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The Syrian government has accused rebels of setting fire to three oil wells in the east of the country, causing a loss of nearly 5,000 barrels of oil a day. Syria state news
agency
says the wells were set ablaze following a dispute between the rebels about how to divide the oil. The government of president Assad has lost control of large parts of eastern Syria where most of the oil fields located.
The self-claim president of the Central African Republic Michel Djotodia has named his caretaker government. Rebels and the members of the former opposition will make up most of the cabinet. Although, there'll be one member was linked to the ousted president Francois Bozize. Mr.Djotodia will take on the role of Defense Minister, as well as being president. The rebels seized power in a coup last week.
Pope Francis has used his first Easter Sunday message to call for peace around the world. In an address to tens of thousands of people in St. Peter Square in Rome, the new pontiff appealed for a diplomatic solution on the Korean Peninsula. He also mentioned conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. These people in St. Peter Square gave their reactions to the Pope's message.
We want to come to be, to get the blessing from the Pope and to feel the love and
community
here today. That's all we did. And we are hoping that this would be a new sign for world peace.