Clashes Rage Between Syrian Rebels, Pro-Government Fighters -- CTV News/AP
BEIRUT -- Clashes between Syrian rebels and an armed Palestinian group loyal to President Bashar Assad raged inside a Damascus refugee camp Tuesday, as the Syrian military deployed tanks outside, activists said.
Also Sunday, an American foreign correspondent and his crew escaped unharmed during a firefight after being held captive for five days, said the reporter, Richard Engel of NBC.
The rebels fighting to topple Assad's regime have made significant advances in the past weeks, capturing air bases and military installations in and around Damascus.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq's president rushed to hospital.
Syria rebels make further gains.
Thousand Palestinians enter Lebanon after Damascus fighting.
Iranian minister denies Syria's Assad about to fall.
Iran defiant on enrichment ahead of possible nuclear talks.
Israel sees new US poise, including military, to curb Iran.
Israel approves 1,500 more settler homes. Israel presses on with plans for 6,000 new settler homes.
ASIA
Asia stocks gain on Japan hopes, China recovery.
Sino-Indian border deadlock raises tensions; ambiguity of past accords hinders settlement.
Disputes over small islands pose big conundrum for U.S.
Anti-polio workers gunned down in Pakistan.
North Korea satellite 'tumbling in space'.
On eve of South Korea vote, Park sounds father's battle cry.
China cracking down on doomsday group. China detains 500-plus people for doomsday rumors.
AFRICA
Libya flexes muscle to seal off problematic south.
NATO: Somali pirates seized no ships for 6 months.
France eyes new UN resolution on Mali.
Kenya orders refugees into camps after blasts.
Egypt opposition to protest against "invalid" constitution.
UN court acquits Congo rebel leader of war crimes.
Jacob Zuma re-elected as ANC head.
Mandela remains hospitalized, health improving.
EUROPE
Russia abstains from vote on Yugoslav war crimes tribunal.
Russia threatens to ban Americans from adopting Russian children.
Trouble flares as Loyalist fury over Northern Ireland flag row renews.
Amnesty says migrants in Italy face widespread exploitation.
Belgium welcomes French tax exiles, minister says.
David Cameron: we will never join a European army.
AMERICAS
U.S. ‘fiscal cliff’ deal closer, as Obama, Boehner compromise, but gaps remain.
Connecticut school shooting: Classes resume in Newtown for students, teachers.
Mexico government says security policy failing.
New paramilitary force to battle narco gangsters in Mexico.
Argentina launches process to break up media group.
Analysis: High stakes for Cuba in Chavez's cancer battle.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Senior Al Qaeda man reported arrested in Algeria.
American jihadi booted out of Somali branch of al Qaeda.
David Cameron: Syria empowering new al-Qaeda generation.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Coal to challenge oil's dominance by 2017, says IEA.
Apple request for US ban on Samsung smartphone sales rejected by judge.
Instagram seeks right to sell access to photos to advertisers.
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