Syrian Regime Sends Tanks To Deraa In Further Toughening Of Crackdown -- The Guardian
European governments apply diplomatic pressure in attempt to stem violence believed to have left at least 450 dead
Dozens of tanks have been reported to be en route to Deraa, the Syrian city at the centre of protests against President Bashar al-Assad, as a series of EU nations protested at the increasingly bloody government crackdown that is now believed to have killed more than 450 people.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian city at heart of uprising under siege. Syrian army tightens control over protest hotspots. Gunfire, explosions heard in besieged Syrian city. Daraa in grip of Syria troops as more deaths reported.
We can't solve Syria too: Gates warns that the U.S. will not launch a Libya-style intervention as tanks pour into cities. Syria in chaos sends shivers in region.
Israeli politicians, security forces push ahead to thwart new Gaza flotilla.
Fatah, Hamas end feud, agree to interim government. Washington, Israel wary as progress reported on Palestinian reconciliation deal.
Saleh, Yemen opposition agree on plan to transfer power.
Iraqi PM: Help needed to protect borders after US withdrawal.
Egypt gas pipeline to Israel and Jordan explodes.
ASIA
Japan: Standard & Poor's predicts rebuild could cost more than $600bn.
Chinese databases exposed to hackers.
NATO: Afghan officer fires on NATO troops, kills 9.
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived in North Korea amid hope for six-party talks.
North Korea boat retreats after warning shots fired: South.
Sri Lanka: UN says army shelling killed civilians. Sri Lanka war crime claims 'credible'.
US charges 4 Pakistanis in 2008 Mumbai attack plot.
Thai-Cambodia peace moves stall.
ANALYSIS-As election looms, Thai generals go on offensive.
AFRICA
Libyan port quiet after government bombardment. Devastation mounts in Misrata after heavy shelling on port. At least 400 civilians killed in Syria revolt: group.
NATO widens air war in Libya, targeting key sites in Tripoli. Rare view from Libya's western mountains shows rebel gains against Qaddafi.
AU urges end to military action on Libyan officials. NATO mulls sending civilian envoy to Libya rebel stronghold. The widening cracks in the Libya alliance. Gadhafi seeks Venezuela's help in ending conflict. U.S. approves oil purchases from Libya.
Firms plan private war against pirates.
Egypt: Mubarak ally Habib el-Adly on trial over deaths. Interior minister says Mubarak too frail to move.
Polling underway in Nigeria.
As Sudan prepares to split, many still stranded far from home.
EUROPE
Britain 'on the edge of a double dip recession'.
France and Italy in call to close EU borders in wake of Arab protests. Leaders seek overhaul of EU border policy.
Russian, Ukrainian leaders remember Chernobyl accident.
John Paul II beatification packs Rome hotels this weekend.
Opposition leader given 2-year sentence in Belarus.
AMERICAS
Obama releases birth form, decries 'silliness'.
Venezuela's Chavez promotes new regional group.
U.S. broadens Mexico travel warning.
More bodies but few answers at Mexico mass grave. 6 more bodies in Mexican border pits; total at 183.
Loans and taxes may prove daunting for Cuba economic reforms.
Will this election alter Canada’s political landscape?
1 in 4 children in US raised by a single parent.
Number of 100-year-olds is booming in US.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda releases tape from French hostages.
How Al-Qaida planned to bomb Heathrow.
Pentagon lists mosques where Al Qaeda recruited: WikiLeaks.
US cables likened ISI to Taliban, al-Qaeda: Wikileaks.
How many al Qaeda operatives are now left in Afghanistan?
Guantanamo secret files show U.S. often held innocent Afghans.
Gitmo doctors hid evidence of torture.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bernanke: Fed sees slower growth, uptick in inflation.
US banks warn Obama on soaring debt.
Fed weighs next move; Bernanke to meet the press.
AP survey: Only oil shock can stop economy now.
Obama reissues call to end oil company tax breaks.
Biggest US airlines have combined 1Q loss over $1B.
S&P cuts Japan sovereign rating outlook on quake costs.
Hacker raids Sony videogame network.
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