Hard News
At least 185 people killed in Nigeria violence:
Fighting between Boko Haram group and troops in Baga
town in Borno state in nation's northeast leaves at least 185 dead.
Nigeria: Boko Haram 'Taking Over Northern Borno
State':
Many local governments areas in northern Borno and other
parts of the state are gradually coming under the control of members of the
Jama'atu Ahlis Sunnah Lid Da'awati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko Haram, Weekly
Trust heard yesterday.
At least 100 people killed in clashes near
Syrian capital, activists say:
Six days of fighting near Damascus has killed at least
100 people and possibly many more, activists said Monday, in what both sides say
may be a dramatic spike in the Syria's civil war death toll.
Syria army seizes Jdaidet al-Fadl 'killing
dozens':
Syrian government troops have seized a town near
Damascus, killing at least 80 people including women and children, opposition
activists say. - Syria's Sana state news agency said government forces had
"inflicted heavy losses upon terrorists" in the town.
Syrian rebels intensify rocket attacks into
Lebanon:
Residents of of Hermel girded for revenge Sunday after a
surge of rocket attacks by Syrian opposition rebels against this
Shiite-populated town and adjacent areas in Lebanon's northern Bekaa
Valley.
Human Rights Watch has urged Syrian rebels to
stop indiscriminate attacks on residential areas:
On Saturday it said rebels appeared to have fired shells
and rockets on the towns of Hermel, Sahlat al-Ma', and al-Qasr, in northern
Bekaa.A Hermel resident said there were no military targets in
area.
Kerry: 11 Nations to Direct Syria Aid Through
Rebel General:
Secretary of State John Kerry described the agreement by
11 countries supporting the Syrian opposition to distribute all military aid and
assistance through the leadership of General Salim Idris of the Free Syrian Army
as a major breakthrough.
German FM stands by refusal to send arms to
Syria:
Even if EU embargo expires, Berlin won't arm rebels,
says Guido Westerwelle
Lifting arms supply ban on Syrian rebels
illegal: Russia:
Lifting the ban on arms supply to the Syrian opposition
contradicts international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said
Monday.
EU governments ease Syria oil sanctions to help
rebels:
European Union governments agreed on Monday to ease
sanctions on Syria to allow for purchases of crude from the opposition, in hopes
of throwing a financial lifeline to rebels fighting President Bashar
al-Assad.
Exclusive: In Closed Consultations of the
Security Council, Brahimi Criticizes Arab League Decision:
Lakhtar Brahimi criticized the Arab League decision to
offer official recognition to the Syrian Coalition during the closed-door
meeting, which he said means, for the Arab League, the Geneva process he has
been promoting is "obsolete".
9 killed, 20 wounded in roadside bomb attack in
Iraq:
The death toll was preliminary and might increase as
rescuers were working at the site, the source said, adding that the security
forces had cordoned off the scene.
Iraq's Sunnis stage day of civil disobedience:
Many of Iraq's Sunnis are holding a day of civil
disobedience to protest the Shiite-led government's policies they perceive as
being discriminatory against their minority.
US kills 2 people inYemen:
It's the third suspected U.S. drone strike in less than
a week in Yemen.
Drone Strikes and the Boston Marathon Bombing:
The more we learn about the Boston Marathon bombing, the
more reason there is to doubt the wisdom of Obama's drone-heavy approach to
fighting terrorism.
Afghanistan: 8 Armed Rebels Killed:
Ghazni (BNA) Eight armed rebels including two Pakistani
nations were killed and six others wounded in a clash with up risers in Ghazni
province.
6 Afghan police officers, 3 civilians killed in
Taliban attacks:
Insurgents shot six police officers dead at a checkpoint
and a suicide bomber killed three civilians at a shopping bazaar in two attacks
in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday
Afghan Taliban captures nine foreigners after
their helicopter makes emergency landing:
"Security forces found the helicopter but the nine
people were not in it. They are taken by the Taliban. They are Turkish nationals
and are nine people including the crew," Sadeq told AFP.
Pakistan: 4 soldiers killed in militants' attack
in North Waziristan:
Pro-Taliban militants targeted a military convoy with a
roadside bomb in North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan today, killing four
soldiers and injuring six more, officials said.
Pakistan government refuses to try Musharraf for
treason:
The move will give at least temporary breathing room to
Musharraf, who is already under house arrest in connection with one of three
other cases dating back to his 1999-2008 period in office.
U.S. finalizes exclusive arms "sale" aimed at
ensuring Israel's 'air superiority':
Initial reports put the cost of the military
equipment sale, which include Bell Boeing V-22 transport helicopters, at $10
billion; Hagel's 5-day Middle East visit is expected to focus on Iran, the
Syrian "civil war" and weapons sales to America's allies Israel, Saudi Arabia,
and the United Arab Emirates.
Hagel: New deal allows IAF long range
capabilities:
"The US will provide Israel with a range of
military weapons including missiles, advanced radar systems, refueling aircraft
and V-22 aircraft that we have not given to any other country." He added that
this ensures Israel's air superiority and will allow the Israel Air Force (IAF)
long-range capabilities.
Turkey shoots down report of airbase talks
with Israel:
Israel was said to be seeking a staging ground
for Iran attack, in exchange for military technology
Former Israeli Attorney General: "Settlements'
worse than Darfur:
'Settlements are the most evil and immoral act since
World War II'
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