12/08/2012 | Printed Edition

Blasts in Damascus blow to Assad

Gunmen detonated back-to-back roadside bombs and clashed with police in central Damascus yesterday in attacks that caused no damage but highlighted the ability of rebels to breach the intense security near President Bashar Assad’s power bases.

12/08/2012 | Sports

Boca remains on a winning streak

Boca Juniors, still savoring a confidence boost after winning the Argentina Cup, beat Tigre 2-0 in another victory on the second round of the Inicial Tournament.

12/08/2012 | Sports

Bolt gets third gold and world record

12/08/2012 | Arts & Media

Bourne Legacy writer taps science fiction

12/08/2012 | Sports

Brazil stun US to retain gold

12/08/2012 | World

Brazilian women rebel against caesarean births

12/08/2012 | World

Breaking free, Egypt's President Mursi removes generals

Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Mursi dismissed Cairo's two top generals and quashed a military order that had curbed the new leader's powers, in a move that further stamped his authority on the country and its army.

12/08/2012 | On Sunday

Brewed to turn heads

12/08/2012 | World

Brits want London mayor Boris as PM

12/08/2012 | Arts & Media

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