 BBC News | Egypt launches Sinai 'air strike' BBC News Egyptian security officials say military helicopters have fired missiles on suspected Islamist militants in Toumah village in the Sinai peninsula. Up to 20 people are reported to have been killed. The strikes came after security checkpoints were ... Egyptian air strikes kill 20 suspected terrorists in Sinai Egypt military fires missiles on Sinai militants Egypt launches air strike on militants in Sinai, killing 20 |
 TIME | At Least 15 Killed as Manila Suffers Worst Flood in Three Years Businessweek At least 15 people were killed as floodwaters swept across the main Philippine island of Luzon, paralyzing Manila and forcing 130000 to flee their homes. Floods caused by torrential rains spread across about 50 percent of metro Manila, an area half the ... 'Like a water world': Torrential rains submerge half of Philippine capital ... Philippine Offices Reopen as Fifth of Manila Remains Submerged Rains Flood a Third of Manila Area, Displacing Thousands |
 ABC News | In Scenarios for a Post-Assad Syria, Fear of... ABC News Standing just a few strides from the Syrian border, an Iraqi was mingling with Syrian rebel units outside their camp here, trying to find one that would take him in and let him fight in the uprising. "It's an honor for me," said Sheik Abu Abdullah, ... Assad Vows to Rid Syria of 'Terrorists;' Violence Mounts Assad steps out amid calls for regime end Iran reaffirms support for Syria's Assad; US warns of proxy war |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Iran reaffirms support for Syria's Assad; US warns of proxy war Los Angeles Times BEIRUT â€" Iran'stop security official on Tuesday reaffirmed Tehran'ssupport for Syrian President Bashar Assad as the United States warned of a potential proxy war in Syria and an influx of terrorists to the strife-torn nation. INSIGHT-Syria rebels see future fight with foreign radicals Syrian rebels feel abandoned, betrayed by US Syria's Assad returns to public eye |
Telegraph.co.uk | Syrian rebels feel abandoned, betrayed by US Washington Post AL-BAB, Syria â€" As the Arab world's bloodiest revolt continues to maim, kill and ravage lives on an ever-escalating scale, anti-American sentiments are hardening among those struggling to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, in ways that could have ... Iran Envoy Casts Syria as Part of Wider Conflict Insight: Syria rebels see future fight with foreign radicals Tensions Rise Over Iranian Hostages |
 Globe and Mail | Syria instability leaves US at crossroads Washington Post The collapse of the UN initiative on Syria, rebel gains that opened corridor from Turkey to Aleppo, and a rash of high-level defections mark a turning point in the Syrian crisis and in the Obama administration's plans for influencing the outcome. Assad Vows to Rid Syria of 'Terrorists' Assad gets Iran backing as forces squeeze Aleppo rebels Syria's Assad appears on state TV |
 CBS News | Syrian refugee: Let Assad suffer, not die CBS News (CBS News) KILIS REFUGEE CAMP, Turkey - In Syria, President Bashar al-Assad made a rare appearance on television Tuesday. He hasn't been seen much lately, as he tries to hold his regime together and crush a popular uprising. Meanwhile, the civil war ... Clinton: Defection of Syrian PM means plan can be drawn up for 'day after' in ... Iran Sees Syria as Priority Issue Syria's Assad returns to public eye with ally Iran |
 USA TODAY | Philippines rains kill dozens, drive thousands from homes Los Angeles Times Pounding rains in the Philippines have driven more than 260000 people from their homes and claimed dozens of lives as landslides buried homes and streets turned into swamps, disaster officials said Tuesday. Benito Ramos, executive director of the ... Torrential rains flood Manila Rains Flood Manila Area, Sending Thousands Fleeing Torrential rains flood half of Philippine capital |
 Voice of America | Iran Sees Syria as Priority Issue Voice of America WASHINGTON â€" Syria and Iran strengthened their relations on Tuesday after a top Iranian national security official visited Damascus to pledge Tehran's continued support against Syria's opposition. Iran's national security council secretary, ... Stanching Syria's Bleeding: Inside a Rebel Triage Unit Assad returns to public eye with ally Iran, makes appearance on state TV White House on Syria: We learned from Iraq |
 NEWS.com.au | Iran's foreign minister in Turkey to seek help in Syria Reuters By Tulay Karadeniz | ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister flew to Turkey on Tuesday seeking to mend a relationship sorely strained by the Syrian uprising and to secure Turkish help for dozens of kidnapped Iranians. "Turkey has its links with the ... Syria's Assad returns to public eye with ally Iran In Scenarios for a Post-Assad Syria, Fear of... 1st public appearance in weeks as rebels try to expand grip on Aleppo |
Globe and Mail | Iran asks for UN help in freeing hostages in Syria, Libya Reuters * Syrian rebels say three Iranian hostages dead * Rebels accuse Tehran of supporting Assad By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister on Tuesday asked UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his help in efforts to free ... Dire shortage of medicine reported in Syria as clashes escalate Syria's Assad returns to public eye with ally Iran In scenarios for a post-Assad Syria, fear of chaos |
 The Nation | Iran reaffirms 'unbreakable' alliance with Syria Jerusalem Post By REUTERS Assad makes first public appearance in two weeks in Jalili meeting; Turkey hints Tehran responsible for Syria bloodshed. BEIRUT - Iran assured Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday that his country was a vital partner in its regional ... Disinformation flies in Syria's growing cyber war Dire shortage of medicine reported in Syria as clashes escalate Assad Vows to Rid Syria of 'Terrorists,' Violence Mounts |
