Two Bombings Rock Damascus In One Of Largest Attacks Since Uprising -- Christian Science Monitor
No group has claimed responsibility for today's bombings in Damascus that killed at least 40 people, but an Al Qaeda-inspired group has claimed similar attacks in the past.
Two explosions targeting a military intelligence facility in Damascus today have left at least 40 dead and at least 170 wounded in what government officials say might have been the largest attack on the capital since the uprising began in March 2011.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria conflict: Damascus bomb increases pressure on UN. Syria unrest: Damascus 'suicide blasts' kill dozens. Though disparate, Syria rebels tenacious against crackdown.
Fugitive Iraqi Vice President Hashemi's trial postponed again.
Israeli parliament approves Likud-Kadima coalition deal.
'US drone' raid kills 8 Qaeda militants in Yemen.
Israeli spy flick reimagines Dubai killing.
ASIA
Red Cross cuts operations across Pakistan following Khalil Dale murder.
US Congressional panel cuts foreign aid, military aid to Pakistan.
Iran threatens to expel Afghan refugees if Kabul ratifies US strategic partnership.
Vanuatu throws out Australian police over diplomatic spat.
Trade, public anger sharpening Beijing-Manila spat.
Pictures of last moments of Russian plane crash emerge. Bodies found at Russian jet wreckage in Indonesia.
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, confined to hospital, awaits word on his fate. Chen Guangcheng says China tightens curbs on his family.
Vietnam bloggers battle tightening censorship.
AFRICA
Sudan and S.Sudan at odds over talks after fighting.
No one seems to know if Egypt's elections are cancelled or not.
Egypt seizes heavy weapons from arms smugglers.
Algeria heads to polls in parliamentary elections.
Military spokesman insists Uganda not meddling in Sudan conflict.
EUROPE
Europe at the crossroads: splinter or unite.
Pasok's Venizelos in third bid for Greece coalition. Greek socialist makes last-ditch attempt at government.
Russia’s Victory Day marked by persistence of protesters.
Vladimir Putin calls off US trip.
Spain takes over Bankia to fight crisis.
Francois Hollande to fly to Berlin to meet Angela Merkel within hours of inauguration.
As Ratko Mladic trial begins, followers are poised to take power in Srebrenica.
AMERICAS
Chavez rival struggles to close gap in Venezuela race.
Same-sex couples should be able to marry: Obama.
Farc ambush leaves seven Colombian police dead.
Mexico's Lopez Obrador moves into second place: Poll.
Mexican Meth production goes on speed.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Use of white noise to block sound at Guantanamo 9/11 hearing was an error, Pentagon says.
After underwear plot, Saudi officials cite headway against AQAP.
Russia foils alleged plot on Sochi Olympics.
Al Qaeda bombmaker designs bombs to hide in cameras, hard drives and pets.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fed clears China's first US bank takeover.
Angela Merkel warns there is no 'magic bullet' to beat debt crisis.
Facebook announces 'app center', paid apps.
Warhol 'Elvis' fetches $37M at NYC auction.
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