Smoke rising from a Damascus explosion, June 28, 2012. Photo by Occupy Damascus
Syria Crisis: Blasts Hit Damascus – Wednesday 26 September 2012 -- The Guardian
• Explosions target military headquarters
• Iranian president to address UN general assembly
• Press TV journalist killed in Damascus
• Two explosions in central Damascus this morning targeted one of Syria's top military headquarters – the General Staff Command Building (Hay'at al-Arkan) in Umayad Square. The Free Syrian Army has claimed responsibility. State TV says four guards were killed and 14 people wounded.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels bomb army command in Damascus.
Iran reveals more about what it calls foreign sabotage.
Iran rial hits record low despite new effort to stabilize it.
West might welcome Rafsanjani to power in Iran. Rafsanjani jailings come against backdrop of battle for influence.
Turkey's Erdogan to consolidate grip as ruling party renews.
At U.N., Qatar emir calls on Arab nations to intervene in Syria.
ASIA
China, Japan stand their ground in island row, but keep talking. As Taiwan flotilla retreats, Japan, China move to dampen island dispute. Japan sees no need to compromise on island sovereignty: PM Noda.
Japan opposition picks new leader, possible next PM amid China feud.
S. Korea refuses Japan port call in drill: Reports.
Foxconn riot in China seen as likely to recur.
Indonesia seeks rules of road for South China Sea.
North Korea gets lukewarm reception to investment plea.
AFRICA
Sudan, South Sudan leaders edge closer to border deal: diplomats. Sudans making progress on 3rd summit day.
Rights group: Mali Islamists using child soldiers.
U.N. members divided over response to Mali crisis. Mali Islamists 'increasingly repressive'.
Libya militia leader plays down shift to military command.
Death of Libyan rebel raises calls for vengeance.
Party seems over for Somali pirates. Somalia pirate dens see decline as international efforts to stop seizures succeed.
South Africa ANC rebel Malema charged with money laundering.
Morocco needs to stand out in its neighborhood: minister.
EUROPE
Merkel: Europe must stay the course with painful reform.
Greek protest turns violent during general strike.
Protesters rage against austerity cutbacks and tax hikes in Spain.
Catalonia calls snap elections in independence drive from Madrid.
German business mood sinks as clouds gather.
Russian lawmakers call for jail for "blasphemous acts".
Ukraine puts libel law change on hold after press outcry.
AMERICAS
Chavez's rival gains ground in Venezuela election push.
Cuban government stays mum on new cholera reports.
Argentina's Kirchner hits out at IMF threat.
Brazil: Inequality down as poor see income rise.
Guatemala Prez says legalize drugs.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. officials knew Libya attacks were work of Al Qaeda affiliates.
White House: Libya attack was an act of terror.
Pakistan Islamist accuses Obama of religious war on Muslims.
Pakistani president fires back at critics over terror fight.
Appeals end for Britain's most famous extremist, extradition to US pending.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Russia suspends import and use of American GM corn after study revealed cancer risk.
RIM plans BlackBerry debut on six continents to reach faithful.
CEOs now see gloomy third quarter, drop growth expectations.
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