Top U.S. General: Syria Will "Get Worse Before It Gets Better" -- CNN
The violence in Syria will get worse despite increased international pressure, according to the U.S. military's top commander in the Middle East.
Desertions are on the rise in the Syrian military, but President Bashar al-Assad's forces remain viable, Gen. James Mattis, head of the U.S. Central Command, said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria: UN's Valerie Amos flies in as Obama rules out military action - live updates.
Obama administration moves to aid Syrian opposition.
Putin: Asylum for Assad in Russia not discussed.
World powers agree to reopen talks with Iran. IAEA access is contingent on agreed framework, Soltanieh says. France says Iran 'two-faced', sceptical talks can succeed.
Yemen reels from army's defeat by al-Qaida.
Hamas to stay out of any Israel-Iran fighting.
ASIA
US and North Korea envoys to finalise food aid.
No policy shift from new North Korea leader despite nuclear deal.
IAEA readying to head back to North Korea.
Chinese officials blame Dalai Lama for string of self-immolations.
China official sees militant links in Pakistan.
Saudi diplomat shot dead in Bangladesh.
India state election results are a blow to ruling Congress party. Sonia Gandhi admits mistakes as party recovers from disastrous state elections.
AFRICA
Sudan: Former UN official warns of Nuba Mts crisis.
Call for degree of autonomy in Libya raises fears. Libyan national unity will be defended 'with force if needed'.
3 days after Rep. of Congo blast, no rescue effort.
Africans live in fear of inner-city arms depots.
2 survivors provide intimate look inside Lord's Resistance Army.
EUROPE
After landslide victory, Putin faces public backlash.In a rallying cry, foes brand Putin win an insult.
Suicide bomber kills 5 police in Russia's Dagestan. Dagestan 'black widow' bomber kills Russian police.
Failure of Greek debt deal could cost $1.3 trillion.
Terror indictment unveiled for Norway massacre.
AMERICAS
Super Tuesday sets up long slog to GOP nomination.
Biden tells CentAm US determined to defeat gangs.
Former Iraqi official who executed Hussein denied entry into US.
Texas for third year warns against spring break Mexico.
Canada's improved outlook good news for budget.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Nuclear, radiological terrorism pose grave risks to U.K.: Deputy PM.
Gen. Fraser defends $744,000 Guantanamo soccer field.
EXCLUSIVE: American in Cairo: Egyptian protesters wanted to trade us for terror leader.
How to get ANYTHING through TSA nude body scanners: Blogger exposes loophole in $1billion fleet.
US, Yemen agree to restart military training to tackle Al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Adidas sees record profits in 2011 as Olympics approach.
How Apple could screw the U.S. wireless industry.
Apple's next iPad may be a 4G game changer.
Facebook hit by two-hour blackout.
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