Syria Conflict: Qusair In Heavy Bombardment By Army -- BBC
There has been an upsurge in fighting in the strategic Syrian town of Qusair, both sides in the conflict say.
The army, which began an offensive to recapture Qusair last Sunday, says it has now launched a three-pronged attack on the rebel-held town.
The rebels say they are under heavy bombardment from Lebanese Hezbollah militants, who back Syria's government.
Meanwhile the main opposition group has said it will attend a peace conference only if the Syrian leader steps down.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Syrian assault on Qusair intensifies ahead of Hezbollah speech. Hezbollah, Syria government forces push for advance in Qusair.
Israel, in reassessment, thinks Syria’s Bashar Assad will last awhile.
Despite word of split over al Qaida, Nusra Front still key in Syria fighting.
Syrian conflict may destabilize Lebanon - US.
In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence presents new test for U.S..
Biden phones Iraqi PM, concerned about sectarian violence.
Two suspects of the Buenos Aires AMIA bombing, presidential candidate in Iran.
Iran denies its drone violated Bahrain's airspace.
Jordan king says extremism 'grown fat' on conflict.
ASIA
Afghanistan capital hit by deadly, huge bombing.
Blast in mosque kills 12 people in eastern Afghanistan.
North Korea agrees to return to nuclear talks under pressure from China. South Korean press skeptical of North Korea's dialogue offer.
Asia tension could lead to conflict: Philippine FM.
11 dead in Philippines clash.
Militants attacks kill 9 in Pakistan.
Seventeen children and teacher burnt to death on school bus in Pakistan after faulty gas cylinder explodes.
Myanmar introduces child limit for Rohingya Muslims. 2-child limit for Muslims in parts of Myanmar.
China seals first free-trade deal with Switzerland.
AFRICA
African Union celebrates 50th anniversary. Africa celebrates progress and 50 years of 'unity'.
France army in key Mali withdrawal.
Niger Islamist attackers 'came from Libya'.
Decommissioning weapons in Libya remains difficult.
Nigerian army 'destroys' Boko Haram camps in north-east.
Kerry to appoint envoy to Sudan after oil dispute with south.
In prison, Somalia's pirates become a source of government wrangling.
Textile sector reflects Egypt's decline.
EUROPE
Sixth night of violence in Sweden, but police say capital calmer. Sweden: Stockholm calmer, violence spreads outside capital.
Woolwich terror attack provokes anti-Muslim backlash across UK. Arrests as tensions rise over Woolwich killing.
Britain to consider new security powers after attack on soldier.
Female suicide bomber attacks police headquarters in Dagestan. 'Black widow' bomber attacks Russia police.
Christine Lagarde not charged in embezzlement investigation.
French govt backs 75% tax rate, scraps exec pay cap.
Germany reports sluggish first-quarter growth of 0.1%.
Church of England unveils plan for women bishops in 2015.
AMERICAS
Obama speaks at Naval Academy graduation.
Menendez: Immigration bill doesn’t have enough votes to pass U.S. Senate.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio to appeal ruling in racial profiling case.
What Detroit crisis? Pension fund trustees hang out in Hawaii.
Venezuela to create new workers militia.
Guatemalan ex-president extradited to U.S. on money-laundering charges.
‘Bad vibes’ spoil Kirchners’ decade in Argentina.
Ecuador President Rafael Correa sworn in for third term.
Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Navy Brig in Hanahan resurfaces as Gitmo alternative.
US seeks help in capturing Benghazi suspects.
Obama’s drone speech welcomed by Pakistan, Yemen and the U.N..
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Chinese premier criticizes EU move on trade measures.
Google advertising under investigation in US.
Tax avoidance: Developing countries take on multinationals.
Amazon to allow e-book fan fiction sales in US.
Russian man pays $1.5 Mln for space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio.
No comments:
Post a Comment