 AFP | Tension Mounts Between Vietnam, China Voice of America HANOI - Vietnam's new Law on the Sea, passed last week, has sparked a fresh round of tensions with China about competing territory in the South China Sea. When Vietnam's National Assembly passed the law on June 21, the reaction from China was immediate ... China starts 'combat ready' patrols in disputed South China Sea China vows to oppose military provocation China starts "combat ready" patrols in disputed seas |
 Wall Street Journal | Turkey Sends Antiaircraft Guns to Syrian Border, Turkish Media Say Wall Street Journal By AYLA ALBAYRAK and JOE PARKINSON ISTANBULâ€"Armored Turkish military unitsâ€"including antiaircraft guns and other weaponsâ€"began moving toward the Syrian border, Turkish media reported, as tensions continued to escalate in the area. Turkey sends military convoys toward Syrian border Turkey beefs up Syria defences Turkey reinforces border with Syria |
 The Guardian | Blast targeted at government building rocks Syria's capital, state media says Fox News DAMASCUS, Syria â€" A strong explosion rocked the Syrian capital Thursday near a busy market and the country's highest court, wounding at least three people and sending clouds of black smoke into the sky. The blast came as tensions threatened to spread ... As Assad talks war, US and UN talk peace Russia Says Transition Is Needed in Syria but Cannot Be Imposed |
