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Dozen killed at protestors' funeral in Syria - RIA Novosti Sun, 22 May 2011 01:52:33 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Dozen killed at protestors' funeral in Syria RIA Novosti At least 10 people were killed when security forces opened fire at a funeral procession of those killed in Friday's protests in central Syria, al-Jazeera reported. An eyewitness told Al Jazeera that security forces shot without warning at the crowd of ... Grief, anger in Syria after deadly violenceCNN Syria's defiant women risk all to protest against President Bashar al-AssadThe Guardian Death toll rises to 11 as Syrian funeral becomes protestJerusalem Post Voice of America -Aljazeera.net -BBC News all 2,517 news articles »

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Detained journalist reunites with family in Canada - BusinessWeek Sat, 21 May 2011 11:47:26 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Detained journalist reunites with family in Canada BusinessWeek Dorothy Parvaz, the Al-Jazeera journalist detained in Syria and later Iran, was reunited with her family in Canada Thursday, two days after her released. Parvaz was greeted with warm hugs from relatives as she arrived at Vancouver ... Journalist Parvaz feared beating in Syrian detentionCBC.ca Freed North Vancouver journalist arrives homeVancouver Sun Dorothy Parvaz - three days in a Syrian jail listening to people being torturedThe Guardian North Shore News all 43 news articles »

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Terrorist cell busted in Syria - Tehran Times Sat, 21 May 2011 23:34:06 GMT+00:00

Syrian Arab News Agency

Terrorist cell busted in Syria Tehran Times The terror group, which was armed with heavy weapons and explosives, was captured in the city of al-Dumair -- home to a major airbase in the country -- two days ago, Syria's Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. According to initial confessions of the ... They Shoot Horses, Don't They?New York Times Lebanon's Al-Akhbar: Syria Rejected Offers by Regional and International ...Syrian Arab News Agency Could use influence in Arab world to avoid worst of impactWND.com all 8 news articles »

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Packing up and leaving...More clashes in Syria...West Point graduation - 9&10 News Sat, 21 May 2011 15:21:49 GMT+00:00

Packing up and leaving...More clashes in Syria...West Point graduation 9&10 News BUTTE LAROSE, La. (AP) — The final wave of holdouts has mostly packed up and left Butte LaRose, Louisiana, as water from the swollen Atchafalaya River inches toward their homes. St. Martin Parish had ordered a mandatory evacuation to take effect today ... and more »

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Rights group raises Friday toll in Syria to 44 - Salon Sat, 21 May 2011 14:01:50 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Rights group raises Friday toll in Syria to 44 Salon Syria, meanwhile, blamed "armed groups" for the casualties and put the toll at 17. The National Organization for Human Rights in Syria, whose leader Ammar Qurabi is currently in Turkey, said most of the deaths occurred in the northern province of Idlib ... Syria, Libya, Yemen and Middle East unrest - live updatesThe Guardian Syria: Obama speech offered nothing newYnetnews Netanyahu: Won't pull back...Syria violence kills 27...Life not too long9&10 News AsiaOne -NPR -Los Angeles Times all 9,741 news articles »

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Appeals court upholds $413 million lawsuit against Syria - CNN International Sat, 21 May 2011 00:25:03 GMT+00:00

Appeals court upholds $413 million lawsuit against Syria CNN International Washington (CNN) -- A $413 million judgment against Syria, resulting from a terror group's gruesome murder of two Americans, was upheld Friday by a US federal appeals court. The unanimous ruling was a legal ... Court upholds family suit against SyriaMarietta Daily Journal DC Circuit Upholds $413M Judgment Against SyriaThe BLT: Blog of Legal Times (blog) Court sides with families of beheaded contractorsThe Associated Press all 140 news articles »

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Kuwait elected to U.N. rights panel instead of Syria - Reuters Fri, 20 May 2011 18:01:20 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Kuwait elected to U.N. rights panel instead of Syria Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Kuwait was among 15 nations elected on Friday to the UN Human Rights Council after Syria, under pressure over its crackdown on protesters, dropped its bid for an Arab slot on the controversial panel. ... Kuwait Elected to UN Rights Council After Syria's WithdrewBloomberg Kuwait approved over Syria on UN councilSacramento Bee Kuwait elected to UNHRC in Syria's steadJerusalem Post Voice of America -AFP -ABC News (blog) all 236 news articles »

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Turkey still sees chance for peaceful transition in Syria - Ahram Online Sat, 21 May 2011 13:52:50 GMT+00:00

Chicago Tribune

Turkey still sees chance for peaceful transition in Syria Ahram Online Turkey said Saturday Syria's turmoil could still be resolved peacefully if Damascus initiates "shock reforms" and stops brutal crackdowns on protesters, warning that "time is running out." Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu made the appeal after rights ... Cracks emerge in Turkey-Syria tiesOman Tribune all 28 news articles »

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Canada working on imposing sanctions on Syria - Globe and Mail Fri, 20 May 2011 22:49:21 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Canada working on imposing sanctions on Syria Globe and Mail On the issue of Syria, Mr. Harper's spokesman told reporters that Canada is “deeply troubled” by the actions of the country's security forces, which have killed 850 people since the start of an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad two months ago. ... Canada considers sanctions against SyriaVancouver Sun Harper considers imposing sanctions on SyriaCBC.ca Canada considers sanctions against SyriaDay Press News The Canadian Press all 78 news articles »

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Factbox: Sanctions imposed on Syria - Reuters Thu, 19 May 2011 17:02:09 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Factbox: Sanctions imposed on Syria Reuters Western powers, fearing instability across the Middle East if Syria underwent a dramatic upheaval, at first made only muted criticisms of Assad's actions, but then stepped up their condemnation and imposed sanctions on leading Syrian figures. ... Could Sanctions Against Syria Make a Difference?Fox News US aims financial sanctions at SyriaThe Australian Obama administration imposes sanctions on Syria's AssadMiamiHerald.com The Associated Press -Wall Street Journal -The Guardian all 2,996 news articles »