As Opposition Organizes, Civil War Looms In Syria -- The Atlantic
Over the past six months, Western news outlets have generally dismissed the Syrian regime's claim that it's cracking down on "armed terrorist groups," suggesting instead that the government is brutally suppressing peaceful protesters. But on Wednesday Reuters ran a startling headline, one that seems ripped from the struggle between the Libyan rebels and Muammar Qaddafi: "Syrian Tanks Pound Anti-Assad Fighters for 2nd Day." The news agency, citing a resident reached by satellite phone, reports that at least 1,000 military defectors and armed villagers--members of the "Free Syrian Army"--are battling Syrian tanks and security forces for control of the central town of Rastan.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria forces storm refuge for army defectors.
Nuclear engineer assassinated in central Syria.
Yemen unrest: warplane shot down by tribesmen.
Yemen president accused of tricking Saudis.
Bellicose talk as Turkey debuts a warship.
Nobel Peace Prize may recognize Arab spring.
ASIA
Thailand rebels deliberately target civilians - Amnesty.
Afghan conflict: UN says 39% jump in violence in 2011.
Afghanistan: eight policemen shot dead in checkpoint attack.
More insecurity, civilian casualties in Afghanistan: U.N.
China population to become world's biggest polluters.
Insurgents kill 4 soldiers guarding Thai school.
Myanmar promises prisoner amnesty.
Philippines clean-up begins in typhoon aftermath.
AFRICA
Libyans wait, and worry, as government delays forming cabinet.
Sudan police disperse latest food demo: witnesses.
African Union to get extra troops for Somalia mission.
Analysis-Egypt's army draws anger as transition drags. Egyptian military sets dates for elections, and the reaction is dismay.
UN: 25,000 Sudanese flee to Ethiopia.
Nigeria and Benin mount patrols as piracy soars.
Ivory Coast reconciliation commission to be sworn in.
Guinea elections: Three die as police break up protest.
EUROPE
Berlusconi blackmail charges dropped; could lead to new trial.
Car bomb kills eight in Russia's Dagestan.
Russia's Putin: I had no role in oil trading empire.
Russia wants missile defense guarantees, says US statements on program won’t do.
Trial of Ukraine ex-PM resumes, pressure from West. Ukraine ex-premier's lawyer asks court to free her.
Greece to face inspectors, Merkel hints at bailout.
Ethnic Serbs, NATO troops hurt in Kosovo clash. NATO reinforces tense Kosovo border crossing.
S&P: No change with Russia minister resignation.
AMERICAS
Listeria outbreak kills 13 in US.
U.S.: Hispanic kids the largest group of children living in poverty.
Two new narco subs found in Colombia.
‘Chicks with Guns’: Some 15 million US women pack heat.
Brazil police: 3 families suspected in 95 murders.
Jamaica Prime Minister asks reporters for patience.
Protesters tell Brazil Congress to stop corruption.
Venezuelan leader blasts UN in letter to body.
Bolivia minister resigns over Amazon road protest.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Clinton says U.S. close to decision on Haqqanis.
Osama bin Laden's bodyguard freed by Pakistan.
Jihadi magazine commemorates 9/11 anniversary.
Even those cleared of crimes can stay on F.B.I.’s watch list.
Navy SEALs reveal Bin Laden killing story.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
iPad has '80% of North American tablet market'.
Obama plan prevents 2012 recession: Economists.
Trade deficit with China cost nearly 2.8 million U.S. jobs since 2001.
Amazon's 7-inch Tablet called "fire" will cost $199.
Debt crisis: live.
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