US And UN Express Horror At Syria Torture Report -- BBC
The US and UN have reacted with "horror" to allegations in a new report that Syria has systematically tortured and executed about 11,000 detainees since the start of the uprising.
The US said the reports underscored the need to remove the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
A Syrian spokesman said the report had no credibility as it was commissioned by Qatar, which funds rebel groups.
The report comes a day before peace talks are due to begin in Switzerland.
Delegations are now arriving for the talks, known as Geneva II, which open in Montreux on Wednesday, and continue in Geneva two days later.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran reportedly sends two warships to Atlantic.
Iran exclusion from Geneva 2 a mistake, pushed by those who want Assad out - Lavrov. UN under fire by Assad allies before Geneva 2.
Syria accused of torture and 11,000 executions. Photos charging mass torture in Syria complicate peace talks.
Iraq executes 26 people for 'terrorism' offences.
Failed talks with militants prompt many to flee in Iraq.
Peace hopes fade as Israel plans 381 more settler homes.
Israel PM threatens to teach Hamas a lesson 'very soon'.
Egyptian militants claim rocket attack on Israel's Eilat.
4 killed in southern Beirut explosion. Blast rips through southern Beirut.
Clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli kills seven.
Turkey PM Erdogan gives new push to EU membership bid. Turkey's Erdogan, on Brussels visit, criticized over crackdown.
ASIA
Polio vaccination workers gunned down in Pakistan, others feared kidnapped.
Bomb hits Pakistani bus full of Shi'ite pilgrims, 22 dead.
Chinese anti-corruption activist Xu Zhiyong set for long-awaited trial.
Thai government declares state of emergency as protests drag on. Thailand imposes state of emergency over unrest.
Pakistan jets bomb Taliban positions in North Waziristan. Pakistan launches airstrikes in North Waziristan after Taliban suicide attacks.
Gunmen release 57 de-miners in west Afghanistan.
Resurgent Afghanistan drug trade threatening US goals, Pentagon warns.
China injects fresh cash into banks.
South Koreans seethe, sue as credit card details swiped.
Russia's Putin accepts Japan invitation, minister says.
China teams up with Hollywood for terracotta army superhero movie.
AFRICA
France to up Africa military presence.
Sisi urged to run for Egypt presidency.
Nigeria president names replacements for sacked ministers.
Central African Republic's new president says to listen to armed groups. New C.Africa leader raises hopes of end to bloodshed.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir hits out at UN.
With oil at stake, South Sudan’s crisis matters to its customers.
Libya's Islamist party says ministers resign from government.
In Rwanda, a deadly fight among the ruling elite.
For a different African piracy problem, US Navy seeks solutions on shore.
Egypt sets Feb. 16 as start date for a Morsi trial.
EUROPE
Kiev mass riots: LIVE UPDATES.
Ukraine will not declare state of emergency -presidential aide.
Russia says Ukraine may spin out of control, chides EU. No EU country would tolerate Ukraine protest violence at home – Lavrov. Lavrov tells European leaders to stay out of Ukrainian crisis.
Security actions under way in Russia’s Dagestan. Russia mounts security sweeps to choke insurgency near Sochi.
Russian police kill terror suspect in Winter Olympics security crackdown.
Russia on alert for ‘black widows’ prepped for possible Olympics attack.
Olympic records set for security, threats in Sochi.
Georgia claims Russia grabbed Abkhazia land.
Human Rights Watch slams Russia in annual report.
Ex-Vatican accountant hit with new money laundering charge.
Croatia Supreme Court OKs ex-spy chief's extradition to Germany.
Serbia begins EU membership talks in Brussels.
IMF expected to raise UK growth forecast.
Insight: Norway's $833 billion oil fund eyes riskier bets.
Litvinenko murder: Coroner 'said Russia could be involved'.
Temperatures hit -41 in Swedish cold snap.
AMERICAS
Wall Street adviser: Actual U.S. unemployment is 37.2%, 'misery index' worst in 40 years.
New Rob Ford video shows Toronto mayor speaking in Jamaican patois.
Obama to meet with Pope Francis in March.
Storm disrupts flights, school day in eastern US.
FBI conducting interviews in U.S. with people from Caucasus.
Colombian army kills 14 Farc rebels in Arauca.
Venezuela opposition leader wary of Maduro's rapprochement.
Venezuela's president blames soap operas for crime.
Argentina seeks to renegotiate $10 bln debt with Paris Club.
Venezuela may meet new reality, and new price, at the pump.
Panama Canal expansion 'will continue', consortium says.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Turkish authorities arrest ex-Gitmo detainee in raids against al Qaeda cells.
Former FBI terrorism expert: Sochi terrorism threat is unique.
Desert gives al-Qaida refuge after Mali defeat.
Trial to begin of three charged with planning attacks at NATO summit.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple gets reprieve from e-book monitor's oversight.
Bill Gates sees almost no poor countries left by 2035.
IMF: world economic recovery picking up pace but still weak and uneven.
IMF warns of deflation risk.
Oil demand to rise as global economy recovers, energy watchdog says.
29.6-carat blue diamond found at South African mine.
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