Fighting Grows Along Syria's Borders, Threatening To Spread War -- Christian Science Monitor
Syria's borders are getting more violent, leading some to question whether President Bashar al-Assad is purposely trying to broaden the conflict.
Just days after Syria’s splintered opposition groups announced a unity bloc, violence escalated on the borders with Turkey and Israel, further raising concerns that Syria's civil war could spread outside its borders and destabilize the region.
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MIDDLE EAST
Residents flee air strikes on Syria border town. Thousands flee to Turkey as Syrian rebels, military battle for 5th day in Ras al Ayn.
Syria internally displaced estimated at 2.5 million.
GCC recognises new Syrian opposition bloc. France expresses support for Syrian opposition.
Israel mulls major military action against Gaza rocket barrages.
Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza.
Palestinians begin work to open Arafat's tomb. Arafat's tomb sealed off in preparation for exhumation.
Mossad tried to kill Saddam with exploding book: Report.
ASIA
US institute: North Korea 'testing at rocket site'.
Eye on China's next military leader.
With a friendly face, China tightens security.
China warns Dalai Lama on Tibet immolations comments.
Clinton urges closer Australian ties to India.
UN peacekeepers on track to leave East Timor.
AFRICA
Witnesses differ with U.S. over when Libya consulate attack began.
Heavy casualties reported in ambush on Kenyan police. Kenya hunts for suspects in police attack.
West Africa approves sending 3,300 troops to battle militants in Mali.
Sierra Leone leader rebuts corruption charge before vote.
South Africa police arrest 37 for violence near Xstrata mine.
EUROPE
Bank of Portugal forecasts economy will shrink a third year.
Spain promises to spare needy from eviction after suicides.
Special Report: Greece's far-right party goes on the offensive.
New IRA faction claims Northern Ireland killing.
Ukraine opposition warns Yanukovich, vows to free Tymoshenko.
Russia paroles scientist jailed under Putin for spying.
AMERICAS
FBI agents search house of Petraeus' former mistress.
US to become world's largest oil producer by 2020, agency predicts.
New strategies needed in drugs fight: Mexico, central Americans.
25 hurt in Colombia attack blamed on rebels.
Argentina to seek international help over ship seizure.
Haiti still faces 'alarming threats,' rights groups say.
‘Canada will burn praise Allah’: Vandals deface Toronto war memorial on Remembrance Day.
Brazil Mensalao trial: former Lula aide Dirceu jailed.
Will Brazil miss the goal with 2014 World Cup?
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Abu Qatada released from prison.
Afghan Haqqani faction would consider talks under Taliban.
War against al-Qaeda far from over (commentary).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
British MPs accuse Starbucks boss of 'fiddling money out of this country' as he defends company's corporation tax bill of just £8.6m in 14 years.
Microsoft's Windows head, once a possible CEO, exits.
EU, IMF clash over Greece revives debt crisis fears.
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