Fresh Surge In Violence In Syria Despite International Efforts, 'Fragile' Cease-Fire -- CNN
(CNN) -- After a relative dropoff in deaths in recent days, violence in Syria ratcheted up again Monday -- including a fierce military offensive in Idlib reported by opposition activists -- just as U.N. observers began monitoring a tenuous cease-fire.
The Local Coordination Committees of Syria, an opposition network, reported 55 deaths across the embattled Middle Eastern nation on Monday, a notable uptick from the at least 13, 30 and 28 deaths it counted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces widen attacks as cease-fire unravels. Syrian troops widen shelling attacks despite UN observers.
Turkey worried about potential Syrian chemical strikes, report says.
Already, U.S. and Israel’s Netanyahu are at odds over progress at Iran nuke talks.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warns West as Iran flexes military muscle at Tehran parade.
Palestinian PM to set out grounds for negotiation with Israel.
1,500 Palestinian prisoners start hunger strike.
Huge detention centre to be Israel's latest weapon in migration battle.
Human rights 'crisis' in Bahrain despite reform pledge.
ASIA
Karzai blames NATO and Afghan officials for allowing Kabul attacks.
Nuclear monitors to be refused access to North Korea.
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Philippines asks China to join tribunal to end sea spat.
Former East Timor independence fighter wins Presidency: Election official.
AFRICA
Amid a trail of corpses, little doubt that Sudan, South Sudan are now at war. Sudan's Frontline: Dead bodies, circling Antonovs.
In Africa, U.S. troops moving slowly against Joseph Kony and his militia.
Guinea-Bissau military says it will release interim president when 'conditions allow'. Guinea-Bissau coup leaders announce transitional council.
Islamist group in north Mali tries to win recruits.
Mali's ex-prime minister re-arrested by forces.
Egypt’s military ruler meets political leaders amid election turmoil.
Egypt 'needs £7.5 billion bail-out to avoid bankruptcy'.
EUROPE
French presidential election: the gloves are off.
Release of dissidents in Belarus brings EU praise.
Italian ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi 'hosted nun strippers'.
Norway killer Anders Behring Breivik trial: day two live.
AMERICAS
Chavez battles re-election hurdle: Venezuela inflation.
Argentinian president moves to nationalise Spanish-owned oil assets.
Falkland islands: Venezuela criticises British threats against Argentina.
Rioting inmates hold 80 hostages in Brazil.
US Presidential candidate Romney begins search for running mate.
Colombian escort industry still abuzz over summit sex scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Predators strike again in southern Yemen.
Osama bin Laden's family to be deported from Pakistan.
Abu Qatada arrested ahead of fresh deportation attempt.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF: Global economic recovery fragile and risk of relapse high.
Goldman profit tops estimates; raises dividend. Goldman Sachs profits fall 23% but beat expectations.
Coca-Cola profit beats as volume grows.
Japan vows $60 billion to boost IMF firepower.
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