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Syrian forces kill 9 during attacks on towns - Los Angeles Times Mon, 30 May 2011 00:22:59 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

Syrian forces kill 9 during attacks on towns Los Angeles Times "Hamza Khatib has become the face of the revolution" in Syria, said a legal activist in Homs who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution by the government. "People who have never thought of taking to the streets are just too enraged now… ... Eleven killed in wider Syria military push: lawyerReuters Syrian Forces Said to Have Struck at Northern VillagesNew York Times Syria towns 'surrounded' by tanksBBC News Herald Sun -Care2.com (blog) all 604 news articles »

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Syria offers to cooperate on nuclear inquiry - The Guardian Sun, 29 May 2011 22:57:53 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Syria offers to cooperate on nuclear inquiry The Guardian Syria has offered to cooperate with a UN investigation into evidence that it tried to build a reactor that could have been used to make a nuclear weapon, it has been reported. For the past three years, the country has prevented inspectors from the ... 'Syria agrees to fully cooperate with IAEA'Jerusalem Post AP Exclusive: Syria to end nuclear secrecyForbes Nuke inspectors wake upBoston Herald CBS News -Wall Street Journal all 314 news articles »

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Syria protests escalate over death of boy - Financial Times Sun, 29 May 2011 19:41:29 GMT+00:00

MWC News

Syria protests escalate over death of boy Financial Times The boy was taken into custody about a month ago while taking part in a solidarity action with the besieged town of Deraa, according to Nadim Houry, Syria researcher for the New York-based NGO Human Rights Watch, who spoke to a relative of the boy. ... Social media speaks up for Hamzagulfnews.com At least 3 killed as Syrian protesters defy gov't crackdownJerusalem Post A 13-year-old boy and the point of no return in SyriaThe National Los Angeles Times -Middle East Monitor all 41 news articles »

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Iran plays an increasing role in Syrian crackdown - Sydney Morning Herald Sun, 29 May 2011 14:10:22 GMT+00:00

Sydney Morning Herald

Iran plays an increasing role in Syrian crackdown Sydney Morning Herald WASHINGTON: US officials say Iran is sending increasing numbers of trainers and advisers - including members of its elite Quds Force - to Syria to help crush anti-government demonstrations threatening to topple Iran's most important ally in the region. ... Iran reportedly aiding Syrian crackdownWashington Post Report: Hezbollah forces helping Syria in crackdown on protestersHa'aretz Iran sends advisers to help quell unrest in SyriaZee News DailyIndia.com -AFP all 52 news articles »

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Death toll from Syrian protests on the rise - CNN Sat, 28 May 2011 16:45:03 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Death toll from Syrian protests on the rise CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The death toll in Friday's violence in Syria rose to as many as 13 Saturday, according to human rights activists. Syrian security forces fired on anti-government protesters in several southern towns Friday, according to ... In Syria, Accounts of Widening TortureWall Street Journal Syria Activists Call for More ProtestsFox News Syria: If Protesters Don't Get Assad, the Economy WillTIME NPR -Los Angeles Times -BBC News all 1,922 news articles »

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Libya, Syria, Côte d'Ivoire to dominate UN rights council session - Egyptian Gazette Sun, 29 May 2011 09:09:38 GMT+00:00

Libya, Syria, Côte d'Ivoire to dominate UN rights council session Egyptian Gazette GENEVA - Libya's civil war, Syria's bloody crackdown on protesters and post-election violence in Côte d'Ivoire are set to dominate the 17th session of the UN's Human Rights Council opening Monday in Geneva. MAY 27: Dozens protest outside of the United ... and more »

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Syrian tanks attack two central towns - Aljazeera.net Sun, 29 May 2011 14:00:30 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

Syrian tanks attack two central towns Aljazeera.net He said there were protests overnight in different parts of Syria, including the Damascus suburbs of Zabadani and Douma. The last crackdown came a day after Turkey urged Syria to introduce more reforms following months of anti-government protests ... Turkey urges Syria to apply "shock therapy" reformsReuters Turkish FM says Syria's Assad would stay in free electionsToday's Zaman Turkish foreign minister calls on Syria to implement 'shock therapy' of reformsThe Canadian Press Hurriyet Daily News -Ahram Online -Syrian Arab News Agency all 64 news articles »

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May 29th 1945 Heroic Stance Embodied By Syria's Martyrs for Independence - Syrian Arab News Agency Sun, 29 May 2011 21:58:19 GMT+00:00

Syrian Arab News Agency

May 29th 1945 Heroic Stance Embodied By Syria's Martyrs for Independence Syrian Arab News Agency In this context, it is worth noting that Syria's Representative to the UN Faris al-Khoury 1945 had an astonishing stance against the French occupation that sparked the beginning of Syria's independence. During a UN session, Faris Al-Khoury sat on ... and more »

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International financial news - Ninemsn Sun, 29 May 2011 22:05:35 GMT+00:00

International financial news Ninemsn NEW YORK - In a major turnaround, Syria is pledging full cooperation with UN attempts to probe strong evidence that it secretly built a reactor that could have been used to make nuclear arms, according to a confidential document shared with The ... and more »

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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

USA Today

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. ... Egypt, Syria, Yemen on the boilThe Hindu Yemen, Syria and Middle East unrest - live updatesThe Guardian Yemen Opposition Accuses President of Handing City to al-QaidaVoice of America all 1,255 news articles »