Syria Steps Up Military Efforts to End Protests -- Voice of America
Syria has stepped up its military crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations as international pressure mounts against the government's actions.
Witnesses reported hearing gunfire on Tuesday in the flashpoint city of Daraa, where a military siege to end pro-democracy demonstrations has entered its second day.
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MIDDLE EAST
More gunfire, arrests reported in Syrian crackdown. Gunfire echoes around Syria's besieged Deraa. Syrian troops continue assault on Daraa: activist. Syrian regime's attacks on protesters escalate. Syrian tanks, soldiers lay siege to southern towns.
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'Hamas planning to kidnap more Israeli soldiers'.
Yemen president casts doubt on opposition despite agreeing to handover plan. Deal on Yemen crisis may be done next week: officials.
Iraq has more than 14,000 people missing: ministry.
Iran uncovers second cyber attack.
ASIA
Afghan forces recapture 71 from Kandahar jailbreak.
China unveils rival to International Space Station.
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Taliban attack two navy buses in Karachi, 4 dead.
Forgotten victims of Pakistan's Taliban war.
Thai-Cambodia border clashes raise diplomatic stakes.
North Korea military seen ousting Kim family in event of uprising.
AFRICA
Libyan rebels jolted by Misrata attack. Witnesses say fighting rages outside Misrata, shelling along port. Gadhafi's grip on western Libya may be slipping. Kadhafi safe and his morale high: spokesman. Heavy fighting in Misrata and Libyan mountains. Kadhafi defiant despite NATO bombs, rebel gains.
Another Ivory Coast general pledges allegiance to Ouattara as fighting in Abidjan calms.
China says aid to Africa not aimed at resources.
Gunfire, ballot thefts plague Nigeria state races. Nigerians brace for more violence as voters choose state governors.
Instability is worsening in southern Sudan.
Mauritania: Tear gas used on 'day of rage' protesters.
Poll: Most Egyptians want Quran as source of laws.
EUROPE
Snubbed: the royal wedding diplomatic edition.
Sarkozy supports Italian official to lead Central Bank.
Russia calls for stricter nuclear safety rules.
Ongoing safety fears on Chernobyl anniversary.
Italy, France ask EU to revise border treaty.
African migrants set up camp by Paris Eurostar terminal.
AMERICAS
US, Mexico officials to meet on drug policy. U.S. extends Mexico travel warning over drug mayhem.
Hugo Chavez says Venezuela's minimum wage to rise 25%.
Google to amend Rio maps over Brazil favela complaints.
Levees ready to burst as rain pounds central US.
Mexican police free 51 workers taken hostage.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Gitmo doctors ignored signs of torture, study charges.
Guantánamo Bay files: Al-Qaida assassin 'worked for MI6'.
Many freed Guantanamo inmates join terrorists, files say.
Guantanamo documents revive debate.
Gitmo docs link Pakistani, Iranian, and Yemeni intelligence agencies to al Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. effort to remove drug CEO jolts firms.
Asia's growth seen imperiled by prices.
Geithner vows to defend strong US dollar policy.
Central banks pump £3 trillion into world economy.
Sony to challenge Apple with two tablet computers.
China and US plan talks to solve currency issues.
It's growth, but not as we know it.
Saudi Arabia worried high oil prices will hit global economy.
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