Regional News

Delivering aid in Syria 'unlikely'

10 Feb 2012, 11:19AM

Despite outcry from world leaders about the violence in Syria, the likelihood of aid reaching victims remains low.
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Israel rejects new Palestinian government: minister

10 Feb 2012, 9:28AM

Israel's foreign minister told the UN Security Council that a new Palestinian unity government including Hamas was a setback to peace attempts, diplomats said. Read more

• Palestinians move to end political rift
• Obama 'threw Israel under the bus'
• Israelis, Palestinians meet for talks

Anonymous hack 'reveals' Syria media strategy

10 Feb 2012, 9:21AM

CNN's Brian Todd reports on internal e-mails between Bashar al Assad's aides, revealing a window into spinning the crackdown. Read more

Deadly shelling hits Homs

09 Feb 2012, 7:51PM

The Syrian army has resumed its bombardment of the restive city of Homs, killing at least 13 people, activists say. Read more

• Violence escalates in Syria
• Syrian regime 'persecuting doctors'
• Arab League mission 'to return to Syria'

Arab League mission 'to return to Syria'

09 Feb 2012, 1:07PM

The Arab League intends to restart its observer mission in Syria where government forces have killed thousands of civilians, UN leader Ban Ki-moon said as the Syrian regime's relentless assault on the protest city of Homs continued.
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'Dozens killed' in Homs

08 Feb 2012, 8:10PM

Syrian forces have pressed a relentless assault on the protest city of Homs, with dozens of civilians reported killed, hours after President Bashar al-Assad told Russia he was committed to ending the bloodshed. Read more

Russia pushes reforms as Syria is isolated

08 Feb 2012, 6:23PM

Russia is proposing reforms in Syria even as the Assad regime continues to pound cities and Arab and Western nations close their embassies. Read more

How the US withdrawal may impact Afghans

08 Feb 2012, 6:04PM

Channel 4' Alex Thomson looks at the challenges the Afghan people are facing after the withdrawal of US troops in mid 2013. Read more

• US forces to leave Afghanistan early

Egypt risks rupture in ties with US

08 Feb 2012, 12:08PM

Three leading US senators have warned Egypt it risks a "disastrous" rupture in ties amid a row over the planned trial of US pro-democracy activists. Read more

• Egypt speeds up election process
• US seeks 'clarification' on Egypt activist trials
• Bank boss banned from leaving Egypt

Asma Assad: Syria's first lady

08 Feb 2012, 10:53AM

British born and educated, Asma Assad speaks out about why she thinks her husband is still the right person to lead Syria.
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Cavendish sprints to Qatar stage win

08 Feb 2012, 7:58AM

British rider Mark Cavendish has won a sprint finish for the third stage of the Tour of Qatar ahead of Belgian Tom Boonen. Read more

• Cavendish takes first win with Team Sky
• Garmin win Tour of Qatar TT, Boonen leads

Heavy shelling rocks Homs again

07 Feb 2012, 8:15PM

Heavy shelling of the central Syrian city of Homs has resumed a day after nearly 100 civilians were killed across the country in one of the bloodiest days since the outbreak of a popular revolt. Read more

Timeline: Syria's relations with Russia

07 Feb 2012, 5:15PM

Russia has blocked all draft UN Security Council resolutions condemning Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's crackdown on opposition protesters. Here is a history of the two countries' relations. Read more

• UN move on Syria fails as violence rages
• Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
• PM takes aim at China, Russia over Syria

Desperate Afghan women set themselves on fire

07 Feb 2012, 12:37PM

Worn down by endless oppression and abuse, some Afghan women are resorting to the most desperate means of escape: burning themselves with fire.
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• Afghan women burn themselves to avoid abuse