Damascus airport

Beirut, Dec. 7 (Reuters): Rebels fighting to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared Damascus International Airport a battle zone today, warning civilians and airlines they would approach it “at their own risk”.

Syria’s government said the army is driving rebels back from positions in the suburbs and outskirts of Damascus.

Hamas visit

Gaza (Reuters): Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal ended decades of exile from Palestinian land on Friday with a triumphant first ever visit to the Gaza Strip.

McAfee pain

Guatemala City (AP): A lawyer for John McAfee says the self-styled fugitive is feeling better after suffering chest pain, and hopes to stay in Guatemala despite the rejection of his asylum request.