Assad's Role In Syria Crackdown Revealed In Leaks -- Sydney Morning Herald
LEAKS of what appear to be official Syrian documents reveal that President Bashar al-Assad personally signs off on plans drawn up by his government's crisis management centre, prioritising a security crackdown to prevent demonstrations against his regime spreading to Damascus.
Al-Jazeera said that the documents were smuggled out of Syria by Abdel-Majid Barakat, head of information for the crisis management unit, who is now hiding in Turkey with opposition activists.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria rebels quit eastern city, army on offensive. Syria rejects rumours of Russian 'anti-terrorism' mission landing.
Syrian insists rebels are regrouping, even as weapons, ammunition and cash run low.
Armed Syrian opposition torture, execute prisoners: HRW.
46 killed in Iraq attacks ahead of Arab summit.
Kuwait says Iran has assured it will not shut Hormuz.
ASIA
Rights groups says Burmese abuses continue in Kachin state.
UN voices 'serious concern' as Khmer Rouge judge quits.
Pakistan parliament panel demands US air strike apology.
China to intensify patrolling around disputed island.
In China's Chongqing, dismay over downfall of Bo Xilai. Bo ouster means state capitalism in China will fade, Zhang says.
Protests loom as Hong Kong braces for new leader.
AFRICA
Tense Guinea-Bissau awaits election results.
Somali rebel mortars kill 5 near presidential palace.
Somalia national theatre reopens after two decades.
South African Jacob Zuma corruption case to be reviewed.
Pope Shenouda III funeral: Egypt's Copts mourn their 'protector'.
EUROPE
France raises terror alert as police hunt for motorcycle killer. Toulouse school killer 'had camera around his neck'.
Mayor’s race in Russia an opportunity for the opposition.
Russia deploying troops for temporary Dagestan reinforcement.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner says Europe faces difficult reforms, weak growth.
Rescue creditors: Greece may miss debt target.
AMERICAS
More than half of Americans doubt US global leadership in 2020.
Chavez sees plot to kill Venezuela opposition rival.
Cuba's Ladies in White warned public protests no longer allowed.
Mexico, awash in weapons, has just one legal gun store.
Interpol issues arrest warrant for former Turks and Caicos Premier Misick.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US expert advocates destruction of Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Former Israeli spy chief: Jews facing 'wave of terror' worldwide.
Rapping Jihadi now fears terrorist pals will kill him.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple to pay dividend and buy back shares.
Saudi Arabia sends tankers to US with pledge to bring down oil price.
John Carter flop to cost Walt Disney $200m.
Companies asking for Facebook passwords for future employees.
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