Assad’s rule disintegrating, ex-PM says after defecting
The president Bashar al-Assad controls less than a third of Syria and his power is crumbling, his former prime minister said on Tuesday, in his first public appearance since he defected to the opposition this month. Full storyPakistan clash kills 26: officials
An operation to clear Taliban from a volatile area of Pakistan’s northwest left three soldiers and 23 militants dead on Tuesday, officials said. Armed fighting erupted in the Dalainey area of Orakzai tribal district... Full storyIran confident Israel won’t launch ‘stupid’ attack
Iran on Tuesday said it is dismissing Israeli threats of an imminent attack against it, explaining that even some Israeli officials realised such a ‘stupid’ act would provoke ‘very severe consequences.’ Full storyAnti-govt demo in birthplace of Tunisia uprising
Students occupy Chile schools in call for reforms
Students demanding education reform briefly occupied two schools in the Chilean capital Monday, the latest move aimed at drawing attention to their cause. Under threat of an imminent police eviction, the students peacefully... Full storyIndian yoga guru ends anti-graft hunger strike
Romney seeks new thrust to campaign
