World Lens — Week in Review: April 3

Mali restores constitution and Clinton warns Syria.

Mali Coup Leader Revokes, Then Reinstates Constitution  - Within just one week, the leader of a military coup in Mali proffered a new constitution and later, under international pressure to hand over power, reinstated the original constitution and government institutions. Also, Alassane Ouattara, current head of West African regional body ECOWAS, said the body had closed borders to trade and frozen Mali's access to bank accounts.(Photo: REUTERS/Luc Gnago)

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Mali Coup Leader Revokes, Then Reinstates Constitution - Within just one week, the leader of a military coup in Mali proffered a new constitution and later, under international pressure to hand over power, reinstated the original constitution and government institutions. Also, Alassane Ouattara, current head of West African regional body ECOWAS, said the body had closed borders to trade and frozen Mali's access to bank accounts.(Photo: REUTERS/Luc Gnago)

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Kony 2012 Sequel to Be Released - Invisible Children, the group behind the viral Kony 2012 video, says it will release a sequel to the high-impact film later this week.According to Invisible Children’s blog, Kony 2012 Part II will premiere Tuesday, April 3, and includes an update for supporters who have planned to join in the group’s “Cover the Night” demonstration.(Photo: Courtesy invisiblechildren.com)

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Haiti Cholera Vaccine Blocked by Bureaucracy - As cholera continues to claim lives in Haiti two years after the epidemic initially took hold, rollout of a life-saving vaccine has been stalled by Haitian officials waiting for word on whether the medicines are still considered experimental.(Photo: THONY BELIZAIRE/AFP/Getty Images)

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Brazil, Qatar Continue to Cause FIFA Problems - FIFA has a conundrum at the worst possible time, days before the start of the 2014 World Cup. On one hand is the corruption allegations of Qatar being named the tournament’s 2022 host. On the other hand, FIFA continues to deal with news that Brazil’s $400 million stadium will barely be completed before the tournament’s 5 p.m. start on Thursday.(Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images)

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FIFA Seeks Lift of Alcohol Ban for Brazil 2014 World Cup - International soccer authority, FIFA, is supporting a Brazilian bill that will allow the sale of alcohol in stadiums during the 2014 World Cup. Alcohol sales in Brazil's stadiums have been traditionally banned to help stem violence.(Photo: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)

Mozambican Teen Sailing Toward Success - Maria Mabjaia, a 14-year-old from Mozambique, has discovered a world-class knack for sailing.She won the bronze medal in the women's laser radial sailing event at the All-Africa Games last year, and has subsequently won a national sports award.(Photo: Courtesy ISAF World Sailing)

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Mozambican Teen Sailing Toward Success - Maria Mabjaia, a 14-year-old from Mozambique, has discovered a world-class knack for sailing.She won the bronze medal in the women's laser radial sailing event at the All-Africa Games last year, and has subsequently won a national sports award.(Photo: Courtesy ISAF World Sailing)

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Bin Laden Family Charged and Sentenced in Pakistan - Osama Bin Laden's three widows and two eldest daughters have been charged and sentenced for living in Pakistan illegally. The women each received a jail term of 45 days in prison and been fines of 10,000 rupees ($114) each.(Photo: AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

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Bin Laden Family Charged and Sentenced in Pakistan - Osama Bin Laden's three widows and two eldest daughters have been charged and sentenced for living in Pakistan illegally. The women each received a jail term of 45 days in prison and been fines of 10,000 rupees ($114) each.(Photo: AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

Clinton Gives Syria Ultimatum - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered tough words to Syrian President Bashar al Assad Sunday."There is no more time, or excuses or delays. This is the moment of truth," Clinton said.Syria has been dragging its feet on implementing a cease-fire agreed to last week. Following Clinton’s remarks, U.N. peace envoy Kofi Annan announced that Syria has agreed to begin implementing the peace plan by April 10.(Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

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Clinton Gives Syria Ultimatum - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered tough words to Syrian President Bashar al Assad Sunday."There is no more time, or excuses or delays. This is the moment of truth," Clinton said.Syria has been dragging its feet on implementing a cease-fire agreed to last week. Following Clinton’s remarks, U.N. peace envoy Kofi Annan announced that Syria has agreed to begin implementing the peace plan by April 10.(Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

French Court Backs Rwanda Suspect Extradition - A French court has agreed to extradite Claude Muhayimana, a French-Rwandan dual national who is accused of committing genocide and crimes against humanity.  (Photo: EPA/IAN LANGSDON/Landov)

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French Court Backs Rwanda Suspect Extradition - A French court has agreed to extradite Claude Muhayimana, a French-Rwandan dual national who is accused of committing genocide and crimes against humanity. (Photo: EPA/IAN LANGSDON/Landov)

BRICS Nations Band Together for Change - Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, aka BRICS, five of the world’s emerging economic powers, met last week in New Delhi for a one-day summit to discuss mutual trade interests, pressure Western nations for international monetary reforms and call for an end to the violence in Syria.(Photo: Naveen Jora/India Today Group/Getty Images)

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BRICS Nations Band Together for Change - Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, aka BRICS, five of the world’s emerging economic powers, met last week in New Delhi for a one-day summit to discuss mutual trade interests, pressure Western nations for international monetary reforms and call for an end to the violence in Syria.(Photo: Naveen Jora/India Today Group/Getty Images)

 France Deports Islamic Militants After Shootings - France announced plans to deport five Islamic militants and Muslim preachers in a offensive show of strength after seven people were killed by an lone gunman with links to al-Qaeda last month.(Photo: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

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 France Deports Islamic Militants After Shootings - France announced plans to deport five Islamic militants and Muslim preachers in a offensive show of strength after seven people were killed by an lone gunman with links to al-Qaeda last month.(Photo: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

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