Syrian Warplanes Strike Damascus Outskirts -- Al Jazeera
Suburbs bombarded and clashes reported as government troops try to push back rebels pressing in on the capital.
Syrian warplanes have launched air strikes on the outskirts of Damascus, as clashes erupted between government troops and rebels, activists say.
Air raids on Saturday hit the suburb of Zamalka to the east, Douma to the northeast, and there were multiple strikes on the Eastern Ghouta region that runs along the eastern edge of the capital, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels shut down key Damascus highway.
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Iraq hit by multiple bombings.
Iran's president defies supreme leader to safeguard his future.
Yemen blames Iran after weapons haul.
Hamas weighs options for recognizing Israel
Saudi Arabia beheading nearly two people per week this year.
ASIA
Protests erupt as India executes man for 2001 parliament attack.
Senkaku/Diaoyu islands: Japan may release China radar data.
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Chinese dams in Tibet raise hackles in India.
Wave of violence grips Karachi.
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AFRICA
Mali Islamists flee to Sudan's Darfur region.
Ruling Islamists to rally in Tunis.
US demands Sudan stop Darfur air attacks.
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Report: Kenya violence threatens March vote.
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Egypt court orders YouTube blocked for a month.
Senegal tribunal to try ex-Chad dictator begins.
EUROPE
EU leaders agree 3% budget cut deal in Brussels.
Italy's Berlusconi revives tax amnesty proposal.
Spain PM publishes tax returns amid corruption scandal.
Russian opposition leader placed on house arrest.
Reform quickly or lose deals, EU tells Ukraine.
EU proposes new cybercrime reporting rules.
German education minister quits over PhD plagiarism.
'EuroVegas' gambling complex to be built near Madrid after £8.3bn secured.
AMERICAS
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White House warns of damaging "sequestration" spending cuts.
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Al-Qaeda spreading its influence in other parts of world.
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