Syria 'Crumbling' After PM's Defection -- BBC
Western powers have said the defection of Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab is a sign that the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is crumbling.
The White House said the momentum was now with the opposition, while France said the Assad government was "doomed".
Mr Hijab, the most senior Syrian figure to defect, on Monday denounced Syria's "terrorist regime" and said he was joining the revolution.
His whereabouts are unknown, although reports say he may head to Qatar.
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MIDDLE EAST
With diplomacy dead, US banks on Syrian rebel win.
Syrian prime minister defects to Jordan.
First Syrian in space defects from Assad regime.
Syrians appeal to revitalize unrest-hit economy.
In Iraq, scenes of hope and fear seven months after U.S. troops’ departure.
Gulf Arab countries to discuss unity in September: paper.
Yemen: suicide bomber kills 45 people at funeral wake.
Turkey steps up offensive against Kurdish rebels. 115 PKK dead in clashes with Turkish military since July 23.
Iran airs "confessions" in killings of nuclear scientists.
Eye on Iran and Syria, Israel hardens missile shield.
Saudi invites Iran for extraordinary Muslim summit.
Abbas to move on UN membership bid in September.
ASIA
Protests in Vietnam as anger over China's 'bullying' grows.
Kim Jong-un 'planning China-like reforms in North Korea'.
Karzai 'accepts' dismissal of key ministers.
South China Sea: Beijing attacks US 'trouble-making'.
India facing first drought in three years.
Gang war fears see Macau police detain 150, Hong Kong arrest 130.
Hiroshima marks 67th anniversary of A-bomb attack.
AFRICA
Clinton warns Kenya on repeat of 2007 vote chaos.
Zambian miners kill Chinese manager.
Official: 7 killed in more attacks in Ivory Coast. Gunmen launch pre-dawn raid on Ivory Coast military camp.
Egypt vows crackdown on "infidels" after border massacre. Mursi orders military to take control of Sinai after 16 killed.
Mali military listless amid spirited militias.
Libya's NTC sets date for power transfer.
Ex-Gaddafi spy chief al-Senussi 'will not be extradited'.
Banned Tunisian protest leads to clashes.
In Somali capital, a year without Islamist militia.
EUROPE
UK coalition in crisis over parliamentary reform.
Soldiers killed in Chechnya bombing.
Crisis forces young Italians to move abroad.
Monti calls for more crisis-fighting urgency in ECB standoff.
German minister warns of euro debate tone.
Serbia law tightens control over central bank.
A decadent reminder of Russia before Putin.
Greece faces difficult odds with privatization.
Greece: 6,000 detained during raids on immigrants.
AMERICAS
Obama, Romney spar over Pentagon spending.
Officials name suspect in deadly Sikh temple shooting.
Thumbprint readers stir fears in Venezuela vote.
Jamaica, Trinidad mark 50th anniversaries in pensive mood.
Jamaica celebrates independence day with Olympic glory.
Election campaign starts in Quebec, separatists lead.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Uzbek group says drone killed leader.
David Cameron warned that Afghanistan pullout could allow al-Qaeda to return.
Spain charges two Russian terrorism suspects.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Did Samsung steal Apple's icons?
Apple co-founder Wozniak sees trouble in the cloud.
Widening of Panama Canal will remake world trade patterns.
Best Buy founder offers $8.8 billion to buy out company.
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