February 14 News International

Tuesday 14 February, 2012.

TOP STORY Three blasts rock Thai capital A suspected Iranian on Tuesday exploded three bombs in Bangkok blowing off both his legs and injuring four others, a day after Israeli embassy cars were targeted in Indian and Georgian capitals for which Israel blamed Tehran. HEADLINES Sarkozy to throw hat in election ring tomorrow French President Nicolas Sarkozy will announce his bid for re-election on Wednesday, setting the stage for what he hopes will be a dramatic comeback against his poll-leading Socialist rival, a source in his office said. Clashes erupt as Bahrain warns against protests  Bahraini police clashed with protesters on Monday, witnesses said, as the kingdom's security chief warned citizens not to heed calls by activists to mark the first anniversary of a Shiite-led uprising. Pro-Nasheed protesters clash with police; C’wealth to send min mission  Hundreds of supporters of the ousted President Mohamed Nasheed gathered outside the Majlis for a second time in the day Monday raising slogans against the current regime of Mohammed Waheed Hassan. Venezuela's opposition picks Chavez's challenger  Youthful state governor Henrique Capriles won Venezuela's first-ever opposition presidential primary on Monday by a wide margin, emerging as the single candidate who will try to end President Hugo Chavez's 13 years in power. AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SOUTH ASIA WEST ASIA

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