Syrian FM calls on rebels to disarm and negotiate

Syria's foreign minister has invited the country's rebels to lay down their weapons and take part in a dialogue conference, saying everyone who participates will be included in a new Cabinet with wide executive powers.

• Syrian FM calls on rebels to disarm and negotiate
• Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Dies From Cancer
• PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA KICKS OFF SECOND TERM AT PUBLIC INAUGURATION
• Russia's FM arrives in Syria for talks with Assad
• Liberia: Liberian-Turkish Light international School: Liberian Students Win Medals in Int'l School Competition
• Liberia: Liberian Arts, Culture and Investment Possibilities Showcase At Doha African Festival
• Liberia: Alfalit Int'l Commences Female Training Cycle

Japan premier unveils $226.5 bn stimulus package

Japan's new government unveils a $226.5 billion stimulus package to breathe life into the world's third-largest economy

• Japan premier unveils $226.5 bn stimulus package
• Liberia: Liberian Arts, Culture and Investment Possibilities Showcase At Doha African Festival
• Liberia: Tullow Oil and Heritage in tax battle
• Liberia: Post 2015 Consultations Start Soon
• Liberia:AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR GARDNERSVILLE ROAD
• Liberia: Dismissals, Reshuffle in Government
• Liberia: Liberia Signs Multi-Million Dollar Oil Deal

FDA: New rules will make food safer

The Food and Drug Administration says its new guidelines would make the food Americans eat safer and help prevent the kinds of foodborne disease outbreaks that sicken or kill thousands of consumers each year.

• FDA: New rules will make food safer
• 2012 was worst year for whooping cough since 1955
• Liberia: Liberian-Turkish Light international School: Liberian Students Win Medals in Int'l School Competition
• Liberia: Alfalit Int'l Commences Female Training Cycle
• USLiberia: $3.5M Earmarked -Sweden to Support Women, Children Health
• Liberia: Maternal Health Milestone: Expanding Contraceptive Options for Liberian Women
• Liberia:UN Official pledges support to people living with HIV in Liberia

Curiosity rover completes 1st drill into Mars rock

To scientists' excitement, the Curiosity rover has completed its first drilling on Mars and is preparing to analyze a pinch of powdery rock.

• Curiosity rover completes 1st drill into Mars rock
• Liberia: Liberian-Turkish Light international School: Liberian Students Win Medals in Int'l School Competition
• Liberia: Liberian Arts, Culture and Investment Possibilities Showcase At Doha African Festival
• Liberia: President Sirleaf Addresses Nation On 'Fixing Liberia's Education System'
• Google executive chairman arrives in North Korea
• New iPad, including smaller model, plus new Macs
• Sony redo of PlayStation Store links games, movies

Banks Re-Open After Cyprus Bailout

After receiving a massive bailout from the EU troika, banks in Cyprus have re-opened. But big depositors, and workers, fear the worst, is not over. Shedding more light on the latest in Cyprus is correspondent Maeve McMahon.

• Banks Re-Open After Cyprus Bailout
• Liberia: Liberian-Turkish Light international School: Liberian Students Win Medals in Int'l School Competition
• Liberia: Liberian Arts, Culture and Investment Possibilities Showcase At Doha African Festival
• Liberia: Alfalit Int'l Commences Female Training Cycle
• Liberia: Tullow Oil and Heritage in tax battle
• Liberia UNMIL: No Turning Back - Says It remains Committed To Liberia’s Security As Transition Continues
• Liberia:‘Biased’ Reshuffle -Liberians Disapprove The President’s Movement Of Her Officials