Syrian Forces Re-Enter Coastal City of Banias -- Voice of America
Rights activists say Syrian troops with tanks swept into the city of Banias early Saturday, a day after clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters left at least 31 people dead.
Witnesses say military boats are patrolling offshore of the coastal city. Also, the French news agency (AFP) says tanks have encircled the nearby town of Baida.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrians defy crackdown, stage widespread protests. Syrian tanks enter coastal town in new crackdown. Syrian rights group: '800 die in protests'. Syria army attack Banias, raising sectarian tensions.
Yemen: Ali Abdullah Saleh vows to cling to power.
Iran's supreme leader tells Ahmadinejad: accept minister or quit. Analysis: Deep echoes of Iran political tremors. Analysis: Row between Iranian leaders comes to a head.
Hamas leader nods to new partners.
U.S. drone in Yemen missed al Qaeda's al-Awlaki: report
ASIA
Probing link to Bin Laden, U.S. tells Pakistan to name agents. Pakistan's ex-FM urges resignations over bin Laden.
Thai, Cambodian PMs to meet on border clashes.
Singapore votes as ruling party faces tough test.
Japan anti-nuclear protesters rally after PM call to close plant.
AFRICA
Osama bin Laden killing 'should serve as warning to Gaddafi' says head of Armed Forces. Libya opposition says it will use aid to buy arms.
U.N. worried about standoff in disputed Sudan region.
Tunisian riot police break up second day of protests. Tunisian coup warning triggers street protests.
24 Chinese crew free after Arabian Sea hijacking.
EUROPE
Europe meets to discuss Greece debt restructuring. Eurozone faces up to boomerang Greek debt chaos.
Russia's Putin proposes new political force.
Britain's colonial secret papers to be made public.
Europe's Muslims voice doubt, anger on Bin Laden.
AMERICAS
Canadian court denies terror extradition appeal.
Criticism of Calderon mounts over Mexico drug violence. Mexico sending troops to north amid attacks.
Cubans begin to enjoy making money.
Memphis braces for mighty Mississippi's wrath.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Effigies burned, flags ablaze and black masked extremists on the streets: Muslim fury over Bin Laden's death erupts at Friday prayers.
Suspected bin Laden aide may be extradited to US -lawyer.
Al Qaeda vows to continue attacks: SITE.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fannie Mae seeks $8.5 billion more in federal aid.
Oil prices fall again: Is commodities boom ending?
Fortune 500 list 2011: Which company will be no. 1?
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