Syria Violence Kills Dozens More, Arab League To Meet -- New York Times/Reuters
AMMAN (Reuters) - At least 30 civilians and 26 soldiers were killed in Syria ahead of Friday prayers, activists said, as a seven-month crackdown on pro-democracy protests becomes more violent and attacks on security forces increase.
Friday prayers provide a rare venue for Syrians to gather in defiance of efforts to put down protests, and activists reported a heavier security presence around mosques in big towns last week, preventing prayers in some from being held.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria: Bashar al-Assad urged to take up offer of asylum in Arab world.
Syria violence kills dozens more. Clashes between Syrian forces, protesters killing at least 30 civilians, 26 soldiers.
Yemen shelling 'kills nine' in Taiz as UN visits Sanaa. Warring factions divide Yemen’s capital.
Turkish quake death toll rises to 19.
UN panel deadlocked on Palestinian membership bid.
ASIA
Obama heads to Asia with sharp focus on China’s growing power.
Afghanistan mother and daughter stoned and shot dead.
U.S., South Korea preparing for next provocation from North.
SAARC Summit concludes with pacts on regional cooperation.
AFRICA
Niger army clashes with arms traffickers, underlining security threat posed by Gadhafi’s fall.
Chemical weapons inspectors to return to Libya.
Sudan attacks southern army base, 18 killed: SPLA. South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing civilian camp amid fears of war.
Liberia's Sirleaf wins 90 pct in boycotted vote.
Julius Malema declares 'the gloves are off' as he is suspended from ANC for five years.
EUROPE
Europe heading toward recession, European Commission says.
Greece to swear in unity cabinet and new PM.
France plots eurozone 'breakaway group’. Split the EU? Europe debt crisis pushes idea into the open.
Italy senate passes budget measures before Berlusconi exit.
Ukraine levels new charges at jailed Tymoshenko.
AMERICAS
Mexico captures 'top Sinaloa drug boss' Limon Sanchez.
Mexican drug cartel tries to silence Internet.
Brazil captures a long-sought drug lord.
Haiti cholera victims demand UN compensation.
Huge Alaska storm passes, leaves widespread damage.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
USS Cole suspect's attorneys poised to put CIA interrogation program on trial at Gitmo.
Al Qaeda terror group: We 'benefit from' Libyan weapons.
Suspected Al Qaeda member charged with conspiracy to support terror network.
America's Al Qaida obsession (commentary).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
India telecoms corruption trial under way.
France lashes out at S&P's 'shocking' error.
APEC CEOs to world leaders: boost trade and growth.
Political deadlock derails China's EU aid offer.
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