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Syria forces escalate attacks on protesters - Los Angeles Times Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:59:44 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Syria forces escalate attacks on protesters Los Angeles Times Syria uses tanks in Hama and other cities, and 70 people are reported killed. Most of the deaths are in Hama, where witnesses say Sunni mosque minarets are also targeted, just before the start of Ramadan. People duck to avoid gunfire in Hama in an ... Report: Assad says Syria target of foreign 'conspiracy' (DPA)Ha'aretz Gunmen kill eight law-enforcement members in SyriaXinhua Syria: 100 die in crackdown as Assad sends in his tanksThe Guardian Telegraph.co.uk -Reuters -CNN all 2,169 news articles »

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Germany requests urgent UNSC meeting on Syria - Jerusalem Post Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:09:28 GMT+00:00

Germany requests urgent UNSC meeting on Syria Jerusalem Post By REUTERS Closed-door consultations requested after human rights groups says attack by Syrian forces on Hama leaves at least 80 people dead; Muslim Brotherhood: Alawite elite waging sectarian warfare on Sunnis in Syria. UNITED NATIONS - Germany has ... and more »

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Arab Rulers Expect Revolutionary Ramadan - Onislam.net Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:47:50 GMT+00:00

msnbc.com

Arab Rulers Expect Revolutionary Ramadan Onislam.net Struggling against tyrant regimes, revolutionists in Libya, Syria and Yemen have been anticipating the beginning of the holy month. DUBAI – As masses of revolutionary Arabs prepare for a different Ramadan this year, the holy fasting month is not ... Unrest, gov't crackdowns, rising food prices cast pall on holy month of ...Washington Post North Africa: Ramadan - Time Out for the Arab Spring?AllAfrica.com Season laced with fear and sadnessMalaysia Star Arutz Sheva -Jerusalem Post all 166 news articles »

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N.Korea's Jong rues tough World Cup draw - AFP Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:49:24 GMT+00:00

The West Australian

N.Korea's Jong rues tough World Cup draw AFP North Korea, who made a winless exit from South Africa 2010, were grouped with four-time Asian champions Japan, Syria and 2011 Asian Cup semi-finalists Uzbekistan at the draw in Rio de Janeiro. Jong said he was confident North Korea would progress from ... Japan handed awkward assignmentFifa.com Japan, Australia face tough qualifyingKhaleej Times Japan not spoiledIEWY News NIKKEI.com -The Korea Herald all 71 news articles »

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Syria: UN chief condemns latest bloody violence against civilians - UN News Centre Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:00:00 GMT+00:00

UN News Centre

Syria: UN chief condemns latest bloody violence against civilians UN News Centre Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his deep concern over reports from Syria that hundreds of protesters have been killed or injured in the city of Hama and other towns across the country during the weekend. He strongly condemned the use of ... and more »

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No easy answers for U.S. involvement in Libya, Syria - USA Today Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:18:01 GMT+00:00

ABC News

No easy answers for U.S. involvement in Libya, Syria USA Today And four months after Obama offered Syria's leader an ultimatum to lead reform or leave, Bashar Assad's crackdown on dissent rages on. By Sergey Ponomarev, AP Libyans mourn for rebel commander Abdel-Fattah Younis, who was shot and killed under ... Libya and Syria offering US no easy answerseTaiwan News Libya and Syria offering US no easy answersSeattle Post Intelligencer Libya and Syria offering US no easy answersAtlanta Journal Constitution all 477 news articles »

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Hariri condemns killings in Syria - The Daily Star Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:59:33 GMT+00:00

Hariri condemns killings in Syria The Daily Star BEIRUT: Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri condemned Sunday's killings in Syria which left over 140 dead. In a statement, Hariri said he considered the events as being in “conflict with all intentions to see brotherly Syria and its proud people overcome ... Groups: Government Forces, Protesters Clash In Syria, Killing At Least 67Huffington Post Hariri condemns “massacre” in Syria's HamaNOW LEBANON all 5 news articles »

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Syria braces for Ramadan; 9 protesters killed - Washington Post Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:08:40 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Syria braces for Ramadan; 9 protesters killed Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian protesters appealed Friday to the many Syrians who have not yet turned against the government to join them in an escalated push for the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, ... 9 reported slain in Syrian protestsLos Angeles Times Syrian Protesters Look to RamadanWall Street Journal At least four killed in Syria as Assad's forces fire tear gas, live ammunitionHa'aretz BBC News -TVNZ -Philadelphia Inquirer all 1,421 news articles »

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Syria's exiled opposition senses historic moment - Reuters Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:01:17 GMT+00:00

Ahram Online

Syria's exiled opposition senses historic moment Reuters He was talking in an Istanbul hotel lobby on the sidelines of a meeting this month that brought together opponents of President Bashar al-Assad from outside and inside Syria. Assad, who succeeded his late father, President Hafez al-Assad, in 2000, ... Syria's exiled opposition senses historic momentReuters India all 8 news articles »

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Former NBA player Samaki Walker arrested with pot - SportingNews.com Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:54:31 GMT+00:00

Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Former NBA player Samaki Walker arrested with pot SportingNews.com He still plays professionally in Syria, where steroids are legal. Walker was arrested on drug charges, and bond was set at $2000. He has a court date on Aug. 5. Walker played in the NBA for 10 seasons after being drafted out of Louisville by the ... Report: Ex-NBA player eats evidenceFOXSports.com Samaki Walker tried to eat marijuana before arrestLouisville Courier-Journal (blog) Does it taste like chicken? Former Mavs center tries to eat his weed to avoid ...Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog) Lost Lettermen -Deadspin all 49 news articles »