Syrian Troops Continue Recapture of Homs

Syrian forces increased their gains in Homs, continuing their weekend offensive.

On Saturday, government forces began a heavy attack on the Khalidiya neighborhood.

The majority of Homs has been held by rebel forces, for over a year, and it had become a symbol of their rebellion.

Over the past few months, government troops have been boosted by international forces, some official, some not.

This has allowed the government to stop rebel advances and begin the recapture of some areas.

30,000 Bees Attack Texas Couple, Kill Horses and Hens

Thirty thousand bees attacked a Texas couple in Pantego.

The woman was out exercising one of her Shetland ponies when the swarm appeared.

She ran from them, into the pool, but was stung every time she came up for air.

Eventually she ran for the house, where her boyfriend opened the door for her.

He received about fifty stings, while she received over two hundred, their dog was also stung multiple times.

Both of her ponies and three hens were not so lucky, dying from the amount of stings they took.

Firefighters used special gear and foam to clear the bees out.

The bees will be tested to see if they had become Africanized, as seems likely.

Florida Shooting Leaves 7 Dead

Seven people were killed during a shooting spree in Hialeah, Florida, late Friday night.

It began when forty-two year old Pedro Vargas tried to light his apartment on fire.

The building managers rushed to the sight of the smoke only to have Vargas shoot both of them down.

Vargas then fired as many as twenty rounds from off of his balcony into the street, killing one man, and forcing responding emergency personnel to take cover.

He then went to the third floor, kicked open an apartment door, and killed all three of the occupants.

Continuing to to evade police, he ran through the building, firing off random rounds.

On the fifth floor he took two hostages and barricaded himself in their apartment.

Police attempted to negotiate with him, but around 02:00 EDT talks fell apart, a SWAT team breached the premises, and was forced to kill Vargas.

During the incident Hialeah police were joined by over one hundred officers from other jurisdictions.

72 Killed in Violence in Egypt

As hundreds of thousands of Egyptians take to the streets, in competing rallies, violence continues to grow.

Saturday saw the heaviest levels of violence, since the military removed Morsi from office.

Seventy-two people were killed and over four thousand were reportedly treated for injuries and the effects of tear gas..

According to the military, members of the Muslim Brotherhood and their supporters clashed with those who oppose them.

The military says that the fired tear gas in order to try and keep the two sides apart.

However, the Muslim Brotherhood says that the military and police opened fire on their supporters.

They say that most of the dead took single bullet shots to the head.

India and Pakistan Exchange Fire

For the sixth time in July, Indian and Pakistani border guards exchanged fire.

Saturday's incident left a Pakistani soldier dead, another injured, and an Indian border police officer injured.

Both sides say that the other started the fire fight, which lasted several hours.

The two countries have increasingly had exchanges along the Kashmir border region.

Both Koreas Celebrate 60th Anniversary of The Armistice

Kim Jong-un, left, Li Yuanchao, right

Saturday saw the sixtieth anniversary to the signing of the Korean War Armistice.

In the North, it was celebrated with one of the largest military parades that the country had ever seen.

China's Vice President Li Yuanchao joined Kim Jong-un during the festivities.

The North's celebrations focused on their "Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War" and "defeat of the American invaders".

South Korea celebrated in a more subdued tone, honoring those who died to maintain the country's freedom.

President Park Geun-hye reminded them that the war is not actually over and that just a ceasefire keeps the North from renewing the fighting.

1 Killed 17 Injured in Tunisian Clashes

Thousands protested in Tunisia for a second day after the assassination of Mohamed Brahmi.

Labor unions had called for a general strike, so people were out in force.

Most of the protesters are demanding that the government resign and allow for new elections.


Hundreds more came out in support of the government.

The counter protests led to clashes, where at least one was killed and seventeen injured.

Many people believe that the Islamist Ennahda party, which controls most of the government, was behind the killing.

Forty-two members of the opposition resigned from parliament, in protest of the killing.

They are also demanding that a new government be formed.

23 Killed in Cairo Violence

Thousands of people rallied in Cairo, Friday evening, in support of the military, praising them for removing former president Morsi from power.

The Muslim Brotherhood was quick to hold rival rallies, demanding Morsi's reinstatement.

Clashes soon began between the two groups.

Twenty-three people were killed and over two hundred injured.

Both sides blame the violence on the other, with the Muslim Brotherhood also blaming security forces.

They say that the military attacked their gathering, opening fire on them.

Attacks in Pakistan Kill 45

Two bombings in Parachinar, Pakistan left forty-five dead.

Seventy-five people were injured in the twin blasts, which occurred minutes apart.

One of the bombs struck near a Shiite mosque, while the other exploded in a Shiite neighborhood.

The first was carried out by a suicide bomber and the second was a car bomb.

A group allied to the Taliban claimed the attacks.

Philippines Bombing Kills 6

Police on guard after bombing

Six people died when a bomb exploded at a restaurant in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

Twenty-eight more were injured when the explosion tore through the building, Friday night.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Police and security forces have been called out and are guarding against more attacks.