Putin warns of civil war in Syria, rules out intervention

Russian president Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Syria could be on the brink of a civil war but underlined his opposition to military intervention to stop the bloodshed. ‘You cannot do anything by force,’ he told... Full story

Suu Kyi urges ‘healthy scepticism’ over Myanmar reform

Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday urged ‘healthy scepticism’ over Myanmar’s dramatic reforms, saying only the rule of law can cement recent political progress and foster clean investment. Full story

Protest overshadows Pakistan budget

Opposition lawmakers hijacked the Pakistani government’s unveiling of the new budget on Friday, sparking minor scuffles in parliament amid protests against power cuts and corruption. Full story

Attack on US base kills 14 in Afghanistan

A suicide truck bomber attacked a US-run base on Friday, sparking clashes that killed up to 15 people in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistani border, officials said. NATO's US-led International Security... Full story

US to expand Asia role without new bases

The United States plans to bolster its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region through alliances instead of new permanent bases, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said. Full story

Kosovo Serbs and NATO troops clash in tense north

At least five Kosovo Serbs and a NATO soldier were wounded in a gunfight on Friday, as peacekeepers tried to dismantle Serb roadblocks blocking traffic, a Reuters witness said. Full story

US murderer eats victim’s heart, brain

A US college student has told police he killed his roommate, cut up the body and ate part of the victim’s brain and his whole heart, US media reports said Thursday. Alexander Kinyua of Baltimore, Maryland, was arrested... Full story

Talks to end Quebec tuition hike standoff collapse

Talks between students and the Quebec government aimed at ending months of protests over a proposed tuition hike have collapsed, with nightly street demonstrations showing no sign of abating. Full story

Sudanese woman stoned to death

A Sudanese woman, believed to be around 20, has been sentenced to be stoned to death for adultery, and is being held near Khartoum, shackled in prison with her baby son, rights groups and lawyers said on Thursday. Full story

FARC ready for peace or war, says French reporter

Looking relaxed and healthy after a month in jungle captivity, French journalist Romeo Langlois said Colombia’s FARC rebel leaders may be prepared for peace talks, but younger fighters are ready for 50 more years of war. Full story

$75m US fund for maternal health care

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said on Friday the United States would provide $75 million to a private-public effort to improve the health of mothers and their babies in developing countries. Full story

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Putin warns of civil war in Syria, rules out intervention

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US to expand Asia role without new bases

Kosovo Serbs and NATO troops clash in tense north

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