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BC journalist missing in Syria - CBC.ca Wed, 04 May 2011 01:57:13 GMT+00:00

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BC journalist missing in Syria CBC.ca A BC journalist working for the Al-Jazeera network is missing in Syria, the news organization says. Dorothy Parvaz, of North Vancouver, has not been heard from since Friday, when she disembarked from a flight in Damascus, Syria, and did not check in at ... BC journalist missing in SyriaCTV.ca Journalist with Arizona Ties Goes Missing in SyriaMyFox Phoenix Vancouver Father wants information on journalist daughter missing in SyriaThe Canadian Press North Shore News -New York Times -KPLU all 254 news articles »

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"Terrorist" killed by security forces in northern Syria - Xinhua Wed, 04 May 2011 01:04:47 GMT+00:00

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"Terrorist" killed by security forces in northern Syria Xinhua DAMASCUS, May 3 (Xinhua) -- An official military source said Tuesday that specialized security apparatuses killed a member of an "armed terrorist group" that opened fire on people in northern Syria. The source was quoted by Syria's official news agency ... Syria Bloodshed Has No Libya-Style Armed Solution for EuropeansBloomberg SYRIA: Banias protesters wave bread in solidarityLos Angeles Times Syria protesters call for sit-ins, EU mulls sanctionsAFP Christian Science Monitor -Telegraph.co.uk -The Business Insider all 1,337 news articles »

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Activists protest reporters held in Syria - Aljazeera.net Tue, 03 May 2011 17:32:36 GMT+00:00

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Activists protest reporters held in Syria Aljazeera.net "Syria is the country that worries us most at the moment," Jean-Francois Julliard, the group's secretary-general, said. "No one knows what is going on there. How many of the demonstrators have been killed? How many have been wounded? ... Leaders of Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain criticized as 'press predators'The Canadian Press Reporters Without Borders protests against crackdown on media in SyriaReporters without borders (press release) all 140 news articles »

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Turkey's neighborhood troubles - Los Angeles Times Wed, 04 May 2011 00:33:49 GMT+00:00

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Turkey's neighborhood troubles Los Angeles Times Images from Syria tell gruesome stories of snipers and security forces shooting unarmed demonstrators. About 200 members of his Baath Party have resigned in protest. Assad's troubles, however, also spell trouble for neighboring Turkey. ... Turkey Worries Syria's Refugee Influx Could Cause CrisisVoice of America Time to stand up, TurkeyAljazeera.net Syrian Protests Beyond ReturnRudaw Journal of Turkish Weekly -Today's Zaman -Hurriyet Daily News all 37 news articles »

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Filmmakers back pro-democracy protesters in Syria - Reuters Wed, 04 May 2011 02:40:23 GMT+00:00

Filmmakers back pro-democracy protesters in Syria Reuters Amiralay died in February, a month before pro-democracy protests for freedom and an end to corruption erupted in Syria. He said before his death: "I live in a country steadfastly marching on its hooves to its own demise, after it was betrayed by its ... and more »

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Bank group sees recession in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria - Reuters Africa Tue, 03 May 2011 19:21:03 GMT+00:00

Bank group sees recession in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria Reuters Africa WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - The economies of Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia and Syria are likely to fall into recession in 2011 as economic activity falls sharply following popular uprisings since January, a global bank group forecast on Tuesday. ... Recession fears for Egypt and TunisiaFinancial Times Political Turmoil Spurs Divergence in Arab EconomiesWall Street Journal (blog) all 14 news articles »

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Senator engaged in dialogue with eyes wide open - Boston Globe Wed, 04 May 2011 01:37:38 GMT+00:00

Eurasia Review

Senator engaged in dialogue with eyes wide open Boston Globe THE GLOBE'S article on my work to engage the Syrian regime (“Kerry's softer stance on Syria scrutinized,'' Page A1, April 28) downplays the reality that all other options had failed and that I engaged the Syrians with eyes wide open. ... All quiet in Damascus despite protests across SyriaWashington Post SYRIA'S OPPOSITION CALLS FOR NATIONWIDE ANTI-GOVT PROTESTSAgenzia Giornalistica Italia Syria: Mass Arrests In Effort To Stop ProtestsEurasia Review all 5 news articles »

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'Arab Spring' Violence Continues In Libya, Syria - NPR Tue, 03 May 2011 18:06:21 GMT+00:00

'Arab Spring' Violence Continues In Libya, Syria NPR While media attention focused on the killing of Osama bin Laden, the "Arab spring" — and violent government responses — continued. An airstrike killed the son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. In Syria, the government hopes to put down protests with ... and more »

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Hamas Refuses to Take Sides in Syria - New York Magazine Tue, 03 May 2011 05:04:08 GMT+00:00

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Hamas Refuses to Take Sides in Syria New York Magazine “It wants us to express clearly our position over what is going on in Syria. It wants us to be against the Syrian demonstrations. We told them we are neutral. We said to them we are living in the country as visitors and we have no right to comment or ... Tensions Rise as Hamas Refuses to Take Sides in SyriaNew York Times Hamas' option in Syria is the “best of two evils”Islam Online Syria: why intervention will not workFRANCE 24 Inter Press Service all 1,682 news articles »

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UN Postponing $38 Million 'Bucks for Bashar' Syrian Aid Plan - Fox News Mon, 02 May 2011 17:29:15 GMT+00:00

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UN Postponing $38 Million 'Bucks for Bashar' Syrian Aid Plan Fox News April 15: Syrian pro-government protesters carry pictures of Syrian President Bashar Assad as they shout slogans after Friday prayers outside the Omayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. (AP) As Syria's dictatorship continued to kill ... UNDP Now Defers Programs in Yemen & Bahrain, Won't Provide CopiesInner City Press UN development agency delays Syria aid planmsnbc.com The UNDP suspends five years aid program to Syriailoubnan.info all 26 news articles »