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Syria: If Protesters Don't Get Assad, the Economy Will - TIME Sat, 28 May 2011 00:08:30 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Syria: If Protesters Don't Get Assad, the Economy Will TIME By A Correspondent in Syria Friday, May 27, 2011 Protesters march through the streets in Homs May 6, 2011 in this still image taken from video. As the crisis in Syria continues, many observers are beginning to say that if the protesters cannot ... In Syria, Accounts of Widening TortureWall Street Journal 8 killed in Syria protestsABC Online SYRIA: Eight reported killed on 'Homeland Protector Friday'Los Angeles Times New York Times -BBC News -Monsters and Critics.com all 1,855 news articles »

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In Yemen and Syria, 25 slain as violence continues - Los Angeles Times Fri, 27 May 2011 23:38:56 GMT+00:00

CTV.ca

In Yemen and Syria, 25 slain as violence continues Los Angeles Times In Syria, eight people are killed in clashes between security forces and protesters in several cities. An antigovernment protester kisses an army officer during a rally to demand the ouster of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh in the capital, Sana. ... Scores of protesters killed as government troops retaliate with bullets and ...Daily Mail Political solution, reforms proposed in Libya, Syria as security worsens in ...People's Daily Online EU BLACKLISTS SYRIA'S ASSAD IN FIRST US calls on Gaddafi to leave LibyaArab Times Kuwait English Daily Voice of America -U.TV -The Associated Press all 6,120 news articles »

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Turkish FM says Syria's Assad would stay in free elections - Today's Zaman Fri, 27 May 2011 22:25:10 GMT+00:00

Today's Zaman

Turkish FM says Syria's Assad would stay in free elections Today's Zaman Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has praised Syria's embattled leader while speaking on a Turkish network, claiming he would remain in power, unlike other unpopular leaders in the Middle East, if free elections had been held prior to the popular ... Turkey urges Syria to apply "shock therapy" reformsReuters Turkey urges Syria to impose reforms as protests rageJerusalem Post Turkish foreign minister calls on Syria to implement 'shock therapy' of reformsThe Canadian Press Hurriyet Daily News -www.worldbulletin.net all 47 news articles »

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Egypt, Syria, Yemen on the boil - The Hindu Fri, 27 May 2011 21:28:45 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Egypt, Syria, Yemen on the boil The Hindu There were fresh protests on Friday in Egypt, Syria and Yemen, signalling that West Asia's pro-democracy uprisings, which began in Tunisia five months ago, are still far from running their course. Having toppled Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's President for 30 ... Tens of thousands in Tahrir Square for second revoltIrish Times all 567 news articles »

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Islamic states slam EU's UN council draft on Syria - Jerusalem Post Fri, 27 May 2011 23:18:54 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Islamic states slam EU's UN council draft on Syria Jerusalem Post By REUTERS UNITED NATIONS - An influential association of Islamic states has complained about a European draft resolution that asks the UN Security Council to condemn Syria and demanded that part of the text be deleted. Western diplomats said the ... EU powers push for UN condemnation of SyriaLink TV David Cameron hopeful of Syria resolutionThe Independent G8 waters down Syria threatMonsters and Critics.com Voice of America -Ha'aretz -Radio New Zealand all 288 news articles »

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Assad regime is self-critical, says ambassador - Daily Star - Lebanon Fri, 27 May 2011 22:41:14 GMT+00:00

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Assad regime is self-critical, says ambassador Daily Star - Lebanon BEIRUT: The Syrian regime is conducting self-criticism based on a comprehensive national dialogue that will lead to reforms and more justice and unity to face major challenges, according to Syria's ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Abdel-Karim Ali. ... U.S. presses Lebanon to sever ties with Syria: reportistockAnalyst.com (press release) Lebanese Fear Collateral Damage From Syrian CrisisNPR LEBANESE ANTI-SYRIA BLOCK BLAMES DAMASCUS FOR ATTACKAgenzia Giornalistica Italia The National Interest Online -Jerusalem Post -Zawya all 29 news articles »

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Border towns fearful of Syrian incursion as Lebanese troops redeploy - Daily Star - Lebanon Fri, 27 May 2011 22:41:14 GMT+00:00

Brisbane Times

Border towns fearful of Syrian incursion as Lebanese troops redeploy Daily Star - Lebanon WADI KHALED, Lebanon: The redeployment of Lebanese troops from an unofficial crossing on the Lebanon-Syria border at Arida in the Wadi Khaled region has left local residents and Syrian refugees worrying about their vulnerability to ... Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Speak of Atrocities in TalkalakhRudaw Syrian temporarily opens northern border for refugees' return, report saysNOW LEBANON all 68 news articles »

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G8 vows to support Arab Spring, threatens Syria - Monsters and Critics.com Fri, 27 May 2011 11:21:20 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

G8 vows to support Arab Spring, threatens Syria Monsters and Critics.com The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States were also gearing up to threaten Syria with United Nations action over its repression of anti-government demonstrators. 'Should the Syrian authorities not heed ... Lead transition or go, Sarkozy tells Syria's AssadZee News G8 urges an end to violence in Syria, Libya and peace talks between Israel and ...Al-Arabiya G-8: Nations, banks to give $40B for Arab SpringThe Associated Press Spiegel Online -NPR (blog) all 2,449 news articles »

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UN human rights investigators still awaiting access to Syria - UN News Centre Fri, 27 May 2011 15:49:13 GMT+00:00

UN human rights investigators still awaiting access to Syria UN News Centre The United Nations said today it is still awaiting a response from the Syrian Government to a request for access for a human rights team to enter the country early next month to investigate the recent violence. The assessment mission, which will be ... and more »

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Shell Faces NGO Pressure To Withdraw From Syria - Wall Street Journal Fri, 27 May 2011 18:33:24 GMT+00:00

Shell Faces NGO Pressure To Withdraw From Syria Wall Street Journal LN) is coming under pressure in the Netherlands to withdraw from Syria because of the Syrian government's violent reprisals against pro-democracy demonstrators. Dutch non-governmental organization IKV Pax Christi is lobbying for Royal Dutch Shell PLC ...