Syria Confirms Israeli Airstrike -- Al Jazeera
The Syrian army says an Israeli airstrike targeted a military research centre near Damascus, killing two people.
The Syrian army has said that Israeli jets crossed into Syria below the radar level at dawn and hit a military research centre in Jamraya, near Damascus.
"Israeli fighter jets violated our airspace at dawn today and carried out a direct strike on a scientific research centre in charge of raising our level of resistance and self-defence," the army's general command said in a statement carried by state news agency SANA on Wednesday evening.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian opposition leader ready to hold talks with Bashar al-Assad.
UN reports sharp rise in Syrian refugees.
Donors pledge $1.2bn for UN Syria aid operation.
Israel hits target in Syria border area: sources.
Israel ramps up warplane presence over Lebanon amid fears of chemical weapons in Syria.
Israelis order gas masks as Syria deteriorates.
2 Israeli parties endorse Netanyahu for new term. Peres seen asking Netanyahu to form Israel government.
U.N. nuclear watchdog backs Iran's denial of Fordow blast.
Turkish forces foil kidnapping of Syrian opposition figure.
Israel boycotts UN Human Rights Council.
With or without Exxon, Iraq Kurds strive for energy autonomy.
Iranian journalists in fear after arrests.
ASIA
Japan government to review statements on history.
Pakistan says militant bases broken up near Afghan border.
Resounding silence in China as dissident wins US human rights award.
Australian PM surprises with Sept election call. Gillard sets Australia poll date of 14 September.
China announces naval exercise amid Japan tensions.
Clinton hopes North Korea can be dissuaded from nuclear test.
Departing South Korean leader creates furor with pardons.
South Korea launches space rocket carrying satellite.
China burns half of coal consumption worldwide, figures show. China's air pollution again at danger levels.
AFRICA
French capture Islamists' last major Malian town.
Mali conflict: French troops take control of Kidal airport. French troops enter last Mali rebel stronghold.
French foreign minister: Troops to leave Mali soon.
Looters go on rampage in Timbuktu.
Hundreds of thousands of children need help in CAR.
First black South African billionaire donates fortune to poor.
Amnesty international urges Sudan to probe Darfur gold clash.
Egypt curfew scaled back as Mursi seeks end to bloodshed.
Morsi cuts European visit as Egyptian crisis continues.
Dutch court says Shell responsible for Nigeria spills.
Finance minister: Zimbabwe has $217 left in the bank.
EUROPE
Greece protesters storm labour ministry.
Cameron in Algeria: PM urges terrorism fight with 'everything at our disposal'.
Eurozone crisis live: Another blow for Spain as recession deepens.
Spain's recession worsens in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Putin's central bank choice - Sound money or boom-bust?
Russia pulls out of anti-drug agreement with U.S.
Scottish independence: SNP accepts call to change referendum question.
Germany marks 80th anniversary of Hitler's rise.
AMERICAS
FARC rebels vow to keep capturing Colombian security forces.
US economy shrinks 0.1 percent, 1st time in 3 1/2 years.
UN agency: Venezuela prison violence 'alarming'.
Venezuelan vice president says Chavez is "very optimistic" of recovery.
Brazilian cities crack down on nightclubs after deadly fire.
Mexico's new President mostly mum on drug violence.
New drug bill 'to decriminalise ecstasy' in Colombia.
Amia bombing: Israel condemns Argentina-Iran probe.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Exclusive: CIA nominee had detailed knowledge of "enhanced interrogation techniques".
State Department defends commitment to closing down Guantánamo prison.
Lawyers to get access to secret Gitmo camp.
Report: Iran, Hezbollah terror threat rising. Report: Iran and Hizbullah learning from past mistakes.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook revenue jumps 40 percent in fourth quarter. Facebook profit drops on higher spending on new features.
Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 problems.
New BlackBerrys are ready, but RIM seeks carriers, apps.
Royal Bank of Scotland facing £500 mn Libor fine.
US banks in stress-test ‘global shock’.
Shell Nigeria case: Court acquits firm on most charges.
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