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Ominous signs in Homs amid reports that Syrian tanks are rolling inFollowing yesterday's reports of the Syrian government's massacre of civilians seeking to flee the assault on Homs, a large armored column appears to be closing on the city.
Lucy Lawless, 'Xena: Warrior Princess' actress, arrested in oil-ship protestLucy Lawless arrested: Police removed the protesters from their perch atop a 174-foot drilling tower on the Noble Discoverer in Port Taranaki.
Next pirate hot spot: the Gulf of GuineaThe Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa, is a significant source of US oil. Rising piracy here could mean rising prices at the pump.
Dissension over Greek bailout weakens MerkelMembers of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition balked at the second Greek bailout, even though it passed. The vote is seen as a defeat for her austerity program.
- A case of Big Wind bullying in Mexico?
Follow-up on a Monitor cover story: A local activist is arrested days before a planned confrontation with a Mexican wind power company.
Syria's Assad reportedly launching ground invasion of HomsWhile the rebel stronghold has been pummeled by indiscriminate shelling for weeks, an influx of troops could lead to door-to-door searches, arrests, and potential torture of key activists.
After retirement, elephant in Cambodia tries to forgetAn urban elephant used for tourism in Cambodia retires from the hot asphalt streets of Phnom Penh after thirty years of work.
Costa cruise ship stranded in pirate waters near the SeychellesCosta Allegra, a cruise ship with 1,000 people on board, had a fire in the engine room. The cruise ship, stranded in Somali pirate waters, is now being towed to the Seychelles.
EU heaps new sanctions on SyriaThe Council of the European Union is seeking to tighten a financial noose around the regime of Syria's Bashar al-Assad.
Syria approves new Constitution as dozens murdered in HomsThe mounting death toll in Homs and other Syrian cities is far more important than a referendum the Syrian government says showed overwhelmingly public support for a new constitution.
Tacugama gives sanctuary to chimpanzees - through war and peaceEven an 11-year civil war couldn't stop Bala Amarasekaran from rescuing and rehabilitating chimps in Sierra Leone.
- In Nigeria, Somalia, and Afghanistan: what is a foreign fighter?
In countries where colonial borders don't reflect ethnic or family ties, it's not as easy to decide who is a foreigner. Yet Nigeria has deported 11,000 foreigners in the past six months on suspicion of Islamist sympathies.
German vote on Greek bailout hints at tough road ahead for MerkelThe German parliament endorsed a second bailout for Greece, but a drop in support among members of Chancellor Merkel's coalition is evidence that she'll have to work hard to get support for future assistance.
Murdoch celebrates 'amazing' success of new tabloid as inquiry delivers new blowThe first Sun on Sunday sold more than 3 million copies. On Monday, an inquiry said the Sun had bribed officials and police officers.
NATO pulls out of Afghan ministries. What's the impact?Many Afghans say advisers create a valuable link to NATO and foreign donors, but Afghans who work close with the advisers say the training and oversight varies in quality.
- Weaving together traditions in Jerusalem's Old City
Syrian silks and a talented tailor bring together leaders from Muslim, Roman Catholic, and ultra-Orthodox Jewish religions.
West is meddling in Syria's affairs, government spokesman saysSyria's foreign ministry spokesman tells the Associated Press Western governments are interferring when it comes to their handling of the protests that have rocked the Middle Eastern country since last year.
- A Syria hit list? A list of regime enemies emerges.
News organization Mother Jones has gotten hold of a massive spreadsheet containing names and contacts for thousands of Syrian dissidents.
Profile: Yemen's new president, Abed Rabbo Mansour HadiMr. Hadi is a relative unknown in Yemen, despite serving as former President Saleh's deputy for 17 years.
- FARC strategy change a result of Chavez's illness?
With Chavez's health on the line, groups who have benefited from the Venezuelan president's tenure – like the FARC – are hedging their bets, writes guest blogger James Bosworth.
