Tanks Roll On Damascus As Violence Reigns -- Al Jazeera
Heavy fighting grips capital with state source saying "all weapons will be used to finish off terrorists" by weekend.
Government troops have stormed a Damascus district with tanks for the first time, five days on from the outbreak of
fierce clashes in the capital, a UK-based rights group has said.
"The army stormed the Qaboon district with a large number of tanks," said Rami Abdel Rahman, of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), on Thursday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia and China again veto Western-backed UN resolution threatening sanctions against Syria. Russian UN veto shields Assad as violence rages in Syria.
Syria conflict: Fresh offensive against rebels. Fighting grips Syrian capital after attack on Assad’s inner circle. Syrian regime forces strike back after bombing. Rebels keep pressure on Assad, fight near government buildings. Battles in Damascus, rebels claim Syria borders.
Assassinations leave void in Syrian military leadership.
King of Jordan warns that Syria's chemical weapons could be seized by al-Qaeda.
Israel's military commanders meet to discuss threat of Syria collapse.
Iran accelerating nuclear-bomb drive, exiles claim.
Israel softens response to bus bombing, with eye to Iran talks.
U.S., Britain warn Iran against Strait Of Hormuz blockade. U.S. can defeat any Iranian effort to block oil shipping: Panetta.
ASIA
Asean war of words over South China Sea continues.
Inside China: Armed fishermen.
Pakistan, India make superficial gains in their relations.
SE Asia seeks common ground on South China Sea spat.
India chooses president, reforms seen next on agenda.
China cracks down ahead of leadership change.
China condemns Russia for detaining fishermen.
North Waziristan tribesmen, clerics endorse polio vaccination ban until drone strikes end.
Nearly 36pc of Fukushima children diagnosed with abnormal thyroid growths.
AFRICA
Libyan moderate coalition wins election.
Egypt's former spy chief and Mubarak aide, dies.
Tunisia sentences Ben Ali, officials over revolt deaths.
More than 100 missing after Zanzibar ferry sinks.
China pledges $20 billion in credit to Africa over the next 3 years. South Africa's note of caution as China pledges $20 billion to Africa.
China's online population rises to 538 million.
EUROPE
Islamist militants growing as threat in Germany.
Mass anti-austerity protests on Spanish streets.
IMF says Europe needs stronger monetary union to stem contagion.
Attacks target Muslim leaders in Russia's Tatarstan.
UK border staff to strike day before Olympics.
Romania government tries to up impeachment vote turnout.
Greece’s other crisis: xenophobic violence.
AMERICAS
Ruling party joins money laundering charges in Mexico vote.
Steep hike in customs fees leaves many Cubans fuming.
Leading Cuban journalist faces spy charge, reports say.
Colombian police clash with tribe occupying army post.
In Mexico, Central American immigrants under fire.
Foreclosure crisis hits older Americans hard.
Facebook app to enrol US voters.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Lawyers want Guantánamo war crimes case televised, but judge seems skeptical.
Suicide bomber with fake US documents killed Israelis in Bulgaria. Suicide bomber targeted Israeli tourists in Bulgaria.
Families sue US for killing three citizens in Yemen drone strikes.
Military judge at Guantanamo Bay closes hearing in USS Cole bombing case.
UK police charge three for 'terror training'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gulf states move to diversify income sources.
Google continues growth, and growing pains.
Microsoft reports first loss as public company.
US drought: how it could impact food, water needs around the world.
Nokia promises 'something amazing' on Sept. 7.
Libor scandal: Central banks to consider reforms.
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