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Indonesia Names Investment Chief as Finance Minister
Indonesia named investment chief Chatib Basri as its new finance minister Monday, handing him the tough task of trying to help revamp the fast-growing economy as it heads towards elections.
Source: Wall Street Journal

South Sudan Clashes Kill Dozens
Twenty-four people died in a battle between South Sudan's military and rebel fighters the government believes to be supported by neighboring Sudan, while a tribe-on-tribe cattle-raiding attack elsewhere in the country killed 27 people.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Dozens Killed in Iraq
A string of car bombs and shootings killed at least 86 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq, escalating fears of a return to widespread sectarian bloodshed in the country.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Hezbollah Fighters Killed in Clashes With Syrian Rebels
Syrian government forces pushed deeper into a strategic opposition-held town near the Lebanese border, battling rebels in fierce street fighting, state media reported.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Thai Economy Expands but Pace Slows
Thailand's economy expanded in the first quarter to 5.3%, but the strengthening of the baht and lower demand dragged down the pace of growth amid a weaker-than-expected global recovery.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Two Wal-Mart China Executives Resign
Wal-Mart said two vice presidents at its China operations are leaving, one to "pursue other opportunities"and one for "personal reasons."
Source: Wall Street Journal

India, China Play Down Border Tensions
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang played down a recent border dispute as they stressed the need for cooperation between the world's two most populous countries.
Source: Wall Street Journal

VIDEO: Syria troops 'claim Qusair victory'
Fierce fighting is reported in the strategic Syrian town of Qusair, as the state news agency reports that the army has taken control of most of the town.
Source: BBC World

VIDEO: Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes
At least one person has died and several others were injured in a series of tornadoes that have torn through the US state of Oklahoma.
Source: BBC World

VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of
George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world.
Source: BBC World