Syria caught up in a proxy war

To add to its internal problems, it's embroiled in the west's fight with Iran.
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Aleppo rocked by explosions during Syrian offensive

Explosions have rocked Aleppo in Syria as tanks entered Homs, ahead of planned protests to denounce Russia's steadfast backing of the regime.
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Homs blitzed by Syrian troops

Syrian troops have sealed off the population of a rebel stronghold in the city of Homs and bombarded it using tanks, helicopters and artillery.
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Syria death toll climbs as West scrambles for a solution

The death toll in Syria has continued to climb as activists claimed dozens of civilians in Homs have been killed, while the West have been powerless.
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Pakistan's al-Qaeda chief killed by US drone

US missiles have killed Pakistan's al-Qaeda chief, one of the US's main targets in the volatile country and wanted for several deadly attacks.
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'Genocide' in Syrian city continues as army moves in

Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's army attacked the city for a fourth day, worsening the humanitarian situation.
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Dozens killed as crackdown on Homs enters fifth day

Syrian troops have pressed a relentless assault on the flashpoint Syrian city of Homs for a fifth straight day, killing dozens more civilians.
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Ahmadinejad put before Iranian Parliament

The Iranian Parliament has summoned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to answer a series of questions over the government's handling of the economy.
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Palestinian factions call truce in new government

Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed to form a new unity government in the West Bank and Gaza which will be headed by Mahmoud Abbas.
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Western countries scramble for new Syria strategy

Western countries have been seeking a new strategy to end the violence in Syria, while President Bashar al-Assad's forces continue to bomb districts.
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Clinton calls for stronger reaction to Syria's Assad

Hillary Clinton has called for "friends of democratic Syria" to unite against Bashar al-Assad after China and Russia's veto of a tougher UN response.
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Iran on edge as talk swirls around military attacks

Iran says it will attack any country launching airstrikes against its nuclear bases as apprehension over the increasing list confrontation is loomin
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UN's Syria motion vetoed over lack of consensus efforts

Russia's foreign minister says it vetoed the UN resolution on Syria due to Western powers' failure to make additional effort for consensus.
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Double-veto blocks UN resolution on Syria

Russia and China have blocked a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria, hours after the country's forces bombed Homs, killing hundreds.
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Iran cautions Israel and US over military strikes

Iran has pledged to aid any nation that challenges Israel, staking out a hard line to suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility.
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Syria draft may pass despite Russian opposition

Despite Russia's rejection of a revised draft resolution on Syria, the UN Security Council is set to possibly act on the text.
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Vengeful ‘gods’ of the West

Unmanned drones can effortlessly vaporise enemies -- and innocent civilians too.
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US report claims Taliban ready to retake Afghanistan

The US says the Taliban are set to retake control of Afghanistan when Nato withdraws, raising fears of a failure of Western policy after a costly war.
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Russia demands no-military clause in Syria resolution

Russia says it will veto a draft UN resolution calling on Syria's president to step down unless a clause ruling out military intervention was added.
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Syria resolution faces Russian opposition

Russia looks likely to oppose a joint West-Arab call at the UN Security Council for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to step down.
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