Two kidnapped bishops released in Syria: Official

Kristin DeasyApril 23, 2013 13:06

Two prominent bishops taken captive in Syria are released.

Syria uses chemical weapons against rebels, Israel says

Noga Tarnopolsky and Jessica PhelanApril 23, 2013 08:43

JERUSALEM — Brigadier-General Itai Brun, head of research at the Israeli army's intelligence division, said victims showed signs of poisoning by the deadly nerve gas sarin, including contraction of the pupils and foaming at the mouth. France and the UK have also presented evidence to the United Nations of chemical weapons use in Syria. US President Barack Obama once said such developments would be a "game changer."

Jeb BooneApril 23, 2013 06:26

Pro-Assad hackers take control of CBS News' social media accounts

The Syrian Electronic Army, a group of pro-Assad hackers, took control of CBS News Twitter accounts 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and CBS News Denver on Sunday.

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Hackers from the pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) took control of several CBS News Twitter accounts over the weekend, including accounts belonging to 60 Minutes, 48 hours and CBS Denver.

The hack on Sunday was the second attack launched by the Syrian Electronic Army against CBS News social media accounts.

The Syrian Electronic Army has targeted a number of Western news agencies and organizations, including NPR, the BBC and Human Rights Watch, to spread their message of support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. They also criticize Western media organizations for having an anti-Assad bias.

“The US government is sponsoring a coup in Venezuela and a terrorist war in Syria,” read one tweet from the hacked 60 Minutes Twitter account.

Syria: Record number of 566 bodies found on same day

Jill LangloisApril 22, 2013 10:29

The total is the highest number of victims found in one day since the war began in March 2011, according to opposition group Local Coordination Committees in Syria (LCC) spokeswoman Rafif Jouejati.

US doubles aid to Syrian opposition

Jennifer MattsonApril 21, 2013 12:36

Kerry said the Obama administration's long-term objective is to provide $1 billion in international aid.

Assad accuses West of supporting al-Qaida in Syria

Kristin DeasyApril 17, 2013 17:36

Assad accuses West of aiding al-Qaida in Syria, says will "pay the price."

US military sends new troops to Jordan, sign of growing Syria war

Jennifer MattsonApril 17, 2013 15:25

The deployment will help US military "potentially form a joint task force for military operations" in the Syrian conflict if ordered by President Obama.

Mac Deford April 17, 2013 12:41

Boston Marathon bombing reveals the worst and best among us

Commentary: Can we prevent global destruction on a scale yet to be seen?

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A piece of debris rests against a police barricade near the scene of Monday's deadly bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. FBI investigators will try to rebuild the bombs used in the attack to determine their origin. (Spencer Platt/AFP/Getty Images)

OWLS HEAD, Maine — The Boston Marathon attack was not 9/11. But the awful shock, that kick-in-the-gut feeling it created, brought back memories of that first, terrifying run-in with international terrorism. The death rate in Boston was minuscule, 1/1,000th of those lost on 9/11, but that it happened at one of the nation's happiest, carefree athletic events made it particularly painful, and not just for the memories it evoked. Sure, we'll continue to have marathons, parades, mass celebrations of one sort or another, but like our trips through airports these days, they'll be less carefree, more burdensome, less the innocent experience of our youth.

This hospital in Israel is perfect for a horror movie

Noga TarnopolskyApril 15, 2013 06:01

NAHARIYA, Israel — Western Galilee Hospital, perhaps the world's most elaborately outfitted medical center, seems to portend terror. It can be sealed off in stages, for one thing. These days it tends to wounded Syrians.