistan
  Tribal leaders in the Pakistani region have vowed revenge against the US after drones killed more than 40 people near the Afghan border
  Northern Japan   Japan raises threat level at nuclear plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency raised the level for the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Friday from a 4 to 5.    Some workers at the Fukushima Daiichi plant have a...
  Libya   Libyan government calls for cease-fire   Libya announced an 'immediate' cease-fire and a halt to military action, hours after the U.N. authorized the use of force to protect civili...   Yemen 33 killed in Yemen clashes  Washington  Obama gives ultimatum to Gaddafi   Eastern Libya   Fighting reported near Benghazi Map of Benghazi Libya
  Explosions are heard in Libya's rebel-stronghold of Benghazi as a fighter jet is shot down over the city, in spite of a declared ceasefire
  Northern Japan Nuclear plant's power restoration closer  Paris  Summit set to decide Libya action

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Mar.19   Eastern Libya   French fighter jets deployed over Libya   The jets soared to counter Gadhafi's military forces who were intent on destroying the opposition as they pushed into the rebel stronghold   Syria Tear gas fired at Daraa funeral   Northern Japan Power hopes rise at Japan plant   Libya   Coalition launches Libya attacks
  The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way
 US and the UK have fired more than 110 missiles. Gaddafi has said he will open arms depots to the people
 Brazil  Obama makes first Latin American trip  Libya  Gunfire, explosions heard in Tripoli

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Mar.20   Northern Japan   Rescue in Japan as 2 pulled from rubble   A grandmother and her teenage grandson were rescued 9 days after they became trapped in their home following the earthquake and tsunami   Libya Gaddafi vows 'long war' in Libya  Northern Japan  Japan warns on quake deaths rise   Egypt   Egyptians approve constitutional changes
  Voters overwhelmingly approved proposed constitutional amendments that pave the way for parliamentary elections in June
  Northern Japan   Food products limited from nuclear area Map of Fukushima Japan
  Japan slapped restrictions on some food produced in two provinces around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
 Washington  US 'will hand over' Libya command  Libya  Building in Gadhafi compound damaged   Libya     Missile destroys Gaddafi building   A missile strike on Libyan leader's compound in Tripoli has destroyed a building which coalition officials said was a command centre  Northern Japan  Cooling efforts at nuclear reactor

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Mar.21   Libya     Gadhafi's momentum stopped
  Libyan leadei's momentum has stopped and rebels have been able to hold onto areas that government forces had been poised to capture
 USA  US 'to tone down role in Libya'  Northern Japan  Hope dwindles as death toll mounts  Japan  Japan will overcome crisis - UN watchdog   Libya Tripoli targeted for third night   Northern Japan Work resumes at Japanese reactor

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Mar.22   Northern Japan   Power restored to reactor's control room   Health Ministry reported finding radioactive materials at levels 'drastically exceeding' limits in 11 types of vegetable grown in Fukushima ...   Libya U.S. aviators rescued  Syria  'Four protesters killed' in Syria  Japan  Japan tests food, seawater for radiation   Libya Defiant Gaddafi pledges victory

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Mar.23   Los Angeles   Elizabeth Taylor dies
  Dame Elizabeth Taylor, one of the 20th Century's biggest movie stars, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 79
  Jerusalem   Bomb explosion hits bus  1 killed, 30 people have been injured, some seriously, after a bomb explosion hit a bus in central Jerusalem   Libya Allies join fight for Libya city  Tokyo  Tokyo tap water not safe for infants   Syria   15 killed in Syria clashes Map of Daraa Syria
  Escalating violence between security forces and anti-government protesters. The government fired the governor of the province
  Libya Gadhafi troops attack Misrata hospital  Libya  'Civilians spared' by Libya raids  Northern Japan  Japan nuclear plant work resumes

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Mar.24   NATO   NATO to enforce Libyan no-fly zone   Members agreed to take over enforcement of the no-fly zone, but not as a license to attack government troops  Syria  Syria pledges political reforms  Northern Japan  Plant workers' radiation exposure high  Myanmar  More than 50 dead in tremor

