A general view shows a damaged street with sandbags used as barriers in Aleppo's Saif al-Dawla district March 6, 2015. Credit: Reuters/Hosam Katan
Reuters: Resignation and despair in cradle of Syrian revolt
(Reuters) - At a new graveyard in a Jordanian border town near the southern Syrian city of Deraa, burial space is already running out.
The "Syrian Martyr's Cemetery" accepts victims from the city across the frontier where Syria's civil war first broke out four years ago, which no longer has a functioning graveyard of its own since its cemetery has become a battlefield.
"When battles rage, I just know there are many wounded who will be coming to Jordan and become martyrs," said Abdullah al-Zubi, a 32-year-old ex-farmer and now a graveyard volunteer.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi forces pound ISIL targets in Tikrit. Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces 'push into Tikrit'.
IS group tightens its grip on Mosul residents.
Kurdish oil deal with Baghdad unravels as tensions rise.
US airstrikes have killed more than 100 civilians, Syrian rights group says.
U.S. to send $70 million in non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition: State Department.
Iran yet to receive $7.8 billion for oil sales: Press TV.
Netanyahu begins final push to cling to power in Israeli election.
Turkish coastguard opens fire on refugee ship. Turkey seizes cargo ship carrying hundreds of Syrian refugees.
ASIA
‘Stick to peace’: China warns Japan to remain pacifist as Tokyo eyes military return.
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid tensions, says South.
Pakistan court orders release of Mumbai attacks plotter.
US ambassador to South Korea was targeted to protest military drills, police say.
India's Modi begins landmark visit to Sri Lanka.
Japan, France sign defense pact to spur cooperation, joint development.
After long split, 2 Koreas face increasing linguistic divide.
Suu Kyi's party to compete in Myanmar vote despite block.
Cyclone Pam: massive storm bears down on Vanuatu, with 260,000 people in its path. Small Pacific nation of Vanuatu hit by powerful cyclone.
AFRICA
Gunmen attack Kenyan governor's convoy near Somali border: media.
South Sudan leaders given more time to reach peace deal.
Suspect in Bamako restaurant bombing killed, Mali says.
Nigeria 'using foreign mercenaries' against Boko Haram.
SA concern over Nigeria mercenaries.
UN resolution needed for any NATO role in Libya: Spain.
U.N. resumes Libyan consultations without recognized parliament.
EUROPE
EU unlikely to agree next week to prolong Russia sanctions.
Ukraine's grinding war stains innocence of childhood.
Putin to meet Kyrgyz leader Monday after absence from view. Russian TV shows Vladimir Putin at work after illness rumors.
Russia, South Ossetia leaders to sign 25-year alliance treaty next week.
EU considers foreign camps to handle asylum seekers.
Spain arrests eight suspected Islamist militants in dawn raid.
Julian Assange case: Sweden U-turn on questioning. Julian Assange set to be questioned by Swedish prosecutors in London.
AMERICAS
Uneasy calm as Ferguson protests resume amid hunt for cops' shooter.
Obama clash with Venezuelan leader backfires, Latin Americans unite against U.S..
Venezuela's Maduro says may go to U.S. to challenge Obama.
Haiti sets date for long overdue elections.
California has about one year of water left. Will you ration now?
What happened the night of the Secret Service crash?
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Has ISIS become the leader of the global jihadi movement?
US drone strike targets Kenya mall attack 'mastermind'.
Guantanamo prisoners now throwing feces, urine, sperm & vomit at guards.
Come die with me: ISIS jihadis show off their terrible culinary skills and their love of Western junk food.
Australian teen turned Iraq bomber shows radicalization threat.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil price will likely fall further, global agency says.
Global CO2 emissions 'stalled' in 2014.
General Mills exposes illegal yogurt price-fixing in France.
UK support for China-backed Asia bank prompts US concern.
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