Syrian Ceasefire Has 'Failed', Says UN Chief -- The Telegraph
Ban Ki-moon has called for an expanded UN ceasefire observation mission in Syria, saying Damascus has failed to adhere to an agreed peace plan.
The UN leader said on Wednesday he wants 300 unarmed observers to be sent on a three-month mission, in a report to the UN Security Council that also said it was "critical" for President Bashar al-Assad to carry out his commitments.
The report, obtained by AFP, said that even though Syrian troops have not withdrawn from cities and violence has escalated since the ceasefire began, "an opportunity for progress may now exist, on which we need to build."
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian army, rebels trade blows at Qusayr in cease-fire breach. Syria 'failing to keep to truce', says Ban Ki-moon. Syrian repression forces almost 160,000 to flee, group says.
Deadly blasts hit Baghdad, Kirkuk and other Iraq cities. Nine bomb attacks cause chaos across Iraq. Iraq attacks kill at least 37.
Bahrain police 'fire buckshot' to disperse F1 protest.
In Gaza, Hamas rule has not turned out as many expected.
ASIA
Haqqani network behind Afghan attacks: U.S. envoy.
Kim Jong-il calls for peace with South Korea in 'will'. N. Korea threatens war as Seoul unveils missile.
Tokyo vies for ownership of islands despite Beijing threats.
China claims Philippines is violating maritime law.
China reports bird flu outbreak.
AFRICA
Sudan president vows to 'punish' neighboring South Sudan. Sudan launches 4 attacks into South Sudan, official says; gov’t calls Sudan ‘friendly nation’.
Guinea-Bissau’s military junta dissolves government. Guinea-Bissau: Junta to hold polls in two years.
Zimbabwe President wants elections to end coalition government.
Top Egypt Islamist says military seeking to keep power.
Morocco reforms are tested by case against rapper.
ICC prosecutor in Libya for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi case.
A South African rape, captured on video, exposes an epidemic.
EUROPE
François Hollande builds lead as Nicolas Sarkozy allies admit writing is on the wall.
Switzerland criticized for new immigrant curbs.
Spain bond auction sees strong demand.
Ukraine's Tymoshenko refuses to attend new tax trial.
Anders Behring Breivik 'planned three Oslo car bombs'.
AMERICAS
Mexico US border ammunition shipment seized.
Secret Service pre-planned party at Colombian hotel.
Coast Guard stops 30th drug sub.
President Obama leads tributes to TV host Dick Clark.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
In Pakistan, Hafiz Saeed protests $10 million U.S. bounty for his capture.
Kazakh court sends 47 men to prison for terrorism.
Abu Qatada deportation in confusion after appeal lodged.
New York bombing plot 'mastermind' testifies against friend.
Ex-Gitmo detainee delivers ransom demands for kidnapped Saudi.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iran says tougher EU sanctions will endanger global oil supply.
Asian investment boom seen in Latin America.
Parents sue Apple over children's costly and highly addictive apps: Some are aimed at children as young as four - but can rack up bills up to £1,300.
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