U.N. Monitors Shot At In Syria, Annan Plan Crumbles -- Reuters
(Reuters) - U.N. monitors came under fire on Thursday while trying to investigate reports of a new massacre that raised the pressure on world powers struggling to halt the carnage in Syria, where a U.N.-Arab League peace plan has all but collapsed.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as "unspeakable barbarity" the reported killing of at least 78 villagers by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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MIDDLE EAST
Regime-backed militia does Syria's 'dirty work,' analysts say.
Syria 'blocks' UN from Qubair 'massacre site'.
After 5 days of fighting, Syrian town devastated, no one claims victory.
Annan wants new strategy to end Syria conflict.
Analysis: Maliki enemies battle to vote him out of office.
Thousands of Yemenis caught up in fighting: ICRC. Seventeen militants die in southern Yemen clashes.
U.S. aides in Israel give assurances about Iran. Iran threatens delays in nuclear talks.
Israel to build more West Bank homes.
Iraq executes Saddam Hussein's aide Abid Hamid Mahmud.
ASIA
Central Asia bloc gives Afghans observer status.
Bombing at seminary kills 9 in southwest Pakistan.
China cuts key interest rates to boost growth.
Thai 'red shirts' rally to urge dismissal of top judges.
Philippines risks joining money-laundering blacklist.
AFRICA
Militias attacking Ivory Coast from Liberia: HRW.
Ease of militia takeover of Tripoli airport raises questions.
Sudan, South Sudan border talks held up over maps, Heglig.
DRC: Within days of crushing Ntaganda rebellion.
In Mali, an Islamic extremist haven takes shape.
Al-Shabab: US puts bounty on Somali militants.
'Depressed' Mubarak's health worsens: report.
US backs Libya in dispute over trial location for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.
Ivory Coast: Ex-President Gbagbo ally Kouassi arrested.
EUROPE
EU says Russia breaking WTO rules ahead of entry.
Greek unemployment hits record while French jobless rate reaches 10pc.
Germany finalizing face-saving deal for Spain: Report.
Finnish leader says U.S. worried about Europe banks.
Amid economic crisis, Spain ponders taxing Catholic church property.
Germans see crisis worsening, Euro surviving: Poll.
Romanian voters ready to snub austerity.
UK government boycotts Euro 2012 over Ukraine treatment of Tymoshenko.
AMERICAS
Helicopter goes missing in southeastern Peru.
Mexico's Lopez Obrador rules out Venezuelan model.
Guyana oil exploration stirs up Venezuela border dispute.
Venezuela 'poll wars' rage as presidential race heats up.
Colombia military: at least 8 rebels killed.
DEA makes smuggling arrests in Puerto Rico airport.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Book: U.S. taped accused 9/11 mastermind bragging in Guantánamo rec yard.
Obama deferred KSM decision to Holder: 'It's your call, you're the Attorney General'.
On drones and their ability to defeat al Qaeda.
UN: Kenya police lists possible terror targets.
Clinton backs drones after al Qaeda figure killed.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Nasdaq offers $40m in Facebook compensation.
Survey: 1 in 3 Facebook users getting bored with the social network.
US rating faces '13 cut if no credible plan-Fitch.
China rate cut, Fed stimulus hopes boost markets.
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