 Telegraph.co.uk | Cairo: Dozens demonstrate in front of Israeli ambassador's residence Ynetnews Dozens of people demonstrated in front of the Israeli ambassador's residence on Monday night and demanded that relations with Israel be severed following the terror attack on the joint border Sunday night. According to a report in Al-Ahram one of the ... Egypt's Mursi vows revenge for Sinai attack The Sinai attack: Blow by blow In Egypt's Sinai peninsula, militants pose a new threat |
 IBNLive.com | Solemn A-bomb anniversary at Hiroshima Newsday Nation Newsday > News Print Aa Solemn A-bomb anniversary at Hiroshima Published: August 6, 2012 9:30 PM By ERIC TALMADGE. The Associated Press TOKYO -- Japan marked the 67th anniversary of the world's first atomic bomb attack with a ceremony Monday ... Hiroshima marks 67th anniversary of A-bomb attack Truman's grandson marks Hiroshima anniversary Japan marks 67th anniversary of Hiroshima attack |
 Christian Science Monitor | Syria: Despite prime minister's defection, Assad's inner circle intact (+video) Christian Science Monitor On Monday, following the defection of Syria's Prime Minister Riad Hijab to Jordan fighting continued, particularly in Damascus and Aleppo. Though Hijab's departure was high-profile, it does not appear to be a threat to Assad's closest allies. Syria's prime minister reportedly flees to Jordan Syrian troops gains on ground, clouded by premier defection Syrian prime minister defects, fighting goes on |
Christian Science Monitor | Syria: Despite prime minister's defection, Assad's inner circle intact Christian Science Monitor On Monday, following the defection of Syria's Prime Minister Riad Hijab to Jordan fighting continued, particularly in Damascus and Aleppo. Though Hijab's departure was high-profile, it does not appear to be a threat to Assad's closest allies. Syria's prime minister reportedly flees to Jordan Syrian troops gains on ground, clouded by premier defection Syrian prime minister defects, widening cracks in Bashar Assad's regime |
 Christian Science Monitor | Greece: Thousands detained during raids on immigrants Christian Science Monitor Over the weekend, 6000 people were detained by Greek police during raids in an attempt to stem the tide of illegal immigrants into the struggling country. Some were sent to holding centers to prepare for deportation. By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated ... As Greece Rounds Up Migrants, Official Says 'Invasion' Imperils National Stability Greece's purge on illegal immigrants: Thousands are rounded up ready for ... 6000 suspected illegal immigrants detained in Greece |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian prime minister defects, fighting goes on Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces pressed on with their offensive against rebels in the largest city Aleppo after the prime minister fled the country, denouncing the "terrorist regime" of Bashar al-Assad. Defection Highlights Sectarian Divide in Syrian Government Syrian rebels buoyed as prime minister becomes defector Syrian troops gains on ground, clouded by premier defection |
 CBS News | Syrian rebel: Uprising hijacked by extremists CBS News (CBS News) ANTAKYA, Turkey - On Monday, the White House said Bashar al-Assad's regime is crumbling from within. His prime minister -- on the job just two months -- defected to Jordan. He's the highest-ranking official to flee the country. Syrian Premier's Exit Signals Divide Prime minister latest Syrian official to defect Syrian prime minister defects from Assad regime (+video) |
 CBC.ca | Sinai Attack Tests New Egyptian President's Relationship With Israel New York Times JERUSALEM â€" With the relationship between Egypt's new Islamist leader and Israel still in its fragile infancy, the terrorist attack on the border that the two countries share with Gaza over the weekend presented a critical opportunity â€" and a crucial ... Egypt vows crackdown on 'infidels' after border massacre Egyptian army vows to avenge deadly Sinai attack Egypt hunts Sinai militants after soldiers killed |
 BBC News | Syria 'crumbling' after PM's defection BBC News Western powers have said the defection of Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab is a sign that the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is crumbling. The White House said the momentum was now with the opposition, while France said the Assad government was ... Top Sunni Exits Syrian Regime Syrian prime minister defects, flees to Jordan PM defection deals painful blow to Syrian leadership |
 NEWS.com.au | Syrian Prime Minister Riyad al-Hijab reportedly defects to Jordan Washington Post BEIRUT â€" Syria's prime minister defected to Jordan on Monday, according to rebels who claim they helped him escape, becoming the most senior official yet to quit the embattled government of President Bashar al-Assad. The reported defection of Prime ... Syrian prime minister defects, fighting goes on Syrian Prime Minister Defects to Opposition Prime Minister Has Defected, Syrian Opposition Says |
 BBC News | Egypt's Brotherhood blames Sinai raid on Israel's Mossad BBC News Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has accused the Israeli spy agency Mossad of being behind Sunday's attack on an Egyptian checkpoint on the border with Israel. Israel's foreign ministry has dismissed the allegation as "nonsense". The attack left 16 Egyptian ... Attack in Sinai poses challenge to Egypt's Islamist president Egypt military vows to hunt down Sinai attackers Egypt vows crackdown on 'infidels' after border massacre |
 TIME | Syria's Prime Minister Defects: More Erosion in the Assad Regime TIME By joining the rebels, Riad Hijab doesn't quite debilitate the government of President Assad. He does, however, further humiliate it and thin the ranks of bureaucrats it can count on By Rania Abouzeid / Beirut | August 6, 2012 | + AP In this citizen ... Syria's latest defection: prime minister's move is PR defeat rather than fatal ... Fear of retribution hangs over Syria's defectors Syrian PM joins rebel side in latest blow to Assad |
