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Syrian Forces Kill 16 in Homs as Shelling Intensifies

More than 200 wounded, families isolated for days without food, water, medical care as fears mount of all-out assault

A damaged armored vehicle belonging to the Syrian army is seen in the Syrian district of al-Khalidya in Homs February 20, 2012.

Multilateral Group Meets Friday to Help Assad Opponents

'Friends of Syria' group working to organize strong international support for uprising against President Bashar al-Assad

A militant with the Free Syrian Army walks in the northwestern city of Idlib, February 21, 2012.

Moscow Declines to Attend Meeting on Syria

Russia ignores new international push to stop the bloody crackdown in Syria

A demonstrator holds a Syrian national flag with a portrait of Syrian President Assad during a rally in support of Syria in front of the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow, Feb. 16, 2012.

Yemenis Take Another Step Forward in Unfinished Revolution

With only one choice on the ballot, Yemen votes for a new leader for the first time in nearly 34 years

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakul Karman shows her inked thumb after casting her vote at a polling station in Sana'a February 21, 2012.

Karzai Invites Taliban Leadership to Direct Talks

Pakistan to support, facilitate negotiations between Taliban and Kabul to restore peace in Afghanistan

Former Taliban militants hold their weapons during a joining ceremony with the Afghan government in Herat, west of Kabul, January 30, 2012.

US Moves to Restore Pakistan Relationship

Latest incident to spark public anger was the accidental bombing of a Pakistani army border post in November

Pakistani protesters burn representation of U.S. flag at a rally to condemn drone attacks on militants allegedly hiding in Pakistan tribal areas, in Multan, Pakistan, (File January 11, 2012).

Eurozone Ministers Approve Greek Bailout Deal

$172 billion loan averts a debt default by Athens, but also demands more austerity measures from Greece

A man walks next to a kiosk selling Greek flags in Athens, February 21, 2012.

Mugabe Turns 88, Vows to Stay in Power

Zimbabwe's president says he is 'fit as a fiddle,' has no intentions to retire

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe speaks during a visit to Mimosa Platinum mine about 400km (249 miles) south of the capital Harare, February 16, 2012.

Kenya's Military Presses Advances Against Al-Shabab

VOA's Gabe Joselow reports from Kenya-Somalia border where Islamic militants are preventing food aid from being delivered

Kenyan soldiers climb into a truck as they prepare to advance near Liboi, Kenya, near border with Somalia, October 2011. (file photo)

China Rejects Pleas Not to Repatriate North Koreans

Some 30 North Korean refugees recently arrested in Chinese territory

South Korean actor Cha In-pyo delivers a speech during a rally against the Chinese government's arrest of North Korean refugees, near the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2012.

Indian Airline Industry Scrutinized After Mass Flight Cancellation

Cash-strapped Kingfisher airlines left hundreds stranded after scrapping nearly 100 flights on busy routes

An employee of Kingfisher Airlines works next to a "counter closed" sign at their booking office at Mumbai's domestic airport February 20, 2012.

Colleges Criticize Australian Visa Changes

Minister Chris Bowen says laws relaxed to lure foreign students but colleges insist changes do not go far enough

Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen swalk to a press conference with Malaysian Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (not seen) after signing ceremony to swap refugees between the two countries,
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