Syria Forces Occupy Central Hama As U.N. Condemns Violence -- Yahoo News/Reuters
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian tanks occupied the main square in central Hama Wednesday after heavy shelling of the city, residents said, taking control of the site of some of the largest protests against President Bashar al-Assad.
Human rights campaigners say more than 90 people have been killed in Hama since Assad unleashed a military assault on Sunday to regain control of the city, scene of a 1982 massacre of anti-government rebels.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian tanks occupy main Hama square, shell city-residents. Little cheer in Syria as Ramadan begins. Syrian activists report blasts from besieged Hama.
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Military officer becomes Iran's new oil minister.
Heat and fasting add to woes of Iraqis.
Iraq agrees to start talks on keeping some U.S. forces. Iraqi leaders agree to seek talks with U.S. about military trainers. Iraqi leaders agree to talks with U.S. about training mission.
Latest word from Yemen's ill president doesn't allay tensions.
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Israel, US race to avert Palestinian UN bid. Revival of Middle East peace talks? Israel softens stance over 1967 borders. Palestinian Authority dismiss Israeli 'peace proposal'. US seeks Mideast progress, mum on Netanyahu.
Saudi Arabia takes step to build world's tallest tower.
ASIA
US assistance aims at preventing cross-border conflict in Mekong region.
A year after floods, Pakistanis struggle to rebuild.
Violence continues unabated in Karachi. Pakistan vows stern action to stop wave of violence. Pakistan steps up security as Karachi toll hits 58.
Police kill 4 suspects in Xinjiang city. Chinese police find, kill perpetrators of Xinjiang attack.
S. Korea investigates alleged North Korean spy ring.
Japan warns of China’s growing naval muscle.
AFRICA
US envoy says Gadhafi's fall 'a matter of time'. Gaddafi camp says NATO can't stop the war.
Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe land seizures 'cost $12bn'.
Eritrea seeks to rejoin East African body Igad.
Egypt's Mubarak set to go on trial in Cairo. Greeting the unthinkable: Mubarak on trial. Mubarak set to stand trial on charges of corruption, murder. Mubarak faces 'cage' trial amid hanging calls.
More areas in Somalia suffering from famine, UN says. Famine aid relief slowed by government offensive against insurgents. Refugees waiting for 10 weeks for food rations due to red tape. Somali women face rape, sexual assault as they flee famine.
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10 people arrested for Niger coup attempt: president.
HIV epidemics emerging in Middle East, North Africa: study.
EUROPE
Silvio Berlusconi fails to stem rising panic in financial markets.
Europe on brink of 'major financial collapse': Guggenheim CIO.
Greece in panic as it faces change of Homeric proportions. Greece: The create escape.
Spain and Italy rush to quell fresh crisis.
NATO asks more troops for Kosovo.
Italian committee approves face veil ban bill.
AMERICAS
Cubans set for big change: Right to buy homes.
US borrowing tops 100% of GDP: Treasury.
U.S. recession warnings on the rise.
President Barack Obama’s 50th birthday: A time for reflection . . . and fundraising.
Secret Service captures second White House intruder in 48 hours.
Mexico says its arrests weaken top crime gangs.
Colombia arrests leaders of submarine cocaine ring. US Coast Guard unloads drug sub cocaine haul in Miami.
Guatemalan soldiers sentenced in 1982 massacre.
Panama canal undergoes multi-billion-dollar expansion.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Judge allows American to sue Rumsfeld over torture.
Who’s Who in the Osama bin Laden raid.
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Afghan forces uncover clandestine 'military uniform-making factory'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold to hit $2,000 before year end.
Massive rout spells trouble for Wall Street.
Moody’s affirms U.S. rating, warns of downgrades.
Battle over coal for China highlights global economic change.
Stock markets fall after U.S. debt deal: Fears about global economy rattle investors.
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