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Protests and shooting in Syria as unrest spreads - Reuters Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:24:13 GMT+00:00

CTV.ca

Protests and shooting in Syria as unrest spreads Reuters DAMASCUS (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad faced the deepest crisis of his 11 years in power on Saturday, with one city in the grip of anti-government protesters and unrest spreading to other parts of Syria. Dozens of people have been killed over ... Can Bashar al-Assad's wife prevent further bloodshed in Syria?CNN (blog) Syria protests: How secure is President Assad?BBC News Dozens reported killed in attacks on Syria protestersLos Angeles Times MiamiHerald.com -Washington Post -Sky News all 4,756 news articles »

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US condemns violence in Syria and Yemen - MSN India Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:54:42 GMT+00:00

AFP

US condemns violence in Syria and Yemen MSN India Washington, Mar 26 (PTI) Strongly condemning the violence against demonstrators in Syria and Yemen, the Obama Administration has urged leaders of the two countries to pursue political dialogue to resolve the current crisis. ... Syria and Yemen's violence against protesters draws rebuke from White HouseLos Angeles Times US condemns new Syria violenceAFP White House urges Mideast leaders to stop violencemsnbc.com Reuters -TPMDC all 275 news articles »

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Violent protests in Syria, Bahrain, Yemen – and now Jordan - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:44:25 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Violent protests in Syria, Bahrain, Yemen – and now Jordan Christian Science Monitor Then again, Syria's crackdown may simply mean regimes feel secure that, after the struggle to get military force authorized against Libya, the West is simply not going to open up yet another front. For Jordan, the crackdown will have serious ... Political Debate Intensifies Over US Role in Mideast as Unrest SpreadsFox News Syria: The Next Middle East Domino?FrontPage Magazine The Lede: Latest Updates on Libyan War and Mideast ProtestsNew York Times (blog) Gather.com -Human Rights First -The Upshot (blog) all 232 news articles »

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Yemen ruler ready to step down, Syria protests spread - Reuters Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:19:42 GMT+00:00

ABC News

Yemen ruler ready to step down, Syria protests spread Reuters But in Syria, protests challenging the rule of President Bashar al-Assad spread across the country after security forces killed dozens of demonstrators in the south. "The barrier of fear is broken. This is a first step on the road to toppling the ... Clashes and repression in Yemen, Syria, JordanWorld War 4 Report Reuters World News Highlights 1750 GMT March 25Forex Pros Protests, Violence Spread Across The Arab WorldNPR all 1,081 news articles »

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Today in the news: Violence in Syria - The State Journal-Register Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:03:54 GMT+00:00

Russia-InfoCenter

Today in the news: Violence in Syria The State Journal-Register By Anonymous Protests in the Middle East reached Syria recently, and on Friday violence claimed the lives of about 25 people, according to reports. Witnesses said government troops fired on protesters. "The situation today at the Fukushima Dai-ichi ... AP News in BriefWashington Post all 128 news articles »

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Syria: Armed Units Speaking Farsi, not Arabic, Gunning-Down Protesters - Weasel Zippers Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:43:36 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Syria: Armed Units Speaking Farsi, not Arabic, Gunning-Down Protesters Weasel Zippers He cites the Reform Party of Syria who took it from BBC Arabic. They are strongly anti-Iran and anti-Assad, and they have an article critical of Al-Jezeera (and Hamas). They have a link back to numerous Ledeen articles at PJM and even a little link ... Syrian Regime Rocked by ProtestsWall Street Journal Syria Still on FirePajamas Media As the Middle East reshuffles, Iran could end up the biggest loserGlobe and Mail Seeking Alpha -Family Security Matters all 7 news articles »

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Syria: UN human rights office voices concerns about situation - UN News Centre Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:53:36 GMT+00:00

Eurasia Review

Syria: UN human rights office voices concerns about situation UN News Centre 25 March 2011 – The United Nations human rights office today spoke out over the worsening situation in Syria, saying it will be closely monitoring the pledge of the country's Government to introduce political and economic reforms. ... UN rights boss urges restraint in BahrainReuters Africa all 17 news articles »

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Obama talks to Congress on Libya...Syria unrest...Fatal Army diet - KTUU Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:09:15 GMT+00:00

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Obama talks to Congress on Libya...Syria unrest...Fatal Army diet KTUU WASHINGTON (AP) — As violence escalates in several cities in Syria, the White House is urging the government there to stop its attacks on protesters, and to pursue political dialogue. Troops opened fire on protesters today, and crowds of pro- and ... Protests turn deadly in SyriaThe Last Word Political commentary from Andrew MalcolmLos Angeles Times Obama DoctrineInvestor's Business Daily The Weekly Standard all 5,755 news articles »

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BREAKING: Ripton's Pathik Root detained in Syria - Addison County Independent Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:12:24 GMT+00:00

BREAKING: Ripton's Pathik Root detained in Syria Addison County Independent MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury College student and Ripton native Pathik “Tik” Root has been detained in Syria by the authorities there since March 18, his father, Tom, told the Independent on Friday. Tom Root said that in a Wednesday night meeting with the ... Tik Root, the Middlebury College student who has been missing in Syria since ...BurlingtonFreePress.com Missing student's parents: We are in our own circle of hellWCAX Father: Missing Middlebury College student detained by security forces during ...The Republic all 8 news articles »

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Student from Middlebury College goes missing in Syria - Boston Globe Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:44:11 GMT+00:00

Student from Middlebury College goes missing in Syria Boston Globe AP / March 25, 2011 BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Vermont father says his 21-year-old son, a student at Middlebury College, is missing in Syria, where antigovernment uprisings have broken out in response to a wave of prodemocracy movements in the region. ... Middlebury College student missing in SyriaNECN Tik Root, Middlebury Student, Missing In SyriaHuffington Post Middlebury College student missing in SyriaWCAX Middlebury Campus (subscription) all 16 news articles »