Red Cross proclaims Syria conflict a civil war
The Red Cross declares the Syria conflict a civil war, expanding humanitarian law reach and paving potential war crimes prosecutions. UN monitors cite Tremseh killings, with Turkish and US allies urging accountability. Syria denies massacre claims, insisting military aimed at armed fighters only.
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North Korea fires army chief Ri Yong Ho over illness
North Korea announces the removal of Ri Yong Ho from all posts after a Workers' Party meeting cited illness. The 69 year old had mentored the new leader Kim Jong Un and served under Kim Jong Il, fueling speculation of a purge to shape regime leadership.
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Floods in Japan kill at least 26 and cut off thousands
Storm floods and mudslides in southern and central Kyushu and nearby areas left 26 dead and six missing as landslides blocked roads. The military airlifted food to stranded districts in Yame and other areas while evacuation orders were lifted in many places. Rainfall eased but more storms were forecast with continued isolation for some towns and cities.
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MSNBC.com joint venture dissolved amid Microsoft exit
Microsoft pulls out of the MSNBC.com joint venture with NBC News ending a 16 year partnership. NBC News buys Microsoft's 50 percent stake and renames the site NBCNews.com moving to New York. Microsoft plans a standalone news service this fall with about 100 editors.
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Clinton’s calls fall flat in Egypt political fight
Clinton urged Egypt's military to work with Islamist leaders while protests grew against the United States. In Alexandria a ceremony for a new U S S embassy marked a tense moment as protesters threw items at her motorcade. The military leader Hussein Tantawi maintains control and silences the Brotherhood led parliament, complicating U S efforts to back democratic reforms.
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