As Thousands Flee Syria, Assad Denies Civil War Claims -- The Independent
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied there was a civil war in his country as the number of refugees fleeing the conflict surged, and some so desperate to leave they were climbing over razor wire fences.
United Nations refugee agency coordinator Panos Moumtzis said about 11,000 refugees fled the country in 24 hours after clashes in the Turkish border town of Ras al-Ain. The average number or refugees fleeing daily is between 2,000 and 3,000. Despite the chaos on his borders Assad took on his familiar obstinate tone.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
A look at Syrian president's statements on crisis.
Thousands flee in one day as terror reigns in Syrian border towns. Turkey says 8,000 Syrians flee in past 24 hours.
Syria rebels take Turkish border town, Kurds alarmed.
Syria opposition bloc elects Christian as leader.
Iran issues warning after targeting U.S. drone.
Iran implicitly confirms attack on US drone.
Iranian ministry suggests openness to nuclear talks.
Ahmadinejad: Countries stockpiling nuclear weapons ‘mentally retarded’.
Israel’s military says explosive-filled tunnel explodes near soldiers on Israel-Gaza border.
Iran accused of torturing blogger to death.
Bahrain police fire tear gas to disperse Shi'ites: witnesses.
ASIA
S. Korean Presidential frontrunner willing to meet North's leader.
Obama to visit Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand.
Google disrupted in China, once again.
Japan, North Korea to hold talks next week.
Chinese leadership change won't ease issues with the U.S.
Hundreds of Tibetan students demonstrate for more freedom. China says no to human rights monitors for Tibet.
South Korea finds cracks in nuclear reactor.
Japan to seek defense talks with US.
Sri Lankan move to fire top judge stirs fears.
AFRICA
Civil societies in Zimbabwe fear pre-election crackdown.
Egyptian Islamists rally for Shariah law.
Political, military insecurity deepen Mali humanitarian crisis.
Foreign air power is crucial to Mali battle plan: sources.
Israel enemy No 1, Sudan's Bashir says after surgery.
Hunting the LRA in Central Africa. Group: US troops should actively hunt for Kony.
Somalia: A wild and violent place.
'Conflict-free' tags help revive Congo minerals trade.
Nigeria: 'Jonathan has strong passion to end Boko Haram crisis'.
EUROPE
Norwegian killer complains of prison conditions.
Ukraine’s ultranationalists show surprising strength at polls.
Greece says cash reserves almost depleted.
France slides towards recession.
Spanish airline said to be in ‘fight for survival’.
Greece: Profile of a failed state.
Russia's Putin fires top general amid corruption scandal. Putin reshuffles top Russian military officers.
David Cameron to renew call for freeze in spending by the European Union.
Justin Welby named as next Archbishop of Canterbury.
AMERICAS
Mexico charges agents with trying to kill CIA men.
Chavez to Obama: Forget global wars, fix domestic woes.
President Obama and John Boehner outline competing plans for fiscal cliff, remain at odds on tax cuts for the wealthy.
Obama to make statement on US economy.
Argentines march in mass protest at government policies.
Attorney accused of trying to launder $600 million for drug cartel.
Report: Mexican cartel bought guns from U.S. border patrol.
Guatemala quake deaths now 52, expected to rise.
Election season bluster: Threats to move to Canada, a Trump call for 'revolution!'
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Somalia's Al Shabaab, squeezed in south, move to Puntland.
More al Qaeda links to Cairo terror cell reportedly found.
Tunisia arrests Ansar al Sharia member in connection with US Embassy assault.
U.S. road to bin Laden began with interrogation of Montreal Imam.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
HSBC investigating claims of criminal account holders.
Fitch sees risk of U.S. recession on fiscal cliff concern.
McDonald's sales fall for first time in almost a decade.
Priceline to buy Kayak Software for $1.8 billion.
No comments:
Post a Comment