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US softens its criticism of Syria - Los Angeles Times Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:17:43 GMT+00:00

Reuters

US softens its criticism of Syria Los Angeles Times After sharply escalating its criticism of Syria's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, the Obama administration has abruptly scaled back its condemnations, showing fresh uncertainty about its willingness to ... Syria: Schisms and Rancor Shape the Contours of a Bloody ConflictTIME (blog) Is Syria's uprising taking a sectarian turn?(VIDEO)Christian Science Monitor Activists: Pro-Assad Forces Kill 13 People in Central SyriaVoice of America (blog) New York Times -Day Press News -The Guardian all 1,426 news articles »

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A Western Photographer in Hama, Syria - New York Times (blog) Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:58:52 GMT+00:00

A Western Photographer in Hama, Syria New York Times (blog) On his return from Hama, Syria, where he had traveled with the correspondent Anthony Shadid, the photographer Moises Saman spoke by telephone with his colleagues James Estrin and David Furst. Their conversation has been ... In Scarred Syria City, a Vision Of a Life Free From DictatorsOcala US Vows to Keep up Pressure on SyriaCRIENGLISH.com US Ambassador Visit to Hama: Shining Example of What USG Could Achieve WorldwideHuman Rights First all 6 news articles »

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Rami G. Khouri: Thrill of the sovereign moment - Al-Arabiya Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:32:08 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Rami G. Khouri: Thrill of the sovereign moment Al-Arabiya Two developments in Syria and Egypt on Thursday and Friday last week help clarify what is going on, and what is really at stake. They are the return of tens of thousands of demonstrators to Tahrir Square, in Cairo, and in other Egyptian cities to show ... Latest developments in Arab world's unrestThe Associated Press Israel opts for a strategic silenceWinnipeg Free Press The Saudi-led counter-revolutionDaily News Egypt Peninsula On-line all 20 news articles »

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Medvedev: Syria must not go the same way as Libya - Forbes Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:30:02 GMT+00:00

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Medvedev: Syria must not go the same way as Libya Forbes HANNOVER, Germany -- An international response to the uprising in Syria should not risk pushing the country toward war, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday. The Russian leader, who is on an official ... Medvedev: Russia against Pushing Libyan Scenario in SyriaSyrian Arab News Agency Germany, Russia seek to boost all-round tiesPeople's Daily Online all 150 news articles »

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Murdoch shocked...More Syria deaths...Conserving energy - 9&10 News Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:55:30 GMT+00:00

Murdoch shocked...More Syria deaths...Conserving energy 9&10 News BEIRUT (AP) — There's word of more bloodshed in Syria today. Activists say security forces opened fire at a funeral procession, killing at least 10 people. It happened in a city that in the past several days has seen some of the most serious violence ... and more »

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Ads Push For A Middle Ground Amid Syrian Conflict - NPR Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:33:31 GMT+00:00

Ads Push For A Middle Ground Amid Syrian Conflict NPR 7:00 pm ET Ammar Alani (left) and Rami Omran created an advertising campaign in Syria with the help of friends in the media business, to call for a middle-ground solution to the ongoing crisis. The uprising in Syria is often described in terms of black ... and more »

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Iran, Lebanon should end US-Israel intervention in Syria: Bahonar - The Daily Star Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:02:48 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

Iran, Lebanon should end US-Israel intervention in Syria: Bahonar The Daily Star BEIRUT: Lebanon, as a force of resistance against Israel and the US, should act wisely and remain alert to end American-Israeli intervention in Syria's internal affairs, a high ranking Iranian official said Tuesday after a meeting with the prime ... Syrian MP: Syrians Not to Allow US to Determine Country's FateFars News Agency Iran predilects Syria, not Turkey: IRGC press organTrend News Agency Arabic News DigestThe National all 14 news articles »

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Syrian troops deploy along Lebanon border to stop refugees - Ha'aretz Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:37:11 GMT+00:00

The Daily Star

Syrian troops deploy along Lebanon border to stop refugees Ha'aretz The Syrian army has deployed heavily along the border with Lebanon to prevent refugees from escaping the unrest which has been gripping the country since mid-March, activists said Tuesday. ... Refugees flee Syria unrest into LebanonThe Daily Star Syrian army heavily deployed along border with Lebanon, LBC reportsNOW LEBANON Syrian army deployed along border with Lebanon to stop refugeesTrend News Agency SYS-CON Media (press release) -Khaleej Times -Shanghai Daily (subscription) all 13 news articles »

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Syria Opens Facility Built by Alstom to Manage Electricity Grid - Bloomberg Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:01:34 GMT+00:00

Syria Opens Facility Built by Alstom to Manage Electricity Grid Bloomberg Syria opened a 35.6 million euro ($50.5 million) facility built by Alstom SA (ALO) to manage the national power grid. The Damascus-based facility will control and operate 50 power generation and transfer ... Syria Opens Facility Built by Alstom to Manage Electricity GridSan Francisco Chronicle all 2 news articles »

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Syria recognizes Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital - Ha'aretz Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:15:39 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Syria recognizes Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital Ha'aretz Palestinian president welcomes Syria's recognition, saying it is a 'major step' on way to UN recognition in September. By DPA Tags: Syria Palestinian state Syria will recognize a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, ... 'Syria officially recognizes Palestinian state'Jerusalem Post Syria Recognizes State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as CapitalCRIENGLISH.com Syria recognizes the State of PalestineBahrain News Agency Antiwar.com -Syrian Arab News Agency -Day Press News all 736 news articles »