Tanks loyal to President Assad are seen in Damascus. PHOTO: REUTERS
Syria Conflict: Aleppo Bombed By Fighter Planes -- BBC
Fighter jets have bombed eastern areas of Syria's second city Aleppo, a BBC reporter near the city says.
The attack, which followed an artillery barrage, is seen as a significant escalation in the conflict.
Rebels launched an offensive against Aleppo at the weekend in an attempt to wrest the city from government forces.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says territorial gains made by the rebels will eventually result in a "safe haven" inside Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel warns of broader war over Syria weapons.
Use of warplanes is reported in Syrian conflict.Warplanes circle and helicopters strike as battle for Syria’s Aleppo intensifies. Syrian forces battle rebel push on central Aleppo.
Syria: chemical weapons moved as 8 killed in Aleppo prison revolts. Syria government still in control of chemical weapons: Israel.
Syrian envoy to Cyprus defects.
Turkey's Erdogan says Syrian people "close to victory".
Iran and Israel not expected to face off in London Olympics.
White House says Iraq can fend for itself after series of attacks.
9 killed in attacks after deadly Iraq day.
116 dead in Iraq attacks.
Analysis: Iran reformists gird for return to political stage.
Iran returns sanction fight to Gulf shipping lanes.
Iran, Hezbollah plotted in more than 20 states: Israel.
Iran arrests suspects in 2011 killing of nuclear scientist.
Jordan King's treads delicate line on reform.
ASIA
Indian troops given 'shoot on sight' orders in Assam. Assam: Govt struggles to control deadly riots; Rajdhani attacked, train services hit.
Tajik troops suffer losses in battle with ex-warlord.
China plans to 'defend' disputed islands. China sends troops to disputed islands.
Japan’s claim to Okinawa disputed by influential Chinese commentators.
Philippines reacts to Chinese military deployment.
Severe typhoon hits Hong Kong, market delays opening.
AFRICA
Ghanaian president's sudden death shocks country.
Sudan rejects South Sudan oil offer.
Sudan's army battles Darfur rebels. Sudan army clashes with Darfur rebels near border.
South Sudan offers Khartoum $3bn compensation.
Malian militias unite to 'liberate the north'.
Madagascar leader to meet exiled rival after mutiny.
U.S. is pushed to label Nigeria’s Boko Haram a terrorist group.
EUROPE
Eurozone crisis live: Greece 'off track'; Germany's credit rating outlook cut.
Russia set to join World Trade Organization on Aug. 22.
Moody's cuts outlook on Germany, two others.
Ten Italian cities at risk of bankruptcy, schools may not reopen.
Ukraine postpones Tymoshenko tax case hearings.
UK Cameron's ex-media chief, friend charged over hacking.
Cyprus: terror suspect similarity with Bulgaria.
Britain deploys 1,200 more troops for Olympics.
AMERICAS
Returning migrants boost Mexico’s middle class.
New U.S. unit reviewing trade barriers in about 6 nations.
Cash-strapped Argentine town pays employees by raffle.
U.S. farmers seen weathering 2012 drought better than in 1988.
Mexican election winners say runner-up used illegal funds.
Peru appoints new cabinet in political shake-up.
Cuba dissident 'driven off road' to death, says family.
Hugo Chávez tells Venezuelans to drink juice not Coke.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
EU rejects request to blacklist Hezbollah.
U.S. drone kills 12 suspected militants in Pakistan. US drone strikes kill suspected insurgents in Pakistan.
Yemen: Al Qaeda is defeated not destroyed.
Iraqis can handle resurgent al Qaeda, says DOD.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China's Baidu profits jump as online advertising boom continues.
China dives into UK’s North Sea oil industry.
Apple wins ban on Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Europe. Apple seeks billions in damages from Samsung in patent battle.
Super rich hiding up to $32 trillion offshore.
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