Rebels take up a position on a rooftop adjacent to a main Syrian Army fortification as the battle continues around them. Austin Tice/MCT
June Was Bloodiest Month Of Syrian Uprising, With 3,000 Killed -- McClatchy News
Violence in Syria reportedly killed nearly 3,000 people in June, making it the bloodiest month since rebels took up arms against the country’s government more than a year ago. The statistics also appeared to bear out the argument that the violence is moving closer to the Syrian capital, Damascus.
The fighting seems to be spreading rather than simply migrating: Provinces such as Homs and Idlib, two centers of the rebellion, remained violent as fighting broke out in areas around Damascus.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN chief calls for change in Syria mission.
High-ranking general defects from Syrian military. 'Top Syrian defector' Manaf Tlas heads for Paris.
Turkey mourns 2 pilots downed by Syria.
Gulf sabers rattle as Iran sanctions bite.
Iran adds France, Germany to culprits list.
Dubai dress code: 'Cover up', UAE women tell foreigners.
ASIA
North Korea rejects reports of HEU warhead mass-production.
Deadly Pakistan attack on Iran-bound bus.
Tokyo conference crucial to future Afghan aid.
N. Korea a grim picture of deprivation.
US cozies up to outcast Uzbekistan for Afghan role.
Wary neighbors turn into partners in a quickly developing southeast Asia.
After reports of hijacking attempt, China tightens airport security.
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AFRICA
Egypt’s new president orders formation of committee to investigate killings of protesters.
U.N. defers decision on military intervention in Mali.
Sudan police teargas protesters after prayers.
DR Congo troops 'flee into Uganda' after rebel clashes.
Libya election helicopter 'shot near Benghazi'. Burgeoning Libyan Islamists hoping to ride political wave. Libya to hold first free election in 60 years.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will not get fair trial, says lawyer.
UN mission warns of economic, refugee crises in South Sudan.
Egyptian Coptic activists declare creation of Christian Brotherhood.
EUROPE
Bus scare, terror arrests ramp up UK security concerns ahead of Olympics.
Running out of options, Euro zone may face a stark choice.
French tax hikes target business and wealthy amid stiffening crisis.
Romania president impeached amid EU, US concern. EU demands Romania govt respect courts.
Russia to impose heavy regulation on foreign-funded NGOs.
Tens of thousands party in Pamplona as running of the bulls festival opens.
Kosovo deputy PM charged in corruption probe.
AMERICAS
US sizzles in record heat wave.
Drought reaches record 56% of continental US.
Chavez says Venezuela has withdrawn military attaches from embassy in Paraguay, citing threats.
Mexico's Pena Nieto's presidential victory confirmed.
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Cuba's Raul Castro secures cooperation commitments in China.
US employers add 80,000 jobs as economy struggles.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Suspected US drone strike kills 19 in Pakistan.
US sanctions Eritrean military officials over links to Somali terror group.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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UN calls for 'billionaires tax' to help world's poor.
China response mild to U.S. trade complaint on cars.
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Intel bets on Windows 8 touchscreen laptops.
IMF's Lagarde voices concern over global economy.
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