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Syria Proclaims It Now Has Upper Hand Over Uprising - New York Times Mon, 09 May 2011 23:04:41 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Syria Proclaims It Now Has Upper Hand Over Uprising New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian government has gained the upper hand over a seven-week uprising against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad, a senior official declared Monday, in the clearest sign yet that the leadership believes its ... As Syria Activists Scatter, Exiled Opponents to MeetWall Street Journal Why the world is quiet as Syria crackdown continuesChristian Science Monitor Assad tightens grip on Syria's restive third cityReuters The Guardian -BBC News -Telegraph.co.uk all 1,722 news articles »

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Syria a test case for democratic Turkey - Christian Science Monitor Mon, 09 May 2011 19:30:26 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

Syria a test case for democratic Turkey Christian Science Monitor The bloody and widespread crackdown on democracy protesters in Syria presents an opportunity for Turkey to reconsider its 'zero problems' foreign policy – and work with its NATO allies to change the ideological landscape of the Middle East. ... Turkey's prime minister rethinks country's role in Middle EastTucsonSentinel.com Turkey's Middle East drive falters in Arab SpringJerusalem Post all 11 news articles »

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News Analysis: Situation in Syria bound up with stability in Lebanon: analysts - Xinhua Tue, 10 May 2011 00:24:43 GMT+00:00

News Analysis: Situation in Syria bound up with stability in Lebanon: analysts Xinhua BEIRUT, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The political and economic situations in Lebanon and its Arab neighbor Syria are closely linked as any unrest in Syria will automatically reflect on its former protectorate. Although the direct repercussions of the eight-week- ... and more »

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Syria resists calls to end bid for UN rights body - Reuters AlertNet Mon, 09 May 2011 23:37:18 GMT+00:00

Syria resists calls to end bid for UN rights body Reuters AlertNet UNITED NATIONS, May 9 (Reuters) - Syria, accused of massive human rights abuses, is resisting pressure from many UN delegations to withdraw from the race for a spot on the top UN human rights body, Western diplomats said on Monday. ... Bid to block SyriaSydney Morning Herald Pressure on Syria ratches upBusiness Day Nations urged not to replace Syria with a “non-democracy”Scoop.co.nz (press release) all 9 news articles »

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Oil bounces above 100 dollars on weaker greenback, Syria unrest - Xinhua Mon, 09 May 2011 21:52:41 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Oil bounces above 100 dollars on weaker greenback, Syria unrest Xinhua NEW YORK, May 9 (Xinhua) -- US crude oil price bounced back above 100 dollars a barrel on Monday after last week's record double-digit losses as the dollar weakened against a basket of currencies and the unrest in Syria over the weekend aroused ... Oil Gains After Biggest Weekly Loss Since 2008 on U.S. EconomySan Francisco Chronicle Oil Declines From Three-Day High in New York as Investors Lock In ProfitsBloomberg all 701 news articles »

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No Pinoy casualties in Syria - Phl embassy - Philippine Star Mon, 09 May 2011 15:56:39 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

No Pinoy casualties in Syria - Phl embassy Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine embassy in Syria yesterday reported that there were no Filipinos who died or were hurt in the Middle East country. There had been reports that ... DFA: No Filipino caught in crossfire in SyriaABS CBN News No Pinoys hurt in Damascus protestJournal Online No Filipinos hurt in Damascus crossfirePhilippine Information Agency Sun.Star -Press TV all 8 news articles »

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Syrian Protesters Killed; Christians, Muslims Clash in Egypt - Bloomberg Sun, 08 May 2011 20:41:21 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Syrian Protesters Killed; Christians, Muslims Clash in Egypt Bloomberg Hundreds of Syrians march from the Omayyed mosque in the centre of Damascus' Old City towards Souk Al-Hamadiyeh street on March 25, 2011 chanting "Daraa is Syria". ... More deaths on Syria's 'day of defiance'Aljazeera.net SYRIA: Clinton condemns Syrian crackdown on protestersLos Angeles Times US welcomes EU decision to impose sanctions on Syria for crackdown, warns of ...Washington Post ABC Online -AFP -Christian Science Monitor all 4,115 news articles »

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UBC demands Syria release BC journalist - Toronto Sun Mon, 09 May 2011 14:16:02 GMT+00:00

Democracy Now

UBC demands Syria release BC journalist Toronto Sun (HANDOUT) The University of British Columbia has issued a statement calling for the immediate release of Dorothy Parvaz, a Canadian journalist detained in Syria. Parvaz, who got her undergraduate degree at UBC, landed in Damascus on Friday, April 29, ... Syria Crackdown: Syrian Dissident Haitham Al Maleh Speaks From Hiding As Al ...Democracy Now UBC Journalism School calls for release of journalist Dorothy Parvaz in SyriaUniversity of British Columbia UBC adds voice to calls for release of journalist detained in SyriaMontreal Gazette all 33 news articles »

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Syria Has the Uprising Under Control - New York Magazine Tue, 10 May 2011 02:03:14 GMT+00:00

New York Magazine

Syria Has the Uprising Under Control New York Magazine “We want to use what happened to Syria as an opportunity. We see it as an opportunity to try to move forward on many levels, especially the political level," she continued. But many, including those inside the administration, are skeptical of the ... Syria: To Amend Article 8 of the Constitution, But Not to Allow the ...Monthly Review Syrians rally in solidarity with compatriotsistockAnalyst.com (press release) all 5 news articles »

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They Should Be Condemning Syria - New York Times Tue, 10 May 2011 02:13:01 GMT+00:00

They Should Be Condemning Syria New York Times Their courage, and their blood, should shame the many governments that are cynically supporting Syria's election later this month to the United Nations Human Rights Council. It is outrageous that Syria is even being discussed for membership. ...