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What Is Happening In Syria? - Power Line (blog) Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:39:25 GMT+00:00

Reuters

What Is Happening In Syria? Power Line (blog) Why would we demand that Mubarak go, while at the same time hailing Syria's Assad as a "reformer?" That had to be one of the low moments in the history of American diplomacy, a judgment that seemed to be confirmed by news reports that Syrian troops ... Over 20 killed in fresh Syria protestsABC Online Demonstrations sweep Middle East, sparking violence in Syria and YemenWashington Post Obama calls on Syria to stop violenceUSA Today Voice of America -AFP -Christian Science Monitor all 609 news articles »

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Syria: government troops in violent reaction to fresh protests - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:30:24 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Syria: government troops in violent reaction to fresh protests Telegraph.co.uk Supporters of Syria's president Bashir al-Asad opened fire during fresh protests on Friday killing at least 22 people, as tentative government concessions showed no signs of winning over the opposition. By Richard Spencer, Middle East Correspondent ... Fresh protests erupt in SyriaAljazeera.net Syria has heard all this reform talk beforeThe Guardian 19 police killed in Syria clashesThe Press Association EUobserver.com -Jerusalem Post -Monsters and Critics.com all 1,594 news articles »

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Political turmoil in Syria resonates in Golan - The Associated Press Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:20:00 GMT+00:00

Political turmoil in Syria resonates in Golan The Associated Press BUKATA, Golan Heights (AP) — 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, ... and more »

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Syria TV airs footage of gunmen shooting in Deraa - Reuters Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:01:50 GMT+00:00

Syria TV airs footage of gunmen shooting in Deraa Reuters This expresses clearly and openly that there are some people who wish evil on Syria," the news anchor said. The Syrian government has blamed killings during weeks of pro-democracy protests on armed groups shooting at random, while protesters say they ... and more »

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'Turkey helps Iran avoid sanctions' - The News International Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:54:16 GMT+00:00

'Turkey helps Iran avoid sanctions' The News International JERUSALEM: Israel believes Turkey is actively helping Iran to sidestep economic sanctions and has also turned a blind eye to Iranian weapons smuggling into Syria, according to leaked US diplomatic cables published on Friday. ... and more »

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US highlights pre-uprising rights abuses in Mideast - AFP Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:45:00 GMT+00:00

FRANCE 24

US highlights pre-uprising rights abuses in Mideast AFP WASHINGTON — The United States charged Friday that human rights abuses were "especially serious" last year in Bahrain, Libya and Syria, now hit by mass uprisings that it says raise hope for a brighter future. In its 2010 country reports on human ... The Big Story: History unfolding before our eyes in the Middle EastDallas Morning News (blog) Israeli president calls for democracy in SyriaForeign Policy Israel in The Eye of The StormJewish Times of Southern New Jersey Al-Masry Al-Youm -National Review Online -Asharq Alawsat all 14 news articles »

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Police beat protesters at Damascus mosque -witness - Reuters Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:01:51 GMT+00:00

Police beat protesters at Damascus mosque -witness Reuters Syria's minority Alawite-led government appeared to stepping up efforts to prevent pro-democracy demonstrations against their rule from spreading. "It was hard to know who was who because those 'Amn' (security) forces do not wear uniforms," the witness ... and more »

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Budget hangups...Violence in Syria...More ethanol - 9&10 News Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:36:05 GMT+00:00

Budget hangups...Violence in Syria...More ethanol 9&10 News WASHINGTON (AP) — What's the hangup on the budget? The answer depends on who's being asked. Senate Majority leader Harry Reid says it's a Republican demand to cut a federal program that provides women's health and family planning services. ... and more »

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Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to ... - The Canadian Press Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT+00:00

Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to ... The Canadian Press _____ SYRIA A mass protest calling for sweeping changes in Syria's authoritarian regime turns bloody, with the government and protesters both claiming to have sustained heavy casualties as the country's three-week uprising enters a dangerous new phase. ... and more »

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Turkey helps Iran avoid sanctions -Israel tells US: cables - Reuters Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:29:58 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Turkey helps Iran avoid sanctions -Israel tells US: cables Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel believes Turkey is actively helping Iran to sidestep economic sanctions and has also turned a blind eye to Iranian weapons smuggling into Syria, according to leaked US diplomatic cables published on Friday. ... Haaretz WikiLeaks exclusive / Israel accused Turkey of aiding Iran's nuclear ...Ha'aretz Understanding Ankara: Turkey's Resurgence Amidst Regional Unrest – AnalysisEurasia Review Israel and Turkey Should Now ReconcileThe Epoch Times all 22 news articles »