THE UN has accused Syria of a series of crimes against humanity in its crackdown on anti-government protests.

The UN has accused Syria of a series of crimes against humanity in its crackdown on anti-government protests.

FAR-RIGHT politician Avigdor Lieberman endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for Israeli prime minister yesterday, all but guaranteeing that the US-educated hawk will be the country’s next leader.

Residents of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza dug through the rubble of their damaged homes, bridges and UN schools today, after Israeli troops pulled out following a two-day incursion aimed at stopping militants from firing rockets at Israel.