Israel Says 'No Winds Of War' Despite Syria Air Strikes -- Reuters
JERUSALEM/AMMAN (Reuters) - Israel played down weekend air strikes reported to have killed dozens of Syrian soldiers close to Damascus, saying they were not aimed at influencing its neighbor's civil war but only at stopping Iranian missiles reaching Lebanese Hezbollah militants.
Oil prices spiked above $105 a barrel, their highest in nearly a month, on Monday as the air strikes on Friday and Sunday prompted fears of a wider spillover of the two-year old conflict in Syria that could affect Middle East oil exports.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel tries to tamp down Syrian anger after killing dozens of its elite soldiers.
Israel: Syria air strikes not intended to further destabilise Assad government.
Syria: Israel used depleted uranium shells in Syria strike.
Stab, shot, burned and butchered: Horrifying images from Syria show how even young children did not escape Baniyas massacre.
UN suspects rebel forces used nerve gas in Syria: Del Ponte. US casts doubt on claim Syrian rebels may have used sarin gas.
Israel bolsters northern defenses after strikes against Syria.
Pentagon still believes Assad has control of Syria’s chemical arsenal.
Israel, Turkey reach draft agreement to end diplomatic rift.
Tensions rise between Iraq's Sunnis and Shiites.
Iran presidency candidates to step forward, finally.
UAE criticizes Iran lawmakers' visit to disputed islands.
Saudi girls will be allowed to play sports in private schools.
ASIA
Bangladesh building collapse toll hits 675.
Pakistan election violence forces candidates behind high walls.
Malaysia PM sworn in amid opposition protests. Malaysia coalition retains power after close election.
Afghan-Pakistani troops clash again near disputed border post. Afghanistan warns Pakistan after border clash erupts again.
Many dead and injured in Pakistan bomb attack.
Bangladesh protest violence leaves more than 30 people dead. Bangladeshi capital wears an eerie calm a day after Islamists battle police. 22 killed in Dhaka as militants clash with police.
No deal with China on border dispute, India says.
Intelligence alert over terror attack on US consulate in Mumbai.
State media: U.S. man sentenced in North Korea not a 'bargaining chip'.
AFRICA
UK and Kenyan torture victims discuss payouts.
Analysis: Congo rebels prepare to face U.N. force with mandate to attack.
Tanzania church attack: Saudis held for 'act of terror'.
Iranians jailed for life in Kenya over terror charges.
Egyptian premier’s motorcade comes under gunfire attack.
Libya votes to ban senior Gaddafi officials from government.
Nigeria's civilians bear brunt of Islamist conflict.
Kenya's Uhuru Kenyatta to meet UK's David Cameron.
EUROPE
Greece not tough enough on rich tax evaders, IMF says.
German police arrest alleged former Auschwitz guard.
Tens of thousands rally against Putin in Moscow.
Press freedom gets mixed report card in Europe.
Italy economy to shrink 1.4% in 2013, figures forecast.
Neo-Nazi murders: Beate Zschaepe goes on trial in Germany.
Kosovo police arrest suspected drugs kingpin.
Russia extends Cypriot loan by 2 years, cuts interest: troika document.
Ex-Italian PM Giulio Andreotti dies.
AMERICAS
Study pegs cost of U.S. immigration bill’s mass legalization at $6.3 trillion.
Billions of cicadas to invade US east coast after 17 years underground.
FBI: Minn. raid disrupts 'localized terror attack'.
Teenager accused of lying in Boston bomb case out on bail.
The 5 major developments in the Boston Marathon case over the weekend.
Obama wraps up Latin American trip, reaffirms hopes for immigration reform.
Clashes kill 7 guerrillas in southwest Colombia.
Maduro assassination claims 'immature'.
Venezuela to tap military to fight crime.
Outlook grim in Venezuela's essential oil industry.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo detainee alleges guards searched Qurans in prison.
A homemade style of terror: Jihadists push new tactics.
Boston case highlights limitations of U.S. counterterror network.
Tag team: Jihadis, hackers join forces to launch cyberattacks on United States.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Walmart heads Fortune 500 list of top companies in big year for energy firms.
eBay’s $35 million mess.
Warren Buffett on economy, Berkshire succession plan.
Bill Gates on Microsoft's Apple attack plan.
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