 CBS News | Syrian troops appear to regain upper hand on rebels CBS News (AP) BEIRUT - Fighter jets unleashed sonic booms and helicopter gunships strafed rebels as they pressed their fight Tuesday into new neighborhoods in Aleppo, Syria's largest city. Farther south, ground troops combed Damascus after the nearly complete ... Syria: The number of displaced civilians grows (+video) Assad launches massive assault on Aleppo Syria: West 'could deploy 300000 troops following regime collapse' |
 Christian Science Monitor | Syria: The number of displaced civilians grows (+video) Christian Science Monitor A particularly violent phase of the Syrian conflict has been ongoing for the past ten days. Meanwhile, the international community pressures the Assad regime to avoid the use of chemical weapons. By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Erika Solomon, Reuters / July ... Al Qaeda Taking Deadly New Role in Syria Conflict CIA absence from Syria a setback for US, officials say Assad moved chemical weapons to border: Rebels |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Al Qaeda Taking Deadly New Role in Syria Conflict New York Times CAIRO รข€" It is the sort of image that has become a staple of the Syrian revolution, a video of masked men calling themselves the Free Syrian Army and brandishing AK-47s รข€" with one unsettling difference. In the background hang two flags of Al Qaeda, ... CIA absence from Syria a setback for US, officials say Syria: The number of displaced civilians grows Faces of the Free Syrian Army |
 Voice of America | Ghana's President John Atta Mills Dead at 68 Voice of America DAKAR รข€" Ghana's president, John Atta Mills, died Tuesday at a military hospital in Accra shortly after falling ill. Officials did not give a cause of death. Vice President John Dramani Mahama was sworn in to finish Mills's term. John Atta Mills, President of Ghana, Dies at 68 Professor led Africa's fastest-growing economy Ghana's President John Atta Mills dies |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Vietnam Protests China's Plans for Sansha City Garrison Bloomberg Play New South China Sea City Angers Neighbors Vietnam protested China's plans to establish a military garrison on a disputed island in the South China Sea, describing the move as a violation of international law and the Southeast Asian nation's ... China builds new city on disputed isle Mayor elected in China's newly established Sansha city Vietnam, Philippines slam China garrison plan |
 CBC.ca | Rebel-Held Land Could Be Safe Haven in Syria, Clinton Says New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon รข€" The clamorous heart of Aleppo, the ancient city with its cobbled streets and mazy bazaars, fell silent on Tuesday as residents there and across Syria's sprawling commercial capital fled the streets and cowered indoors, dreading the ... Syrian aircraft bomb Aleppo as rebels fight for city Syria Battle Shifts North as Uneasy Quiet Settles on Capital Syrian forces launch air attacks as rebels push on largest city |
 New York Times | John Atta Mills, President of Ghana, Dies at 68 New York Times BAMAKO, Mali รข€" John Atta Mills, the president of Ghana, died on Tuesday at a military hospital in the capital, Accra, five months short of finishing his first term in office. He was 68. News of his death came on state-run television. Ghanaian President John Atta Mills dies at 68 President Credited in Ghana's Growth Dies Ghana VP Sworn in Hours After President's Death |
 BBC News | Syria conflict: Assad troops hit back in Aleppo BBC News Pro-government forces have hit back after rebels seized parts of Syria's economic capital, Aleppo, and tried to move into its historic old city. Fighter jets and helicopters attacked targets in the east of the city and reports said thousands of troops ... Syria general says army must reject 'regime crimes' Faces of the Free Syrian Army Syria sends armored column to Aleppo, strikes from air | |
 DAWN.com | Syria sends armored column to Aleppo, strikes from air Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Erika Solomon | AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria sent thousands of troops surging towards Aleppo in the early hours of Wednesday, where its forces have been pounding rebel fighters from the air, engulfing the country's largest ... Syria: As al-Assad's grip loosens, what could come next? CIA ramps up intelligence operation to keep pace with Syria developments Syrian aircraft bomb Aleppo as rebels fight for city |
DAWN.com | Syrian aircraft bomb Aleppo as rebels fight for city Washington Post BEIRUT รข€" Syrian warplanes on Tuesday bombed Aleppo, the country's largest city and commercial capital, as rebel forces fought for control of several of its neighborhoods, according to the Local Coordination Committees, an activist network. Does the CIA really have no idea about the nature of Syria's rebels? Syrian Rebels Routed In Capital Fight Elsewhere Clinton hails rebel gains in Syria |
CBC.ca | Israeli officials voice confidence in security of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal Washington Post JERUSALEM รข€" Top Israeli officials said Tuesday that Syria's chemical weapons remain under the control of the government of President Bashar al-Assad, in a shift of emphasis from recent warnings. The remarks รข€" made separately by a top Defense Ministry ... Russia warns Syria against using chemical weapons Rebel-Held Land Could Be Safe Haven in Syria, Clinton Says Military gains reported in al-Assad's backyard |
 The Guardian | President of Ghana Dies at 68 New York Times BAMAKO, Mali รข€" The president of Ghana, John Atta Mills, died unexpectedly Tuesday at a military hospital in the capital, Accra, five months short of finishing his first term in office. He turned 68 on Saturday. News of his death came on state-run ... Ghana President Mills dies, VP to replace him Ghana's President Atta Mills died at age 68 Ghana President John Atta Mills Dies at 68 |
