![]() Los Angeles Times | Syrian opposition says dozens killed in attack on Homs Los Angeles Times A makeshift clinic that was treating the wounded was among the targets, activists say. The US suspends embassy operations in Damascus. An image from amateur video made available by Shaam News Network purportedly shows a wounded person outside a ... Syria crisis: Homs army assault enters fourth day China no "rubber stamp" on Syria: paper Canada joins in diplomatic offensive against Assad regime |
![]() USA TODAY | Palestinians take step toward unity USA TODAY RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) – After months of wavering, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took a decisive step Monday toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant group Hamas, a move Israel promptly warned would close the door to any future peace ... Palestinian Groups Advance Unity Deal Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel Hamas and Fatah overcome key roadblock to reconciliation (+video) |
![]() BBC News | Teams search for Philippine earthquake survivors BBC News Rescue efforts are continuing after Monday's powerful earthquake in the central Philippines that left dozens of people dead or missing. Army teams were carrying out search operations, said Ver Neil Balaba, operations officer at the regional Office of ... Death toll in Philippines quake rises to 15 Philippines: At Least 13 Killed in Quake |
![]() Globe and Mail | Low-key start as monarch marks diamond jubilee ABC Online ELEANOR HALL: The Queen was deliberately low key in marking the day 60 years ago when her father died and she became the British monarch. But across the country gun salutes rang out and marching bands were out in force to celebrate her diamond jubilee. Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebration Britain: Quiet Anniversary for a Queen Diamond Jubilee: Queen celebrating 60-year reign |
![]() Globe and Mail | Obama Imposes Freeze on Iran Property in US New York Times WASHINGTON — The White House moved to enforce tightened sanctions against Iran on Monday because of the country's suspect nuclear program, freezing all property of the Central Bank of Iran, other Iranian financial institutions and the Iranian ... U.S. levies tougher sanctions on Iran's Central Bank Prices rise, patience thins in sanctions-hit Iran New sanctions on Iran intended to ratchet up pressure, but could they ease ... |

