Syria Appeals For UN Help, Following Deadly Attacks -- Voice of America
The Syrian government urged the U.N. Security Council to take action to combat terrorism, on Friday, a day after twin bombings killed at least 55 people in Damascus.
State media said the government made the plea in letters to the Security Council and U.N. chief Bank Ki-moon. It said "escalating crimes" were proof that Syria is facing terrorist attacks led by groups receiving foreign support.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria unrest: UN condemns Damascus 'suicide blasts'.
IDF ups security overseas on Iran attack intel.
Palestinians escalate hunger strike in Israel jails.
Israel not invited to NATO's Chicago summit.
Bahrain protesters clash with police.
Cypriot foreign minister: West should keep eye on Christians after Arab Spring.
ASIA
Chinese media warns of war with Philippines. The rock that could start a war: China and Philippines in dispute over South China Sea 'island'.
Now India is getting involved in the China-Philippines territorial conflict.
Indian police to visit Iran to probe attack targeting Israeli diplomats in New Delhi.
Bo Xilai's fate lies with the Communist party.
North Koreans 'secretly watching foreign media'.
Rescuers comb wreckage of Russian jet that crashed on Indonesian mountain.
AFRICA
Pirates 'hijack' oil tanker Smyrni near Oman.
Algerian Islamists: Widespread fraud in elections.
West African mediators in G.Bissau crisis talks.
Congo clashes as 'Terminator' Ntaganda deadline expires.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi 'gave direct orders for Libyan opponents to be killed'.
Egyptians watch first presidential debate with bemusement.
EUROPE
Eurozone economy to shrink by 0.3%, EU Commission says.
First hope of Greek coalition government as socialist parties say they could work together.
French left set to win parliament vote: Polls.
Putin warns Sochi construction firms to hurry up.
British PM faces scrutiny over ties to Murdoch.
Dutch court bans Pirate Party links to The Pirate Bay.
AMERICAS
Peru ministers resign over Shining Path rebel clashes.
Warnings of civil unrest in Venezuela.
Colombia prostitute at center of Secret Service scandal interviewed at US Embassy in Madrid.
US trade deficit grows in March.
George Clooney raises $15 million for Barack Obama - with a little help from his Hollywood friends.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
British played central role in foiled bomb operation: sources.
Yemenis choose jihad over Iranian support.
Kenya trial Briton Jermaine Grant 'linked to 7/7 bomber'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook starts charging: Site launches its own app store to take on Apple and Google - and you'll have to PAY for some up front.
Facebook's IPO already oversubscribed: source.
JPMorgan hit by 'egregious' trading loss of $2 billion.
Dismal China, India data signal slowing growth.
Companies must raise £28 trillion to finance 'wall' of debt.
OPEC: Global oil supply outpacing demand.
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