Syria's neighbors are increasingly being drawn into the country's civil war in a variety of ways, whether militarily or due to an exodus of Syrians fleeing the fighting at home. The spillover has raised concerns that the nearly 20-month-long conflict between Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime and rebels trying to topple him could endanger the entire Middle East. Syria-related terror arrest at Heathrow
British police say a man has been arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport as part of an investigation into travel to Syria in support of alleged terrorist activity.
Gaza fire increases pressure on Israel to hit back
Gaza militants pummeled southern Israel with rockets for a third day in a row on Monday, increasing internal pressure on the Israeli government to retaliate. Ukraine election marred by delays, irregularities: EU
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Ukraine's October 28 parliamentary election was marred by a delayed vote count and other irregularities, the European Union said o n Monday. The criticism by the bloc – which has frozen a trade deal with Ukraine because of concerns over the country's political and justice systems – came a day after final election results showed the ruling party would likely keep its grip on parliament. … The Afghan expat's dilemma: Should I stay or should I go?
In a 12 x 12 windowless room hang hundreds of oil paintings, Islamic calligraphy, and other fine art pieces created by Afghan artists trying to preserve traditional art forms, as well as push local boundaries in an effort to create new ones.
Gulf states recognize new Syrian opposition group
The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council says it has recognized the new broad-based Syrian opposition group as the legitimate representatives of the Syrian people.
Bank break-up an option if ring-fence fails - Vickers
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain could force banks to fully separate their retail o perations from riskier areas if lenders fail to implement a "ring-fence" that sufficiently safeguards taxpayers or improves behaviour, the architect of the plan said on Monday. John Vickers headed up the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB), which recommended UK banks shielded or "ring-fenced" their retail operations from riskier investment banking activities but stopped short of advocating a total separation. … Rupert Murdoch gleeful at BBC debacle in Britain
Few seem to be enjoying the management meltdown at the venerable BBC more than Rupert Murdoch, the News Corp. chief whose rival British newspapers have been caught up in their own lengthy, embarrassing and expensive phone hacking scandal. Creditors propose giving Greece 2 more years
Greece's international creditors are proposing granting th e country two more years to meet its debt reduction targets as the country enters its sixth consecutive year of recession, according to a draft document obtained by The Associated Press Monday. Afghanistan seeks India's help as West pullout nears
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will step up training of the Afghan police and military after a request on Monday by President Hamid Karzai, who also urged Indian businesses to invest in his battle-weary nation as it gears up for the departure of NATO troops. The extra help is likely to be welcomed by the United States, which sees India as a stabilizing power in South Asia. But it may unnerve Pakistan, which frets about losing influence in neighboring Afghanistan. “We do want to expand that as required and wished by Afghanistan. …
Catalan language pride fuels independence debate
BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) – Barcelona may be Spain's second city, but some tourists to this top Mediterranean travel spot m ight get a surprise when they find that traffic signs, advertisements and menus are not in Spanish but another romance language: Catalan. The language, which is similar to Spanish and French, was banned for almost 40 years during the right-wing dictatorship of Francisco Franco, and only used secretly, in the home. … 
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