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Mar.25   Northern Japan   Reactor core might be leaking Map of Fukushima Japan
  Authorities raised the prospect of a likely breach in the all-important containment vessel of the No. 3 reactor at the stricken nuclear power plant
 Syria  Protests spread in Syrian cities  Ivory Coast  One million refugees feared  Yemen  Huge rival rallies in tense Yemen  Libya  Libyan leader 'arming volunteers'

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Mar.26   Eastern Libya   Rebel forces claim victory in key city   Aided by coalition airstrikes, opposition forces claimed victory over Gadhafi's forces in wresting control of a strategically located eastern...   Northern Japan Sea radiation 1,250 times normal  Helmand  NATO: civilians 'accidentally killed'

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Mar.27   Libya   Libyan rebels sweeping westwards Map of Ras Lanuf Libya
  Libyan rebels have recaptured four more towns and are moving quickly towards Muammar Gaddafi's heartland of Sirte
 Ras Lanuf, Brega, Uqayla and Bin Jawad
 Northern Japan  Japan radiation report 'mistaken'   NATO   NATO approves expanded role in Libya   North Atlantic Council approved an operations plan that will shift the entire Libyan military mission to alliance command   Northern Japan Japan quake prompts tsunami alert

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Mar.28   Northern Japan   Radioactive water found outside plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  Water found in a tunnel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has alarmingly high radiation readings
  Libya Rebels hit Gaddafi hometown   Washington Obama defends Libya intervention   Yemen Ammo factory blast kills at least 121  Northern Japan  New radiation leak at Japan plant

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Mar.29   Libya Gaddafi troops force rebels back   London     Diplomats unite against Gadhafi  International diplomats meeting concluded: Libyan leader's government has 'completely lost legitimacy,' and military action must continue   Northern Japan Workers scramble to prevent water leak  Sri Lanka  Cricket: Sri Lanka into World Cup final

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Mar.30   Eastern Libya   Gaddafi forces push rebels back   Rebels in Libya are struggling to hold their front line after Gaddafi's forces recaptured several towns in the east of the country  Northern Japan  Japan to scrap stricken reactors   London   Libyan foreign minister defects
  Moussa Koussa arrived in London Wednesday and told the government there that he has resigned
  Syria   Syria leaves state of emergency in place  President Bashar al-Assad defied expectations and dashed widespread hopes during an anticipated nationally TV speech  Eastern Libya  Rebels stage 'tactical withdrawal'  India  India beat Pakistan to make final

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Mar.31  London  No UK immunity for Libya minister  Northern Japan  Warning on Japan evacuation zone

  Libya rebels celebrate 'victory'   Rebels in Libya have been celebrating after fighting off an attempt by troops loyal to Gaddafi to retake the eastern oil port of Brega Libyan attacks raise calls for no-fly zone   Libyan rebels locked in battles Map of Zawiya Libya



