Syria, Iran Accuse Israel Of Air Strike; Arms For Hezbollah Are Likely Target -- CSM
Israel did not confirm the strikes, reportedly near the Damascus airport and Lebanon's border, but analysts noted Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke earlier of dealing with regional threats.
Israeli warplanes bombed two areas near Damascus on Sunday, the Syrian military said, drawing harsh criticism from the Syrian and Iranian foreign ministers.
The warplanes struck near the city’s international airport and outside Dimas, a town close to the Lebanese border. The Syrian government said via state news media that the strikes caused material damage; there were no immediate reports of causalities.
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MIDDLE EAST
Suspected Israeli war jets strike near Damascus airport. Israeli strikes killed 2 Hezbollah fighters: sources.
Syria and Iran condemn Damascus air strikes.
Iraq forms 20,000 strong special army to retake Mosul.
Hagel credits Iraqi security forces with progress.
EU chief, Turkey discuss foreign fighters in Syria.
Syrian gunmen capture Lebanese soldiers.
Syria conflict: UN in record humanitarian aid appeal.
Saudi Cabinet shakeup targets key ministries.
ASIA
US, NATO end Afghan combat command after 13 years.
Afghan war rages as foreign forces go out the door. Five killed in Afghanistan as Taliban storm Kandahar police station.
Afghan students find inspiration in Islamic State's success.
Political protests in Pakistani city turn deadly.
Former Chinese general says force an option in 'Taiwan problem'.
Modi defends India's decades-long military presence in Kashmir, says troops guarding democracy.
UN: Opium harvests soaring in Southeast Asia.
Japan's third quarter recession deeper than estimated.
Eight sentenced to death for China attacks.
China pans anti-corruption group for lower ranking.
Indian Uber driver arrested after alleged rape, police say.
Tropical Storm Hagupit batters Philippines, killing at least 21.
AFRICA
Number of Ebola cases hits 17,500.
Yemen migrant boat carrying Ethiopians sinks killing 70.
Libyans displaced by civil conflict face cruel winter as donor funding falls short.
Nigeria seizes aircraft, weapons bound for Chad.
Congo rebels not ready to return from Uganda.
Kenya police admit 'extrajudicial killings'.
Date set for Tunisia presidential runoff.
EUROPE
U.S. sanctions aimed at changing power, Russian envoy says.
Security tightened at Ukraine's Chernobyl NPP after bomb threat phone call.
Ukraine says Russia will resume gas flows on December 11.
Russia says would accept money or warships to solve Mistral dispute.
U.S., UK face nuclear disarmament pressure at Vienna meeting.
Hungary considers mandatory drug tests for under-18s.
AMERICAS
Second night of California protests over police killings.
'Historic' L.A. fire shuts down parts of 2 freeways.
IMF head warns of bumpy road for Latin America.
Canadian ISIS member calls for attacks against his country.
In Honduran schools, gangs are in control.
Caribbean nations urge US to lift 'senseless' Cuba embargo.
Pope calls for stability in Argentina ahead of election: media.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pakistan kills senior Al-Qaeda leader, says military.
Pentagon says six Guantanamo Bay detainees transferred to Uruguay. Six men released from Guantanamo Bay arrive in Uruguay.
Yemen hostage rescue: US 'won't review' raids policy.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BP loses latest US oil spill appeal.
Sony investigator says cyber attack 'unparalleled' crime.
Oil drops $2 to five-year low on oversupply.
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