Syrian Violence Escalates As UN Prepares For Conference -- The Guardian
Russia and China, which had formerly vetoed action against Assad, expected to attend Geneva event
Evidence gathered by UN investigators in Syria shows human rights violations, including executions "on an alarming scale", according to a new report on a conflict that is spiralling into "deeper and more destructive violence" and in which sectarian motives now predominate.
Against a background of escalating bloodshed and global concern, with gunmen killing seven on Wednesday at a pro-regime TV station near Damascus, the foreign ministers of the world's leading powers have been invited to meet in Geneva on Saturday in a desperate attempt to agree a political exit from the impasse.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. sees stalemate in Syrian fighting.
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Bombs targeting Shi'ite politician kill 7 in Baghdad.
Falling oil prices put Iran over U.S. sanctions barrel.
Analysis: Politics hinders aid to Arab Spring economies.
ASIA
Pakistan's release of 300 Indian fishermen raises hopes for detente.
US, Pakistan seek common ground on preventing cross-border attacks.
Top US, NATO commander visits Pakistan amid tensions.
Alleged Mumbai plotter confirms Pakistan involved - India.
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West worried by China-Pakistan atomic ties: sources.
Migrant workers and locals clash in China town.
North Korea facing worst drought in 100 years.
Heavy rains and landslides in Bangladesh kill 90.
UN: Amphetamine trafficking, usage up in Asia.
AFRICA
Egyptian officials: Mubarak’s health worsens.
Libya east-west highway cut by armed militia.
Africa's Islamist militants 'co-ordinate efforts'.
Malian militias unite against rebel occupation in the north.
Ahmed Shafiq leaves Egypt after presidential election loss.
Egyptian court suspends military arrest powers.
Somali forces capture rebel stronghold.
U.N. to release divisive report on Rwanda support for Congo rebels.
EUROPE
Europe's leaders at odds before summit. European leaders call for tighter fiscal control.
Portugal clings to austerity on edge of abyss.
Assailants attack Microsoft HQ in Athens.
Queen and Martin McGuinness share handshake on road to peace.
AMERICAS
Another 'coup' coming in Latin America? Bolivia police strike enters sixth day.
Venezuela election ads glorifying Chavez irk foes.
Venezuela to buy more Russian T-72 tanks.
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Tens of thousands flee homes as Colorado wildfire doubles in size overnight.
Mexican Pena Nieto has big lead for Sunday's election.
Violence tops debate ahead of Venezuela vote.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Britain’s MI5 chief talks threats before Olympics.
British Muslims killed fighting in Dammaj, Yemen.
Britain’s MI5 chief talks threats before Olympics.
There's new evidence that Pakistan's intelligence agencies helped plan the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Saudi jails al Qaeda-linked group for U.S. forces plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World Bank sees steep growth slowdown in east EU.
Apple wins injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Fraud ring in hacking attack on 60 banks.
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