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Report: Syria arms imports surge thanks to Russia

Louise Nordstrom — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:07:00 +0000

Syria imported nearly six times more weapons in 2007-2011 than in the previous five-year period, with Russia accounting for 72 percent of the arms supplies to President Bashar Assad's regime, an international research institute said Monday.

Report: Syria arms imports surge thanks to Russia

Louise Nordstrom — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Gauck elected new German president

Juergen Baetz — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:00 +0000

A far-reaching majority of lawmakers elected former East German pro-democracy activist Joachim Gauck as Germany's new president Sunday.

Julien Quesne wins Euro Tour's Andalucian Open

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:00 +0000

Julien Quesne tied the course record with an 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the Andalucian Open for his first European Tour victory.

Boston ready for St. Patrick's Day parade

Andrew Tran — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:33:13 +0000

(Bill Greene/Globe Staff) A scene from the 20011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. By Patrick D. Rosso, Town Correspondent Marchers and revelers were out in South Boston early Sunday morning getting ready for the South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade, which starts at one. "We got here...

Your guide to Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Parade

Patrick Rosso — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:31:15 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of revelers are expected to throng the streets of South Boston on Sunday for one of the country's signature St. Patrick's Day parades. Here is a guide to key things you need to know about the festivities, from parking to where to get the best views.

South Boston remembers Evacuation Day

Patrick Rosso — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:43:17 +0000

History was the theme Saturday as South Boston residents and local politicians commemorated Evacuation Day.

Fun facts about the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

Patrick Rosso — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:48:18 +0000

The St. Patricks Day Breakfast held Sunday at the Boston Convention Center, is a nationally-known political event that gives politicians, their families and residents, a chance to kick back enjoy a few jokes and eat some delicious food. But what goes into making sure that everything goes right?

Senator Jack Hart dishes on annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

Patrick Rosso — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:27:43 +0000

The St. Patricks Day Breakfast on March 18, is one of the biggest political events in Boston and a time for politicians tell a few jokes and get ready for all of Sundays festivities.

Gay groups denied permission to march in main St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston

Your Town — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:30:21 +0000

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people will not be marching in the annual South Boston St. Patricks Day parade on Sunday after two groups received rejection letters from organizers.

Some schools planning to drop 'pink slime' meat

Kathy Matheson — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:48:00 +0000

The lunch lady won't be serving up "pink slime" anymore at several school districts around the country.

Some schools planning to drop 'pink slime' meat

Kathy Matheson — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:48:00 +0000

The lunch lady won't be serving up "pink slime" anymore at several school districts around the country.

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation, along with big blue truck, returning to St. Patrick's Day Parade

Patrick Rosso — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:37:16 +0000

There will be thousands of people marching in the St. Patricks Day/Evacuation Day Parade Sunday, but make sure to look out for the Big Brother Big Sister Foundations big blue truck, returning this year after a brief break.

Schools will get to opt out of 'pink slime' beef

Michael Hill — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:33:00 +0000

School districts soon will be able to opt out of a common ammonia-treated ground beef filler critics have dubbed "pink slime."

Family zones, photo shoots ready for St. Patricks Day weekend

Patrick Rosso — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:09:26 +0000

While the St. Patrick's Day weekend can be a lot of fun for adults a few local agencies are making sure the kids won't be left out.

Navy sailors to take part in St. Patrick's Day festivities, service projects

Patrick Rosso — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:36:32 +0000

While the St. Patricks Day weekend in South Boston will feature plenty of local celebrities and residents, sailors from the USS Laboon, USNS Comfort, and USS Constitution will also be joining in for the St. Patricks Day festivities

West Broadway Neighborhood Association discusses housing developments

Patrick Rosso — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:57:52 +0000

The West Broadway Neighborhood Association held its monthly meeting Tuesday night and construction in the neighborhood was the hot topic.

Irish American Ice Hockey Classic set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Patrick Rosso — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:15:35 +0000

While all eyes will be on the St. Patricks Day Parade in South Boston Sunday, fans will be filling the Murphy Rink Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the 6th Annual Irish American Ice Hockey Classic.

902 East Second St. development approved by BRA

Patrick Rosso — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:29:37 +0000

The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board recently approved a major $9 million rental development at 902 East Second St.

Thomas Puccio, lawyer for von Bulow, dies at 67

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:52:00 +0000

A prominent defense lawyer who won an acquittal for socialite Claus von Bulow on charges of trying to kill his heiress wife has died. He was 67.