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Syria troops fire on protesters, killing 8 - CBS News Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:49:56 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Syria troops fire on protesters, killing 8 CBS News The slaying of Mashaal Tammo, a 53-year-old former political prisoner and a spokesman for the Kurdish Future Party, was the latest in a string of targeted killings in Syria as the country slides further into disorder, seven months into the uprising ... In Syria, Focus Moves To Armed DesertersNPR U.S. says Syria stepping up intimidation campaignReuters Syria lashes out at critics in UN Human Rights Council review of rights recordWashington Post CNN -Huffington Post (blog) -Voice of America all 4,356 news articles »

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Syria's risks mute talk of Libya-style action - CBS News Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:02:39 GMT+00:00

Reuters UK

Syria's risks mute talk of Libya-style action CBS News (AP) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In shaky videos posted on the web, some protesters in Syria have begun flashing signs appealing for international help. "Where is NATO?" some messages ask amid crackdowns that have claimed nearly 3000 lives. ... Syria's risks mute talk of Libya-style actionSan Francisco Chronicle Syria touts support from RussiaUPI.com all 513 news articles »

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EU to extend Belarus, Iran, Syria sanctions - Reuters Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:01:42 GMT+00:00

EU to extend Belarus, Iran, Syria sanctions Reuters BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is to extend sanctions on Belarus, Iran and Syria next week in response to crackdowns on opposition movements and other rights violations, EU officials and diplomats said on Friday. EU foreign ministers meeting ... and more »

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Russia Souring On Syria - Forbes Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:20:23 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

Russia Souring On Syria Forbes Russia's political leadership is souring on Syria, with Dmitry Medvedev saying Friday that the country's rules need to shape up, or ship out. “If the Syrian leadership is unable to complete political reforms, it will have to go,” President Medvedev ... Syrians Want FreedomAOL News all 260 news articles »

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Cables Say Syria, Iran Illegally Moved Cash to North Korea - Wall Street Journal Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:52:44 GMT+00:00

Cables Say Syria, Iran Illegally Moved Cash to North Korea Wall Street Journal In the cables, viewed by The Wall Street Journal, US officials warned their counterparts in Jordan that North Korea was using Amman-based Arab Bank PLC to receive money from Syria and Iran, circumventing international sanctions. The US has said, ... Jordanian bank tied to illicit weapons?UPI.com Report: Syria, Iran Paid N. Korea via Amman-Based BankArutz Sheva all 7 news articles »

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Robert Ford, the quiet American in Syria - Washington Post Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:06:08 GMT+00:00

Robert Ford, the quiet American in Syria Washington Post If you're wondering what diplomats can do in an era of pulverizing military force and instantaneous communications, consider the case of Robert Ford, the US ambassador to Syria. He has been meeting with the Syrian opposition around ... Top Kurd killed, al-Assad urged to goSky News Australia all 2 news articles »

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Turkey worries about civil war in Syria - Hurriyet Daily News Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:57:01 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

Turkey worries about civil war in Syria Hurriyet Daily News And for the first time, Syrian army defectors, not only foot soldiers but ranking officers as well, started to make themselves public and give interviews in the name of a previously unknown “Free” army of Syria. When asked, Turkish officials say that ... Turkey Moves to Directly Support Syrian OppositionVoice of America Davutoğlu: Turkey to take all measures if Syrian turmoil poses riskToday's Zaman Iranian deputy FM hold talks with Turkish MPs on SyriaTehran Times Sydney Morning Herald -Trend News Agency -NOW LEBANON all 242 news articles »

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iSad in Damascus: Syria reclaims Jobs - Asia Times Online Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:40:26 GMT+00:00

Al-Bawaba

iSad in Damascus: Syria reclaims Jobs Asia Times Online DAMASCUS - During the years of French Mandate Syria, Abdulfattah Jandali was born to a large landowning family in the midland town of Homs in 1931. Like most affluent and ambitious Syrians of his generation, he studied at the American ... Why Syria mourns Steve Jobs: his biological father is a proud Syrian Muslim ...allvoices The Day Steve Jobs Died - Macintosh, Syria, and iReactions from Apple-charged ...Al-Bawaba Arabs embrace Steve Jobs and the Syrian connectionReuters New York Times (blog) -San Jose Mercury News all 20,127 news articles »

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Syrian Woman Says Reports of Her Death Were Mistaken - New York Times Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:07:34 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Syrian Woman Says Reports of Her Death Were Mistaken New York Times SYRIA STATE TV, via AP Zainab al-Hosni, who was reported to have been killed by men loyal to Syria's government, said she had run away from home. Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. ... Syria: Statement on Zaynab al-HosniAmnesty International UK Syria attacks 'media fabrications' by showing 'beheaded' woman alive on TVThe Guardian Syria: After Amnesty reported her decapitated, Zainab al Hosni appears on TVSpero News RT all 162 news articles »

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Lebanon sit-ins condemn Syrian crackdown - The Daily Star Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:48:43 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Lebanon sit-ins condemn Syrian crackdown The Daily Star TRIPOLI/SIDON, Lebanon: Hundreds of Lebanese staged sit-ins after Friday prayers in north and south Lebanon to denounce the crackdown on protesters in Syria, demanding the ouster of President Bashar Assad. ... Syrian unrest choking tourism to Lebanon-ministerReuters Geagea: Lebanon is in “an undesirable position”NOW LEBANON all 14 news articles »