Explosions Kill 83 At Syrian University As Exams Begin -- Reuters
Two explosions tore through one of Syria's biggest universities on the first day of student exams on Tuesday, killing 83 people and wounding dozens, a monitoring group said.
Bloodshed has disrupted civilian life across Syria since a violent government crackdown in early 2011 on peaceful demonstrations for democratic reform turned the unrest into an armed insurgency bent on overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad.
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MIDDLE EAST
More than 80 killed in blasts at Syrian university.
In Syria, heavy civilian toll reported in fighting near capital.
Turkey Patriot missiles operational by Feb: NATO.
Turkey PKK: Thousands at memorial ceremony near Paris.
Iraq reels under intensifying political divide.
Iraqi Sunni lawmaker killed in suicide bombing.
Israel vows to build in West Bank site after evicting protesters.
Turkey's PM Erdogan says won't bow to Kurdish militancy.
UN nuclear agency seeks Iran deal, Parchin visit this week.
U.S. envoy says Iran working to destabilize Yemen: report. Tehran rejects US allegations about Iran's interference in Yemen.
Palestinians say Israeli military shot dead teen at West Bank separation barrier.
Hundreds of prisoners released in Iraq.
ASIA
U.S. delegation seeks to calm spats between Japan, South Korea.
US vows sustained engagement in Central Asia.
Japan's Nikkei hits highest level since April 2010.
Indian troops kill Pakistani soldier in Kashmir.
Pakistan Supreme Court orders arrest of prime minister. Pakistan top court orders PM arrest.
Protesters clash with police in Pakistani capital. Protesters pledge to establish 'Pakistan's Tahrir Square'. Pakistan cleric tells followers: bring down government now.
Indian PM says no "business as usual" with Pakistan.
India tells troops to be 'aggressive'.
China 'to survey disputed East China Sea islands'.
People’s Daily warns of Japan and U.S. conspiracy to contain China.
Beijing smog continues as Chinese state media urge more action.
60-mile front wildfire blazes across Australia.
Pollution highlights the price China is paying for rapid development. Beijing's hazardous pollution sparks Chinese media anger.
AFRICA
France to stay in Mali until stability restored. France prepares for protracted Mali campaign.
France steps up Mali operation, Africans try to catch up. France to triple troops in Mali.
African troops set for deployment in Mali. Mali conflict: West African troops to arrive 'in days'.
Panetta says US troops won’t join battle against Islamist extremists in Mali.
Nigeria's oil thieves say government leaves them no choice.
Leaders of Sudan, South Sudan to meet in second push for peace.
Italy suspends activity at Benghazi consulate, withdraws staff.
Swiss hold Mubarak millions as Egypt remains volatile.
Libya's police to create diplomatic security force.
Rights group seeks pressure to end Sudan’s crackdown on NGOs.
EUROPE
UK's AAA credit rating under 'significant pressure', warns Fitch.
EU court finds in favour of Christian woman.
Stolen train crashes into building in Sweden.
EU rules out sending combat mission to Mali.
Germany's economic growth slows sharply in 2012.
Northern Irish youths pelt Catholic church in latest "flag riots".
Silvio Berlusconi trial: Milan court rejects suspension plea.
Bomb destroys war memorial in divided Bosnian town.
Europe's mounting reluctance to bail out Cyprus.
AMERICAS
Obama to unveil gun violence measures Wednesday.
Bernanke: U.S. economy 'not out of woods yet'.
Cuba confirms 51 cholera cases in Havana.
Mexico violence 'kills 38 in three days'.
Farc ceasefire 'to end' as peace talks resume in Cuba.
Dry outlook troublesome for drought-stricken U.S..
Venezuelans can only wait for word on Chavez. Venezuela President Hugo Chavez in 'favourable' health.
Venezuela struggles with sporadic food shortages.
Guatemalan mayor Carlos Castillo Medrano shot dead.
Armstrong admits doping, and says he will testify. Armstrong admits to doping during Winfrey interview: report.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemen says Al Qaeda holding western hostages.
Judge in New York resists call to delay Imam's terror trial.
Senator asks CIA nominee when drones can kill Americans.
Shabaab releases photos of French commando captured in failed rescue mission.
Al Qaeda carves out own country in Mali, prepares to defend it.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook unveils new friends-based search tool.
Japan to probe fuel leaks on Boeing Dreamliner.
Coca-Cola on defense over sugar.
Toyota reclaims position as world's biggest carmaker.
Fitch warns on U.S., Spain ratings, upbeat on Ireland.
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