Syria Crisis: Russia And China Step Up Warning Over Strike -- BBC
Russia and China have stepped up their warnings against military intervention in Syria, with Moscow saying any such action would have "catastrophic consequences" for the region.
The US and its allies are considering launching strikes on Syria in response to deadly attacks last week.
The US said there was "undeniable" proof of a chemical attack, on Monday.
UN chemical weapons inspectors are due to start a second day of investigations in the suburbs of Damascus.
The UN team came under sniper fire as they tried to visit an area west of the city on Monday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria says it will defend itself against Western strikes.
Syria to Secretary of State John Kerry: You’re lying. Syria denies chemical weapon claim.
Syria, Iran issue first explicit warning to Israel if US attacks.
Syrian official: Israel 'will come under fire' if Syria attacked.
Israelis ready gas masks amid Syrian fears.
UN inspectors ordered out by regime after 90 minutes – doctor.
Possession of nuclear bomb would threaten Iran: Zarif.
Iran to debate suing US over 1953 coup support.
ASIA
Six aid workers executed in western Afghanistan. Afghan Taliban kill 12 'government' workers.
China hit by 'largest ever' hack attack.
China sees no basis for talks with Japan over islands dispute.
Japan's debt-funding costs to hit $257 billion next year: document.
As India passes food bill, worries over cost.
Cambodian opposition threatens vote protest.
Relatives of Sri Lanka's missing vent grievances at U.N..
AFRICA
Congo army battles M23 rebels near Goma.
Mali's MNLA rebels look to talks, greater autonomy in North.
Tunisia blames 'terrorist' Ansar al-Sharia for killings.
Egypt's new constitution may ban Mohamed Morsi's party.
Egyptian Islamist groups seek truce.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe threatens British, US firms over sanctions.
Liberia students all fail university admission exam.
EUROPE
Cyprus sees no key role for UK bases in Syria action.
British parliament recalled for Syria vote on Thursday.
Gibraltar leader flies to UK as Spanish mayor posts 'invasion' image.
Senior security official shot dead in Russia's North Caucasus.
Rights group blasts UN's mission in Kosovo.
Greece 'may renegotiate rescue loans'.
Norway's center-right opposition almost certain to win election: think tank.
AMERICAS
Firefighters slowly gaining on massive California wildfire. Fire crews report progress against massive Yosemite fire.
Venezuela reinforces security at energy installations.
FARC-Colombia peace talks resume amid social unrest.
Brazil foreign minister quits over Bolivia senator row.
Violence sets Mexico City on edge.
Argentina announces a new debt swap uutside US law.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Attack on Syria could trigger terrorists acts against U.S., Israel.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen denies US claims on attack plots.
Al Qaeda is divided into three parts.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook market value tops $100 billion amid mobile push.
Keystone decision likely delayed until 2014.
Madonna tops Forbes's highest-earning celebrity list.
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