Syria Says Protesters Killed Security Forces -- Washington Post
BEIRUT — The Syrian government said Monday that 120 people had been killed by armed protesters in the northern town of Jisr al-Shughour, amid indications that at least in some parts of the country what began as a peaceful protest movement is turning into an armed rebellion.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemen opposition supports Vice President after Saleh flies to Saudi Arabia. Yemen's president recovering in Saudi Arabian hospital.
UN nuke agency seeks results from Syria.
Israel sees Syrian hand in Golan clashes, 23 dead. UN head airs 'deep concern' over Naksa Day border clashes. Israel braces for fresh protests on Syria frontier.
Syrian protest death toll at 38. Dozens killed in Syria violence, including 4 police.
5 US troops killed by rocket, Iraq officials say. Five American soldiers killed in Iraq: Iraq by the numbers. 5 US dead in Iraq is worst one-day toll since '09.
Bahrain police clash with Shi'ite religious marchers.
ASIA
3 nuclear reactors melted down after quake, Japan confirms.
China’s ’worried’ neighbors question pledges of peace in South China Sea.Vietnam stands ground in sea dispute, survey ship takes up work.
China shops for Latin American oil, food, minerals.
US 'considering greater troop reduction in Afghanistan'.
Aftershock rocks quake-hit NZ city of Christchurch.
AFRICA
Russian envoy heads to Libya to begin settlement talks. NATO jets target Libyan military barracks. Military campaign against Gaddafi regime could last beyond Christmas: Hague.
African growth set to slow to 3.7%: study.
IMF set to lend struggling Egypt $3 billion.
Nigeria's new parliament sworn in after April polls.
Northern, Southern Sudan forces clash in oil-producing border state. North Sudan dismisses UN call for Abyei withdrawal.
Southern Sudan hit by fuel shortages, accuses North of cutting supplies.
Death toll from Tunisian clashes reaches 11.
Kenya blast injures dozens.
EUROPE
Analysis: German lawmakers see no alternative to more Greek aid.
‘Bankrupt’ claim heightens Spanish debt fears.
Greece to start austerity drive as nation seethes.
Portugal election: Socialists admit defeat.
Germany probes sprouts as possible bacteria source. German farmer denies E.coli link to farm's bean sprouts.
AMERICAS
Arrest of Tijuana ex-mayor sparks political firestorm. Mexican military arrest one of country's richest men Jorge Hank Rhon.
Mexico peace tour: How the drug war changed once-calm Cuernavaca.
Left-winger Humala wins Peru election, markets dive. Humala claims victory in Peru after edging ahead of Fujimori. Leftist Humala claims victory in Peru presidency.
Arizona forest fire threatens town of Greer and others.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemen unrest complicates anti-terrorist effort.
US drone strikes kill 18 in Pakistan.
Killing of top Al Qaeda militant Ilyas Kashmiri only a small US victory.U.S. confirms al Qaeda "military brain" killed in drone attack.
Universities 'complacent' over Islamic radicals, Theresa May warns.
Al Qaeda used to have big plans for Asia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
True cost of Fannie, Freddie bailouts: $317 billion, CBO says.
Taxpayer dollars still bailing out U.S. banks.
Apple iCloud event: CEO Jobs takes stage to ovation.
Chronic U.S. unemployment worse than Great Depression.
OPEC upstaged by Qaddafi in most-hostile meeting Since Gulf war.
China paper warns Google may pay price for hacking claims.
Obama Fed pick withdraws, slams partisan politics.
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