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April 30, 2011

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Syrian Army Sends Reinforcements to Daraa

Tanks, helicopters enter Daraa after bloody day of anti-government protests in which at least 62 people were reported killed
In this image taken from amateur video posted on the Internet by Shaam News Network, protesters in the northeastern town of Qamishli, Syria, tear down billboards with photos of Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, and his father Hafez Assad, April 29, 201

NATO Rejects Gadhafi's Offer For Talks

Official says NATO wants to see actions not words
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi speaks during a live speech in this still image taken from video April 30, 2011

Protesters Wounded in Yemen Clashes

Witnesses say troops opened fire on anti-government protesters in southern city of Aden, wounding at least 10 people
Anti-government protesters carry a fellow protester wounded during clashes with police in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden, April 30, 2011

Germany Says Al-Qaida Suspects Were Planning Bombing

Prosecutor Rainer Griesbaum told news conference three suspects had planned to attack crowded place, but had not yet picked a target
An alleged al-Qaida  member, second left, is being brought to a building of the federal court in Karlsruhe, Germany, April 30, 2011

Afghan Taliban: Surge to Begin Sunday

Militant group says targets of attacks will include military bases and convoys, as well as Afghan officials
Map of Afghanistan

US Tornadoes Killed at Least 350

NOAA says March 27 was second deadliest single day of tornadoes in US history
Calvin Smith of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, pushes his bike past tornado demolished homes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 29, 2011

Obama Renews Call to End Energy Subsides

Obama renewing call to end $4 billion tax breaks for oil, gas companies generating billion-dollar profits amid rising gas prices
President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, April 27, 2011

Foreign Policy an Issue for Republican Presidential Hopefuls

Republicans considering running for US president next election starting to speak out forcefully against some Obama policies
Katie McCann, and Bev Stogdill (L-R) from Johnston, Iowa, await the beginning of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's Spring Event at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, Iowa. Five possible Republican White House hopefuls courted conservative voters in Iowa,

Space Shuttle Launch Delayed by Technical Problems

Delay caused by a problem with power units that allow orbiter to maneuver as it enters space and as it returns to earth
Space shuttle Endeavour is prepared for launch as the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rolled back at the launch pad, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Apr 29 2011

Venus, Serena Williams Hold Clinic for Washington Youth

Tennis stars Serena, Venus Williams support Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, which is marking its 10th anniversary
Venus Williams teaches a clinic for some of the children at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center in Washington, DC, April 28, 2011
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