Defiant Syria Kills More Civilian Protesters -- Washington Post
BEIRUT — Syria continued to defy mounting international pressure to halt attacks on civilian protesters Friday as Turkey and France suggested they are not ruling out the possibility of military intervention if the violence continues to escalate.
Human rights groups and activists said Syrian security forces killed at least 17 protesters across the country after tens of thousands of people poured into the streets yet again after Friday prayers to demand the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian civil war seems certain as death toll rises among security forces. Syria military defectors taking active role in revolt.
Iraq’s Sadr backs embattled Assad.
Turkey weighs military action in Syria.
Israeli foreign minister seeks to cut ties with Mossad intelligence agency.
Thousands rally in Bahrain against island's rulers.
Iran to boycott Middle East nuclear talks. U.S., Western allies accuse Iran of deceiving world on nukes. U.N. nuclear watchdog board set to rebuke defiant Iran.
ASIA
Three million Afghans face hunger as winter looms: Aid groups.
Wen warns US on South China Sea dispute. China warns US on territory disputes.
China bristles as Obama woos ASEAN nations.
Philippine ex-president Arroyo arrested in hospital.
Aung San Suu Kyi to stand for parliament in Burma.
Sri Lanka's jailed ex-army chief Fonseka given new term.
AFRICA
Rival Libyan rebel commanders beat chests.
Some fear for rights in Tunisia.
Egyptians protest against more powers for military.
Kenya sees military operation in Somalia as necessity.
Somali famine zones downgraded by UN.
Analysis: Oil ties will prevent Sudan war, despite posturing.
Former Rwandan Mayor found guilty of genocide charges.
Pope in western Africa to outline church's future.
EUROPE
German lawmaker shocked to be on neo-Nazi hit list.
European bank chief urges action on rescue fund.
Eurozone crisis: protests and violence on the streets in Italy and Greece.
Greece rules out fresh austerity.
Serbia to implement deals with Kosovo.
AMERICAS
Wildfire tears through Reno; 10,000 evacuated.
Occupy Wall Street at two months: Hundreds arrested across US.
Deep spending cuts pose a new threat to US economy.
Alleged White House shooter charged with trying to assassinate Obama.
Haiti president poised to create new military.
Mexican president names new interior minister.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
White House threatens to veto defense bill over detainee rules.
Haqqani Network releases video of training camps.
Nigeria moving to confront Boko Haram terrorism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US deficit-cutting talks appear to be near collapse.
Russia reconquers Eastern Europe via business.
Sovereign debt concern to spread beyond EU, Ackermann says.
Tax evasion law "could cost big banks $100 million".
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