Syrian prime minister defects, fighting goes on
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian forces pressed on with their offensive against rebels in the largest city Aleppo after the prime minister fled the country, denouncing the "terrorist regime" of Bashar al-Assad. Full Article
Egypt vows crackdown on "infidels" after border massacre
RAFAH, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt branded Islamist gunmen who killed 16 police near the Israeli border as "infidels" and promised on Monday to launch a crackdown following the massacre that has strained Cairo's ties with both Israel and Palestinians. Full Article
European shares, euro firm as ECB support looms
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares tiptoed around four-month highs and the euro remained buoyant at $1.24 on Tuesday, as the prospect of formal central bank support for euro zone bond markets in the coming weeks kept markets cautiously optimistic. Full Article
Canada minister slams Enbridge, casts doubt on pipeline plan
OTTAWA (Reuters) - A top Canadian cabinet minister has blasted Enbridge Inc's environmental record, casting more doubt on whether the company will be able to build a controversial pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to the Pacific Coast. Full Article
