Syria and Rebels Trade Accusations Over Brutal Killings - New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Claims and counterclaims of brutal civilian killings in Syria’s battered central city of Homs emerged on Monday, a day after a United Nations envoy ended two days of meetings with President Bashar al-Assad without securing a deal to end the nearly year-old conflict.
Activist groups said a dozen and possibly as many as 45 people, including children, died overnight. Activist videos posted online purported to attest to the killing and mutilation of children, and at least six dead adults were shown covered with sheets and blood-stained blankets.
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MIDDLE EAST
'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
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.
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
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 army court acquits doctor over virginity test.
EUROPE
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
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.
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
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.