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Mar.1  UN  UN urges mass Libyan evacuation
Mar.2   Eastern Libya
Mar.3   Eastern Libya
Mar.3  Libyan  Libyan rebels set out conditions
Mar.4  Libya  Thousands of refugees pour out of Libya
Mar.4   Eastern Libya
  Rebel-held Zawiya, just 50km west of Tripoli, was the subject of a fierce government assault
 Heavy casualties were reported there and in other key cities, including port of Ras Lanuf
Mar.5  Libya  Battle rages for key city of Zawiya Mar.5   Eastern Libya Gaddafi forces claim major gains Mar.5  Libya  Gunfire rings out in Libyan capital Mar.6  Libya  Gadhafi proclaims victories Mar.6  Eastern Libya  Gaddafi troops' 'gains' disputed Mar.6  Kabul  Karzai rebukes US on child deaths Mar.6  Libya  Rebels battle Gaddafi offensive Mar.6  Libya  Opposition beats back Gadhafi forces Mar.7   Eastern Libya Pro-Gaddafi forces block rebels   Libyan government forces are advancing towards the oil port of Ras Lanuf, checking the rebels' westward progress Mar.7  Kabul  US defence chief in Afghan visit Mar.8  Libya  Tanks and planes hit Libya rebels Mar.10   Eastern Libya Rebels forced from Libya oil port Map of Ras Lanuf Libya
  The Libyan military worked to wrest control of the key oil port of Ras Lanuf from opposition forces.    Rebels are fleeing the oil port of Ras Lanuf after su...
Mar.10   Libya Libyan government forces retake Zawiya   Libya's ragtag rebels in Zawiya succumbed to better armed and organized government soldiers after enduring a week of attacks Mar.12  Egypt  Arab states support no-fly zone Mar.13   Eastern Libya Gadhafi forces retake rebel town   Libyan state TV reported that the opposition-held town of al-Brega had been 'been cleansed from the criminal gangs and mercenaries' Mar.14  Bahrain  Gulf states send force to Bahrain Mar.17   UN Security Council U.N. approves no-fly zone over Libya
  Joyous Libyan rebels in Benghazi erupted with fireworks and gunfire after the Security Council voted to impose a no-fly zone
 The 15-member body voted 10-0 in favour, with five abstentions. The council voted to impose all necessary measures to protect civilians
Mar.17   Tribal Areas Suspected drone strike kills up to 30 Mar.18   Tribal Areas Calls for revenge after US drones kill 40 Map of North Waziristan Pakistan
  Tribal leaders in the Pakistani region have vowed revenge against the US after drones killed more than 40 people near the Afghan border
Mar.18   Libya Libyan government calls for cease-fire   Libya announced an 'immediate' cease-fire and a halt to military action, hours after the U.N. authorized the use of force to protect civili... Mar.18   Eastern Libya Fighting reported near Benghazi Map of Benghazi Libya
  Explosions are heard in Libya's rebel-stronghold of Benghazi as a fighter jet is shot down over the city, in spite of a declared ceasefire
Mar.19   Eastern Libya French fighter jets deployed over Libya   The jets soared to counter Gadhafi's military forces who were intent on destroying the opposition as they pushed into the rebel stronghold Mar.19   Libya Coalition launches Libya attacks
  The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way
 US and the UK have fired more than 110 missiles. Gaddafi has said he will open arms depots to the people
Mar.19  Libya  Gunfire, explosions heard in Tripoli Mar.20   Libya Gaddafi vows 'long war' in Libya Mar.20  Washington  US 'will hand over' Libya command Mar.20  Libya  Building in Gadhafi compound damaged Mar.20   Libya   Missile destroys Gaddafi building   A missile strike on Libyan leader's compound in Tripoli has destroyed a building which coalition officials said was a command centre Mar.21   Libya   Gadhafi's momentum stopped
  Libyan leadei's momentum has stopped and rebels have been able to hold onto areas that government forces had been poised to capture
Mar.21  USA  US 'to tone down role in Libya' Mar.21   Libya Tripoli targeted for third night Mar.22   Libya U.S. aviators rescued Mar.22   Libya Defiant Gaddafi pledges victory Mar.23   Libya Allies join fight for Libya city Mar.23   Libya Gadhafi troops attack Misrata hospital Mar.23  Libya  'Civilians spared' by Libya raids Mar.24   NATO NATO to enforce Libyan no-fly zone   Members agreed to take over enforcement of the no-fly zone, but not as a license to attack government troops Mar.25  Ivory Coast  One million refugees feared Mar.25  Libya  Libyan leader 'arming volunteers' Mar.26   Eastern Libya Rebel forces claim victory in key city   Aided by coalition airstrikes, opposition forces claimed victory over Gadhafi's forces in wresting control of a strategically located eastern... Mar.26  Helmand  NATO: civilians 'accidentally killed' Mar.27   Libya Libyan rebels sweeping westwards Map of Ras Lanuf Libya
  Libyan rebels have recaptured four more towns and are moving quickly towards Muammar Gaddafi's heartland of Sirte
 Ras Lanuf, Brega, Uqayla and Bin Jawad
Mar.27   NATO NATO approves expanded role in Libya   North Atlantic Council approved an operations plan that will shift the entire Libyan military mission to alliance command Mar.28   Libya Rebels hit Gaddafi hometown Mar.28   Washington Obama defends Libya intervention Mar.28   Yemen Ammo factory blast kills at least 121 Mar.29   Libya Gaddafi troops force rebels back Mar.30   Eastern Libya Gaddafi forces push rebels back   Rebels in Libya are struggling to hold their front line after Gaddafi's forces recaptured several towns in the east of the country Mar.30  Eastern Libya  Rebels stage 'tactical withdrawal'


