World Seeks Next Step On Syria As Deaths Mount -- CNN
(CNN) -- Intense blasts that echoed through the Syrian city of Homs on Monday were just a part of the latest violence ravaging parts of the country, as world leaders sought a new strategy to end the deadly fighting.
At least 74 civilians were killed Monday across Syria, according to the Local Coordination Committees of Syria, an opposition group that organizes and documents anti-government protests. Most of the deaths occurred in Homs, it said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia, China lose credit in Arab world: League chief. Russia, China will regret UN Syria vote: US.
Syria’s Assad deploys tactics of father.
Syrian army defectors form higher military council. Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead.
Report: Top Iran military official aiding Assad's crackdown on Syria opposition.
Sunni-backed lawmaker says immunity lift sought, in step that may extend Iraq political crisis.
Obama orders Iranian Central Bank freeze in new wave of sanctions.
Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack.
Iraq central bank moves to identify dollar buyers.
Palestinian rivals agree to form unity government. Mahmoud Abbas to step in as Palestinian prime minister until election.
Israel faces growing Mideast threats.
Israel's intentions toward Iran remain unclear.
ASIA
Mass evacuation in Australia as flood waters rise.
Analysis: Scandal blow puts Indian government in danger.
Revitalizing Japan: Building a disaster-resistant nation.
Up to 100 trapped as Pakistan factory collapses.
Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quake.
AFRICA
Nigeria unrest: Blasts rock Kano and Maiduguri.
Major Mali city on high alert for Tuareg attacks.
Egypt: fifth day of clashes between protesters and police.
Nigeria oil militants Mend 'hit Eni Bayelsa pipeline'.
Libyan military court tries Gadhafi loyalists.
Despite $1.5 billion in US aid, Egypt threatens prosecution of Americans.
Senegal's Wade shrugs off Western pressure.
EUROPE
Disbelief as Greek politicians delay deal on €130bn rescue package.
Cold snap could put European economies in the deep freeze.
More than 420 people killed in Europe cold wave.
Finland's former finance minister victorious in presidential election.
Russia protest movement shows its staying power with massive rally. Vladimir Putin promises the Russian people greater political power.
Romania PM Boc quits after protests.
German FM: Europe determined to prevent nuclear-armed Iran; warns against military action.
Victims weep, ridicule Norway killer's court speech.
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on throne (+video). Plans for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee river pageant unveiled as one million are expected to line the route.
AMERICAS
Brazilian troops clash with police striking over pay.
Hugo Chavez says Venezuelan troops would fight with Argentina over Falklands.
Mexico conservatives back woman presidential candidate.
El Salvador gets 'tough' amid worsening crime.
Panama ex-dictator Manuel Noriega hospitalised with suspected stroke.
Giants top Pats for 2nd Super Bowl in 4 years.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Indonesia to try terror suspect Umar Patek: prosecutor.
Yemen offers dialogue with al Qaeda.
Pentagon won’t slow 9/11 death penalty filings.
Terror threat slows flow of Iraqi refugees to the U.S.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Microsoft removes start button in Windows 8.
Boeing shares slip as it addresses 787 issues.
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China bars airlines from joining EU emissions scheme.
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