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Social Media: a double-edged sword in Syria - Reuters Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:52 GMT+00:00

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Social Media: a double-edged sword in Syria Reuters Social media played a pivotal role in the ousting of Arab leaders in Egypt and Tunisia, but activists in an uprising in Syria fear Syria the government is keeping tabs on them by scanning websites such as Facebook and Twitter. ... Arab League Chief Slams 'Foreign Interference' Following Talks in SyriaVoice of America Arab League tells US to stop interfering in SyriaThe Associated Press Arab League chief visits SyriaCNN Financial Times -Xinhua -eTaiwan News all 583 news articles »

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Syria Calls Pipeline Explosion an Accident - New York Times Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:57:02 GMT+00:00

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Syria Calls Pipeline Explosion an Accident New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Syrian officials blamed a technical problem for an explosion that damaged a natural gas pipeline near Deir al-Zour, a restive region in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border. The explosion, which occurred at 12:30 am local ... Pipeline blast in eastern SyriaBBC News Syria: Fire in Oil Pipeline & Diplomatic GossipsDay Press News Syria Oil Production Unaffected as Pipeline Fire Put OutBloomberg Jerusalem Post -GlobalPost -Monsters and Critics.com all 89 news articles »

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Obama Sharpens Rhetoric Against Syria's Assad - Voice of America (blog) Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:35:29 GMT+00:00

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Obama Sharpens Rhetoric Against Syria's Assad Voice of America (blog) Syria has sharply criticized similar remarks by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, saying her comments were “further evidence” of “blatant US interference” in Syria's internal affairs. Clinton said Monday that Mr. Assad has “lost legitimacy” and is ... White House, in Shift, Turns Against Syria LeaderNew York Times Syria in the shadow of Libyan parallelsAsia Times Online Low-key US diplomat transforms Syria policyWashington Post Xinhua -msnbc.com all 3,369 news articles »

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Analysts: No Quick Solution Seen for Conflict in Syria - Voice of America Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:50:14 GMT+00:00

Analysts: No Quick Solution Seen for Conflict in Syria Voice of America July 13, 2011 Analysts: No Quick Solution Seen for Conflict in Syria Al Pessin | Cairo The protests and crackdown are continuing in Syria in spite of growing international calls for an end to the violence, and an effort by the Syrian government to ... and more »

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UN council split likely on Syria atomic issue: US - msnbc.com Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:33:56 GMT+00:00

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UN council split likely on Syria atomic issue: US msnbc.com UNITED NATIONS — Divisions in the Security Council are likely to prevent any immediate concrete outcome when the body discusses Syria's alleged covert atomic work on Thursday, the US ambassador to the United Nations said. ... UN security council to discuss Syria's nuclear activitiesThe National US, Europeans Blocked Anew at UN Over Syrian Nuclear PlantBloomberg IAEA Seen Avoiding Special Audit in SyriaGlobal Security Newswire ABNA.ir -Monsters and Critics.com all 9 news articles »

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Unrest in Syria Tests Turkey's Role as Regional Power: Vali Nasr - Bloomberg Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:33:43 GMT+00:00

Unrest in Syria Tests Turkey's Role as Regional Power: Vali Nasr Bloomberg But the momentum for reform has stalled, and if developments in Libya, Yemen and Syria are any indication, the Arab world is headed for protracted conflict and instability. That worries Turkey. However, it is in the interest of both Turkey and the ... and more »

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14/07/2011Russia says UN bid on Syria pointless - Expatica France Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:07:49 GMT+00:00

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14/07/2011Russia says UN bid on Syria pointless Expatica France Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday rejected French-led appeals for the UN Security Council to weigh in on the Syria crisis in the wake of mob attacks on Western embassies. Lavrov, in a joint news conference in Washington with US ... Obama, Russia's Lavrov meet at White HouseThe Associated Press Clinton, Lavrov Ink Adoption, Visa Deals After Wide-Ranging TalksRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 541 news articles »

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SYRIA: Some doubt explanation for mystery blast - Los Angeles Times Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:39:04 GMT+00:00

SYRIA: Some doubt explanation for mystery blast Los Angeles Times Protesters have largely observed peaceful protest in the 4-month-long uprising that has consumed various provinces, towns and villages throughout Syria. "Faced with the question of who was more likely to have done something like this, my answer would ...

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Gulfsands Drills Well in Northeast Syria, General Petroleum Says - Bloomberg Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:35:37 GMT+00:00

Gulfsands Drills Well in Northeast Syria, General Petroleum Says Bloomberg Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (GPX) of the UK began drilling a well in north-eastern Syria in an attempt to find commercial oil discoveries, the state-owned General Petroleum Corp. said. ... Gulfsands Drills Well in Northeast Syria, General Petroleum SaysSan Francisco Chronicle all 2 news articles »

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Iraqi refugees flee violence in Syria - GlobalPost (blog) Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:19:03 GMT+00:00

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Iraqi refugees flee violence in Syria GlobalPost (blog) Iraqis who fled to Syria to escape the war now deem Iraq safer and are returning home. Iraqi refugees returning from Syria to Iraq. (Wathiq Khuzaie/Stringer/Getty Images) Considering Iraq a safe heaven is unimaginable for most, but for an increasing ... Iraqis who fled to Syria now returningNinemsn all 5 news articles »