World, March 2011 Disasters Timeline ... See World Disasters timeline Top ^
2011 Mar.2   New Zealand 'No more survivors' from NZ quake   No more survivors of the earthquake in Christchurch, are likely to be found and the task is recovery, not rescue, say relief officials Mar.11  Hawaii  Japan quake tsunami hits Hawaii Mar.11   Northern Japan   Massive quake, tsunami hit Japan Map of Sendai Japan
  A 8.9 earthquakeis causing a tsunami that swept debris miles inland. Dozens of nations, including the U.S., are under a tsunami warning
 The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats, killing hundreds and forcing the evaucations of tens of thousands
Mar.11   Northern Japan Radioactive fears rise at Japan plants Mar.11   Northern Japan   Huge blast at nuclear power plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  A massive explosion has struck a Japanese nuclear power plant after devastating earthquake. Officials fear a meltdown at one of the reactors.    A huge pall of smoke was seen coming from ...
Mar.12   Northern Japan Japan scrambles to reach trapped victims Mar.12   Northern Japan   Exodus from Japan nuclear plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  An estimated 170,000 people have been evacuated from the area around a quake-damaged nuclear power station hat was hit by an explosion
Mar.12   Northern Japan   3,000 rescued; many more missing  A meltdown may be occurring at one of the reactors at a damaged nuclear power plant; rescuers are frantically scrambling to find survivors Mar.12  Northern Japan  Fears for second Japanese reactor Mar.13   Japan PM: Japan crisis 'worst since WWII' Mar.13  Japan  Aid groups, countries offer help to Japan Mar.13   Northern Japan Explosion at Japan nuclear plant Mar.14   Northern Japan Meltdown alert at Japan reactor Map of Fukushima Japan
  Technicians are battling to stabilise a third reactor at a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear plant, which has been rocked by a second blast in three days.
Mar.14   Northern Japan New blast at Japan nuclear plant   A quake-stricken nuclear plant in Japan has been hit by a third explosion in four days, amid fears of a meltdown Mar.14   Northern Japan Radiation fears after Japan blast Mar.15   Northern Japan Staff withdrawn from Japan plant Mar.15   Northern Japan New fire fuels nuclear fears in Japan   A new blaze at the damaged nuclear plant is adding to radiation fears in a country racing to avoid a full-on nuclear crisis Mar.16  Japan  Japan's emperor: Don't give up hope Mar.16  USA  US alarm over Japan atomic crisis Mar.16   Northern Japan Water dumped on Japan nuclear plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  Helicopters dumped water on and near the Nos. 3 and 4 units at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to halt the nuclear accident
Mar.17  Northern Japan  Cable reaches Japan nuclear plant Mar.17  Northern Japan  Japan nuclear plant progress slow Mar.18   Northern Japan Japan raises threat level at nuclear plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency raised the level for the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Friday from a 4 to 5.    Some workers at the Fukushima Daiichi plant have a...
Mar.18   Northern Japan Nuclear plant's power restoration closer Mar.20   Northern Japan Rescue in Japan as 2 pulled from rubble   A grandmother and her teenage grandson were rescued 9 days after they became trapped in their home following the earthquake and tsunami Mar.20  Northern Japan  Japan warns on quake deaths rise Mar.20   Northern Japan Food products limited from nuclear area Map of Fukushima Japan
  Japan slapped restrictions on some food produced in two provinces around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Mar.20  Northern Japan  Cooling efforts at nuclear reactor Mar.21  Northern Japan  Hope dwindles as death toll mounts Mar.21  Japan  Japan will overcome crisis - UN watchdog Mar.21   Northern Japan Work resumes at Japanese reactor Mar.22   Libya U.S. aviators rescued Mar.22  Japan  Japan tests food, seawater for radiation Mar.23  Tokyo  Tokyo tap water not safe for infants Mar.23  Northern Japan  Japan nuclear plant work resumes Mar.24  Northern Japan  Plant workers' radiation exposure high Mar.24  Myanmar  More than 50 dead in tremor Mar.25   Northern Japan Reactor core might be leaking Map of Fukushima Japan
  Authorities raised the prospect of a likely breach in the all-important containment vessel of the No. 3 reactor at the stricken nuclear power plant
Mar.26   Northern Japan Sea radiation 1,250 times normal Mar.27  Northern Japan  Japan radiation report 'mistaken' Mar.27   Northern Japan Japan quake prompts tsunami alert Mar.28   Northern Japan Radioactive water found outside plant Map of Fukushima Japan
  Water found in a tunnel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has alarmingly high radiation readings
Mar.28   Yemen Ammo factory blast kills at least 121 Mar.28  Northern Japan  New radiation leak at Japan plant Mar.29   Northern Japan Workers scramble to prevent water leak Mar.30  Northern Japan  Japan to scrap stricken reactors Mar.31  Northern Japan  Warning on Japan evacuation zone


