 The Hindu |
Syria Activists Report Gunfire in Damascus Suburbs
ABC News Syrian activists report hearing gunfire and explosions in suburbs of Damascus as the country's conflict moves ever closer to the capital. Monday's reports by the Local Coordination Committees, an opposition group, could not be independently confirmed. Syrian army returns to Damascus suburbs 'Urban war': Syrian troops reportedly seize Damascus suburbs from rebels Syrian troops shell rebellious areas near capital |
 Daily Nation |
Sudans, Somalia Top Issues at African Union Summit
ABC News An oil dispute between Sudan and South Sudan has become "a serious threat to peace and security in the region," UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Sunday as African heads of state converged on Ethiopia's capital for an African Union summit. African Union Summit Opens in Ethiopia African Union Urges More Intra-Regional Trade to Aid Growth African Union opens new £127m HQ |
 Boston.com |
Egyptians Vote for Upper House of Parliament
ABC News Egyptians cast their ballots on Sunday for the upper house of parliament, a largely consultative body with limited powers. Turnout was light early morning in Cairo, one of 13 provinces where the first stage of elections for the Shura Council are taking ... Egyptian Protest Groups Call for Earlier Elections Registration Egyptians vote in upper house election Egypt Islamists seek more gains in upper house polls |
