Regime's forces continue to pound rebel positions using helicopter gunships, aircraft and tanks while large columns of troops have been drafted in from other regions.
Deadly bomb attack on funeral of pro-government militia leader bears the hallmarks of al-Qaida.
London Olympics synchronised swimming events - women's duet and women's team - are from 5 -10 August.
Iran blames armed groups for the incident and claims they know the whereabouts of the abductors.
NBC aired advertisement featuring monkey doing gymnastics immediately after Gabby Douglas became first African-American gymnast to win individual Olympic gold.
The Fateh 110 missile has a range of around 300 kilometres, enough to reach Iran's neighbours.
Assad forces hit back against rebels in Aleppo and Damascus as civilian death toll mounts.
Resolution criticises President Bashar al-Assad for using heavy weapons in Damascus and Aleppo.
Anti-nuclear activists force shutdown of Oak Ridge uranium storage depot in Tennessee after cutting through four fences.
Victim reportedly killed by brother following long-running family feud.
It's hard to blame Shiwen for the sins of her compatriots, but it's harder for us to accept her stunning performance because of their history.
Rebel assaults on Democratic Republic of Congo towns of Lubiriha and Kasindi drive refugees over Ugandan border.
Mortars explode in packed marketplace in middle of Syria's largest refugee camp for Palestinians.
Controversial Finance Minister Mumtaz al-Said who was opposed by the ruling Muslim Brotherhood for his budget, also keeps his post.
Defence lawyers accuse Russian president of making gesture to keep business healthy with the West.
PKK offensive follows attack by government troops on rebel outposts, using warplanes and helicopters.
June to September monsoon is critical for India as farmers plant most of their summer crops during this period.
UN General Assembly set to vote on new proposals against President Bashar al-Assad's regime - but reports suggest the new draft has been watered down.
Huge numbers of people in dire need of food and water and many areas face outbreak of disease.
Filmed love messages by semi-naked youth minister surface on YouTube and cost her her job.
Two dead in Cairo's luxurious Nile City Towers as angry mob bombard security services with Molotov cocktails.
Embattled peace envoy calls time on thankless role as peace-maker, blaming 'finger-pointing and name-calling' in UN Security Council.
Participation of countries that apply Sharia law goes against Olympic principles of peace and philanthropy, say radical feminists.
Two policemen belonged to European White Knights but claim they did not know its extreme racist philosophy.
Clashes between Muslims and Christians trigger mass anti-Mursi protests in Cairo.
Police in Paris will crack down on topless or nude sunbathing along the Seine or in public parks or gardens.
Madonna, Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr and Neil Tennant in wave of anger over detention of band members on anti-Putin 'hooliganism' charge.
Both sides condemn 'climate of hatred' in city where al-Qaeda gunman Mohammed Merah started his murderous anti-Jewish gun rampage.
After causing widespread havoc in Taiwan and the Philippines, the typhoon is headed for China.
Foreign minister makes accusation following reports that an Iranian diplomat has been killed.