Syria In Civil War, Says UN Official Herve Ladsous -- BBC
Syria is now in a state of civil war and the government has lost control of "large chunks" of cities, the UN's head of peacekeeping has told reporters.
It is the first time a UN official has formally voiced that view.
His comments came as UN monitors in Syria were fired on as they tried to reach the besieged town of Haffa.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Russia of supplying attack helicopters to the Syrian government.
She said the move would "escalate the conflict quite dramatically".
Russia maintains its arms shipments to Syria are unrelated to the conflict there.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces using children as human shields says UN report.
Syrian military takes to the skies after losses on ground. Syria: Homs suffers renewed military assault.
US warns of a potential massacre in Syria's Haffa.
Syria opposition denies Vatican report of Christians ordered out.
Israeli lawmakers discuss commemorating Armenian genocide.
Iran plans nuclear-powered submarine: report.
Iran feels sanctions pain as oil income slumps.
Iran nuclear talks are on, but both sides frustrated, say diplomats.
Yemen army takes back two cities from Al Qaeda-linked forces.
ASIA
Pakistani inquiry says former envoy sought help from U.S..
Sectarian violence rages in Myanmar's northwest. Death toll passes 20 in Myanmar ethnic violence. 'Dozens dead' in Myanmar religious violence.
Bangladesh turns away 1,500 refugees from Myanmar.
Pakistan should "bite the bullet" in NATO routes row: U.S. official.
India, Pakistan fail to make breakthrough on Siachen.
Tokyo named world's most expensive city.
China to send its first woman into space.
Afghans fear 80 dead after quake triggers landslide.
AFRICA
Video purports to show soldiers burning village in southern Sudan.
Egypt election boycott gains momentum.
African Union seeks mandate to send troops to Mali.
Mali 'terror threat' warning given to Africa.
DRC government rules out talks with rebels.
Area around Tunisian capital placed under curfew. Salafi Islamists, police clash in Tunis.
Ethiopia to host Africa Union summit after Omar al-Bashir Malawi row.
Mubarak fears prison doctors want him dead: Lawyer. Egypt's Mubarak stable after health fears: source.
EUROPE
Euro 2012: Football fans in Warsaw clash.
Spain borrowing costs hit euro-era record high.
Worry for Italy quickly replaces relief for Spain.
EU floats worst-case plans for Greek Euro.
Greek conservative learns from debacle, but maybe too late.
Neighbors boycott Serb president's inauguration.
Russians protest against Putin despite pressure. Opposition rally in Moscow draws tens of thousands.
AMERICAS
Brazil's 'Valentine's Day' threatened by crime wave.
Mexican drug cartel accused of laundering money through horse racing.
Mexico election: Candidates in final debate push.
With song and dance, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez launches re-election bid.
Argentine protesters burn British flag outside oil HQ.
Falkland Islands plan referendum 'to send a message to Argentina'.
North Dakota voters to decide on abolishing property tax.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda in Yemen advertises for Western recruits.
Al Qaeda suggests Abu Yahya al Libi is alive, promises video.
Supreme Court deals blow to Guantánamo prisoners challenging their detention.
Attorney: Terror suspect isolated for a year.
ECONOMICS/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama: Oil markets can handle expanded sanctions targeting Iran.
Germany wants U.S. fiscal woes, China on G20 agenda.
China could impound European planes in carbon row.
Saudi Arabia set to clash with Opec over output.
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