Syrian army in offensive near Damascus

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• Syrian army in offensive near Damascus
• IAEA team in Iran for nuclear talks
• Jordan's king receives Hamas leader
• Greek PM claims consensus on austerity steps
• African Union holds first post-Gaddafi summit
• Alarm over Sudan oil crisis
• Iraq bloc to end parliament boycott
• Oakland police clash with Occupy protesters
• 'White ring' protest held against Putin
• Djokovic downs Nadal in Melbourne epic

Syrian army in offensive near Damascus Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:24 AM PST Fighting forces people to flee as military tries to regain control of suburbs on the eastern edge of the capital city.

IAEA team in Iran for nuclear talks Posted: 29 Jan 2012 06:32 AM PST Three-day visit by officials from UN watchdog aims to address concerns about Tehran's alleged nuclear ambitions.

Jordan's king receives Hamas leader Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:59 AM PST Khaled Meshaal makes first official visit since he was forced to leave the country in 1999.

Greek PM claims consensus on austerity steps Posted: 29 Jan 2012 08:05 AM PST Lucas Papademos says there was "total convergence" among political allies on measures needed for a second bailout.

African Union holds first post-Gaddafi summit Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:28 AM PST Benin's president takes the helm of the 54-nation bloc as AU leaders meet for two-day summit to resolve multiple crises.

Alarm over Sudan oil crisis Posted: 29 Jan 2012 09:52 AM PST Dispute between former enemies seen as major threat to peace in Africa as both sides are seen acting out of desperation.

Iraq bloc to end parliament boycott Posted: 29 Jan 2012 11:53 AM PST Iraqiya, which won most seats in March 2010 vote will end boycott it began in mid-December, easing a political crisis.

Oakland police clash with Occupy protesters Posted: 29 Jan 2012 05:22 AM PST More than 300 arrested as anti-foreclosure demonstrators attempt to take over city's vacant convention centre.

'White ring' protest held against Putin Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:09 AM PST Russians decked their cars out with white ribbons and balloons to show opposition to the PM's possible re-election.

Djokovic downs Nadal in Melbourne epic Posted: 29 Jan 2012 07:42 AM PST World number one defends Aussie title with a five-set victory over Rafael Nadal in longest grand slam title final.

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