Syrian Forces Pound Opposition Centers Amid Calls For Cease-Fire -- CNN
(CNN) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces pounded resistance strongholds Saturday, the opposition said, raising questions about what immediate effect a plan by world powers to end the violence will have in the hardest-hit areas.
At least 33 people were killed Saturday across Syria, according to the Local Coordination Committees of Syria, a network of opposition groups. Casualties included 17 people killed in the besieged city of Homs, the group said. The city at the center of resistance has endured more than three weeks of daily shelling.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran boosting enrichment efforts, international inspectors say. UN atomic agency: Iran rapidly expands nuke work.
Evacuations in Syria as diplomatic pressure mounts. Syrian security forces kill 16 civilians: NGO. Syrians trapped in Homs say world is failing them.
US planning to boost sea and land defences as Iran fears grow.
Yemen's Hadi takes oath as car bomb kills 26 in south. Yemen bomb attack 'kills at least 21 people'.
Palestinians clash with police at Jerusalem holy site.
Saudi king says 'foreign hands' behind Arab unrest.
ASIA
Four killed in fifth day of Afghanistan protests. Official: Gunshots fired inside Afghan ministry. Afghanistan Koran protests: UN compound in Kunduz set alight.
North Korea vows 'sacred war' in response to US-South Korea joint drills.
No breakthroughs in U.S.-North Korea nuclear talks, envoy says.
US envoy complains of Haqqani havens in Pakistan: report.
Aussie rivals: Voters like Rudd, insiders Gillard.
India shuts down aid groups over anti-nuclear protests.
Japan grows uneasy about earthquake forecasts.
AFRICA
Victory in al-Shabab Somalia stronghold creates new problems.
Mali clashes force 126,400 to flee their homes: UN.
Libya army deployed to Kufra after deadly clashes: chief. Southeast Libya clashes resume despite army.
Prisoner of Zintan: Gaddafi son in Libyan limbo.
Analysis: South Sudan future dicey after oil money loss.
Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital with abdominal ailment.
housands gather to mark Mugabe's birthday.
EUROPE
Poll shows Putin set for landslide victory in presidential vote.Thousands march against Putin in St. Petersburg, a week before presidential election.
Greece launches long-awaited debt offer.
Verdict due in Berlusconi bribery trial.Berlusconi gives signs that he will be convicted.
Kosovo and Serbia reach key deal.
AMERICAS
Chavez arrives in Cuba for urgent tumor removal.
Haiti’s PM resigns after row with president. Haiti PM resignation threatens reconstruction.
Border state safety secretary fired after massacre.
Judge in Ecuador libel case flees country.
Argentines discover 51st victim in train wreck.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Iraqi detainee faces U.S. terrorism charges.
US blast Brit plan to bomb terrorists.
Al-Qaida in Iraq warns of looming war with Shiites.
An outrageous deal to release a senior al-Qaeda terrorist.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World Bank chief says U.S. should lead some global bodies.
Apple has more cash than it needs, CEO says.
Brent oil over $125; S&P 500 ends at 4-year high.
Europe tops the agenda at meeting of G-20 finance leaders in Mexico.
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