Mobile missile launchers drive down Tverskaya Street during rehearsals for the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow April 25, 2013. Photo by Reuters
U.S. Warns Russian Missiles May Embolden Syria's Assad, Prolong Conflict -- Haaretz/DPA/Reuters
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey calls shipment of anti-ship missiles 'ill-timed and very unfortunate.' Rights group says obtained evidence of arbitrary detention and torture by Assad's forces.
A Russian shipment of anti-ship missiles to Syria could embolden President Bashar Assad's forces and prolong the conflict, the top U.S. military officer said on Friday.
"It's at the very least an unfortunate decision that will embolden the regime and prolong the suffering, so it's ill-timed and very unfortunate," General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon.
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MIDDLE EAST
France opposes Syria conference if Iran to attend.
Syrian rebels call off Aleppo prison siege after troops throw inmates out window.
Refugees fleeing besieged Qusayr say Syrian rebels dug in, preparing for government onslaught.
Syrian refugees now number more than 1.5 million.
UN chief in Russia as Syria crisis deepens. Hold Syrian peace talks soon, says U.N. chief.
UN: 3 UN military observers were abducted in zone between Syria and Israel and later freed.
At least 32 killed by blasts outside Sunni mosque in Iraq's Baquba.
Iran’s conservatives divided over presidential candidates.
Iranian cleric says a woman can never be president.
ASIA
Two bombs strike complex housing Afghan elite.
Deadly blasts hit mosques in Pakistan.
China president takes charge of sweeping economic reform plans: sources.
Myanmar frees political prisoners before president goes to U.S..
Relations sour between Taiwan and Philippines over fisherman's death.
S. Korea calls Japan visit to N. Korea 'unhelpful'.
U.S. slams Japanese mayor's sex-slave comments as 'offensive'.
Gina Rinehart: Australian politicians treating miners 'like an ATM'.
World's tallest dam approved by Chinese environmental officials.
AFRICA
Tunisia, hardline Islamists in standoff over Sunday gathering.
Nigeria bombs Islamists, U.S. sounds alarm.
Boko Haram crisis: Nigerian army begins raids in Borno. Nigerian troops fire on suspected Boko Haram camps, killing 21, says official.
In South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders hospital destroyed; 100k people without medical care.
Libya: Benghazi insecurity persists.
U.S. instructors to train African troops for Mali in Niger.
Angry Egyptian policemen close crossing with Gaza.
Mine union threatens to bring South Africa to 'standstill'.
Madagascar's Rajoelina not eligible to run in election: AU.
EUROPE
Woman describes Berlusconi's 'Bunga Bunga' parties. Silvio Berlusconi aides' 'bunga bunga' trial: Ruby takes the stand.
Litvinenko inquest coroner agrees to keep crucial evidence secret.
Cannes jewellery heist takes shine off stars on red carpet day.
Hollande: Europe's identity at risk from recession.
Germany's uncomfortable role as Europe's 'economic police'.
Fearing Afghan instability, Russia mulls border troops.
Bulgarian president calls parliament quickly to end impasse.
Italy PM Letta seeks to smooth property tax standoff.
Cannes Film Festival hit by $1 million jewellery theft .
AMERICAS
Venezuela's Maduro still waiting on Washington's recognition.
Argentina ex-military leader Jorge Rafael Videla dies. Argentina: ‘Dirty War’ dictator dies in prison.
IRS chief declines to identify employees involved in scandal.
Feds arrest Idaho man on terror charges.
Mexican general sent to quell drug violence in new strategy.
In Mexico, fears for democracy as threatened journalists curtail coverage.
Brazil Indians occupy cattle ranch in widening land dispute.
Venezuela to 'saturate the market' with 50 million rolls of imported toilet paper.
Powerball at an estimated $600 million as jackpot continues to grow. Powerball pot would near $1 billion if no one wins on Saturday.
Besieged Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies ‘ridiculous’ crack pipe reports as campaign to buy alleged video grows. Toronto mayor in 'crack cocaine' video scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Smuggling ring linked to terrorist groups uncovered in US.
Terrorist entered witness protection, then fled the United States.
2 more Guantanamo prisoners join hunger strike, military says.
US designates Al-Qaeda-linked outfit's leader fighting Assad as global terrorist.
Germany fears return of European jihadists in Syria.
Mueller defends FBI in Boston bombing, but acknowledges slip-up on suspect’s travel.
Study: U.S. more dangerous than Japan, Switzerland — and Botswana.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bill Gates regains title of world's richest person as fortune swells to staggering US$72.2-billion. Bill Gates retakes world’s richest title from Carlos Slim.
Penitent Romanian hacker aims to protect world's ATMs.
Facebook faces same fate as MySpace, says Murdoch.
Iron Man 3 proves its box-office mettle after passing $1bn mark.
Rio Tinto puts largest 'red' diamond on market.
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