Deadly Syria Protests: Highest Death Toll Reported as Syrian Forces Fire Into Crowd -- ABC News
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Syria today, and the opposition says more than 75 protesters have been killed, in what by many accounts has been the bloodiest day in a five-week-long revolt against the Syrian regime.
"Bullets started flying over our heads like heavy rain," one witness in Izraa, a southern village in Daraa province, told the Associated Press.
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MIDDLE EAST
75 killed in deadliest day of Syria uprising. At least 70 dead in Syria's bloodiest day of unrest. Syrian forces kill 72 at 'Good Friday' protests.
Iraq must decide in "weeks" on U.S. troops: Admiral Mullen.
Oman pardons 234 arrested during protests.
Israeli intellectuals back Palestinian state.
Israel wary of complications from potential Iran strike: Cable.
U.S. military officials want to keep 10,000 troops in Iraq.
Yemen army officers arrested for backing protest. Protests in Yemen as President remains vague on transition plan.
ASIA
U.S. and China to hold human rights talks amid crackdown.
Deepening military rift between the US and Pakistan.
Japan plans disaster budget, building 100K homes. Japan government announces disaster relief budget.
Thai, Cambodian troops clash on disputed border, 6 dead. Thai, Cambodian troops clash after weeks of peace.
TV interruption stokes coup fears in Thailand.
Pakistan rape case acquittal seen as setback to women's rights.
AFRICA
Libyan official says army to pull out of Misrata. Growing discontent, armed attacks in Tripoli. Libyan ground forces degraded by up to 40 percent: U.S. U.S. sends drones to Libya, battle rages for Misrata. Norway bombing the most. McCain lauds anti-Gadhafi force during Libya visit. U.S. warns of Libya "stalemate" as Misrata battle rages. Libyan rebels reclaim Misurata city center, credit NATO airstrikes.
Protests in Uganda over rising prices grow violent.
Egypt to end the ubiquity of Mubarak.
Nigeria on high alert after deadly unrest. Human Rights Watch warns against abuses in Nigeria.
Tens of thousands of protesters rally against Christian governor in southern Egypt. Egyptian protesters call for removal of Coptic Christian Governor.
Ouattara orders all Ivorian forces back to barracks. Ivory Coast’s Ouattara starts talks with militias loyal to ousted Gbagbo.
EUROPE
France threatens to 'suspend' Schengen Treaty.
Sarkozy plans visit to Libyan rebel stronghold.
Europe at the precipice.
Spain's release of ETA convict causes uproar.
Pope talks to public in rare TV broadcast.
Greek PM: Ratings agencies running our lives.
Russian tycoon 'pays ransom' to free kidnapped son.
AMERICAS
Mexico wants to sue U.S. gun makers.
Mexican mass grave yields 26 bodies.
U.S. nation’s mood at lowest level in two years, poll shows. Killer combo of high gas, food prices at key tipping point.
Drug gangs muscle into new territory: Central America.
Drug gangs help themselves to Central American military arsenals.
Ecuador seizes drug-running super submarine.
US seeks Haiti election explanation amid fraud concerns.
Haiti needs new homes and a new military, says new president.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia says kills al Qaeda militant in North Caucasus. 'Al-Qaeda envoy' Moganned killed in Chechnya.
Libyan surface to air missiles in Al Qaeda’s hands.
US missiles kill 25 people in Pakistan tribal area.
Pentagon seeks death penalty for Cole bombing mastermind.
NATO: Leader of foreign terrorist group captured.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Twitter will stay in San Francisco.
Third day of Shanghai strike threatens China exports.
Dollar plunges to 2½-year low.
Amazon failure takes down sites across Internet.
Apple slammed over iPhone, iPad location tracking.
Gold soars to record in sixth straight session. $1,506 an ounce: What's behind the rush on gold?
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