Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness offers to hold talks with dissident republicans, saying their violence is “a pathetic and futile attempt to turn back the clock”.

Follow this link:
McGuinness wants dissident talks

BEIRUT — Opposition groups on Saturday accused Syrian government forces of killing at least 90 people during an intense bombardment of the central village of Houla, amid what appeared to be an escalation in violence in several parts of the country. Read full article > >

Go here to see the original:
Bombardment of Syrian village leaves more than 90 dead, activists say

The bloodshed in Syria has spilled over the border into neighbouring Lebanon, fuelling fears of a return to the sectarian violence seen the past.

Visit link:
VIDEO: Syria unrest fuels Lebanon fears

Thousands of demonstrators in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara demand an end to the drug-related violence which has been on the rise in the city.

See the article here:
Mexicans march for more security

At least two people were killed in Beirut in heavy clashes early on Monday between rival Sunni Muslim gunmen, the latest violence fueled by tensions over the uprising in neighboring Syria.

Link:
Two Killed in Heavy Clashes in Beirut

All federal government organizations are potentially at risk for workplace violence, not just those in high-crime areas or dealing with violent members of the public, according to an agency studying the issue. Read full article > >

See original here:
Risk of violence in federal workplace examined

Syria is losing the information war against the West, President Bashar al-Assad has said, amid continuing violence across the country.

Go here to read the rest:
Syria is ‘losing information war’

Leith Anderson and Lynne Hybels says a new House version of the Violence Against Women Act erodes protections from abuse for immigrant women.

Read the original here:
Opinion: Save immigrant women in U.S.

Leith Anderson and Lynne Hybels says a new House version of the Violence Against Women Act erodes protections from abuse for immigrant women.

Go here to read the rest:
Opinion: Save immigrant women in U.S.

Many Mexicans are increasingly disturbed by their disaffection as drug violence has taken a turn for the worse.

Read the rest here:
Mexicans Unflinching in Face of Drug War’s Carnage

Relatives of the victims of Mexico’s violence must also grapple with suspicions about involvement in the drug trade from friends and family.

Here is the original post:
Doubts and Suspicion Haunt Victims’ Relatives in Mexico

Violence rages as U.N. attempts ceasefire.

Read the rest here:
15 Dead in Syria

Russia condemned the massive bombings that killed dozens in Syria and accused outside nations of instigating violence to heighten the 14-month uprising that has left thousands dead.

See more here:
Russia condemns deadly Syria blasts

Dozens were injured Friday in a renewed outburst of protest and violence, as Egypt enters what may be a climactic stage of its fitful political transition.

Read the original here:
Dozens Hurt in Cairo in Final Weeks Before Election

The violence followed days of a simmering standoff near the Ministry of Defense, and pitted anti-military protesters against groups of men that the protesters said were allied with the army.

More:
9 Killed as Deadly Clashes Erupt in Egypt Ahead of Vote