U.N. Sees More Brutality, Probable Chemical Weapons Use In Syria -- L.A. Times
The conflict in Syria has reached new levels of brutality, according to a report released Tuesday by a United Nations commission that found reasonable grounds to believe chemical weapons have been used.
The commission, which was not allowed to investigate inside Syria, did not identify what chemical weapons were used or who used them. The government of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the opposition have accused each other of employing such weapons against civilian populations.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Tuesday that samples taken from Syria and tested in France confirmed the use of sarin gas multiple times, the Associated Press reported.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran nuclear inspection talks 'going around in circles', says Amano.
Turkish deputy PM seeks to calm anti-government protests.
Unions join forces with Turkish protesters.
Lebanese army deploys to Tripoli.
Syrian rebels still battling to hold on to Qusayr; Red Crescent denied entry.
France's Fabius 'confirms sarin use' by Syria regime.
No safe way out as Syrian forces grind down besieged Qusair.
Syria conflict has reached new levels of brutality - UN.
UN points to chemical weapons use in Syria. Syria's chemical weapons program was built to counter Israel.
Syrian disease outbreaks 'inevitable', warns WHO.
U.S. missile defense system to remain in Jordan after training exercise there. Syria conflict: US may leave F-16s and missiles in Jordan.
Iraq warns Israel on using airspace in Iran strike.
Kerry warns Israel that status quo cannot hold.
Iranians mark anniversary of Khomeini's death.
Iranian ayatollah’s funeral turns into anti-regime protest.
ASIA
New generation of defectors expose North Korean abuses.
Japan tests 310mph bullet train.
Coca-Cola opens its first plant in Burma for 60 years.
Thousands remember Tiananmen as China tightens security.
China warns U.N. against 'irresponsible remarks' on North Koreans.
Cybersecurity tops Obama’s agenda for China talks.
Hong Kong marks June 4 crackdown as China tightens security.
North Korea Yongbyon reactor work ‘nearing completion’.
Relatives demand answers after Chinese fire kills 120.
Inflation hits Asia's wealthiest the hardest.
AFRICA
Report: $750 million missing in Angola-Russia deal.
Egypt court sentences NGO workers; U.S. denounces verdict.
Egyptian politicians: Sabotage Ethiopia's new dam.
Mali deploys troops to rebel-held city of Kidal.
Suicide bomber dies in failed attack in northern Mali.
US offers rewards for capture of African militants.
West Africa states to adopt anti-piracy code, maybe this month: IMO.
Former CAR leader Francois Bozize leaves Cameroon.
Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza approves media law.
EUROPE
Pyrenees slopes open for rare June ski weekend.
Exiled economist turns down Putin's offer to return.
Putin defends arms sales to Syrian regime.
Putin: S-300 missiles not sent to Syria yet.
EU wants Russia to explain air passenger data demand.
IMF: France needs more economic reforms to keep up.
Death toll hits 10 in European flooding. Floods bring misery to central Europe.
Queen marks Coronation anniversary at Westminster Abbey.
AMERICAS
Last Boston Marathon bombing victim leaves hospital seven weeks after attack.
Amnesty: Mexico 'failing to tackle disappearances'.
Obama sets stage for Senate battle over judicial nominees.
White House suggests Obama will put off signing arms treaty until August.
US military chiefs pledge swift action on sexual assaults, resist some proposed changes. Brass testify on bills aimed at military sexual assaults.
Trade deficit in U.S. widened from three-year low.
US officials found to be using secret government email accounts.
NATO rules out Colombia membership. Colombia minister rules out NATO membership.
Marine reservist kidnapped in Mexico, FBI seeks public's help.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda affiliate’s grave new warning: Inflicting mass casualties on U.S. a top priority.
U.S. puts bounties on al Qaeda, West African terror suspects.
Nidal Hasan can represent himself at trial, raising specter of jihadist rants.
US congress rolling back 9/11-era counter terrorism rules of war.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bankruptcy judge removes obstacle to American-US Airways merger.
Amazon plans big expansion of online grocery business: sources.
ET game excavation confirmed by studio.
Amazon writes biggest streaming video check for Dora, SpongeBob.
HSBC set to be sued by New York over US home loans.
Apple devices vulnerable to attack via bogus charger.
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