After Reports Of Mass Bloodshed In Syria, Protests Erupt On Several Continents -- CNN
(CNN) -- A wave of protests broke out at Syrian embassies on several continents amid reports of hundreds of deaths in one Syrian city and hours before a possible U.N. Security Council vote on a response to the violent crackdown in the country. Here's a breakdown of some of the demonstrations Friday and Saturday:
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MIDDLE EAST
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Russia: U.N. risk taking sides in Syrian civil war. UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault. Insight: Syria's Assad set for long conflict.
Iran military manoeuvres heighten Middle East tensions.
Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work.
Militants attack Yemen army base in south.
Iraq's sectarian tensions create opportunities for attacks.
ASIA
UN: Afghan civilian deaths up for 5th straight year.
Pakistan PM to discuss Afghanistan reconciliation in Qatar.
In Myanmar, Karen Rebels deny signing a cease-fire.
State election has big implications for all India.
More leaks found at crippled Japan nuclear plant.
AFRICA
Protests over soccer match riot continue in Egypt.
Renewed atrocities threaten IDPs in eastern DRC.
Kenya miltiary: some 100 Somali militants killed.
Sudan's Bashir says tensions with south could spark war.
Sudan bombs US-funded Bible school, US condemns. Sudan denies bombing civilians in south.
U.N. says Somalia famine has ended, but warns that crisis isn’t over.
EUROPE
Putin, opponents gather 175,000 in subzero weather as vote nears. Moscow prepares for rival demonstrations in minus 20 temperatures.
Freezing Europe hit by Russian gas shortage.
Hungary seeks 15-20 billion euro IMF/EU credit line: official.
Colosseum closes and drivers abandon cars as snow falls on Rome for the first time in 26 YEARS.
Italy’s Berlusconi to quit frontline politics.
Greece yet to resolve major issues in talks with lenders.
Bosnia passes laws key to EU bid, Muslims agree to census.
Costa Concordia: 'clothing and lingerie of Moldovan dancer found in Captain Schettino's cabin'.
AMERICAS
Mexico's ruling PAN to choose presidential candidate. Mexico former ruling party fights drug link report.
Cuba's Raul Castro visits Venezuela's Chavez.
Nuclear sub on Falklands patrol... as the flames of fury continue in Argentina.
Colombia emerald tsar Victor Carranza investigated.
Oil spurs Canada PM Stephen Harper visit to China.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Taliban leader Mullah Omar 'sent letter to Barack Obama'. Afghan Taliban deny Mullah Omar wrote to White House.
Iran seen easing restrictions on al-Qaeda operatives.
Exclusive: Israel warns US Jews: Iran could strike here.
Justice Department lawyers play role in Guantanamo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook heft seen threatening many tech leaders.
Swiss bankers' nerves fray after Wegelin indictment.
US, EU must deepen economic ties to fight crisis: Hillary Clinton.
A sobering look at Facebook.