Syria Conflict: Rebels May Have Committed War Crime - UN -- BBC
A video appearing to show Syrian rebels murdering soldiers or pro-government militiamen could be evidence of a war crime, the UN has said.
The footage shows gunmen beating and shooting a group of prisoners who were cowering on the floor.
It has been alleged that Islamist militants carried out the attack after seizing army checkpoints on Thursday.
Unconfirmed reports say troops have now quit all bases near the strategic northern town of Saraqeb.
The town lies near the main roads linking Aleppo to Damascus and the coastal city of Latakia.
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MIDDLE EAST
A look at atrocities in Syria's civil war.
Syrian government forces quit town linking Aleppo to south: monitor. Syria conflict: Rebels may have committed war crime - UN. Rebels shown killing captured Syrian troops.
Syrian opposition group tells U.S. to stay out of internal politics.
Turkish leader says he plans a trip to Gaza soon.
Iran's currency woes hurt wallets in Iraq.
US most criminal regime on earth, says Iranian general on siege anniversary. Iranians burn US flags to mark embassy seizure.
Exclusive: PM on standby to send warplanes to Gulf as Iranian tensions rise.
GCC states pinning big hopes on $100bn railway project.
ASIA
Attack in SW Pakistan kills 18.
Iran relents, US now partner of Indian Ocean association.
Countries surrounding Indian Ocean meet to boost maritime security, promote trade.
China expels Japan ships from waters near disputed islands.
China morning round-up: Reporting the party congress.
India anti-Sikh riots: Australia petition to call it genocide.
World Bank to lend to Burma for first time in 25 years.
AFRICA
Sudan oil state rebels say repulsed government advance.
US tells Sudanese rebel group to stop recruiting refugees.
Uganda says to pull out troops from Somalia over Congo charges.
Islamists protest in Cairo, call for Islamic law.
CIA confirms role in US consulate attack in Benghazi.
Algeria wins Berber help to root out al-Qaida.
Boko Haram ready for peace talks with Nigeria, says alleged sect member.
Nigerian 'youths executed' in Boko Haram stronghold. Amnesty: Nigerian security making insurgency worse.
Leader ousted, nation is now a drug haven
One-in-four South Africans jobless, mine layoffs loom.
EUROPE
Russian PM argues for Pussy Riot members release.
Romania government headed for outright majority: poll.
Insight: Putin's Russia - more fragile than it looks.
Putin's health causes great speculation.
Sweden pays jobless youth to move to Norway.
Law to stop pot-smoking tourists buying cannabis scrapped by Dutch government.
Dissident republican Colin Duffy arrested over murder of prison officer David Black. 2 IRA suspects arrested over prison guard killing.
AMERICAS
Aftermath of hurricane Sandy leaves Haiti facing new disaster.
New York Marathon canceled, Bloomberg says.
Frustrated New Yorkers wait for Con Ed to end blackout.
Payrolls in U.S. climbed more than forecast in October. Last jobs report before election shows economy in 'virtual standstill'.
Estimate of economic losses from Hurricane Sandy now up to $50 billion.
UN headquarters suffers 'unprecedented damage' from Sandy.
Mexico’s drug violence ebbing, leaving a new sense of optimism.
Gang rules 6 years after start of Mexico drug war.
Mexico sees biggest remittances drop since 2009.
Colombia Halloween blast kills two and injures dozens.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Egypt arrests pro-al Qaeda jihadist tied to Benghazi suspect.
British tourists targeted in 'massacre plot' at Egypt beach resort - but police swoop on al-Qaeda terror suspects just in time.
Pentagon urged to televise Gitmo terror trial.
Morocco 'dismantles terrorist cell'.
Rezwan Ferdaus jailed for model plane Pentagon plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil see profits fall.
Four global banks told to hold extra capital.
Comparing the tax bite under Obama and Romney.
Apple iPad mini now on sale.
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