In Yemen And Syria, 25 Slain As Violence Continues -- L.A. Times
Airstrikes leave as many as 17 people dead after opposition fighters storm a government base in Yemen. In Syria, eight people are killed in clashes between security forces and protesters in several cities.
Reporting from Sana, Yemen, and Beirut — Violence claimed more lives in Yemen and Syria on Friday as the countries' autocratic regimes again turned to military power to quell months-long popular uprisings.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi Arabia scrambles to limit region’s upheaval.
Yemen on brink of civil war as fighting worsens. Temporary truce in Yemen to allow for talks.
In Syria, accounts of widening torture. Iran reportedly aiding Syrian crackdown. Death toll in Syria Friday protests rise to 12: group.
Egypt permanently opens Gaza border crossing.
Italy to reduce number of peacekeeping troops in Lebanon.
ASIA
Afghan president moves to stop NATO night raids.
Two Royal Marines killed in Afghanistan explosion.
China police seal off restive inner Mongolia towns.
Newspaper: Pakistan's military concerned about infiltration.
NKorea freed American without aid promise, US says.
China drought affects more than 34 million people.
AFRICA
Factbox - Latest military activity in Libya. Rare morning blasts heard in Tripoli; official: NATO hits compounds. NATO stages rare daytime air strike on Tripoli. Russia finally agrees: Gadhafi has to go.
A new Darfur? Thousands flee Sudanese forces.
North and south Sudan to start Abyei talks.
UN: 1,000 killed in western Ivory Coast massacres.
Hosni Mubarak fined £20 million for shutting down internet.
EUROPE
Obama to wrap up Europe tour in Poland.
Spanish police clash with protesters, many hurt. Spanish protesters clash with police over clean-up.
Serbia to investigate Ratko Mladic's 'protectors'. Bosnia tensions live on despite Mladic capture.
Greek leaders fail to reach consensus on austerity.
AMERICAS
U.S. Republican presidential contest suddenly heats up.
Funerals begin for Mo. tornado victims. Missouri tornado death toll at 132; funerals begin.
Ousted leader's return ends Honduras' long crisis.
Mexico gang violence displaces thousands in Michoacan.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
CIA team visits Osama hideout, searches for over six hours.
Clinton: Bin Laden raid a watershed for Pakistan.
Al-Qaeda faces "internal power struggle," expert says.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US goes on offense against digital piracy.
Russia to lift grain export ban after harvest increase.
G8 summit ends with harsh words, promises.
France's Lagarde to visit Brazil in IMF campaign: source.
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