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Syria holds former VP incommunicado, daughter says - The Associated Press Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The Daily Star

Syria holds former VP incommunicado, daughter says The Associated Press Syria had direct control over Lebanon for nearly 30 years before pulling out its troops in 2005 under local and international pressure. But Syria still has great influence, and pro-Syrian factions led by the militant group Hezbollah dominate the ... Syria accused of holding ex-VPInvestor's Business Daily Aisamy in Syria, health deteriorating: daughterThe Daily Star Syria can occupy Lebanon anytime it wants, say Rahhaliloubnan.info all 111 news articles »

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Government supporters rally in Syria; activists report 19 deaths - Los Angeles Times Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:34:04 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Government supporters rally in Syria; activists report 19 deaths Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM BEIRUT -- Thousands rallied in support of Syria's embattled President Bashar Assad on Wednesday, and activists demanding the regime's ouster reported at least 19 more deaths at the hands of government security forces. ... In Syria, protests mutate to armed resistance amid economic meltdownCNN International In Syria, Can The President Outlast The Protesters?NPR Pro-Assad Rally Shows Syrian Government Can Still Command SupportNew York Times Voice of America -The Guardian (blog) all 306 news articles »

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Syria state media lashes out at Arab League - AFP Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:35:00 GMT

AFP

Syria state media lashes out at Arab League AFP "It is no longer surprising to see the Arab League, which is supposed to be concerned with joint Arab action, turn into an instrument of injustice aimed at destabilising Syria," said the daily Ath-Thawra. The daily said the 22-member Arab League was ... Syria: a dozen killed Wednesday in repressionEnnahar Freezing Syria's membership in the Arab LeagueAl-Arabiya Amid BRICS' rise and 'Arab Spring', a new global order formsChristian Science Monitor New York Post -NOW LEBANON -Arab News all 63 news articles »

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On Syrian frontier, Turks bemoan soured ties - msnbc.com Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:09:11 GMT

On Syrian frontier, Turks bemoan soured ties msnbc.com ANTAKYA, Turkey — Until recently, Hamdi Esen would make the short trip across to Syria several times a month, fill his father's car up with gas, maybe buy a few bags of sugar and some cigarettes and then return home to Turkey. ... and more »

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UN envoy: Border with Syria must be drawn - The Daily Star Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:49:14 GMT

The Daily Star

UN envoy: Border with Syria must be drawn The Daily Star BEIRUT: The government must work toward definitively delineating the border with Syria, Robert Watkins, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Lebanon, said Wednesday. In an interview with The Daily Star ahead of UN Day next Monday ... Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Still Face PerilNew York Times It's official: Lebanon is Syria's human dumping groundNOW LEBANON all 6 news articles »

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Exiled Detainees Arrive in Qatar, Syria, Turkey and Jordan - International Middle East Media Center Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:36:08 GMT

AFP

Exiled Detainees Arrive in Qatar, Syria, Turkey and Jordan International Middle East Media Center Palestinian sources reported that all 37 detainees, who were forced into exile as part of the Shalit swap deal Between Hamas and Israel, arrived in Syria, Qatar and Turkey, while the exiled female detainee, Ahlam Tamimi, was sent to Amman – Jordan. ... Prisoners deported under Shalit deal arrive in Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and QatarHa'aretz Report: Palestinian deportees arrive in Turkey, Qatar and SyriaMonsters and Critics.com Turkey, Syria, Qatar 'to host exiled Palestinians'AFP Jerusalem Post -WAFA - Palestine News Agency all 8,066 news articles »

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Exiled Terrorists To Be Sent To Three Countries - Yeshiva World News Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:25:06 GMT

Trend News Agency

Exiled Terrorists To Be Sent To Three Countries Yeshiva World News According to deputy Hamas commander in Syria, Moussa Abu Marzouk, in an interview with the Arabic London-based el-Hayat newspaper, terrorists released from Israel who are being exiled will be sent to three countries, including Qatar and Turkey. ... Hamas' Mousa Abu Marzouq: Syria, Qatar, Turkey to Host Deported PrisonersPalestine News Network all 10 news articles »

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Judge orders accused Syrian spy free on bail - The Associated Press Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:15:00 GMT

Plain Dealer

Judge orders accused Syrian spy free on bail The Associated Press Also on Tuesday, Soueid's lawyer he misspoke when he said in court on Monday that Soueid traveled to Syria as part of a delegation led by Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio. The magistrate judge's ruling in US District Court does not mean that Soueid will ... Lawyer for accused Syrian spy denies wrongdoing, claims he traveled to Syria ...Washington Post Judge orders house arrest for Syrian American accused of spyingLos Angeles Times Lawyer recants claim that accused spy visited Syria with US Rep. Dennis KucinichPlain Dealer Examiner.com all 261 news articles »

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Syria Troops Allegedly Kidnapping Protesters - ThirdAge Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:42:58 GMT

Day Press News

Syria Troops Allegedly Kidnapping Protesters ThirdAge Read More Assad protesters, gather during a demonstration against the Syrian regime, at al-Hirak village, in Daraa province, Syria, on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Syrian security forces opened fire on protesters Friday as thousands rallied across the ... Syria Unrest: Local, Arab & International CallsDay Press News Activists accuse Syria regime of intensifying crackdown on doctors treating ...Washington Post UN chief to Syria's Bashar Assad: 'This killing must stop'Los Angeles Times Xinhua -The Australian -Wall Street Journal all 1,229 news articles »

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Palestinian prefers Turkey to Syria - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:55:57 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Palestinian prefers Turkey to Syria Hurriyet Daily News A Palestinian sent to Syria yesterday as part of a prisoner exchange with Israel said he would have preferred to go to Turkey but had no other choice but to head to the Arab republic. A total of 16 Palestinians, including a woman released by Israel on ... Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Turkey and SyriaAl-Arabiya Deported Ex-Prisoners Arrive in Qatar, Turkey, Syria, JordanPalestine News Network Deported Freed Terrorists Arrive OverseasForward Monsters and Critics.com -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Gulf Times all 141 news articles »