Deadly Fighting Rages On Across Syria -- Al Jazeera
At least 63 people are reported killed in Tuesday's clashes, including 41 in Damascus.
Fierce battles and army shelling in and around Damascus have killed at least 41 people, mostly civilians, as warplanes launch more air raids on a town on the Turkish border, according to media reports.
"Several army units are fighting with armed terrorist groups near the Othman mosque in the [Damascus] neighbourhood of Tadamun," Syrian state television said on Tuesday.
Tadamun has been the scene of intermittent clashes since mid-summer, state television and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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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.
UAE places restrictions on online dissent.
Israel and Gaza reach tacit truce.
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
Egyptian groups reject $4.8 billion IMF loan.
UN 'failed Sri Lanka civilians', says internal probe.
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
France rules out any use of air power in Mali.
Yellow fever kills 107 in Sudan's Darfur area.
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
Kremlin: Obama says he's ready to visit Russia.
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
Obama calls world leaders who hailed his re-election.
Cuba oil dreams on hold as drill rig set to depart.
FBI agents search house of Petraeus' former mistress.
US to become world's largest oil producer by 2020, agency predicts.
LatAm leaders call for review of US legal pot vote.
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 release: Cameron 'fed up'.
Abu Qatada released from prison.
Afghan Haqqani faction would consider talks under Taliban.
War against al-Qaeda far from over (commentary).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google v Microsoft patent licence trial begins.
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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