Fighting Rages In Syria Despite Peace Talks -- Al Jazeera
Warplanes pound rebel-held town amid reports of death toll peaking on the ground as Geneva talks continue.
Syrian warplanes have pounded a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, as peace talks between the government and opposition continued in Geneva.
The talks have been accompanied by a sharp rise in violence on the ground in Syria. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Wednesday that at least 4,959 people had died in Syria in the three-week period since January 22, when the first round of talks began in Switzerland.
The group, which documents the fighting on the ground through a wide network of activists, say the period has seen the highest death toll since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad started in March 2011.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrians die at record rate as leaders talk: activist group.
Diplomacy is failing in Syria, Obama acknowledges.
Syrian planes pound rebel town near Lebanon border.
UN resumes evacuations from Syria's Homs.
Obama: Russia to blame if UN Homs resolution fails.
Syria, al Qaeda: U.S. officials offer grim assessment.
Bombs kill at least 17 across Iraq: police and medics.
Violence in Iraq's Anbar province 'displaces 300,000'.
Iran: We’re ready for ‘decisive battle’ with Israel, US.
Lebanon arrests top al-Qaeda linked fighter.
ASIA
NATO expresses concern over Italian marines' case in India.
Pakistan pressed over missing drone activist.
Kerry to take harder U.S. line on Asia maritime disputes to China.
Philippines recovers $29 million from Marcos' Swiss accounts.
US military condemns Afghan decision to release 'dangerous' detainees.
Koreas hold rare talks to ease tensions.
Gunmen kill nine at Pakistani policeman's home as peace talks proceed.
Afghanistan halts suspected reconstruction of ancient Buddhas.
China trade surplus jumps to $32bn.
US promises to reduce burden of military presence in Okinawa.
Time running out for aging former 'comfort women' of South Korea.
AFRICA
Boko Haram gunmen attack Nigeria villages, kill 43.
Retired Algeria general urges Bouteflika to step down.
Mass grave found in Central African Republic, U.N. warns of 'cleansing'. UN chief warns CAR could break up. Central African Republic: 'Ethnic cleansing' of Muslims.
Algeria mourns dozens killed in military plane crash.
Kenya charges 70 with being members of al Shabaab.
Ethnic power-sharing under threat in Burundi, says party.
Libyan TV station hit with grenades: journalists.
South Africa police clash with ANC supporters at opposition march.
Mohamed Morsi calls protests 'useless' and says next Egyptian president could face coup.
EUROPE
Sochi 2014: Live
With Olympian pride, Russia asks teachers to ease up on homework.
French leader lands in California for tech talks.
Judge who sentenced protesters shot dead in Ukraine.
Italy PM Letta in battle for survival with Matteo Renzi.
Spain moves to curb legal convention allowing trials of foreign rights abuses.
British court OKs investigation into assassination of Russian ex-spy Litvinenko.
Swiss govt will draft law on immigration curbs by year-end.
EU to approve new GM crop, ignoring majority members’ opposition.
UK storms: Met Office issues 'Red Warning' for wind.
Edward Snowden asylum demand dropped by European parliament.
AMERICAS
U.S. Congress approves debt limit hike after Senate drama.
Venezuelan anti-government protests turn violent. More arrests in Venezuela protests, Maduro slams 'coup-seekers'.
Ex-rebel leads in El Salvador presidential run-off: poll.
Panama says freed North Korean ship to sail later Wednesday.
Panama canal near deal on lock gates delivery, new money pending: source.
Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin found guilty of corruption.
Thousands of flights canceled as 'catastrophic' storm slams into U.S. South.
Francois Hollande honoured at US state dinner.
Budget forces Canadian military to stow equipment shopping list until 2016.
Colombian president seen poised for re-election: poll.
'Brazil is not a civilized country' says the country's most controversial news anchor.
Mexican drug lord: Inside his abandoned mansion.
Castaway turned celebrity Alvarenga returns to native El Salvador.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. mulls drone strike on American al Qaeda suspect in Pakistan.
Nov. 3 trial date is 'fair' for Boston Marathon bomb suspect, judge says.
Official: Core Al Qaeda may now view Syria as primary battlefield.
Court OKs Guantánamo force-feeding detainees.
U.S. sets conditions for lawyers to interview 9/11 mastermind.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches.
Toyota to recall 1.9 million Prius hybrids.
Bitcoin hit by denial of service attacks as regulators prepare clampdown.
OPEC sees oil demand rising.
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