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When will Israel, like Syria, lift its emergency laws? - Ha'aretz Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:49:35 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

When will Israel, like Syria, lift its emergency laws? Ha'aretz Yesterday Syria's President Bashar Assad surrendered to protesters' demands, and annulled emergency laws that had been in effect in the country since the Baath coup in 1963. Emergency law in Israel long predates its institutionalization in Syria. ... Syria's Cabinet proposes lifting emergency law as violent crackdown continuesLos Angeles Times Syria's Assad, caught between reform and repressionWashington Post (blog) Syria to lift decades-old emergency lawAljazeera.net ABC Online -CNN -MiamiHerald.com all 2,992 news articles »

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Turmoil in Syria resonates in Gaza - Washington Times Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:34:42 GMT+00:00

Ya Libnan

Turmoil in Syria resonates in Gaza Washington Times Druse in the Israeli-held Golan Heights have been turning out in thousands in shows of support for Syria's president as he faces anti-government protests. But the pro-reform wave stirs mixed feelings for the 20000 Druse, who never stopped seeing ... Scenarios: Stakes high for region as Syria protests unfoldmsnbc.com Thousands Protest at Funeral in Deraa, SyriaNTDTV Who's Rejecting Syrian-Israeli Peace?The National Interest Online (blog) NewsMax.com -Charleston Post Courier -Middle East Online all 39 news articles »

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Syria lifts emergency law amid warnings against violence - Xinhua Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:37:59 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

Syria lifts emergency law amid warnings against violence Xinhua DAMASCUS, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Syrian government approved on Tuesday a draft legislative decree for lifting the 48-year state of emergency rule to meet a main demand of the protesters, meanwhile warning against violent acts, according to Syria's ... Despite Concessions, Syria Protests ContinueNPR Syria Votes to Repeal 48-Year-Old Emergency LawArirang News Syria to Lift 48-Year Emergency Rule, but Suppression ContinuesThe Epoch Times Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am all 13 news articles »

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El Al bomb plotter could be released early - The Associated Press Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:40:00 GMT+00:00

Wetherby Today

El Al bomb plotter could be released early The Associated Press Nazir Hindawi's 1986 attempt to bring down an El Al flight between London and Tel Aviv horrified Britons and led to the breakdown of relations between Britain and Syria, which Western officials blamed for organizing the plot. ... UK: El Al plane bomb plotter could be released earlyJerusalem Post all 330 news articles »

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'Australian indicted on suspicion of being Hamas spy' - Jerusalem Post Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:35:38 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

'Australian indicted on suspicion of being Hamas spy' Jerusalem Post COM STAFF Saudi-born man caught at Ben Gurion Airport after trying to enter Israel; indictment says he received weapons training in Syria. An Australian citizen of Saudi origin was indicted in the Central District Court on Sunday for membership in the ... Report: Israel indicts Australian suspected of spying for HamasHa'aretz Israel indicts Saudi man for working for HamasYnetnews Australian arrested upon arrival in Israel for membership in Islamic militant ...The Canadian Press all 102 news articles »

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Are these crazy suits Iran's answer to pro-democracy protests in Syria? - Christian Science Monitor (blog) Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:59:10 GMT+00:00

Observer

Are these crazy suits Iran's answer to pro-democracy protests in Syria? Christian Science Monitor (blog) The United States has accused Iran of sending special gear to Syria's regime to help quell the protests there. One can only wonder if these camouflage suits – see picture of Iranian soldiers in a military parade on ... Iranian support for protests could backfire in Syria and the GulfAl-Arabiya Fork has appeared in Iran's road to DamascusScotsman Iran 'steps up gunrunning to Arab proxies'UPI.com Arab Times -AFP -Ya Libnan all 235 news articles »

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How does Syria's Bashar al-Assad rate? - CNN (blog) Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:22:33 GMT+00:00

How does Syria's Bashar al-Assad rate? CNN (blog) Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad is rated on Eliot Spitzer's "despot meter" by experts Jamie Rubin and Chrystia Freeland. CNN welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the Rules of Conduct set forth in our Terms of Service. ... and more »

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Holy Week, tax day rallies, protests reach Jordan and Syria and more in the ... - Washington Post Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:42:02 GMT+00:00

Holy Week, tax day rallies, protests reach Jordan and Syria and more in the ... Washington Post Severe weather in the Southern US, Pulitzer winners announced, Boston marathon, Susan Boyle wax figure unveiled and more from around the world. A masked Christian faithful dressed as a devil, popularly known as "Talsiguin," approaches to kiss his ... and more »

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Syria Ends Emergency Rule as Opposition Gains Momentum - Truthdig Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:42:53 GMT+00:00

Syria Ends Emergency Rule as Opposition Gains Momentum Truthdig By Wil Haygood By Mr. Fish By Orville Schell, Michael Massing By Michael Dirda Syria has moved out of emergency rule after 48 years as President Bashar al-Assad tried Tuesday to appease the pro-democracy movement that has addled him ... and more »

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Syria, Libya Fighting Goes On - Investor's Business Daily Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:57:20 GMT+00:00

Syria, Libya Fighting Goes On Investor's Business Daily 3 After 48 years, Syrian lawmakers OK'd lifting emergency rule. The bill must be signed by Pres. Bashar Assad, who offered the concession to quell unrest. But security forces killed at least 3 protesters Tue. as a crackdown continued. ... Syria Vows to End 'Insurrection'; NATO Struggling to Stop Gadhafi in MisrataPBS NewsHour Syriato Lift Emergency Law, Regulates DemonstrationsTHISDAY Live all 2 news articles »