CBC.ca | Russia warns Syria against using chemical weapons Jerusalem Post By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF Moscow tells ally to "adhere to int'l obligations" amid barrage of warnings about Assad's chemical arsenal; "There was talk of them using it 2 weeks ago, but the Russians intervened quickly to stop him," diplomat says. Syria crisis: heavy fighting reported in key city of Aleppo Russia warns Syria not to use chemical weapons Syrian ambassador to Cyprus defects, joins opposition, as clashes break out in ... |
 BBC News | Syria conflict: Aleppo bombed by fighter planes BBC News Fighter jets have bombed eastern areas of Syria's second city Aleppo, a BBC reporter near the city says. The attack, which followed an artillery barrage, is seen as a significant escalation in the conflict. Rebels launched an offensive against Aleppo ... Syria crisis: clashes and prison mutiny in Aleppo - Tuesday 24 July 2012 * Syria still in full control of chemical arms Iran general warns 'hated Arabs' of reprisals for backing Syrian rebels |
CBC.ca | Insight: Assad chemical weapons plans blocked by Moscow Reuters By Samia Nakhoul | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Increasingly under pressure by rebels intent on unseating him, Bashar al-Assad has considered using chemical weapons against his enemies but Washington and Moscow have formed an unlikely alliance to force him to ... Five Syria Nightmares: The Middle East Can't Live with Assad, but Living ... Use of Warplanes Is Reported in Syrian Conflict Helicopters join battle in Syria's Aleppo |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Phone hacking: who are the charged News of the World staff? Telegraph.co.uk The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that seven former News of the World staff and a private investigator will face court on a total of 19 charges related to phone hacking. Here we look at who they are. By Andrew Hough Andy Coulson, ... Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson charged for role in Murdoch empire hacking scandal Eight to Be Charged With Phone-Hacking Offenses Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks to be charged over phone hacking |
 New York Times | Gantz: Attack against Syria could spark regional conflict Jerusalem Post By YAAKOV KATZ IDF chief tells Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee that Israeli action to prevent Assad's chemical weapons from falling into the hands of Hezbollah could lead to a larger-scale conflict than originally planned. Syria's Assad reshuffles top security posts Syria crisis: clashes and prison mutiny in Aleppo - live updates Syrian Opposition: Assad Government Must Go |
New York Times | Battle continues for fourth day in Syria commercial capital Fox News BEIRUT รข€" Fierce clashes flared for a fourth day Tuesday in Syria's commercial capital of Aleppo, showing the resilience of a rebel assault on regime targets. President Barack Obama warned Syria against using its chemical weapons after Damascus ... Chemical weapons? Syria 'backpedaling furiously' over weapons threats Syrian forces battle rebel push on central Aleppo Syria crisis: Fighting in Aleppo amid rebel offensive |
 BBC News | Syria crisis: Fighting in Aleppo amid rebel offensive BBC News Fierce fighting is taking place in Syria's second city, Aleppo, say reports, as rebel fighters try to take control from the army. Pro-government troops are bombarding the city with shells and rocket fire, and there are reports that helicopter gunships ... Syrian rebels fight Assad's forces in central Aleppo Senior officials: Assad in full control of WMDs Clashes Flare in Syria's Aleppo for 4th Day |
 The Guardian | Syria crisis: clashes and prison mutiny in Aleppo - live updates The Guardian 11.32am: Egypt: President Morsi has asked Hisham Kandil, the water minister little known outside Egypt, to form a new government, Reuters reports citing state media. 11.16am: The Syrian National Council is backtracking on George Sabra's claim the ... Syria tries to clarify comments about WMD possession Syria rebels: Assad regime moved chemical weapons near border Syria: chemical weapons moved as 8 killed in Aleppo prison revolts |
Telegraph.co.uk | Syria tries to clarify comments about WMD possession CNN International Are you in Syria? Share your stories, videos and photos with the world on CNN iReport. (CNN) -- The Syrian regime on Tuesday sought to clarify recent comments about the country's weapons of mass destruction, which the Foreign Ministry had said would ... After bloody week, West warns Syria on chemical arms Syria crisis: clashes and prison mutiny in Aleppo - live updates Five Syrian Nightmares: The Mideast Can't Live With Assad, But Living Without ... |
 Haaretz | Syria rebels: Assad regime moved chemical weapons near border Haaretz Opposition members say 'We have confirmed information that the weapons were moved to airports located at the borders of Syria,'; Erdogan: Rebels are 'closer than ever to victory.' By DPA and Reuters | Jul.24, 2012 | 11:26 AM This citizen journalism ... Barack Obama warns Assad not to make 'tragic mistake' of using chemical weapons Assad moved chemical weapons to border: Syria rebels Syria rebels say chemical weapons moved to borders |
 Globe and Mail | 'Syria moving chemical weapons to border regions' Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF Rebel groups in Syria says Assad transferring massive stockpile of unconventional weapons to airports on Syrian border in bid to pressure int'l community, adds president would not use them against Israel. The Syrian regime has moved ... Barack Obama warns Assad not to make 'tragic mistake' of using chemical weapons Gaps in intelligence hampering US efforts in Syria: report Syria threatens chemical weapon use |
Globe and Mail | Obama: Syria will be 'held accountable' for WMDs Jerusalem Post By REUTERS Damascus says it would not use its massive chemical weapons stockpile in uprising but warns it could against any external aggression. US President Barack Obama said on Monday that Syrian President Bashar Assad would be held accountable if he ... Syria rejects offer of safe passage for Assad family amid chemical weapons threats Rebels Say Assad Moves Chemical Weapons to Border World leaders pressure Syria not to use chemical weapons |
