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Syria
bloodshed continues; Cameron considers curfews and restrictions; China launches
first aircraft carrier
At least 25 people have been killed and many others injured
after Syrian warships and tanks opened fire on the port city of Latakia, as the
humanitarian crisis in Syria
continues to worsen.
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced that curfew
measures and restrictions on social media websites will be considered following
days of rioting in London
and other English towns and cities.
China's first aircraft carrier began its inaugural sea trial, a mission that underscores Beijing's naval ambitions
and raises concern about its military influence in regional territorial
disputes.
Africa
Missile launch against rebels marks first use of a
ballistic weapon by Libyan troops since conflict began in March.
Opposition says its forces have reached Al-Heisha and
continues to isolate the Libyan capital of Tripoli.
Americas
A Guatemalan army unit is waging war on Mexico's cartels, but some of its soldiers have swapped sides.
California
transit provider interrupted wireless mobile service to hamper
protesters angry over police shooting.
Asia-Pacific
China recalls bullet trains in rail overhaul, another blow to the
country's high-speed rail network.
Bali bomb suspect who may have helped lead US to Osama bin
Laden extradited to Indonesia.
Central & South Asia
US general says Afghan fighters who shot at helicopter which
crashed leaving 38 personnel dead have been "dealt with".
Pakistani paramilitary soldier who was filmed shooting an
unarmed young man at point blank is sentenced to death.
Europe
Almost 600 people appear in court over unrest, as police chief
defends force's handling of riots in the British capital.
Turkish shopkeepers in east London neighbourhood refuse to close, stand up to rioters and guard the streets.
Middle East
Trial against toppled Egyptian leader to resume next month but judge says proceedings will no longer
be televised.
Libya rebels control some residential areas outside oil port city Brega, as they capture the western
town of Tawurgha.
Football is helping the women of the Andes
find a political voice and fight the effects of climate change.
Marwan Bishara asks: will the International Monetary Fund
regain its influence and reshape its role?
Recent events have underscored the less desirable traits of
the US
political system: gridlock and self-preservation.
As reprisals continue between rival forces, Alassane
Ouattara needs to guarantee justice for all Ivorians.
A founding member of the campaign for the academic and
cultural boycott outlines the motivation behind the movement.
Should the US
be worried about the close relationship between Iran
and Venezuela?
Japanese doctors warn of public health problems caused by Fukushima radiation.
Decades after the construction of the Berlin Wall, memorial commemorates those who
died trying to cross a divided city.
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