Syria: Diplomatic Deadlock, Deaths Go On -- CNN
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Horrific images of dozens of mutilated children's corpses in the village of Houla prompted a rare moment of unity on Sunday from the United Nations Security Council.
Even Russia, the staunchest defender of the Syrian regime on the council, signed on to a statement that condemned the Syrian government for its "outrageous use of force against (the) civilian population."
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MIDDLE EAST
UN envoy 'horrified' by Syria massacre, 108 dead.
Activists say shelling kills 24 in Syrian city.
Syrian defectors accuse Assad relatives of ordering crimes against humanity.
Special envoy Kofi Annan arrives in Syria.
Russia: both sides are to blame for Syrian atrocity.
Hamas makes step toward Palestinian unity government.
Fire kills 19, mostly children, in upscale Qatar mall.
Iran to build new nuclear power plant.
Turkish court charges Israeli military member.
Yemen army tightens grip on militant-held town.
Panetta says no need for US boots in Yemen.
ASIA
Brother of Pakistani doctor convicted of treason calls for U.S. help.
Another ousted China Party Chief challenges case against him.
China cracks down in wake of Tibetan protest. Tibetan men in 'first self-immolations in Lhasa'.
Nepal calls elections as constitution deadline passes.
Shangri-La talks to tackle South China Sea crisis.
Japan ex-PM apologises for Fukushima failure.
Spent fuel rods drive growing fear over plant in Japan.
AFRICA
More arrests over attack on Mali president.
Morocco protests fill Casablanca streets.
Central Nairobi hit by 'terrorist' blast. Kenya: Victims recount moments before Nairobi blast.
South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombings ahead of talks.
Rwanda 'supporting DR Congo mutineers'.
Egypt's Brotherhood scrambling to broaden support. Shafiq and Morsi confirmed for Egypt runoff.
Egypt election: Final results to be announced. Egypt candidates file appeals, charge vote fraud. Islamist denounces Egypt vote outcome.
African Union troops secure Somali aid corridor.
Islamists declare north Mali an independent state governed by sharia.
Blast rocks Kenyan capital, at least 28 hurt.
EUROPE
Tony Blair says he ducked fight with UK media.
Spain: Military chief of ETA arrested in small French town along with alleged accomplice.
Greek stocks soar on pro-bailout party's poll gain.
Greece warned of public finances collapse.
Switzerland draws up eurozone collapse action plan.
Fresh from defeat, Serbia's Tadic poised for PM.
Anarchist group vows to wage 'low level warfare' on Olympics.
IMF tells Ukraine to hike gas bills for households.
AMERICAS
Sinaloa cartel, Zetas push Mexico's drug violence to new depths.
Women on the rise in Mexican drug cartels.
Colombia's Farc rebels to free Frenchman on Wednesday.
Venezuela sends 3000 troops to Colombia border.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UK judge denies bail to Jordanian preacher.
US steps up drone attacks in Pakistan after convoy talks fail.
US drones kill 9 militants in Pakistan: officials.
Al Qaeda falls back in Yemen.
Bangladesh indicts Islamic leaders for war crimes.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Euro woe. more plans for exit, unrest and Euro collapse.
Bilderberg power masters meet in the US.
Report: Facebook still trying to build a smartphone.
Investor fears hit Spanish bonds as Bankia shares drop.
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