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In Syria, Demonstrations Are Few and Brief - New York Times Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:37:57 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

In Syria, Demonstrations Are Few and Brief New York Times By THE NEW YORK TIMES DAMASCUS, Syria — For a moment, you might almost have thought you were in Cairo, or Tunis. Five brave young men stood in this city's ancient Hamidiya market and began chanting, “We sacrifice our blood and souls for you, Syria! ... Syria: Protests for Release of Political Prisoners, 38 DetainedGlobal Voices Online Dozens Of Protesters Arrested In SyriaRTT News Syria SimmersThe Atlantic BBC News -AFP -Aljazeera.net all 267 news articles »

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Turkey grounds, then frees Iranian plane bound for Syria - Jerusalem Post Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:49:31 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Turkey grounds, then frees Iranian plane bound for Syria Jerusalem Post Authorities in Turkey forced a Syria-bound Iranian plane to land Tuesday night to search its cargo, Turkish security officials said. The officials said the plane had been freed after being found to have been carrying 150 ... Turkey Lets Iranian Cargo Plane Depart After Finding 'Nothing Illegal'Voice of America Plane carrying arms from Iran to Syria forced to land in TurkeyHa'aretz Turkey Releases Iranian Plane After Search Fails To Find Illegal CargoRTT News BBC News -AFP -CRIENGLISH.com all 169 news articles »

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'Arms smuggling threatens Mideast balance of power' - Jerusalem Post Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:14:33 GMT+00:00

USA Today

'Arms smuggling threatens Mideast balance of power' Jerusalem Post Deputy FM tells diplomats that Iran, Syria trying to boost capabilities of non-state actors give them edge over moderate regimes in region. Iran and Syria are trying to boost the capabilities of non-state actors and give them a ... Israel to cite seized weapons ship in UN case against IranHa'aretz US reminds Iran to halt any arms smugglingFox News Israel shows weaponry said to have been bound for GazaCNN New York Times -Wall Street Journal -Charlotte Observer all 705 news articles »

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Authorities crack down on protesters in Yemen, Algeria, Syria - Los Angeles Times Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:37:42 GMT+00:00

Authorities crack down on protesters in Yemen, Algeria, Syria Los Angeles Times Unrest continued throughout the Arab world Wednesday as protesters calling for government reform were met with harsh tactics in Yemen, Algeria and Syria. In Yemen, hundreds of protesters suffered injuries when ... and more »

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30 people arrested at Syria protest, Amnesty International says - WireUpdate Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:19:41 GMT+00:00

30 people arrested at Syria protest, Amnesty International says WireUpdate By BNO News DAMASCUS (BNO NEWS) -- At least 30 people were arrested on Wednesday after security forces broke up a small demonstration outside Syria's Ministry of the Interior, witnesses told Amnesty International. Protesters, who demanded the release ... Arrests as Syria cracks down on prisoner protestsAmnesty International all 8 news articles »

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Syria Cancels Sale of Bills as Investors Seek Higher Yields - Bloomberg Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:12:02 GMT+00:00

Syria Cancels Sale of Bills as Investors Seek Higher Yields Bloomberg Syria canceled a sale of 1 billion Syrian pounds ($21 million) of one-year notes at an auction this week, the first since it started offering debt, as investors sought higher yields amid turmoil in the ... and more »

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Lebanon's new Maronite patriarch invited to Syria - iloubnan.info Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:50:31 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Lebanon's new Maronite patriarch invited to Syria iloubnan.info Sfeir in 2000 had openly declared opposition to Syria's three decades of domination over Lebanon that ended five years later when Damascus withdrew its troops following former premier Rafiq Hariri's assassination. After several years of strained ... Lebanon's new patriarch invited to SyriaYa Libnan Thousands congratulate new Maronite patriarchDaily Star - Lebanon Syrian Ambassador Invites al-Rahi to Damascus, Says 'We Want All the Best for ...Naharnet Bloomberg -Lez Get Real -AFP all 155 news articles »

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The All New BMW 6 Series Convertible Arrives in Syria in Style - Zawya Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:49 GMT+00:00

Zawya

The All New BMW 6 Series Convertible Arrives in Syria in Style Zawya Damascus - In the company of a select line up of guests and a host of Syria's fashion elite, Bahi Motors celebrated the Syrian premiere of the new third generation BMW 6 Series Convertible against the backdrop of an exclusive fashion show by top ... and more »

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Wikileaks: Hariri: Suleiman Assisting Syria and Hizbullah's Agendas - Naharnet Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:40:37 GMT+00:00

Daily Star - Lebanon

Wikileaks: Hariri: Suleiman Assisting Syria and Hizbullah's Agendas Naharnet A Wikileaks report revealed that caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri had advised the international community to keep Syria and Iran in a state of "imbalance". He added, according to the leaked cable published exclusively in Al-Akhbar newspaper on ... Hariri denies 'Al Akhbar' wikileaks documentiloubnan.info Hariri promotes platform on north visitDaily Star - Lebanon Egypt to support Lebanon political dialogueAl-Masry Al-Youm GulfNews all 16 news articles »

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Three PKK rebels killed in shootout with Turkish soldiers - Southeast European Times Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:32:45 GMT+00:00

Today's Zaman

Three PKK rebels killed in shootout with Turkish soldiers Southeast European Times The incident happened in Sirnak province, near the border with Iraq and Syria, according to a statement by the military. On February 28th, the PKK terminated its ceasefire, saying it would not attack Turkish targets but would defend its members more ... Turkish troops kill three PKK militants in clashwww.worldbulletin.net all 31 news articles »