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Turkey announces sanctions against Syria - Washington Post Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:20:53 GMT

The Daily Star

Turkey announces sanctions against Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — Turkey announced wide-ranging sanctions against Syria on Wednesday in response to the Syrian government's continuing military crackdown on protests. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu outlined measures including a freeze on Syrian ... Syria sanctions risk Lebanon trade routesThe Daily Star Turkey Intensifies Sanctions Against Syrian RegimeNew York Times Syrian ministers face Arab travel banThe Associated Press Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek all 5,996 news articles »

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OIC to Syria: Stop "excessive force" to avert UN intervention - Day Press News Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:24:48 GMT

Day Press News

OIC to Syria: Stop "excessive force" to avert UN intervention Day Press News Jeddah, KSA- The secretary-general of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation said Wednesday the OIC would try to resolve the political crisis in Syria internally and oppose moves to take the issue to the UN Security Council. ... Al-Moallem: Syria does not Recognize AL DecisionsSyrian Arab News Agency Islamic body urges Syria to stop "excessive force"Reuters Islamic body wants Syria crisis resolved by MuslimsReuters Africa Saudi Gazette all 129 news articles »

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Syria Frees Hundreds of Prisoners, Continues Deadly Crackdown - Voice of America (blog) Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:10:30 GMT

Syria Frees Hundreds of Prisoners, Continues Deadly Crackdown Voice of America (blog) Syria on Wednesday released 912 prisoners, while the country's embattled leadership continued with a deadly crackdown on dissent, despite a flood of fresh sanctions. The government said the released people were involved in the “latest events” but were ... and more »

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EU to blacklist Syrian oil firm: diplomatic sources - Reuters Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:02:25 GMT

EU to blacklist Syrian oil firm: diplomatic sources Reuters LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union plans to add Syria's General Petroleum Corporation (GPC) to its list of sanctioned companies, diplomatic sources told Reuters on Wednesday, in a move designed to starve the ... Report: EU to blacklist Syrian oil firmYnetnews all 18 news articles »

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Syrian Uprising Spills Over Into Lebanon's Raucous Political Scene - New York Times Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:47:20 GMT

Syrian Uprising Spills Over Into Lebanon's Raucous Political Scene New York Times BEIRUT — Nine months into the uprising against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the conflict there is increasingly rippling into Lebanese politics as longtime divisions deepen and discord mounts. ... and more »

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Syria Crackdown Condemned By Activists, Rights Groups - Huffington Post Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:32:59 GMT

Syria Crackdown Condemned By Activists, Rights Groups Huffington Post NEW YORK -- As the death toll in Syria's bloody government crackdown rises to more than 3500 since mass protests began last March, the international community is ratcheting up pressure to end the violence and hold President Bashar al-Assad's regime ... Rights groups add to calls for Syria crimes prosecutionNOW LEBANON Urging End to Shameful UN Security Council Silence on SyriaScoop.co.nz (press release) all 3 news articles »

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Gunman shot dead at Istanbul's Topkapi Palace after he wounds 2 people - Washington Post Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:53:54 GMT

Al-Bawaba

Gunman shot dead at Istanbul's Topkapi Palace after he wounds 2 people Washington Post Police said the attacker arrived at the palace in a car with Syrian license plates. Minutes before the attack, Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had announced tough economic sanctions on Syria to protest its government's crackdown on an ... Istanbul attacker came from Syria as new sanctions announced by AnkaraAl-Bawaba Syrian Gunman fire at crowd near Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace in Istanbul ...National Turk English all 286 news articles »

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Syria: Authorities released 912 persons & Pro-regime Rallies - Day Press News Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:19:28 GMT

Day Press News

Syria: Authorities released 912 persons & Pro-regime Rallies Day Press News DAMASCUS- Syrian authorities on Wednesday released 912 persons who were involved in the recent incidents and protests. Syria state-run news agency along with Syria TV reported Wednesday “912 persons who were involved in the latest events without ... Mass Rallies in Syrian Provinces Express Condemnation of AL Decisions and ...Syrian Arab News Agency Mass Rallies in Syrian Provinces Express Condemnation of AL Decisions ...Syrian Radio & TV Online all 4 news articles »

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The Kurds of Syria: Allies of Erbil, Partners with Damascus - Rudaw Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:49:51 GMT

The Kurds of Syria: Allies of Erbil, Partners with Damascus Rudaw As the Syrian regime grows increasingly isolated, its days are clearly numbered. In light of this, the Kurds are facing a different type of challenge, one that they've never dealt with in their long history: Organising themselves for the next era while ... and more »

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Russia sent Warships to its base in Syria - Day Press News Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:33:31 GMT

AFP

Russia sent Warships to its base in Syria Day Press News The Russian government announced Tuesday that from December, a flotilla of warships will be sent to the naval base that it has in Syria. Russian warships were sent to the military base in Syria. The fleet is led by the aircraft carrier Admiral ... Russia sends flotilla to syriaThe Hindu Will Russia Bog Down in Syria?Heritage.org (blog) Syria: Russia Clings to Legacy of Soviet Ties in Arab WorldVoice of America (blog) AFP -Business Insider -Transitions Online all 143 news articles »