We Will Win, Say Rebel Fighters Facing A Brutal Onslaught In Syria's Second City -- The Telegraph
Rebel fighters streamed into Syria's commercial capital of Aleppo yesterday convinced that the tide of battle had turned their way. But the enthusiasm they brought was countered by the thunder of the regime's response.
As the insurgents poured into the city, so thousands of residents fled in the face of a government onslaught.
Hassan Abdul Majid, one of the many refugees, told The Daily Telegraph how he watched as one of the regime's helicopter gunships attacked an apartment building in the city's middle- class Hanano district.
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MIDDLE EAST
European Union tightens sanctions on Syria.
Syria fighting rages, calls spurned for Assad to go. Arab League calls on Assad to step down.
Syria says will use chemical weapons if attacked.
Syria 'will not use' chemical weapons on its own people.
Syria's Kurds stand alone after rejecting rebels and regime.
As Syria conflict rages, China hews to ‘non-interference’ principle.
Iran military downplays threat to close Hormuz Strait. Iran: No plans to close strategic oil route in Gulf, but military has full control.
Spate of attacks kills 107 across Iraq. More than 100 killed in Iraq in deadliest day for two years.
Analysis: Iran reformists gird for return to political stage.
Struggle over what to wear in Iran.
ASIA
With crackdown, N. Korea puts a hold on defectors.
Beijing floods unleash online criticism of government.
Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten "water wars".
A day after Kabul’s warning to Pakistan, more cross-border shelling reported.
Taliban attack rival militias in Pakistan.
Tens of thousands flee clashes in northeast India.
Philippine president won’t back down from territorial dispute with China, to bolster military. Philippines to boost defense, won't yield to China.
Typhoon sweeps toward Hong Kong and south China.
Taliban's vaccine ban may affect 280,000 children.
Pranab Mukherjee elected India president.
AFRICA
US begins training elite counter-narcotics teams across Africa.
African Union gets a South African leader, lending the group heft.
Britain and EU to lift sanctions against Robert Mugabe's allies.
West African defense chiefs meet over Mali crisis.
Madagascar military quells soldiers' mutiny.
Report: US cuts military aid to Rwanda over support for Congolese rebels.
Egyptian textile strikes highlight economic challenges facing Morsi.
Somali militants execute 3 said to inform CIA, MI6.
EUROPE
Debt crisis: Markets and euro slide as Spain woes deepen. Spain rattles markets amid bailout fears.
Euro hits 11-year low against yen amid Spain debt woes.
Sicily’s fiscal problems threaten to swamp Italy.
Bulgaria bomber 'had female companion'.
3 face negligence charges in reaction to Russia flood.
Trying to forget Breivik: One year after the Norway massacre.
AMERICAS
Colorado massacre suspect silent in first court hearing.
Mexican president: US should reconsider ‘mistaken’ gun laws.
Latin America’s new authoritarians.
Colombian rebels blow up Cano-Limon oil pipeline.
U.S. earnings show recession may be 'fast approaching'.
US economy going from bad to worse: Roubini.
Mexicans in new protest at Pena Nieto election victory.
Oswaldo Paya, well-known Cuban dissident, is killed in car crash.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Shabaab 'execute British and American spies'.
German intelligence: al-Qaeda all over Syria.
Omar Farouq Brigade calls on Muslims to wage jihad in Syria.
Analysis: Saudi Shi'ite protests show rise
Madagascar military quells soldiers' mutiny.
Report: US cuts military aid to Rwanda over support for Congolese rebels.
Egyptian textile strikes highlight economic challenges facing Morsi.
Somali militants execute 3 said to inform CIA, MI6.
Debt crisis: Markets and euro slide as Spain woes deepen. Spain rattles markets amid bailout fears.
Euro hits 11-year low against yen amid Spain debt woes.
Sicily’s fiscal problems threaten to swamp Italy.
Bulgaria bomber 'had female companion'.
3 face negligence charges in reaction to Russia flood.
Trying to forget Breivik: One year after the Norway massacre.
Colorado massacre suspect silent in first court hearing.
Mexican president: US should reconsider ‘mistaken’ gun laws.
Latin America’s new authoritarians.
Colombian rebels blow up Cano-Limon oil pipeline.
U.S. earnings show recession may be 'fast approaching'.
US economy going from bad to worse: Roubini.
Mexicans in new protest at Pena Nieto election victory.
Oswaldo Paya, well-known Cuban dissident, is killed in car crash.
Al-Shabaab 'execute British and American spies'.
German intelligence: al-Qaeda all over Syria.
Omar Farouq Brigade calls on Muslims to wage jihad in Syria.
Analysis: Saudi Shi'ite protests show rise of more radical generation.
Cyprus court detains Israel attack plot suspect.
Google facing force of aggressive E.U. regulators.
How Apple's phantom taxes hide billions in profit.
Food price alert as US woes spread.
Global economy in worst shape since 2009.
Spain fears send US Treasury yields to record lows.
Fed looks at third round of easing.
Batman movie Dark Knight Rises tops US box office.
Report: US cuts military aid to Rwanda over support for Congolese rebels.
Egyptian textile strikes highlight economic challenges facing Morsi.
Somali militants execute 3 said to inform CIA, MI6.
EUROPE
Debt crisis: Markets and euro slide as Spain woes deepen. Spain rattles markets amid bailout fears.
Euro hits 11-year low against yen amid Spain debt woes.
Sicily’s fiscal problems threaten to swamp Italy.
Bulgaria bomber 'had female companion'.
3 face negligence charges in reaction to Russia flood.
Trying to forget Breivik: One year after the Norway massacre.
AMERICAS
Colorado massacre suspect silent in first court hearing.
Mexican president: US should reconsider ‘mistaken’ gun laws.
Latin America’s new authoritarians.
Colombian rebels blow up Cano-Limon oil pipeline.
U.S. earnings show recession may be 'fast approaching'.
US economy going from bad to worse: Roubini.
Mexicans in new protest at Pena Nieto election victory.
Oswaldo Paya, well-known Cuban dissident, is killed in car crash.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Shabaab 'execute British and American spies'.
German intelligence: al-Qaeda all over Syria.
Omar Farouq Brigade calls on Muslims to wage jihad in Syria.
Analysis: Saudi Shi'ite protests show rise of more radical generation.
Cyprus court detains Israel attack plot suspect.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google facing force of aggressive E.U. regulators.
How Apple's phantom taxes hide billions in profit.
Food price alert as US woes spread.
Global economy in worst shape since 2009.
Spain fears send US Treasury yields to record lows.
Fed looks at third round of easing.
Batman movie Dark Knight Rises tops US box office.