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7 reportedly killed, 20 injured in Syria - Los Angeles Times Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:27:19 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

7 reportedly killed, 20 injured in Syria Los Angeles Times Syria antigovernment activists blame security forces for escalating violence in Homs. Authorities say 'terrorist gangs' attacked a police station and a hospital. By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times Heavy fighting was reported Tuesday as Syrian ... China urges Syria regime to deliver on promised reformsThe Guardian China Urges Syria to Implement Changes to Help End ViolenceBusinessWeek Syria rejects calls to join war crimes tribunalThe Associated Press Telegraph.co.uk -Reuters -BBC News all 514 news articles »

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Prospero's Tempestuous Family - New York Times Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:09:18 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Prospero's Tempestuous Family New York Times And he must wonder sometimes: What are the odds of a Sunni Muslim immigrant from Syria producing two dazzling American talents, a son who transformed the world of technology and a daughter who lit up the world of literature, ... The Arab World's Unknown SonWall Street Journal iSad In Damascus: Syrians Reclaim Steve Jobs – AnalysisEurasia Review The life and times of Steve Jobs' Syrian fatherAl-Arabiya all 34 news articles »

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Iraqi Kurds blame Syria for official's death - CNN Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:45:11 GMT+00:00

AFP

Iraqi Kurds blame Syria for official's death CNN (CNN) -- Two prominent Iraqi Kurdish officials blamed Syria on Monday for the death of a leading Kurdish figure in Syria who was part of the opposition's Syria National Council. Mashaal Tammo was "murdered by Syrian security," Barham Salih, ... Tamo murder may inflame Syria uprising: analystsAFP Assassination Galvanizes Syria's Kurdish MinorityNPR Syria faces new threat as deaths stir KurdsSydney Morning Herald Jerusalem Post -ABC News -CBS News all 367 news articles »

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Assad again promises Syria reforms as China presses - AFP Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:39:49 GMT+00:00

AFP

Assad again promises Syria reforms as China presses AFP In Beijing, China urged Syria on Tuesday to move faster to implement reforms, a week after Beijing infuriated the West by blocking a proposed UN Security Council resolution against Assad's deadly crackdown. "We believe the Syrian government should move ... Sanctions Pose Growing Threat to Syria's AssadNew York Times Syria`s Presidential Official: Syria will avoid WarDay Press News China warns may be losing patience with SyriaReuters India CBS News -Los Angeles Times -eTaiwan News all 3,350 news articles »

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Syria opposition gains regional backers - CNN Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:03:15 GMT+00:00

Hurriyet Daily News

Syria opposition gains regional backers CNN (CNN) -- International powers put more heat on Syria's government Tuesday, as a new umbrella opposition group gained key backers in the Arab world and China exhorted the government to respond to people's "reasonable" demands. The developments come amid ... Wanted: The real face of Syria's oppositionHurriyet Daily News Future of Libya-Syria relations uncertainPress TV Lebanese Analyst: West, Turkey Feed Unrests in SyriaFars News Agency Inter Press Service -Khaleej Times all 31 news articles »

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Syria visit would have legitimised Lebanon presence: Sfeir - The Daily Star Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:48:38 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

Syria visit would have legitimised Lebanon presence: Sfeir The Daily Star BEIRUT: Maronite Cardinal Nasrallah Sfeir said that making a visit to Syria during his term as patriarch would have meant an acceptance from Bkirki of the Syrian presence in Lebanon. “The visit would have meant that we accept the Syrian presence in ... Former Maronite patriarch refuses to criticize successor's stand on SyriaCatholic Culture Sfeir explains why he did not visit SyriaNOW LEBANON all 21 news articles »

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Clinton says it will take time to help stabilize Egypt, start new pages in ... - Washington Post Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:40:30 GMT+00:00

Clinton says it will take time to help stabilize Egypt, start new pages in ... Washington Post In an interview with The Associated Press, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the United States would continue to pressure long-time leaders to leave power in Syria and Yemen, and ensure chaos is averted in Egypt, where demonstrators have ... and more »

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Unrest in Syria has an upside next door - Washington Post (blog) Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:00:08 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Unrest in Syria has an upside next door Washington Post (blog) Baghdad is buddying up to Syria, just as the Obama administration is seeking to isolate the government in Damascus. And Iraqi leaders have insisted that US troops not be granted immunity beyond the end of the year, forcing American military commanders ... Iraq's Maliki urges Syria to end one-party ruleKhaleej Times Dina al-Shibeeb: Is Iraq's stance on Syria justified?Al-Arabiya Syria, Iraq and the ShiitesKurdish Globe Big Think (blog) -Middle East Forum all 32 news articles »

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Ebullient Turkey ignores critics in Iran and Syria but worries about Kurds - The National Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:11:48 GMT+00:00

The National

Ebullient Turkey ignores critics in Iran and Syria but worries about Kurds The National ADEM ALTAN / AFP PHOTO ISTANBUL // As it bursts with self-confidence about its growing role in the Middle East, Turkey is unlikely to change its policies in the region as a result of sharp criticism from Syria and Iran. But Ankara is concerned about ... The 'erratic state' raises the stakesToday's Zaman Turkey risks unforeseen effects as it pressures Syria's embattled regimeChina Post Ties between Turkey and Syria getting sourPress TV Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine -Intelligence Online (subscription) all 13 news articles »

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Syria accused of targeting activists abroad - euronews Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:43:41 GMT+00:00

euronews

Syria accused of targeting activists abroad euronews Opposition activists living outside Syria are accusing the country's embassies of systematically monitoring their activities and harassing them as well as their families back home. Their claims have been backed by Amnesty International. euronews spoke ... and more »