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Activists say mass graves found in Syria - USA Today Wed, 18 May 2011 00:54:06 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Activists say mass graves found in Syria USA Today BEIRUT — Students in Syria's second-largest city called for a nationwide strike today amid a government crackdown on democracy protesters, some of whom alleged Tuesday that they had discovered a mass grave of ... Syria denies Deraa 'mass grave'BBC News Tanks storm south Syria city, US piles on pressureReuters India Assad Family Grip on Syria Hampers ReformVoice of America Monthly Review -Washington Post (blog) -PBS NewsHour all 565 news articles »

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Turkey fears it may lose stability amid Syria unrest - Ha'aretz Wed, 18 May 2011 02:29:28 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Turkey fears it may lose stability amid Syria unrest Ha'aretz While Turkish leader Erdogan touts his friendship with Syria's Assad, cracks are starting to show in the two countries' relationship, putting Ankara in a tough spot. By Zvi Bar'el To judge from recent comments, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ... Syria 'offended' by Turkish PM's statement, envoy saysHurriyet Daily News The New Middle East and TurkeyHuffington Post (blog) Can Assad's Regime Get off the Hook Again?Journal of Turkish Weekly The Hill (blog) -Aljazeera.net -Ahram Online all 35 news articles »

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US, EU discuss more sanctions against Syria - Xinhua Wed, 18 May 2011 00:32:04 GMT+00:00

Independent Online

US, EU discuss more sanctions against Syria Xinhua WASHINGTON, May 17 (Xinhua) -- US State Secretary Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that she and visiting European Union High Representative for foreign policy Catherine Ashton discussed more possible sanctions against Syria. ... US, EU Warn of New Steps Soon Against SyriaVoice of America US and EU say they plan new steps on SyriaReuters EU, US put Syria on noticeDaily Star - Lebanon RTT News -The Canadian Press -AFP all 448 news articles »

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President Obama and the Arab Spring - New York Times Wed, 18 May 2011 02:33:27 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

President Obama and the Arab Spring New York Times On Sunday, the anniversary of Israel's creation, thousands marching from Syria, Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank breached Israel's borders and confronted Israeli troops. More than a dozen people were killed; scores were injured. According to The Times's ... Syrian Problem Grows as Obama Tackles Arab Spring, Peace ProcessFox News UN under-secretary-general says border breachers 'innocent'Jerusalem Post The Nakba continuesHa'aretz Voice of America -The Business Insider -AFP all 1,018 news articles »

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Jay Carney again on Syria's 'unacceptable behavior' - Los Angeles Times Tue, 17 May 2011 23:08:56 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com

Jay Carney again on Syria's 'unacceptable behavior' Los Angeles Times Carney was also asked about Syria where pro-democracy protests continue, along with reported government repression. Carney and the president have often warned that country and President Bashar al-Assad about allowing peaceful protests, ... Obama urging for peace talks between Israelis and PalestiniansGlobe and Mail Bibi and BarackNew York Times Obama ponders pressure on AssadWashington Times The Mark -The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. -Washington Post all 854 news articles »

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Ex-IAEA official adds weight to Syria atom suspicion - Reuters Tue, 17 May 2011 15:01:34 GMT+00:00

联合国新闻

Ex-IAEA official adds weight to Syria atom suspicion Reuters VIENNA (Reuters) - Satellite images and other information indicate Syria was building a covert atomic reactor when Israel bombed the site in 2007, a former senior UN nuclear inspector said on Tuesday. Olli Heinonen, who stepped down as ... Western Powers Seek IAEA Action Against SyriaGlobal Security Newswire U.S., EU prod nuclear agency over SyriaUPI.com all 59 news articles »

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Syrian refugees describe gangs fomenting sectarian strife - Christian Science Monitor Tue, 17 May 2011 18:50:23 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Syrian refugees describe gangs fomenting sectarian strife Christian Science Monitor Syrian men, fleeing the violence in Syria, walk through the unofficial crossing that leads to the Lebanese border village of Debbabiyeh, northern Lebanon near the Lebanese-Syrian border, on Tuesday, May 17. By Nicholas Blanford, Correspondent / May 17, ... Syria 'tightens security grip' in border areaAljazeera.net Women flee Tall Kalakh violenceGulfNews Official: A few Syrian soldiers flee to LebanonCNN International Daily Star - Lebanon -AFP -BBC News all 1,154 news articles »

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Five Bahraini journalists detained; Parvaz still missing - CPJ Press Freedom Online Tue, 17 May 2011 22:37:35 GMT+00:00

BBC News

Five Bahraini journalists detained; Parvaz still missing CPJ Press Freedom Online Syria and Iran, one of which is holding Al-Jazeera English journalist Dorothy Parvaz, continue to make intentionally vague or misleading remarks about her whereabouts and physical condition. Meanwhile, Libya announced today that four detained ... Iran says BC journalist broke passport rulesCBC.ca Iran Says Reporter Missing From Syria Committed 'Violations'San Francisco Chronicle Friends of detained BC journalist have hope after Iran hints it has herThe Canadian Press UPI.com -CNN -ISNA all 260 news articles »

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France says gaining support for U.N. Syria resolution - Reuters Tue, 17 May 2011 16:02:27 GMT+00:00

Inner City Press

France says gaining support for U.N. Syria resolution Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said on Tuesday France and Britain were close to getting nine votes for a resolution on Syria at the UN Security Council, but Russia and China were still threatening to use their veto. ... As UN Report on Iran Arms Sales to Syria Put Online, France Talks of 9 VotesInner City Press UN Security Council close to condemning Syria: FranceAhram Online France says sees support for UN Syria actionYnetnews all 10 news articles »

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Brotherhood Raises Syria Profile - Wall Street Journal Tue, 17 May 2011 00:49:37 GMT+00:00

Brotherhood Raises Syria Profile Wall Street Journal The exiled Muslim Brotherhood of Syria, the only antiretime group to ever seriously challenge the Assad government, said it was trying to take a larger role in organizing the disparate opposition as Syria's street protests appear to wane. ... and more »