TOP NEWS By MICHAEL SLACKMAN Tens of thousands of demonstrators in the southern city of Dara'a, and in some other cities around the nation, took to the streets on Friday. By STEVEN ERLANGER, ELISABETH BUMILLER and ALAN COWELL NATO agreed that it would take over control of the no-fly zone, and of the effort to protect civilians through aggressive airstrikes. The Lede Blog By ROBERT MACKEY There are reports that Syrian troops opened fire on protesters in Dara'a. By LAURA KASINOF As protesters planned a new round of rallies on Friday, President Ali Abdullah Saleh was in negotiations over the timing and conditions for the end of his 32-year rule. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Protesters demanding reforms clashed with government supporters in the center of Jordan's capital on Friday, pelting each other stones until security forces charged in and beat protesters, killing one, as unrest intensified in this key U.S. ally. |
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BUSINESS By ANDREW POLLACK Yervoy, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, is the first drug shown to prolong the lives of people with the skin cancer melanoma. By STEPHEN CASTLE and LANDON THOMAS Jr. European leaders Friday called on warring political parties in Lisbon to commit to tough financial targets, while Spain sought to protect itself from contagion by announcing new economic policies. Off the Charts By FLOYD NORRIS The most recent housing market cycle is much different from previous ones. It isn't just due to a decreased demand for homes, but a glut of used homes for sale. Your Money By RON LIEBER After you've sent off your return, think about taking a fiscal health day and knocking items off your financial to-do list. Here are some suggestions. Wealth Matters By PAUL SULLIVAN The practice of bank-imposed insurance - known as force-placed insurance - has become more widespread in parts of the country where foreclosures are prevalent. |
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