Syrian Opposition Condemns 'Large-Scale Massacre' -- Voice of America
The Syrian opposition is condemning what it calls a "large-scale massacre" by government forces and loyalist militias that reportedly left dozens dead in a northwest city.
The Syrian National Coalition alleged that forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad "were directly involved in the execution and burning of at least 150 people, including women and children" in the village of Bayda on Thursday.
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MIDDLE EAST
At least 50 dead after Assad's regime storms coastal village: opposition.
Journalists being deliberately targeted in Syria.
Little international support for arming Syria rebels.
U.N.-Arab League envoy for Syria plans to resign, diplomats say.
Iranian missiles sent to Palestinians to target Israel, Iranian officials admit .
US upgrades bunker buster to thwart Israel strike on Iran.
As US drone strikes rise in Yemen, so does anger.
ASIA
Bangladesh building collapse death toll passes 500. Bangladesh factory collapse 'not really serious', says finance minister as death toll tops 500.
U.S.: Afghan troops ready to defend country.
North Korea’s plutonium reactor could be online as soon as next year.
Last South Korean workers leave Kaesong zone in North.
Muslims in Myanmar barricade village as attacks spread.
Malaysia's "class war" fuels opposition election hopes.
Bhutto murder-case prosecutor shot dead in Islamabad.
China arrests hundreds over fake or tainted meat.
AFRICA
No hijacking by Somali pirates in nearly a year.
Tear gas fired as Egyptian Islamists target security HQ.
Mali war exposes religious fault lines.
Concern over poorly trained Malian army.
Libyan army stationed on Tripoli streets ahead of pro-government rally.
Lawyers appointed for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.
EUROPE
German bond yields hit low as ECB cut fuels fears of deflationary crisis.
EU sees Spain deficit rising in 2014 without further budget cuts.
Half of businesses don't want to stay in EU without reforms.
Cameron's Conservatives suffer in UK local votes.
Russians hope Mariinsky II will revive Saint Petersburg as cultural capital.
AMERICAS
Officials: Boston suspect says bombings were initially planned for 4th of July.
Barack Obama discusses business and the drug war with Mexican president.
Obama blesses Mexican security plan, eyes deeper business ties.
Guatemala declares emergency in four towns to quell mining protests.
Suicides soar among US middle-aged people.
One World Trade Center's final spire segment put in place - video.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Sources: 3 al Qaeda operatives took part in Benghazi attack.
Tupac Shakur's godmother becomes the first woman on the FBI's most wanted terrorist list: Radical who executed cop in 1973, escaped jail and fled to Cuba.
Four arrested in Jakarta over Myanmar embassy bomb plot.
Obama looks to deport Gitmo detainees.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
£24billion loss looming in Lloyds and RBS sell-off: Osborne prepares to offload Government's share in order to bring about biggest privatisation in British history.
Boeing plans to build world's longest-range passenger jet.
Warren Buffett Twitter followers hit 140,000 in three hours.
US seeks data on account holders at Caribbean bank.