Washington accuses IRGC of perpetrating a "nefarious infiltration of the Iranian economy"; says new measures send message to world that "Iran's attempts to evade int'l sanctions will not go unnoticed."
Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere says feels some Israeli cabinet members do not give enough thought to the negative consequences that could develop in wake of a strike of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Syria state television shows video of president walking through defeated rebel stronghold; no further details available in report on alleged assassination attempt.
Implementation of the plan to end violence and bloodshed will be key and Annan would be working with all parties at all levels to ensure it was implemented.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said she is in contact with Iranian officials to set the date and place for talks on Iran's nuclear program, adding that an announcement on those details could be anticipated soon. Sources in Brussels said such taclks could take place in mid-April.
Should Turkey decide that the Kurdistan Workers' Party – seen now by Ankara as an additional arm of Assad's forces – threatens its national security, it may decide to invade its neighbor.
E.U. foreign ministers are slapping new sanctions on the wife of Syrian President Bashar Assad, three other Assad family members, and eight Syrian government ministers, according to reports.