 Myjoyonline.com | Syrian PM joins rebel side in latest blow to Assad Businessweek By Jamal Halabyzeina Karam on August 06, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syria's prime minister defected on Monday, evidence that the widening cracks in President Bashar's Assad's regime have reached the highest echelons of government. Riad Hijab â€" who planned the ... Fear of retribution hangs over Syria's defectors Top Sunni Exits Syrian Regime Syria's Prime Minister Defects: More Erosion in the Assad Regime |
 The Guardian | Sinai attack presents dilemma for Israel The Guardian Jerusalem The cross-border attack on Israel by militants in the Egyptian Sinai was a highly ambitious and well-planned assault that has left Israeli authorities more certain than ever that the area is out of control â€" but also with a major dilemma over ... Egypt's Brotherhood says Mossad behind Sinai attack Egypt Military Vows to Hunt Down Sinai Attackers Israeli Leaders Urge Greater Security Following Sinai Attack |
NEWS.com.au | Syria premier defects to anti-Assad opposition | Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria's prime minister defected to the opposition seeking to overthrow what fleeing premier Riyad Hijab called the "terrorist regime" of President Bashar al-Assad, marking one of the highest profile desertions ... Prime Minister of Syria Is Said to Defect With Other Officials Syrian PM joins rebel side in latest blow to Assad Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab Defects, Opposition Leaders Say |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Jordan says Syrian prime minister has defected with family, won't stay Fox News ANKARA, Turkey â€" Syria's prime minister defected and fled to neighboring Jordan, a Jordanian official and a rebel spokesman said Monday, evidence that the cracks in President Bashar's Assad's regime have reached the highest echelons of government. Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab Defects, Opposition Leaders Say Syria's Prime Minister Apparently Defects Syria Prime Minister Riad Hijab defects |
 NDTV | Egypt mounts sweep of Sinai Peninsula following attack Fox News EL-ARISH, Egypt â€" Egypt's military vowed on Monday to hunt down those behind the killing of its 16 soldiers at a checkpoint along the Sinai border with Israel. It called the attackers "enemies of the nation" who must be dealt with by force and ... Egypt to Take Control of Sinai After 16 Soldiers Killed Sinai attack presents Egypt's Morsi with first security challenge Barak calls Sinai attack, border inflitration a 'wake-up call' for Egypt |
 USA TODAY | Syrian Prime Minister Dismissed as Violence Continues New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" President Bashar al-Assad fired his prime minister on Monday, Syria's official media reported, as activists countered that he had defected with several officials and military commanders in what seemed a further indication of disarray ... Syrian prime minister defects, flees to Jordan Syrian prime minister reportedly defects Syrian Prime Minister Riyad al-Hijab reportedly defects to Jordan |
 Haaretz | Nuclear fears focus attention on 67th Hiroshima anniversary Haaretz WATCH: Anniversary is marked with ceremony, one month after the first nuclear reactor was activated since the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station. By DPA | Aug.06, 2012 | 9:52 AM | 1 People burn incense and pray in front for the victims of ... Hiroshima marks 67th anniversary Ceremonies mark 67th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bomb attack Japan Marks 67th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing |
 BBC News | Syria PM Riad Hijab defects to Jordan BBC News Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab has defected from President Bashar al-Assad's government, to join "the revolution", his spokesman says. Mr Hijab was appointed less than two months ago and his departure is the highest-profile defection since the ... Syria premier defects to anti-Assad opposition: spokesman Syria Replaces Prime Minister Amid Reported Defection Syria crisis: prime minister 'defects' - live updates |
 IBNLive.com | Syria: Bomb blast in state TV building in Damascus Washington Post BEIRUT â€" Syrian state-run television says a bomb has ripped through the third floor of the state TV building in Damascus. The report says at least three people were wounded in Monday's bomb attack targeting the building which also houses the country's ... TV footage shows Iranians kidnapped in Syria Iranians Seized in Syria Include Military, Rebels Say Syrian State TV Reportedly Attacked as Propaganda War Unfolds |
 Voice of America | Syrian Forces Continue Aleppo Assault Voice of America Syrian opposition activists are reporting continued attacks by government forces in the northern city of Aleppo Monday, as prominent US lawmakers call for deeper involvement from Washington. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the army is ... Iranians Seized in Syria Include Military, Rebels Say Syrian State TV Reportedly Attacked as Propaganda War Unfolds Behind Rebel Lines in Aleppo, A Post-Assad Order Takes Shape |
 USA TODAY | Israel had reports of impending attack from Egypt Businessweek By Amy Teibel on August 06, 2012 JERUSALEM (AP) â€" Israeli intelligence services had reports of an impending attack from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and therefore were able to thwart the latest assault by suspected Islamist militants who killed 16 Egyptian ... Egypt Israel border attack leaves 'eight gunmen dead' Israel says attack should be "wake-up call" for Egypt Barak hopes Sinai attack will be 'wake-up call' for Egypt |
 USA TODAY | Hiroshima marks 67th anniversary of A-bomb attack USA TODAY TOKYO (AP) â€" Japan marked the 67th anniversary of the world's first atomic bomb attack with a ceremony Monday that was attended by a grandson of Harry Truman, the US president who ordered the bomb dropped on the city of Hiroshima. Hiroshima marks anniversary of atomic bombing |
