On Syria, Pentagon Says 'All Options On The Table' But Warns Against Military Action -- IBTimes
Top U.S. military officials told Congress Thursday that they are readying contingency plans for possible conflict in Syria, but remain wary of military intervention.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acknowledged a deteriorating situation in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad's determination to crush a popular uprising has caused a worsening spiral of bloodshed. Panetta expressed confidence that Assad "will be taken down" and said the U.S. military was prepared to play a role.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria on brink of civil war – Russia. Syrian troops shell central city of Homs.
Syria’s Farouq rebels battle to hold onto Qusayr, last outpost near Lebanese border. Syria, U.N. agree on terms of monitoring mission.
Al-Qaida claims Iraq's worst violence in a month.
Iran stonewalling efforts to inspect Parchin site.
Bahrain F1 security stepped up as practice runs begin.
Turkey curtails military's clout in politics.
ASIA
North Korea to launch satellites 'one after another'.
Pakistan looks to accelerate peace talks with India following avalanche.
Philippines says new China ship aggravates sea row.
Two Tibetans 'set themselves on fire in China'.
Noda says Japan running out of time to hike taxes, restart reactors.
AFRICA
South Sudan 'to withdraw troops from Heglig oil field. South Sudan says to withdraw from Heglig within three days.
Oil dispute may yield Africa’s newest war. Uganda says would back South Sudan in any Sudan war. U.S. struggles to head off wider Sudan conflict.
ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau military junta two-year proposal. Guinea-Bissau junta gives 2-year timeframe.
Mali's ex-leader Amadou Toumani Toure flees to Senegal.
Military action against LRA rebels risks new wave of retaliations.
Egypt’s Salafists on edge of political exile as their candidates are disqualified.
'Huge' water resource exists under Africa.
EUROPE
France election: Hollande and Sarkozy in final drive.
Italy's Berlusconi turns up at his under-age sex trial.
Ruling Greek pro-bailout parties to win election: Polls.
EU could review Iran oil ban in coming months: official.
AMERICAS
Mexican lawmakers approve watered-down political reforms.
Mexico leftist moves into second place in Presidential poll.
Argentina seizes gas firm owned by Repsol.
Secret Service supervisors involved in Colombia scandal identified. Lawmakers expect Secret Service may oust more agents.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. resettles 2 Guantánamo captives in El Salvador.
Yemen official says overnight fighting around al-Qaida stronghold has killed 25 militants.
Al Qaeda militants warn of terror attack in Britain if Abu Qatada is deported.
Police fear for safety of al-Qaeda turncoat.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
New route for Keystone XL pipeline proposed through Nebraska.
'Revenge porn' website IsAnyoneUp.com closed by owner.
Phone hacking: News International faces nearly 50 new claims.
GE profit, revenue top Wall Street forecast.
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