The Syrian Observatory for Human Rightssaid 180 people, including 48 troops, had been killed across Syria on July 21.

Some analysts believe that Pranab Mukherjee may take a more active approach to the job than his predecessors.

Earthquakes are frequent in Turkey. At least 644 people were killed in two earthquakes that hit the eastern province of Van last year.

Alam's deputy said he was now resting and would travel to London for the Olympic Games in two or three days.

Explosives placed under the pipeline, just before it branches out to send gas to both Israel and Jordan, were detonated remotely.

The Fregat space tug is expected to separate from the rocket nine minutes after the launch, the spokesman previously said.