Rebel stronghold nearly destroyed

Intense fighting in the central Syrian city of Homs has left 60% to 70% of a besieged rebel-held district damaged, destroyed or uninhabitable, said Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The estimate came nine days into an all-out army assault on the rebelheld Khaldiyeh and Old City neighbourhoods, which have been under siege for more than a year. — AFP

Pull my finger A man in traditional wear trying to pull his opponent over the table during the Alps Finger Wrestling championships in Mittenwald, southern Germany. Competitors battled for the title in this traditional rural sport where the winner has...