World, March 2011 Sports Timeline ... See World Sports timeline Top ^
2011 Mar.29  Sri Lanka  Cricket: Sri Lanka into World Cup final Mar.30  India  India beat Pakistan to make final


World, March 2011 Business Timeline ... See World Business timeline Top ^
2011 Mar.10   Eastern Libya Rebels forced from Libya oil port Map of Ras Lanuf Libya
  The Libyan military worked to wrest control of the key oil port of Ras Lanuf from opposition forces.    Rebels are fleeing the oil port of Ras Lanuf after su...
Mar.14   Northern Japan Meltdown alert at Japan reactor Map of Fukushima Japan
  Technicians are battling to stabilise a third reactor at a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear plant, which has been rocked by a second blast in three days.
Mar.19   Northern Japan Power hopes rise at Japan plant Mar.20   Northern Japan Food products limited from nuclear area Map of Fukushima Japan
  Japan slapped restrictions on some food produced in two provinces around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Mar.22   Northern Japan Power restored to reactor's control room   Health Ministry reported finding radioactive materials at levels 'drastically exceeding' limits in 11 types of vegetable grown in Fukushima ... Mar.23   Los Angeles Elizabeth Taylor dies
  Dame Elizabeth Taylor, one of the 20th Century's biggest movie stars, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 79
Mar.23  Northern Japan  Japan nuclear plant work resumes Mar.30  Northern Japan  Japan to scrap stricken reactors


World, March 2011 Crime Timeline ... See World Crime timeline Top ^
2011 Mar.1   Pakistan Pakistan minorities minister 'shot dead' Map of Islamabad Pakistan
  Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian, has died after gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital, Islamabad.    He was travelling to work when through his vehicle was sprayed w...
Mar.11   West Bank Palestinian 'kills five Israelis' Mar.12  Cuba  U.S. contractor sentenced to 15 years Mar.16  United Kingdom  Massive paedophile ring uncovered Mar.23   Jerusalem Bomb explosion hits bus  1 killed, 30 people have been injured, some seriously, after a bomb explosion hit a bus in central Jerusalem


