Syria Protests Continue Against Defiant Assad -- CBC
Arab League mission to the country under pressure
Anti-government protesters rallied Wednesday night on the outskirts of Damascus, hours after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a surprise appearance at a pro-regime rally in the city centre, where he again vowed to end the months-long revolt against his rule.
"Every night it's the same — in the suburbs of Damascus, people come and protest against the Assad government," the CBC's Susan Ormiston reported from a Syrian town, surrounded by youths with their faces covered, chanting anti-government slogans. "They've been doing this for months and say they'll continue to until the regime falls."
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MIDDLE EAST
Observer mission in Syria begins to unravel, pushing forward UN option.
Russia says NATO, Persian Gulf nations plan to seek no-fly zone for Syria.
Iran called on to retaliate against Israel over killing of nuclear expert.
Iran nuclear sites may be beyond reach of "bunker busters".
Israeli high court upholds controversial citizenship law.
ASIA
Taliban: Afghan talks won't mean end to fighting.
Burma government signs ceasefire with Karen rebels. Myanmar signs cease-fire seeking end to six-decade rebellion.
Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari leaves for Dubai amid highest tensions since 1999 coup.
Muslim rebels say early pact with Manila unlikely.
Kim Jong-il's body to permanently lie in state, say North Korea officials.
North Korea signals willingness to halt uranium enrichment in return for food.
Analyst sees ‘significant slowdown’ for China.
AFRICA
Nigeria's government squeezed by subsidy protests, militant movements.
Boko Haram leader challenges Nigeria President.
AU wants to expand Somalia mission.
Six Kenyans shot dead near Somali border: police.
EUROPE
Vladimir Putin vows to end police repression in Russia.
Putin 'too busy' for presidential election debates.
MI5 and MI6 cleared of torture allegations after more than three years - but further inquiry is launched.
Britain hears calls for Scottish independence.
AMERICAS
Mexico drug war deaths over five years now total 47,515.
Guatemala’s new leader, general during bloody civil war, hopes to end US military aid cutoff.
Canada's Harper to visit China, seeking higher oil sales.
Haiti to mark two years after catastrophic quake.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Opponents start Guantanamo prison's second decade with jumpsuit protests.
U.S. drone war returns to Pakistan (and it ain’t stopping).
2nd drone strike in Pakistan kills five militants.
Saudi 'fighter' reported killed in last drone strike.
Guantanamo Bay lawyers to halt written communication.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US retail sales fall flat in December.
RBS to cut 3,500 jobs in investment bank shake-up.
Samsung’s 5.3-inch Galaxy note: Giant phone meets tiny tablet.
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