Heavy Fighting Continues in Syria -- Voice of America
Syrian forces continued to attack rebel strongholds Tuesday, with activist groups saying mortar shells hit anti-government protesters in the eastern town of Deir al-Zour, killing 10 people as fighting raged elsewhere.
The attack on the town close to the Iraqi border came hours after a car bomb killed a dozen people there.
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MIDDLE EAST
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.
Iran nuclear talks are on, but both sides frustrated, say diplomats.
Yemen army takes back two cities from Al Qaeda-linked forces.
ASIA
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
Mali 'terror threat' warning given to Africa.
DRC government rules out talks with rebels.
Salafi Islamists, police clash in Tunis.
Ethiopia to host Africa Union summit after Omar al-Bashir Malawi row.
Egypt's Mubarak stable after health fears: source.
EUROPE
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
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 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
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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