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Protests return to Syrian cities - Los Angeles Times Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:33:13 GMT+00:00

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Protests return to Syrian cities Los Angeles Times Anti-government protesters took to the streets in Syria on Friday for the third time in a week despite the threat of beatings and arrest. In Damascus, protests erupted after noon prayers at the Umayyad Mosque in ... In Syria, Crackdown After ProtestsNew York Times Protesters killed in Syria clashesABC Online Middle East unrest: Three killed at protest in SyriaBBC News Voice of America -AFP -Austin American-Statesman all 763 news articles »

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At least 40 dead in Yemen as Arab leaders seek to crush rebellions - MiamiHerald.com Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:08:44 GMT+00:00

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At least 40 dead in Yemen as Arab leaders seek to crush rebellions MiamiHerald.com CAIRO -- Violence shook the Middle East on Friday after security forces attacked protesters in Yemen and Syria, leaving at least 40 dead in Yemen and three in Syria, as the region's authoritarian regimes turned to ... Arab rulers tackle protesters with bullets, bribesReuters Africa Other regimes emboldened by Gadhafi's tacticsSacramento Bee all 59 news articles »

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Where Does Syria Stand Amid Wave of Arab World Protests? - PBS NewsHour Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:05:38 GMT+00:00

Where Does Syria Stand Amid Wave of Arab World Protests? PBS NewsHour Fred de la Sam Lazaro reports on the view of Arab world unrest from Syria, a country that until recently remained silent in the wave of uprisings challenging governments and demanding reforms across the Middle East and North Africa. ... and more »

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Killing of Syrian protesters sparks concern from UN chief - UN News Centre Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:15:13 GMT+00:00

Killing of Syrian protesters sparks concern from UN chief UN News Centre Syria is one of many countries in the Middle East and North Africa to face public protests this year amid widespread calls for reform in the region. In a statement issued by his spokesperson Mr. Ban urged Syrian authorities “to refrain from violence ... UN secretary-general condemns reported Syrian rioting deathsCNN UN - Concerned about Reported Killing of Protesters in Syria, Secretary ...ISRIA (registration) all 4 news articles »

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Several Injured In Syria As Security Forces Clash With Protesters - RTT News Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:14:41 GMT+00:00

Several Injured In Syria As Security Forces Clash With Protesters RTT News (RTTNews) - Al-Assad had recently dismissed the possibility of a popular unrest erupting in Syria like the ones progressing in several Middle-east and North African countries like Bahrain, Jordan, Iran and Libya. Al-Assad believes his country is much ... and more »

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Syria: The Country and the People @ Woodridge Public Library - TribLocal Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:16:26 GMT+00:00

Syria: The Country and the People @ Woodridge Public Library TribLocal Syria has gone through many territorial and name changes over the last 3500 years. Bill Helmuth will take us on a journey to discover the people and their multiethnic, millennia-old culture. ... and more »

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Turkey frees detained Iran cargo plane, finding 'nothing illegal' on board - Ha'aretz Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:12:24 GMT+00:00

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Turkey frees detained Iran cargo plane, finding 'nothing illegal' on board Ha'aretz Plane had been forced to land in Turkey on suspicion it was carrying weapons to Syria, day after ship allegedly bringing arms from Iran to Gaza was seized by Israel. An Iranian cargo plane, forced to land in southeast Turkey on suspicion it was ... 'Turkey stops Iranian arms plane en route to Syria'Jerusalem Post Turkey Denies Military Forcing Syria-bound Plane to LandCRIENGLISH.com Iranian cargo plane forced to land, searched in TurkeyCTV.ca www.worldbulletin.net -Today's Zaman -Channel 6 News Online all 201 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

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'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 ... Wisdom of Israel's much-criticized Gaza blockade proven when it bagged ship ...New York Daily News Ship Bound for Egypt Is Seized by IsraelNew York Times Israel Seizes Ship Carrying ArmsWall Street Journal Fox News (blog) -Ynetnews -Globes all 864 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

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Authorities crack down on protesters in Yemen, Algeria, Syria Los Angeles Times (Yahya Arhab, European Pressphoto Agency / March 15, 2011) By Garrett Therolf, 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. ... and more »

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Turkey's Aksa Elektrik Will Sell Electricity to Syria - Bloomberg Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:56:42 GMT+00:00

Turkey's Aksa Elektrik Will Sell Electricity to Syria Bloomberg Aksa Elektrik Toptan Satis AS, a Turkish trader of electricity, will sign a contract within a week to sell up to 500 megawatts of electricity a year to neighboring Syria, the company's ...