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    • The Syrian government denied involvement in the violence, blaming "armed gunmen"
      Syrian forces 'kill over 200 in Homs … 42 minutes ago

      Syrian forces bombarded the protest city of Homs Saturday, killing more than 200 civilians in a "horrific massacre", activists said, as Russia again cast doubt on a UN … More »Syrian forces 'kill over 200 in Homs …

      The Syrian government denied involvement in the violence, blaming "armed gunmen"

      Syrian forces bombarded the protest city of Homs Saturday, killing more than 200 civilians in a "horrific massacre", activists said, as Russia again cast doubt on a UN vote condemning months of bloodshed.

    • An occupy DC protester gets in his tent at the McPherson Square Park in Washington, DC
      Riot police surround Occupy DC camp 45 minutes ago

      Police in riot gear surrounded an anti-Wall Street protesters' camp in downtown Washington early Saturday in apparent preparation for a crackdown against the Occupy DC … More »Riot police surround Occupy DC camp

      An occupy DC protester gets in his tent at the McPherson Square Park in Washington, DC

      Police in riot gear surrounded an anti-Wall Street protesters' camp in downtown Washington early Saturday in apparent preparation for a crackdown against the Occupy DC encampment.

    • Russian police said 138,000 turned up for the pro-Putin rally
      Competing mass Putin rallies face off … 56 minutes ago

      Tens of thousands took to the streets of Moscow Saturday for rival rallies arguing over the future of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, in a trial of political strength … More »Competing mass Putin rallies face off …

      Russian police said 138,000 turned up for the pro-Putin rally

      Tens of thousands took to the streets of Moscow Saturday for rival rallies arguing over the future of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, in a trial of political strength one month ahead of presidential polls.

    • A protester kicks away a teargas canister during clashes with riot policemen near the interior ministry in Cairo today
      Third day of Egypt clashes as death … 1 hour 4 minutes ago

      Police fired tear gas and birdshot at protesters on Saturday in a third day of deadly clashes in Cairo, as anger at Egypt's ruling military boiled over after 74 people … More »Third day of Egypt clashes as death …

      A protester kicks away a teargas canister during clashes with riot policemen near the interior ministry in Cairo today

      Police fired tear gas and birdshot at protesters on Saturday in a third day of deadly clashes in Cairo, as anger at Egypt's ruling military boiled over after 74 people died in football-related violence.

    • The EU hopes its carbon tax on air travel will help it achieve its goal of cutting carbon emissions by 20% by 2020
      World powers 'plan anti-carbon tax  … 1 hour 4 minutes ago

      India, Russia, the United States, China and other countries will meet in Moscow this month to decide whether to retaliate against the EU's decision to impose a carbon … More »World powers 'plan anti-carbon tax  …

      The EU hopes its carbon tax on air travel will help it achieve its goal of cutting carbon emissions by 20% by 2020

      India, Russia, the United States, China and other countries will meet in Moscow this month to decide whether to retaliate against the EU's decision to impose a carbon tax on air travel, a report says.

    • A total of 11,864 civilian lives have been claimed by the Afghan conflict since 2007
      Afghan civilian death toll hits new … 1 hour 23 minutes ago

      A record number civilians were killed in Afghanistan's decade-long war in 2011 -- the fifth straight year the death toll has risen, the United Nations reported Satur … More »Afghan civilian death toll hits new …

      A total of 11,864 civilian lives have been claimed by the Afghan conflict since 2007

      A record number civilians were killed in Afghanistan's decade-long war in 2011 -- the fifth straight year the death toll has risen, the United Nations reported Saturday.

    • Demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Hula near Homs
      More than 200 killed in Syria's Homs … 16 minutes ago

      BEIRUT/MUNICH (Reuters) - Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in an assault on the city of Homs, activists said, the bloodiest day of an 11-month uprising against … More »More than 200 killed in Syria's Homs …

      Demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Hula near Homs

      BEIRUT/MUNICH (Reuters) - Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in an assault on the city of Homs, activists said, the bloodiest day of an 11-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, ahead of a Saturday vote on a U.N. resolution calling for him to cede power. The Arab League, Europe and the United States are …

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