BREAKING NEWS

US condemns Syria killings, urges end to Assad backing

By REUTERS

JUNE 7, 2012 19:56

WASHINGTON - The White House on Thursday condemned a reported new massacre in Syria as "outrageous targeted killings of civilians" and again called on other countries to halt support for Syrian President Bashar Assad and to join in backing a political transition there.

The White House, in a statement, also described the Syrian government's refusal to let UN monitors into the area as "an affront to human dignity and justice." Opposition activists said up to 40 women and children were among at least 78 people killed in the Sunni Muslim village near Hama on Wednesday.

Russia and China have blocked further UN action against Syria over its bloody crackdown, and Assad's military has been supplied by Moscow and Tehran.

Defense Sec. Austin says no indication Hamas planning attack on US troop

By REUTERS

05/03/2024 06:06 AM

Taiwan says 14 Chinese military planes crossed strait's median line

By REUTERS

05/03/2024 04:08 AM

Ukraine may have talks eventually with Russia, intelligence officer says

By REUTERS

05/03/2024 03:21 AM

Iran-backed militias in Iraq claim to target Israel with cruise missiles

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF