Syria Crisis: Bombs And Shelling Hit Damascus - Friday 7 September 2012 -- The Guardian
• Separate explosions after army shells Damascus suburbs
• Two Syrian regime figures announce their defection
• Security clampdown against banned rally in Bahrain
• The head of the criminal security branch in Damascus was one of two senior figures to announce his defection from the Assad regime over the last 24 hours. Speaking after fleeing to Turkey, Awad Ahmed al-Ali, said the Syrian government had lost legitimacy after the "malicious and vicious" killing of civilians. Syria's attaché to Serbia, Bashar Al-Haj Ali, also announced his defection in an interview to al-Jazeera Arabic.
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MIDDLE EAST
Report: Iran sets June 14 for presidential election to replace Ahmadinejad.
Iran sends elite troops to aid Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria.
Syrian rebels struggle to tame Assad's air power.
Syrian forces launch assault on Damascus suburbs: NGO.
Assassination highlights rifts facing Syria rebels.
Massed US, UK, French navies for drill simulating breach of blocked Hormuz.
Israeli PM vents frustration over U.S. strategy toward Iran: Lawmaker.
Turkish troops kill 18 PKK rebels in major offensive.
Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes 'kill six militants'.
ASIA
Kyrgyzstan pins hopes on new prime minister.
India’s Parliament adjourns chaotic session filled with more shouting matches than business.
US expects South China Sea tensions to rise.
Japan said to have tentative deal to buy 3 disputed islands from private owners.
APEC seeks growth boost despite politics, tensions.
Exclusive: China president-in-waiting signals quicker reform - sources.
Quakes in southwest China kill dozens, damage 20,000 homes.
South Korea offers flood relief aid to North.
Indian foreign minister visits Pakistan amid thaw.
Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy released on bail.
AFRICA
Confusion in Mali after request for military intervention.
Nigerian airline collapses as industry struggles.
Kenya church attacks are latest sign of tension between Christians, Muslims. Kenya Red Cross: 12 killed in clashes. Kenya clashes: 'Revenge attacks' in Coast Province.
Nigeria police protect phone masts after attacks. Nigeria mobile phone masts to get 24-hour protection.
US warns of Sudan-South Sudan border conflict.
South African miners, Lonmin reach 'peace' deal.
EUROPE
Cameron and Hollande agree on hastening end of Assad's rule in Syria.
Germany's real crisis: Oktoberfest beer shortage looms.
Motorists face EU ban for modifying cars.
Huge step taken by Europe’s bank to abate a crisis.
Putin says missile deal is more likely with Obama.
Kosovo amends law to close Western supervisory body.
Separatism threatens the future of Spain.
France's Hollande faces questions on tax pledge.
AMERICAS
US suspends anti-drug radar support in Honduras.
U.S. unemployment falls to 8.1 percent; August jobs number below expectations. Convention over, Obama hit with weak job report.
Colombia's Santos rejects FARC call for ceasefire.
Mexico drugs: Acapulco 'cartel leader' Juan Diego seized.
Canada closes embassy in Iran. Canada cuts diplomatic ties with Iran.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Uighurs, Uzbeks supplant Arabs as jihadis in Pakistan’s lawless areas.
Clinton labels Pakistan-based group as terrorists.
Judge: U.S. can't set limits on Guantanamo lawyers.
US removes Nepal's Maoists from terror list.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EOG says U.S. fracking rule to cost $1.5 billion a year.
Russia's Putin warns on global economy, looks east.
Intel cuts its sales forecasts.
The truth comes out: CEO says 'stupid' consumers deserve hefty fees.
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