Russia 'Sends Six Warships To Syria' But Denies It Has Anything To Do With Growing Tensions -- Daily Mail
* President al-Assad today proposes ending the violence 'step by step' according to UN's Kofi Annan
* Syrian human rights organisation announces more than 17,000 people have been killed in the revolt
* Cyprus has drawn up plans to take in 200,000 refugees from the fighting
Russia today dispatched six warships to its naval base in Syria in a move that is likely to spark concern in the West.
A flotilla led by an anti-submarine destroyer have sailed from the Arctic port of Severomorsk to Tartus.
However, military sources claim the deployment is nothing to do with the growing tensions in the country where the crackdown by government troops against opposition forces has intensified in recent weeks.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia sending warships on maneuvers near Syria.
China backs Annan's call for Iran role in Syria talks.
Group of Christians evacuated from besieged Syrian city after deal between army, rebels.
Iran moves to skirt EU oil restrictions. Sanctions squeeze forces Iran to cut oilfield flow.
Deadly bombing at Yemen police academy. At least 22 dead in Yemen police academy suicide bombing.
West Bank municipal elections set for Oct. 20, seen as deepening Fatah split with Hamas.
ASIA
ASEAN and China adrift over maritime pact.
South Korea arrests brother of president.
Japan summons China's ambassador over islands dispute.
Japan eyes political shakeup after Ozawa forms new party.
U.S. crafted Pakistan "apology" to suit allies abroad, opponents at home.
Reports: Chinese bishop detained after shunning Party control.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on historic Laos visit.
AFRICA
Libya's Jibril has vote lead, Islamists say not beaten.
Egypt parliament reconvenes, escalating power struggle.
New fighting in DRC sends refugees spilling into Uganda.
Bashir says no Arab Spring in Sudan.
EUROPE
EU, China agree to regular defense, security talks.
Spain unveils massive cuts amid protests. Police fire rubber bullets at miners in Madrid.
Center-right chief urges Berlusconi to run in 2013.
Sorrow gives way to anger over Russian flood warning.
Russian parliament approves 'web censorship' bill.
Bosnia buries hundreds at Srebrenica massacre site.
AMERICAS
Obama to Miami anchor: Hugo Chávez has not posed 'serious' national security threat.
Mexico's old ruling party falls short of majority.
Indigenous Colombians demand end to rebel, army clashes.
Bolivia to revoke mine license after protests.
Why San Bernardino (and two other California cities) are going bankrupt.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Convicted al Qaida operative released from Guantánamo, repatriated to Sudan in plea deal.
Terror charges for three more West Midlands men.
September 11 attacks 'most memorable TV moment in last 50 years'.
Haqqani network not on terror list?.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US midwest drought may spark food inflation.
China ascends to number two on Fortune 500.
Megaupload found Kim Dotcom 'surrenders' to the US.
Rise in customers who use 'ethical banks'.
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