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Syrian Government Accused of Targeting Protesters in Hospitals - Voice of America Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:02:11 GMT

The Guardian

Syrian Government Accused of Targeting Protesters in Hospitals Voice of America October 25, 2011 Syrian Government Accused of Targeting Protesters in Hospitals Henry Ridgwell | London The Syrian government has turned hospitals into instruments of repression in its efforts to crush opposition, according to a new report by the ... Torture, abuse alleged at Syria's state-run hospitalsCNN International Wounded Syrian protesters being tortured in hospital, claims AmnestyThe Guardian Syrian hospitals tools of repression, Amnesty saysReuters Ha'aretz -RTT News all 84 news articles »

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Syrian Opposition Calls for Protection from Crackdown - New York Times Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:22:49 GMT

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Syrian Opposition Calls for Protection from Crackdown New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — A Syrian opposition group called on Tuesday for international protection from the government's military crackdown on protesters, a day before an Arab delegation was scheduled to arrive in Syria in an effort to resolve ... Syria's Resilient RevoltWall Street Journal Syrian opposition group calls for international monitors ahead of Arab ...Washington Post Syrian army deserters kill 7 troops in revoltReuters Atlanta Journal Constitution -Aljazeera.net all 1,625 news articles »

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Ouster of Syria's Assad would be 'opportunity' for Israel (video) - Christian Science Monitor Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:10:08 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Ouster of Syria's Assad would be 'opportunity' for Israel (video) Christian Science Monitor But 'possible ouster' of President Assad in Syria would afford 'an opportunity to us,' he said. By Dave Cook, Staff writer / October 25, 2011 Michael Oren, Israel's ambassador to the US, speaks at a Monitor-hosted breakfast for reporters in Washington, ... and more »

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Also Tuesday, a top human rights group accused Syria of using hospitals as a ... - Voice of America Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:50:43 GMT

Day Press News

Also Tuesday, a top human rights group accused Syria of using hospitals as a ... Voice of America October 25, 2011 Security Forces, Deserters Clash in Syria VOA News Syrian security forces have clashed with suspected army deserters on a road in northwestern Syria. Rights activists say the fighting Tuesday began when the deserters attacked a ... Syria Protests: China Sends EnvoyHuffington Post China urges Syrian gov't to fulfil reform promisesXinhua China to send envoy to Syria, urges reformsReuters India Day Press News all 116 news articles »

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Journalist witnesses Syrian authorities torturing activists - Channel 4 News Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:40:04 GMT

Daily Mail

Journalist witnesses Syrian authorities torturing activists Channel 4 News Internationally renowned film-maker Sean McAllister describes what he saw and heard while detained in a Syrian cell by the authorities. To view this video you will need to have Adobe Flash installed. His account reveals an insight into how dissent is ... Journalist Describes Captivity in SyriaNew York Times (blog) British filmmaker detained in SyriaThe Press Association all 151 news articles »

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Syria's crackdown sends U.S. ambassador home - Washington Post Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:16:52 GMT

Syria's crackdown sends U.S. ambassador home Washington Post Increased tensions between the United States and Syria have prompted America's ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, to return home after being targeted by supporters of Bashar al-Assad. (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders ... and more »

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7 security agents dead in Syria convoy attack: watchdog - AFP Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:30:00 GMT

AFP

7 security agents dead in Syria convoy attack: watchdog AFP NICOSIA — Seven security agents were killed in an attack on their convoy in northwest Syria on Tuesday, apparently carried out by army deserters, a rights group said, while three civilians reportedly died in the protest-swept country. ... US pulls ambassador from Syria amid violenceSan Francisco Chronicle Syrian security forces kill 4 in central provinceThe Associated Press Syria: Defectors 'kill 7' government soldiersAdnkronos International English Press TV all 152 news articles »

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Jordan's King Abdullah on Egypt, Syria and Israel - Washington Post Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:15:36 GMT

Ha'aretz

Jordan's King Abdullah on Egypt, Syria and Israel Washington Post Do you think President Bashar al-Assad of Syria can last? We have been very careful to keep all channels of communication open with the Syrians. Does that mean you have talked to President Assad? I spoke to Bashar al-Assad twice in the springtime. ... 'No one has any idea what to do about Syria,' Jordan's king warnsCNN King of Jordan has warning for USCatholic Online 'No one has any idea what to do about Syria", says KingPetra News Agency Zawya (subscription) (press release) all 27 news articles »

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US investigates Blue Coat over Syria filter claims - iT News Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:34:01 GMT

Afterdawn.com

US investigates Blue Coat over Syria filter claims iT News The US State Department has launched an investigation into whether web proxies made by security firm Blue Coat are being used by the Syrian government to monitor and filter its citizens' web searches. ... Syria using American software to censor Internet, experts sayWashington Post State Department Investigating MoJo ReportMother Jones US probes Syria's web block kitBBC News Afterdawn.com -Wall Street Journal -The Next Web all 12 news articles »

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Syrian president's exiled uncle in Riyadh - The Daily Star Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:02:45 GMT

CBC.ca

Syrian president's exiled uncle in Riyadh The Daily Star RIYADH: Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's exiled uncle has arrived in Riyadh to offer his condolences over the death of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi news agency SPA said Tuesday. "Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of Syrian President ... Saudi prince buriedHerald Sun all 2,272 news articles »