The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.
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Vanuatu revokes citizenship of fugitive Indian ex-IPL cricket boss
Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with corruption allegations, which he denies.
Explosive-laden caravan plot was a hoax, say Australian police
Police allege organised criminals planted the caravan to provoke fear of an antisemitic attack.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports
An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.
Early summer could spell trouble for India’s farms and factories
Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy.
Trump says US economy in ‘transition’ as trade war escalates
New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday.
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen’s announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.
Policeman convicted for viral torture video found dead in jail
The Thai officer nicknamed Joe Ferrari was serving a life sentence at a Bangkok prison.
US says Ukraine ‘ready to move forward’ on truce demand
Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.
Carney talks tough on Trump threat – but can he reset relations?
Canada’s next PM, who described the US as a “country we can no longer trust”, will need to work with the US president.