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World News Briefs -- May 5, 2013



Syria: Attack On Military Facility Was A 'Declaration Of War' By Israel -- CNN

Damascus, Syria (CNN) -- A Syrian official called an attack Sunday on the nation's military research facility a "declaration of war" by Israel.

In an interview with CNN, Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al Mekdad said the attack represented an alliance between Islamic terrorists and Israel.

He added that Syria would retaliate against Israel in its own time and way.

Early Sunday morning, a series of massive explosions illuminated the predawn sky in Damascus, prompting more claims that Israel has launched attacks into the war-torn country.

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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.

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.

Israel bolsters northern defenses after strikes against Syria.

UAE criticizes Iran lawmakers' visit to disputed islands.

Saudi girls will be allowed to play sports in private schools.

ASIA

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.

Bangladeshi capital wears an eerie calm a day after Islamists battle police. 22 killed in Dhaka as militants clash with police.

Bangladesh building death toll tops 600.

No deal with China on border dispute, India says.

Intelligence alert over terror attack on US consulate in Mumbai.

Malaysia coalition retains power after close election.

State media: U.S. man sentenced in North Korea not a 'bargaining chip'.

AFRICA

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

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

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

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

eBay’s $35 million mess.

Warren Buffett on economy, Berkshire succession plan.

Bill Gates on Microsoft's Apple attack plan.

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