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Arab League proposes sanctions against Syria - CNN Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:13:33 GMT

BBC News

Arab League proposes sanctions against Syria CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Arab League finance ministers recommended Saturday that economic sanctions be levied against the Syrian government for its part in a bloody, months-long crackdown on civilian demonstrators, a senior Arab League official ... Syria unrest: Arab League drafts economic sanctionsBBC News Syria Buries Security Forces as Sanctions LoomFox News Syria buries security forces as sanctions loomBoston.com San Francisco Chronicle -The Associated Press all 2,084 news articles »

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Syrian dissident's wife 'abducted' in Egypt - News24 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:31:50 GMT

Syrian dissident's wife 'abducted' in Egypt News24 Beirut - The 25-year-old pregnant wife of a Syrian dissident and journalist has been abducted in Egypt by Syrian intelligence agents, her husband said on Saturday. Thaer al-Nashef, a Cairo-based Syrian dissident, said his wife, Mona al-Gharib, ... and more »

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Syria slowly inches towards civil war - BBC News Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:01:46 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria slowly inches towards civil war BBC News We had entered Syria the same way the M-16 had, from Lebanon, with men running guns to what is a growing insurgency. Passage was arranged for us by the Free Syrian Army, or just "Free Army" as it calls itself, a force comprised of defectors from the ... Syria despatch: inside the battle for Homs, centre of resistance to Bashar al ...Telegraph.co.uk all 11 news articles »

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Syria faces Arab sanctions deadline over monitors - Reuters Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:10:09 GMT

BBC News

Syria faces Arab sanctions deadline over monitors Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria faces a Friday deadline to sign an Arab deal allowing monitors into the country or incur sanctions over its crackdown on protests including halting flights, curbing trade and stopping deals with the central ... Syria unrest: Arab League sets observer ultimatumBBC News Arab League calls for UN help over SyriaTelegraph.co.uk Arab League gives Syria 1-day ultimatum to allow in observers or it could face ...Washington Post Wall Street Journal -Aljazeera.com all 2,249 news articles »

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Libya to arm rebels in Syria - Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:10:03 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Libya to arm rebels in Syria Sydney Morning Herald Photo: AP MISRATA, Libya: Syrian rebels have held secret talks with Libya's new authorities, aiming to secure weapons and money for their insurgency against Bashar al-Assad's regime, it has been revealed. At the meeting, which was held in Istanbul and ... Syrian dissidents to get arms, volunteers from Libya to fight Assad's regimeAl-Arabiya Libya's new rulers offer weapons to Syrian rebelsTelegraph.co.uk Gun-smuggling business is booming thanks to Syrian uprisingNational Post Examiner.com -The Daily Star all 130 news articles »

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24 killed in fresh Syria clashes - ABC Online Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:35:41 GMT

AFP

24 killed in fresh Syria clashes ABC Online At least 24 civilians and members of security forces have been killed in attacks in Syria as Arab League finance ministers met in Cairo to draw up economic sanctions against Damascus. Deserters killed eight soldiers and members of the security forces ... Syria forces 'killed in clashes with deserters'AFP New Reports of Fierce Fighting in Syria, Sanctions LoomVoice of America (blog) Arab FMs drew up list of sanctions against SyriaYa Libnan The Nation, Pakistan all 29 news articles »

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Egypt: protests continue in runup to elections – Saturday 26 November 2011 - The Guardian Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:12:10 GMT

Ha'aretz

Egypt: protests continue in runup to elections – Saturday 26 November 2011 The Guardian Syria has missed a deadline set by the Arab League for it to allow in international observers or face a vote on sanctions. The league meets today to decide on sanctions, said deputy secretary-general Ahmed Ben Heli. The punishments could include ... Burman: Arab Spring transforms into Arab RevolutionToronto Star 'Tahrir' insists army quit … rejects PMArab Times Kuwait English Daily Bitter split widens in Egypt; bloodshed fearedThe Seattle Times all 1,365 news articles »

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UN sees no need yet for Syria humanitarian corridor - Reuters Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:01:17 GMT

All India Radio

UN sees no need yet for Syria humanitarian corridor Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - French proposals for "humanitarian corridors" in Syria to help civilians affected by eight months of unrest are not justified by humanitarian needs identified so far in the country, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator ... UN says Syria needs foodSky News Australia UN: Syrians need food but humanitarian corridors aren't justifiedAll India Radio THE UN LAUNCHES AN APPEAL FOR HUMANITARIAN AID TO SYRIAAgenzia Giornalistica Italia all 29 news articles »

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Inside the City of Fear - Newsweek Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:37:09 GMT

Newsweek

Inside the City of Fear Newsweek James Harkin is one of the few non-Syrian journalists to get into Homs. There, in the midst of murderous civil strife, he befriends a brave 18-year-old who dreams of a free Syria. It's an abrupt twist to a conversation as I settle into my seat on the ... Q&A: Syria's daring actressAljazeera.com all 5 news articles »

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Syria buries security forces as sanctions loom - Newsday Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:11:40 GMT

Newsday

Syria buries security forces as sanctions loom Newsday Click here Syria buries security forces as sanctions loom Originally published: November 26, 2011 4:23 AM Updated: November 26, 2011 2:00 PM By The Associated Press ZEINA KARAM (Associated Press) (AP) -- Syria buried 22 members of the armed forces ... and more »