Syrian army general fatally wounded in Damascus attack
Gunmen shot Brig. Gen Issa al Khouli as he left his home in Damascus Rukn Eddine district. The attack marks a rare high level strike in the capital amid Syria’s crackdown, with the Free Syrian Army denying involvement. The broader conflict has caused hundreds of deaths and displaced action across Homs Idlib and Aleppo.
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Unrest Feeds Fears as Middle East Faces Uncertain War
The region tests progress toward democracy while Syria edges toward civil conflict. Analysts warn the Levant may slide into confrontation and sectarian strain, with risk of wider clashes involving Iran and the United States amid regional instability.
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Greek leaders urge painful cuts to secure bailout
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos defends austerity measures including thousands of job cuts and a wage drop to win a 130 billion euro bailout. He warns a bankruptcy would cause chaos, erode savings, and disrupt medicine and fuel supply. Coalition leaders and Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos echo the warning ahead of the vote.
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