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Deaths mount in Syria as Arabs move on peace plan - Reuters Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:55:37 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Deaths mount in Syria as Arabs move on peace plan Reuters By Erika Solomon (Reuters) - More than 100 people have been killed in Syria, rights activists said, as the Arab League announced an advance party would be sent to the country this week to pave the way for monitors who will try to help end nine months ... Syria Agrees to Allow Outside Observers, but Activists Remain WaryNew York Times Syria bows to pressure, will admit Arab peace observersLos Angeles Times Syria to allow Arab monitors, 100 dead in violenceThe Associated Press Xinhua -Jerusalem Post all 1,723 news articles »

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Syria to allow Arab monitors, 100 dead in violence - Newsday Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:31:51 GMT

Newsday

Syria to allow Arab monitors, 100 dead in violence Newsday Click here Syria to allow Arab monitors, 100 dead in violence Originally published: December 19, 2011 4:37 AM Updated: December 19, 2011 5:17 PM By The Associated Press BASSEM MROUE (Associated Press) (AP) -- Syria agreed Monday to an Arab League plan ... and more »

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Turkish-Syrian Border Becomes Haven for Syrian Opposition - Voice of America Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:42:15 GMT

Turkish-Syrian Border Becomes Haven for Syrian Opposition Voice of America December 19, 2011 Turkish-Syrian Border Becomes Haven for Syrian Opposition Henry Ridgwell | Antkaya, Turkey The Turkish-Syrian border has become a key conduit for the Syrian opposition, including defectors in the Free Syria Army who have set up an ... The rise of the Free Syrian ArmyAsia Times Online all 7 news articles »

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In Protests, Syrians Find the Spark of Creativity - New York Times Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:30:47 GMT

In Protests, Syrians Find the Spark of Creativity New York Times Among protesters across the Arab world, Syrians —particularly the restive residents of Homs — have embraced an unusually musical approach to their uprising. They have expressed their demand for change through catchy tunes and collective choreography, ...

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Syria's Opposition: What if We Offered Assad Immunity? - TIME Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:51:29 GMT

Workers World

Syria's Opposition: What if We Offered Assad Immunity? TIME 18, 2011 Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, listens to his national anthem during a welcoming ceremony at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Saturday, June 26, 2010. Fernando Liano / AP It's going to be a decisive week for Syria. ... Syrian opposition leader lines up with WashingtonWorkers World Syrian National Council holds three-day congress in TunisMonsters and Critics.com Syrian opposition holds talks in TunisiaNOW LEBANON Vatican Radio all 20 news articles »

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Syria, Egypt and Middle East unrest - live updates - The Guardian Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:38:14 GMT

The Guardian

Syria, Egypt and Middle East unrest - live updates The Guardian 12.00pm: By signing the Arab League deal, Syria is likely to avoid having the UN take action, the Associated Press reports. Instead fellow Arabs will take the lead in trying to resolve the nine-month crisis. Many opponents of the regime believe Bashar ... Factbox: Arab Spring momentum in Middle East, North AfricaReuters The Middle East Channel: Sustaining mechanics of Arab autocraciesForeign Policy (blog) all 63 news articles »

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Syria releases US-born blogger - Boston.com Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:55:30 GMT

Syria releases US-born blogger Boston.com BEIRUT—Syrian authorities have released a US-born blogger and press freedom campaigner who was arrested at the border while on her way to attend a conference in Jordan. Razan Ghazzawi was detained Dec. 4 and charged last week with fomenting sectarian ... and more »

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Film shows spread of conservative Islam in secular Syria - Moneycontrol.com Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:11:01 GMT

Film shows spread of conservative Islam in secular Syria Moneycontrol.com By Andrew Hammond DUBAI (Reuters) - A film about one of thousands of Koranic schools for girls in Syria has shocked some Syrians but impressed others with the implication that one of the bastions of Arab secularism has become a deeply religious society ... Muslim Women and Freedom of Choice: Syrian Television vs. CinemaPatheos (blog) all 9 news articles »

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Abuse of ordinary Syrians 'rampant', says report - Channel 4 News Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:20:30 GMT

Center for Research on Globalization

Abuse of ordinary Syrians 'rampant', says report Channel 4 News As Syria agrees to let foreign observers into its conflict-torn country, a Channel 4 documentary includes allegations of widespread abuse of ordinary people by security forces. To view this video you will need to have Adobe Flash installed. ... British Media Propaganda Aims at Triggering NATO Military Intervention against ...Center for Research on Globalization all 8 news articles »

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Iran, Syria Sign FTA To Raise Bilateral Trade To $5 Bln. - RTT News Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:18:41 GMT

Islamic Republic News Agency

Iran, Syria Sign FTA To Raise Bilateral Trade To $5 Bln. RTT News (RTTNews) - Iran and Syria have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost bilateral trade especially in industry, mining and agriculture, the English-language daily Tehran Times reported on Monday. The contract was signed after the Iranian ... Iran, Syria ink free trade agreementTehran Times Lebanese FM praises Tehran's support for SyriaIslamic Republic News Agency Iran, Syria ink free trade agreement to confront Western pressuresXinhua Middle East North Africa Financial Network all 13 news articles »