Syria's Crackdown On Protesters Becomes Dramatically More Brutal -- The Guardian
Tanks and troops enter towns and villages for the first time as scores of people are reportedly killed across Syria.
The Syrian government's brutal crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations has escalated dramatically, with tanks rolling on to the streets for the first time and troops reported to have opened fire in several towns and villages across the country.
Scores were reportedly killed and many more arrested in a widespread pre-emptive crackdown that was described by one human rights activist as a "savage war" against the pro-democracy movement.
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MIDDLE EAST
At least 39 said killed and dozens wounded by Syria troops in Daraa. Thousands of Syrian troops raid rebellious city.
Syria seals border with Jordan. In shift, US considers sanctions against Syria's Assad regime. Syrian troops storm Deraa, where uprising erupted.
Syria: President Bashar al-Assad faces indictment by the International Criminal Court.
Uprisings in Bahrain ratchet up tension with Iran.
Deaths reported in fresh Yemen protests.
Second computer worm 'hits Iran'.
Iran, Iraq sign extradition agreement.
ASIA
China detains church members at Easter services.
Mass deaths in Sri Lanka may be 'war crimes': UN.
Taliban break more than 450 out of Afghan prison. Taliban tunnel frees Kandahar prisoners, in blow to NATO and Afghan forces.
Thai military: Death toll rises in Thai-Cambodian clashes. Temples damaged in Thai-Cambodia clashes.
Poll shows Australians view China as military threat.
Pakistanis, angered by US drone strikes, block NATO supply route.
With 12,000 still missing, Japan keeps searching.
After robots fail, Kan sends 25,000 troops to search for Japan tsunami victims.
AFRICA
New phase' in NATO strategy as Gaddafi's compound bombed. In Libya's remote west, rebels say they're winning a tough fight. NATO bombs hit Kadhafi office as rebels advance.
Darfur referendum set for July 1-state media.
Chad opposition boycotts presidential election.
Feuding Ivory Coast warlords threaten peace.
Thousands of Moroccans stage new protests to demand political change. Moroccan protesters reject king's draft constitution.
South Sudan Army battles rebel groups leaving 179 people dead. South Sudan militia head 'surrenders,' toll soars.
After hundreds die, Nigeria prepares for last vote. Nigeria election violence 'left more than 500 dead'. Nigerian rights group says 600 killed in north's post-election violence.
Ethiopia declines to respond to US rights charges.
Mubarak will go to prison hospital.
EUROPE
Hungary president signs new contested constitution.
Irish dissidents threaten more police 'executions'.
Russia's Medvedev hints he may not run again.
Ukraine prepares to mark 25 years since Chernobyl. Leaders accused of neglecting Chernobyl legacy.
Man who tried to hijack Italian plane overpowered.
Speculation grows over whether Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is pregnant.
Britain's royals, once rulers, are now celebrities.
AMERICAS
Climate change to hit American West water supply.
Canada's maverick NDP gets support, but also scrutiny in federal election.
Mexico deaths stir fears drug gangs control state.
Leftist leads poll on Peru's presidential runoff.
Colombian President Santos thanks Chavez for arrest alleged FARC leader.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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WikiLeaks discloses new details on whereabouts of al-Qaeda leaders on 9/11.
Leaked Guantanamo files reveal detainee details: report. Guantánamo Bay files: Torture gets results, US military insists.
U.S. Guantanamo documents name Pakistan ISI as al Qaeda associate.
Al-Qa'ida threat to stage nuke hellstorm.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Silver surges 5 percent on dollar and gold at record. Gold and silver continue to surge.
Oil prices firm. OPEC unlikely to change output despite price surge.
IMF bombshell: Age of America nears end.
Judge orders end to NFL lockout, league to appeal.
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