Hundreds Flee After 'Massacre' In Syria's Homs -- Sydney Morning Herald
The bodies of 47 women and children, some with their throats slit, have been found in the Syrian city of Homs after a "massacre" that sent families fleeing the area, activists say.
Syria's information minister accused "terrorist gangs" of carrying out the killings in order to incite international pressure on President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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MIDDLE EAST
Opposition to arm Syria rebels, dozens killed in Homs. 'Many dead' in fresh Homs attacks. Activists: With UN gone, Syrian forces kill nearly 50 women, children.
Syria plants anti-personnel mines on Turkish border.
Iran rattles sabers: ’11,000 missiles ready to launch’ at Israel, US targets.
Israel kills two militants in new air strikes on Gaza.
Iraqi gays and emos fearful after hit list emerges.
Interior Ministry: 300 militants of al-Shabab arrives in Yemen.
ASIA
China railway workers repair 'collapsed' new line.
US soldier's killing spree puts Afghanistan on a knife-edge.
Taliban suicide bomber kills 15 in Pakistan.
Security forces kill at least 5 in China.
Obama to visit tense border with N Korea.
Analysis: Big win for Suu Kyi's party in Myanmar election? Maybe not.
An anniversary of ‘heartbreaking grief’ in Japan. My tsunami saviour: Baby and soldier captured in iconic photograph reunited one year on as Japan mourns those killed by earthquake.
Nervous about nuclear, post-tsunami Japan looks to Canada for energy.
AFRICA
Car bomb explodes near Nigeria church; 10 killed.
Julius Malema begs for ANC return after expulsion.
Tuareg rebels in Mali claim to control major military base in Tessalit. Tuareg rebels seize key military base in northern Mali.
Libya's prime minister optimistic despite country's struggles.
The almost forgotten US military initiative to 'Stop Kony'.
3 dead in Kenya bus station blast.
Over 100 bodies buried in mass funeral in Republic of Congo after lethal explosion.
Egypt parliament to consider cutting off US aid.
Egypt army court acquits doctor over virginity test.
EUROPE
European ministers locked in talks over Greece's worsening finances.
Gaddafi 'contributed €50m to Sarkozy's 2007 presidential election fund'.
Sarkozy threatens to pull France from Europe visa-free zone.
Russia, Kazakhstan slam EU Belarus sanctions.
Leftist opposition wins big in Slovakia election.
Greek leaders turn focus to preparing for elections.
Christians have no right to wear cross at work, says Government.
AMERICAS
Latin Americans seek US-style electioneering.
U.S. report: Oil imports down, domestic production highest since 2003.
El Salvador election: Arena party on course for win.
Jamaican drug lord faces sentencing in US case.
Jamaica's PM welcomes Prince Harry – but wants to replace his grandmother.
Britain's William conquers affections in Falklands.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda militants take control of another Yemen province.
Nigeria: al-Qaeda’s new heartland of terror.
Saudi who left Fla. before 9/11 considered bin Laden a 'hero,' informant told FBI in '04.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Yahoo sues Facebook over 10 disputed patents in the US.
Canada tobacco companies sued in Quebec for $27bn.
Kim Dotcom: Many Megaupload users at the US government.
Apple runs out of new iPads for Friday delivery. Apple says shipment of new iPad may take 2-3 weeks.
U.S. exports to China boom, despite trade tensions.
US futures mixed; Europe nears final Greece deal.
Brazil's new consumer class flocks to US to buy.