Twin Car Bombs Devastate Key Syrian Intelligence Agency In Damascus -- McClatchy News
BEIRUT — A pair of bombings Thursday outside one of the most feared branches of the Syrian intelligence services killed more than 55 people, the Syrian government said. It was the deadliest act of violence in the country’s nearly 14 months of political upheaval.
The explosion of two bomb-laden vehicles left wide craters, and images broadcast by Al Dounia, a TV channel aligned with the government, showed charred corpses and burned cars. The blasts took place shortly before 8 a.m., and the majority of the victims appeared to be civilians on their way to work or school.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria conflict: Damascus bomb increases pressure on UN. Syria unrest: Damascus 'suicide blasts' kill dozens. Though disparate, Syria rebels tenacious against crackdown.
Turkish PM turns critical of 1997 "coup" investigation.
Yemen's fractured state ideal laboratory for bomb plot.
Palestinians press case of hunger strikers in Israeli prisons.
Fugitive Iraqi Vice President Hashemi's trial postponed again.
Israel: Iran must commit to stop all uranium enrichment.
Israeli parliament approves Likud-Kadima coalition deal.
'US drone' raid kills 8 Qaeda militants in Yemen.
Israeli spy flick reimagines Dubai killing.
ASIA
South Korean report details alleged abuses at North Korea’s prison camps.
U.S. study finds North Korea info controls weakening.
China moves ethnic Mongolian dissident to 'luxury resort'.
Red Cross cuts operations across Pakistan following Khalil Dale murder.
US Congressional panel cuts foreign aid, military aid to Pakistan.
Iran threatens to expel Afghan refugees if Kabul ratifies US strategic partnership.
Vanuatu throws out Australian police over diplomatic spat.
Trade, public anger sharpening Beijing-Manila spat.
Pictures of last moments of Russian plane crash emerge. Bodies found at Russian jet wreckage in Indonesia.
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, confined to hospital, awaits word on his fate. Chen Guangcheng says China tightens curbs on his family.
Vietnam bloggers battle tightening censorship.
AFRICA
South Sudan may face fiscal collapse by July, leaked report says
Ivory Coast militia leader is willing to face trial, says lawyer.
Sudan and S.Sudan at odds over talks after fighting.
No one seems to know if Egypt's elections are cancelled or not.
Egypt seizes heavy weapons from arms smugglers.
Algeria heads to polls in parliamentary elections.
Military spokesman insists Uganda not meddling in Sudan conflict.
EUROPE
Britain beefs up Olympics security as if it’s going to war.
Greece edges closer to default as latest attempt at coalition government fails.
Europe at the crossroads: splinter or unite.
Pasok's Venizelos in third bid for Greece coalition. Greek socialist makes last-ditch attempt at government.
Russia’s Victory Day marked by persistence of protesters.
Vladimir Putin calls off US trip.
Spain takes over Bankia to fight crisis.
Francois Hollande to fly to Berlin to meet Angela Merkel within hours of inauguration.
As Ratko Mladic trial begins, followers are poised to take power in Srebrenica.
AMERICAS
U.S. records first monthly budget surplus since 2008.
Obama's embrace of gay marriage makes it a big campaign issue.
Chavez rival struggles to close gap in Venezuela race.
Same-sex couples should be able to marry: Obama.
Farc ambush leaves seven Colombian police dead.
Mexico's Lopez Obrador moves into second place: Poll.
Mexican Meth production goes on speed.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda mole recruited by British intelligence: Officials.
Saudis emerge as key US ally against terrorists.
Use of white noise to block sound at Guantanamo 9/11 hearing was an error, Pentagon says.
After underwear plot, Saudi officials cite headway against AQAP.
Russia foils alleged plot on Sochi Olympics.
Al Qaeda bombmaker designs bombs to hide in cameras, hard drives and pets.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Fed clears China's first US bank takeover.
Angela Merkel warns there is no 'magic bullet' to beat debt crisis.
Facebook announces 'app center', paid apps.
Warhol 'Elvis' fetches $37M at NYC auction.
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