World, March 2011 Politics Timeline ... See World Politics timeline Top ^
2011 Mar.1   Libya Worldwide pressure on Gadhafi tightens Mar.1   Pakistan Pakistan minorities minister 'shot dead' Map of Islamabad Pakistan
  Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian, has died after gunmen opened fire on his car in the capital, Islamabad.    He was travelling to work when through his vehicle was sprayed w...
Mar.3  Tunisia  President Fouad Mebazaa calls election Mar.3  Libyan  Libyan rebels set out conditions Mar.3  Washington  Missing ex-FBI agent 'is alive' Mar.4   Libya   Protests in Tripoli after prayers   Libyan security forces have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters after Friday prayers in Col Gaddafi's stronghold Mar.5   Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia imposes ban on all protests Mar.5   Cairo   Protesters raid on Cairo state security HQ   Egyptian protesters have stormed the headquarters of the secret police, demanding that the organisation be dismantled Mar.5  Ireland  Parties agree on coalition government Mar.6  Libya  Gadhafi proclaims victories Mar.6  Kabul  Karzai rebukes US on child deaths Mar.7  Kabul  US defence chief in Afghan visit Mar.9  Florida  Discovery in historic touchdown Mar.9   Wisconsin Republicans remove bargaining rights Mar.10   Saudi Arabia Saudi police open fire at protest Map of Qatif Saudi Arabia
  Three people were taken to the hospital after Saudi security forces fired on scores of protesters in the city of Qatif
Mar.11   Yemen Security forces fire live bullets at protests Mar.12  Egypt  Arab states support no-fly zone Mar.12  Cuba  U.S. contractor sentenced to 15 years Mar.13   Japan PM: Japan crisis 'worst since WWII' Mar.13  Jerusalem  Israel approves new settler homes Mar.13  Japan  Aid groups, countries offer help to Japan Mar.14  Bahrain  Gulf states send force to Bahrain Mar.15   Bahrain Two killed in new Bahrain clashes Mar.16  Japan  Japan's emperor: Don't give up hope Mar.17   UN Security Council U.N. approves no-fly zone over Libya
  Joyous Libyan rebels in Benghazi erupted with fireworks and gunfire after the Security Council voted to impose a no-fly zone
 The 15-member body voted 10-0 in favour, with five abstentions. The council voted to impose all necessary measures to protect civilians
Mar.17   Haiti Jean-Bertrand Aristide 'returning home' Mar.18   Tribal Areas Calls for revenge after US drones kill 40 Map of North Waziristan Pakistan
  Tribal leaders in the Pakistani region have vowed revenge against the US after drones killed more than 40 people near the Afghan border
Mar.18   Yemen 33 killed in Yemen clashes Mar.18  Washington  Obama gives ultimatum to Gaddafi Mar.18  Paris  Summit set to decide Libya action Mar.19   Syria Tear gas fired at Daraa funeral Mar.19  Brazil  Obama makes first Latin American trip Mar.20   Libya Gaddafi vows 'long war' in Libya Mar.20   Egypt Egyptians approve constitutional changes
  Voters overwhelmingly approved proposed constitutional amendments that pave the way for parliamentary elections in June
Mar.22  Syria  'Four protesters killed' in Syria Mar.22   Libya Defiant Gaddafi pledges victory Mar.23   Syria 15 killed in Syria clashes Map of Daraa Syria
  Escalating violence between security forces and anti-government protesters. The government fired the governor of the province
Mar.24  Syria  Syria pledges political reforms Mar.25  Syria  Protests spread in Syrian cities Mar.25  Yemen  Huge rival rallies in tense Yemen Mar.28   Washington Obama defends Libya intervention Mar.29   London   Diplomats unite against Gadhafi  International diplomats meeting concluded: Libyan leader's government has 'completely lost legitimacy,' and military action must continue Mar.30   London Libyan foreign minister defects
  Moussa Koussa arrived in London Wednesday and told the government there that he has resigned
Mar.30   Syria Syria leaves state of emergency in place  President Bashar al-Assad defied expectations and dashed widespread hopes during an anticipated nationally TV speech Mar.31  London  No UK immunity for Libya minister