Assad Forces Mull Use Of Chemical Weapons In Homs, Opposition Says -- Haaretz
Opposition figures claim government stockpiling chemical weapons and distributing gas masks to soldiers near Homs; 130 people reportedly killed on Thursday as government intensifies crackdown.
Syria's military has begun stockpiling chemical weapons and equipping its soldiers with gas masks near the city of Homs, opposition sources reported on Thursday.
Opposition activists said they had received reports that the Syrian army had transferred a significant quantity of grenades and mortars containing chemical agents to a school building in Homs.
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MIDDLE EAST
At least 137 reported killed as Syrian attacks escalate. Six-day death toll in Homs blitz 'exceeds 400'.
International 'militarisation' in Syria growing closer, warns US official.
Turkish clashes with PKK militants kill 14.
Israel embassies preparing for Iran strike?
Hezbollah gets support, not orders from Iran: Nasrallah.
Report: Iraq has executed 65 so far in 2012.
ASIA
China launches global news TV station.
Afghanistan says children killed in NATO airstrike.
India senses economic opportunity in sanction-hit Iran.
Maldives ex-president defiantly awaits arrest. Maldives court 'arrest warrant' for Mohamed Nasheed. Ex-Maldives president: I may be facing 40 charges. Unease grows over Maldives power struggle.
NATO, Pakistan and Afghan military officials in border talks, Pakistani army says.
Exclusive: U.S. military seeks more access in Philippines.
US starts sending non-lethal military supplies to Uzbekistan.
Turkmens to vote in one-horse race.
China swats away trouble before Xi's U.S. trip.
India state elections: 'High turnout' in Uttar Pradesh.
AFRICA
Libya struggles to curb militias as chaos grows.
NGO workers could face 5 years in prison, Egyptian judges say.
High stakes for South Sudan oil crisis talks.
Russian, Chinese arms used in Darfur abuse: Amnesty.
Tuareg rebels take Mali border area, UN chief urges talks.
Somalia: Al-Shabab bombs Mogadishu cafe.
China skirting African corruption in direct aid.
EUROPE
Eurozone stalls Greek cash aid pending new conditions. Greeks clinch austerity deal, lenders skeptical. Greek deal to cut spending does not end debt drama.
Greek austerity moves leave nation's economic safety net in tatters.
Europe's Danube freezes over, cold snap toll at 460.
Germany expels four members of Syrian Embassy, cites Syrian arrest of Germans.
Spain's leading human rights judge Baltasar Garzon convicted of wiretapping.
Romanian parliament approves new government.
Russia's Putin warns against outside interference.
Portugal's economic future in limbo.
More cancellations as French airline strike continues.
AMERICAS
Canadians losing confidence in economy: survey.
David Cameron: Falklands have a right to self-determination.
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez faces tough challenge in likely foe Henrique Capriles.
'No negotiations' on Falklands, Britain vows. 'We will defend ourselves': Argentine defence minister ups the ante over Falklands.
New nuclear reactors set to be OK'd for Georgia.
Ecuador gets controversial media law.
Striking Brazilian police leave state assembly in Bahia.
Canada population growth fastest in G8.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Match made in Terror? African jihadi group Al Shabaab joins Al Qaeda.
Bin Laden death photos FOIA case focuses on his burial at sea.
US missile kills al Qaeda chief in Pakistan.
Al Qaeda 'still standing in Khorasan' despite US drone strikes: jihadist.
Military has crushed al-Qaida since 9/11, official says.
Trial of accused Bali bomber to start next week.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Steve Jobs: Secret FBI dossier reveals late Apple boss was investigated by Bush Sr White House.
Apple to debut 'iPad 3' in March: report.
Global food prices up in Jan, snap 6-month downtrend.
Canada and China set table for possible free trade talks.
Rolls-Royce reports record profits and sales.
Exclusive: U.S. squeezes French-led satellite maker over China.
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