 CBS News | Manila suffers severe flooding following torrential rainfall The Guardian Within the past 24 hours, torrential rains have caused massive flooding in Manila, bringing the sprawling capital of the Philippines to a standstill. Dr Mahar Lagmay, executive director of Project Noah, the country's diasaster mitigation system, ... Monsoon rains swamp Manila, leave at least 9 killed and thousands stranded Torrential Rains Bring Major Flooding, Deadly Landslide to Philippines Floods paralyse Philippine capital Manila |
 Voice of America | WHO Warns of Severe Medicine Shortage in Syria Voice of America GENEVA â€" The World Health Organization is expressing alarm at the deteriorating health situation in Syria as battles escalate. Syria used to produce 90 percent of its medicines and drugs locally. With battles raging in the country, the World Health ... Iran reaffirms 'unbreakable' alliance with Syria Press see Syrian PM's defection as beginning of end Iran backs Assad as Syrian forces choke off Aleppo |
 USA TODAY | Heavy rains submerge Philippine capital, killing 9 USA TODAY MANILA, Philippines â€" Relentless rains submerged half of the sprawling Philippine capital, triggered a landslide that killed nine people and sent emergency crews scrambling Tuesday to rescue tens of thousands of residents who called media outlets ... Thousands Flee Manila Flooding, Desperate Residents Trapped on Roofs Torrential rains in Manila cause deadly landslide (+video) Manila Floods, Displacing Tens of Thousands |
The Nation | Syria Summons Cabinet After Prime Minister's Defection Businessweek By Donna Abu-Nasr and Glen Carey on August 07, 2012 Syria's new interim premier met his Cabinet after Prime Minister Riad Hijab disappeared in what rebels said was his defection to the opposition. Omar Ghalawanji, the acting premier, met ministers ... More Syrians Flee to Turkey as Fighting Spreads Aide: Ex-Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab planned his defection for months PM's defection undermines message of confidence |
 Business Recorder | Syria's Bashar al-Assad makes rare appearance with visiting Iranian Washington Post BEIRUT â€" Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a rare appearance with the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday in video footage broadcast on state television. Assad has made one appearance since the assassination of four top ... Rebels, observers dispute importance of Syrian prime minister's defection Explosions Rock Syria's Commercial Hub Syria Bashar al-Assad makes rare TV appearance |
The Nation | Iran, Syria huddle as fighting rages CNN Aleppo, Syria (CNN) -- Syria's president welcomed a top official Tuesday from Iran, a friend and ally of the much reviled and increasingly isolated government in Damascus. Saeed Jalili, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, ... Rebels, observers dispute importance of Syrian prime minister's defection Syria Bashar al-Assad makes rare TV appearance Disinformation flies in Syria's growing cyber war |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Volcano erupts in New Zealand national park, spews ash that cancels some ... Washington Post WELLINGTON, New Zealand â€" A volcano quiet for more than a century erupted in a New Zealand national park, spreading thick ash for several kilometers (miles) and causing some residents to evacuate their homes. Some domestic flights were canceled Tuesday ... New Zealand volcano erupts after century of quiet Volcano erupts with ash cloud in New Zealand park WATCH: New Zealand volcano erupts for first time in 100 years |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Volcano erupts with ash cloud in New Zealand park Businessweek By Nick Perry on August 07, 2012 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) â€" A volcano quiet for more than a century erupted in a New Zealand national park, spreading thick ash for several kilometers (miles) and causing some residents to evacuate their homes. WATCH: New Zealand volcano erupts for first time in 100 years New Zealand volcano Mount Tongariro erupts without warning for the first time ... |
 Telegraph.co.uk | As Syrian civil war hones in, Aleppo residents endure humanitarian crisis CNN International Aleppo, Syria (CNN) -- Reports of bloodshed in Syria's largest city continued unabated Tuesday as an activist group said it had photographic evidence of heavy weapons used near residential parts of the Aleppo area. Fierce artillery shelling fell on ... Syria defiant after PM Riad Hijab defection Syria Summons Cabinet After Prime Minister's Defection Assad's time is running out in Syria |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Flash, boom, New Zealand volcano roars to life Reuters | WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand volcano dormant for more than a century has spewed boulders and spread an ash cloud over the centre of the country, disrupting air traffic but causing no other damage or injuries. Mount Tongariro, one of three ... New Zealand's Mount Tongariro Erupts, Ash Cloud Disperses Dormant 115 Years, New Zealand Volcano Unexpectedly Blows New Zealand's Mount Tongariro volcano erupts - video |
 BBC News | Syria defiant after PM Riad Hijab defection BBC News Syria's new cabinet has met in emergency session, after Prime Minister Riad Hijab defected and denounced Damascus's "terrorist regime". The White House said the defection showed that President Bashar al-Assad's government was "crumbling from within". Aleppo residents endure humanitarian crisis, Syrian opposition says With diplomacy dead, US banks on Syrian rebel win Syria defections continue, but significance in question |
 The Associated Press | With diplomacy dead, US banks on Syrian rebel win The Associated Press By BRADLEY KLAPPER, AP â€" 2 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AP) â€" With Syrian diplomacy all but dead, the Obama administration is shifting its focus on the civil war away from political transition and toward helping the rebels defeat the Syrian regime on the ... With Syria war changing, US less focused on transition plans and more on ... Syria defections continue, but significance in question Prime minister defects in latest blow to Syria |
