Latest Developments In Arab Political Unrest Stretching From North Africa To The Persian Gulf -- Washington Post/AP
Syria’s government proclaims that it is succeeding in crushing the uprising in the city of Hama, the epicenter of anti-regime protests, showing TV images of burned buildings and rubble-strewn streets. Under a suffocating siege, residents of the city warn that medical supplies are running out and food rotting after six days without electricity.
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MIDDLE EAST
At least 58 killed in Hama on Friday, 300 in six days: Syrian activists. With Hama under siege, Syrians protest in other cities. Protests erupt across Syria in defiance of crackdown in Hama. Syrian tanks overrun Hama, kill scores. Syria violence: 'At least 2,000 killed', says US. Syrians describe bloody assault in Hama.
Iraqi leaders agree to continued US troop presence beyond 2011.
Iraqi city of Ramadi hit by deadly bombs.
IDF redeploys Iron Dome due to increased Gaza rocket fire.
ASIA
Chinese navy makes rare port call in N.Korea. China puts pressure on Japan, sends navy fleet to North Korea.
China media warns Manila on military in Spratlys.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino meets Muslim rebels.
U.S. aid plan for Pakistan becomes new flash point in ties.
Thai PM Yingluck emerges from Thaksin's shadow.
China braces for worst typhoon in years.
AFRICA
NATO planes bomb Tripoli, rebels attack pipeline. Libyan rebels: NATO airstrike kills Gadhafi's son. NATO probes reports youngest son of Qaddafi was killed in Libya air raid.
Thousands demand Guinea Bissau PM resign.
Nigeria oil spills have created ecological disaster, report says.
U.N. aid convoy looted in Mogadishu; casualties reported. Fight for food in Mogadishu leaves 7 dead. Behind the face of famine. Somalis swell Kenya refugee camp, fleeing war and now drought. Somalis swell Kenya refugee camp, fleeing war and now drought. Famine forces Somalis to flock to Mogadishu refugee camps in their thousands.
Somali rebels stopping men fleeing drought.
Four UN peacekeepers killed in disputed Sudanese town. Sudan threatened chopper heading for dying troops: UN.
EUROPE
Kosovo, Serbia reach border deal, local Serbs object.
Ukraine arrests ex-PM Tymoshenko in trial drama.
Russia, Georgia remain in distrustful deadlock on anniversary of 2008 war.
Europe adds to global shares rout.
Madrid 'indignant' protesters clash with riot police.
Tensions simmer at Kosovo border posts after Serb-NATO deal stalls.
Cypriot leader reshuffles cabinet amid bailout fears.
AMERICAS
FY2011 U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion, with two months to go.
U.S. July payrolls gain soothes recession fears.
Cuba court upholds 15-year sentence of U.S. contractor for alleged spying.
Hundreds arrested in Chilean student protests. Chile police, students clash in banned protests.
Mexico town's police force quits after attack.
Brazil Defence Minister Nelson Jobim resigns.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
China's Xinjiang 'terrorism' claim questioned.
No plan seen for new Sept. 11 attack: U.S.
ISAF detains senior Haqqani Network leader linked to the IMU.
Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr fires Canadian lawyers.
Saudi police: Wanted al-Qaida member surrenders.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China says debt financing unlikely 'to save' US, EU.
New fee to bank cash in the U.S..
Asian, European markets plummet, extending concerns about global economy. Global stocks tumble amid recession fears.
Oil near $86 as outlook for crude demand dims.
Fannie Mae seeks $5.1 billion more from taxpayers.
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