Syria’s Violence Continues As UN Prepares To Send More Observers -- National Post/Reuters
BEIRUT — When gunfire erupted on Wednesday, an advance team of UN observers got a taste of monitoring the shaky ceasefire that has so far failed to stop Syria’s violence.
Protesters denouncing President Bashar al-Assad had surrounded their cars near the capital, Damascus. Automatic weapons fire sent the crowds scurrying for safety.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN monitors flee Syrian protest after gunfire. Syria army 'pounds Homs' as UN considers observer mission. Syria's FM claims government abiding by truce.
Netanyahu: Israel obligated to prevent nuclear-armed Iran.
Bahrain activists vow "days of rage" for Grand Prix.
Ahmadinejad mobbed by 'hungry' protesters in Iran.
U.S. official says Netanyahu was fully briefed on Iran talks.
Palestinians boycott meeting with Israel’s Netanyahu that would have been first in 20 months.
Anxious to keep lid on Iraq, Obama woos Kurds.
ASIA
Dozens under arrest in China in connection with Bo Xilai scandal. China pledges 'thorough' Bo Xilai scandal probe.
Pakistan army chief calls for demilitarization of world highest battleground.
Danger from Three Gorges Dam may force out 100,000.
Angry N.Korea threatens retaliation, nuclear test expected. North Korea says no longer bound by nuclear test moratorium. North Korea vows retaliation over rocket.
India to test nuclear missile that can hit Beijing.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi to make first foreign trip since 1988.
Khmer Rouge leader denies role in torture prison.
Tokyo mega-quake 'would kill over 9,000'.
AFRICA
Sudan president seeks to 'liberate' South Sudan. Bashir threatens to oust South Sudan government.
Sudan and the South 'open new front' in border clash. Factbox: How Sudan and South Sudan shape up militarily. Fears rival Sudans heading towards 'all-out war'.
Egypt elections: Banned candidate warns democracy 'in danger'.
US slams Swaziland protest clampdown.
Guinea-Bissau military accused of repression in wake of coup.
Mali's Amadou Toumani Toure in Senegal's embassy.
Armed men round up top officials in Mali.
US issues emergency warning that radical Islamist sect may bomb hotels in Nigeria capital.
EUROPE
Row over hunting trip for Spanish King Juan Carlos.
Italy slashes its 2012 growth forecast.
France's Sarkozy hit by defections and poll plunge. First round of French Presidential elections set for Sunday.
Eurozone crisis live: German borrowing costs hit record low after Portugal admits it may need more help.
Amid euro-slump, the IMF rethinks austerity.
UK 'could become one of world's biggest shale gas producers'.
Anders Breivik prefers execution over 'pathetic' jail term. Anders Behring Breivik trial, day three - live updates.
AMERICAS
Exclusive: Bolivia says may de-flag Iranian ships.
Peru rebel leader defiantly mocks Humala's army.
Mexican poll points to big win for PRI's Pena Nieto.
Argentina and Brazil closer in defence issues and in support of Malvinas claim.
U.S. factory decline suggests economy losing steam.
YPF Repsol: Spain says Argentina shot itself in foot. YPF oil: Spain threatens retaliation against Argentina.
Fernández hopes Peronist coup will revive Argentina's failing economy.
At least 20 women involved in Secret Service scandal, senator claims.
Mexico raises volcano alert level.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Omar Khadr formally requests transfer home from Guantanamo.
NYC subway plotter: We wanted to spread panic.
Combatting Al Qaeda after Bin Laden.
Terrorists freed in Schalit deal return to terror.
Libya military commander sues UK over rendition.
Pakistan deports bin Laden’s family to Saudi Arabia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BP settles $7.8bn Gulf of Mexico oil spill claims.
Exclusive: Chesapeake CEO took out $1.1 billion in unreported loans.
IMF fears $3.8 trillion forced asset sale by eurozone banks.
European banks could trigger fresh credit crunch, warns IMF.
IMF sees 'optimism return' as faster growth predicted.
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