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Activists: Syrian army defectors kill 7 government forces - CNN International Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:02:40 GMT

The Guardian

Activists: Syrian army defectors kill 7 government forces CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Syrian army defectors killed seven government security forces in an attack on a convoy Tuesday, a strike in response to the killings of 11 civilians, an activist group told CNN. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ... Syria blasts call for ICC investigation by UN human rights commissionerThe Guardian As Syria death toll soars, so does US frustration with RussiaChristian Science Monitor Syria crackdown has killed 5000 people, UN saysCBS News Voice of America -Washington Post all 1,659 news articles »

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Anti-American Syria-based TV channel closes - The Associated Press Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:08:00 GMT

Anti-American Syria-based TV channel closes The Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syria-based TV station that provided an outlet to late Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi and strongly criticized US forces in Iraq has gone off the air, the owner said Tuesday, because of the American withdrawal from Iraq and ... Syria's Al-Rai TV goes off the airGlobalPost (blog) all 94 news articles »

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For Syrian Medics, a Deadly Bid to Save Lives - Wall Street Journal Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:36:55 GMT

For Syrian Medics, a Deadly Bid to Save Lives Wall Street Journal TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER—Early Saturday morning, Mohammad Mourey set off from Turkey, carrying a tall black backpack filled with some 50 pounds of blood, antibiotics, sutures and other medical supplies bound for Syria. ... and more »

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Syria's wounded make perilous trek for medical care - Reuters Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:31:20 GMT

KGMI

Syria's wounded make perilous trek for medical care Reuters He jumps in his jeep and races into the foothills on the Syrian border, searching for the wounded protester he knows is waiting for his help. "Sometimes I get a call to treat a stomach ache, but find a Syrian smuggled in with a bullet in his side. ... Lebanese shrug off risks to help wounded Syrian rebelsScotsman all 29 news articles »

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As Syria Urges Local Voting, UN Puts Toll From Clashes Past 5000 - New York Times Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:39:46 GMT

Los Angeles Times

As Syria Urges Local Voting, UN Puts Toll From Clashes Past 5000 New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — The death toll in the Syrian uprising has exceeded 5000, a United Nations official said on Monday. Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. The estimate came as the Syrian government called on ... Syria holds local elections as deadly clashes reportedly continueLos Angeles Times Syrian rebels seek help waging civil warUSA Today Syria's Opposition Split Over Civil, Armed UnrestVoice of America Jerusalem Post -CBS News all 2,166 news articles »

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Future: South not for score settling - The Daily Star Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:01:56 GMT

AFP

Future: South not for score settling The Daily Star BEIRUT: The parliamentary Future bloc of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri warned Tuesday against attempts to use south Lebanon as “a platform to settle regional and international scores” – a clear allusion to Syria's confrontation ... Lebanon wary of spillover from SyriaUPI.com French accusations put Syria's allies in spotlightReuters Syria denies involvement in Lebanon bombingCNN AFP -Ya Libnan all 488 news articles »

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More Than 30 Are Killed Across Syria as Sectarian Tensions Grow - New York Times Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:48:37 GMT

More Than 30 Are Killed Across Syria as Sectarian Tensions Grow New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — At least 32 people were killed across Syria on Tuesday, including seven members of the security forces, amid rising sectarian tensions in some places, opposition groups said. Follow @nytimesworld for international ... Syria Death Toll Tops 5KNewser all 3 news articles »

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Hamas reconfigures engagement with Syria - Financial Times Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:22:36 GMT

Haaretz

Hamas reconfigures engagement with Syria Financial Times As the Syrian regime battles to contain an escalating uprising, one of Bashar al-Assad's traditional allies is quietly scaling down both its support and its physical presence in Damascus. For the Islamist Hamas movement, ... A New Home for Hamas? - by Houriya Ahmed and Julia PettengillForeign Policy (blog) all 1,062 news articles »

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Demonstrators march on Syrian embassy - Jordan Times Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:46:38 GMT

Jordan Times

Demonstrators march on Syrian embassy Jordan Times AMMAN - Around 150 Jordanians and Syrians marched from Amman's Abdoun Circle to the Syrian embassy on Tuesday in solidarity with protesters in Syria. Protesters condemned an incident that took place at the Syrian embassy on Sunday, ... Syria: Jordan provides safe heaven for injured protestersANSAmed Protesters attack employees at Syrian Embassy in Jordan, official saysCNN (blog) Syrians attack their embassy in JordaneTaiwan News OpEdNews all 95 news articles »

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How the Syrian protests affect Hezbollah - CNN (blog) Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:07:26 GMT

How the Syrian protests affect Hezbollah CNN (blog) What does a worsening of the Syria conflict mean for the Shia militant group Hezbollah, as it struggles to maintain its fragile coalition government in Lebanon and contain sectarian tensions there? The Syrian uprising poses a significant challenge to ... Hezbollah's Hypocritical ResistanceNew York Times all 2 news articles »