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Syria's 'reformer' - Washington Post Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:19:23 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Syria's 'reformer' Washington Post Many of the members of Congress of both parties who have gone to Syria in recent months have said they believe he's a reformer. Writes a politics column that runs on Fridays. ... Obama's nuanced foreign policy evident in Libya vs. SyriaLos Angeles Times Syria Offers Changes Before Renewed ProtestsNew York Times Syria's Popular Uprising Fails to Force Authentic ReformsVoice of America Wall Street Journal (blog) -Christian Science Monitor -Jerusalem Post all 588 news articles »

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Syria in crisis / Should the people believe Assad's pledges for reform? - Ha'aretz Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:15:40 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Syria in crisis / Should the people believe Assad's pledges for reform? Ha'aretz Assad linked what was happening in the country with Syria's relations with the West. He said not all of the demonstrators who have taken to the streets are traitors to the country, but then warned of an American-Israeli plot against the country. ... In Syria, many uneasy about where struggle for power might leadWashington Post Syria's President Fails To Lift Emergency LawNPR Syrian President Blames Foreign Conspirators For UnrestRTT News Daily Star - Lebanon all 5,258 news articles »

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Leahy calls on Syria to release Vermont student - Boston Globe Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:33:02 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

Leahy calls on Syria to release Vermont student Boston Globe MONTPELIER, Vt.—US Sen. Patrick Leahy is calling on Syrian authorities to free a Vermont student detained while he shot photographs at a demonstration. Pathik "Tik" Root, a Middlebury College student from Ripton who was studying Arabic in Damascus, ... Leahy urges Syria to let US officials see detained Middlebury College studentBurlingtonFreePress.com Missing Vermont student's father may go to SyriaDay Press News Locals counter misconceptions in story of detained Ripton manAddison County Independent all 29 news articles »

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Jordanians call for release of Reuters journalist - Reuters Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:21:10 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Jordanians call for release of Reuters journalist Reuters AMMAN, March 31 (Reuters) - Prominent Jordanian journalists and rights activists staged a silent protest on Thursday over the detention in Syria of Reuters correspondent Suleiman al-Khalidi, who was arrested while covering Syrian protests. ... Journalists protest Syria's detention of Jordanian journalistMonsters and Critics.com Reuters journalist missing in SyriaAhram Online Journalists Demand Release of Reuters Correspondent Detained in SyriaAmmon News The Voice of Russia -The Canadian Press all 143 news articles »

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SYRIA: Economic hardship feeds social unrest, says analyst Lahcen Achy - Los Angeles Times Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:19:03 GMT+00:00

SYRIA: Economic hardship feeds social unrest, says analyst Lahcen Achy Los Angeles Times Syria's economic challenges are feeding the population's growing anger, which recently led to protests in the south and are creating a nationwide uprising. Despite an impressive annual economic growth rate of 5% over the last five years, ... and more »

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UAE's Etisalat drops plan to bid for Syria license - BusinessWeek Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:43:15 GMT+00:00

ArabianBusiness.com

UAE's Etisalat drops plan to bid for Syria license BusinessWeek Mideast telecommunications firm Etisalat is dropping plans to bid for a mobile operating license in Syria, dealing a new blow to its international expansion efforts. The Emirati company had qualified to bid but said Wednesday it opted not to because ... UAE telco Etisalat scraps Syria licence bid plansReuters Etisalat scraps plans to enter SyriaMobile Business Briefing Etisalat drops Syria mobile licence bidGlobal Telecoms Business The National -Economic Times -Emirates 24/7 all 38 news articles »

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CCTA bus drivers 'prepared to strike' - BurlingtonFreePress.com Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:26:30 GMT+00:00

CCTA bus drivers 'prepared to strike' BurlingtonFreePress.com Tik Root has been detained in Syria for nearly two weeks. On Thursday, Vermont's senior senator...- 5:29 pm STORRS, Conn. — A little town of about 12000 people located in the rolling farmland and stone...- 6:39 am It started as a little garden, ... and more »

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Turkey to UN: We seized illegal Iran arms shipment en route to Syria - Ha'aretz Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:39:32 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Turkey to UN: We seized illegal Iran arms shipment en route to Syria Ha'aretz The plane was bound for Aleppo, Syria, and was given permission to pass through Turkish airspace provided it made a "technical stop" at Diyarbakir airport, the report said. It said a search of the Iranian "YasAir Cargo Airlines" Ilyushin-76 revealed a ... Turkey says it seizes illegal Iran arms shipmentJerusalem Post all 19 news articles »

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Syrian TV accuses detained Egyptian American of spying - USA Today Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:24:08 GMT+00:00

CNN

Syrian TV accuses detained Egyptian American of spying USA Today An Egyptian American accused by Syrian TV of being paid to "destabilize Syria" is under investigation in Syria and is not allowed to leave the country. Muhammad Radwan, 32, of Houston said on Syria TV that "someone in ... Syrian TV accuses Egyptian-American of espionageCNN International Relatives, Friends of Detained Egyptian-American in Syria Stage Cairo ProtestDemocracy Now Muhammad Bakr Radwan: an Egyptian activist detained in SyriaGlobal Voices Online Texas A&M The Battalion all 8 news articles »

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Syria offers to write new laws - Tampabay.com Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:54:15 GMT+00:00

Syria offers to write new laws Tampabay.com Inspired by revolts across the Arab world, the protesters have demanded that Assad expand democratic freedoms for Syria's 23 million people. Activists denounced the announcement as a ploy, suggesting that Assad is only offering to replace one set of ... Assad to mull replacing Syria's emergency lawFinancial Times all 2 news articles »