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Amnesty International accuses Syria of crimes against humanity - Times of India Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:45:40 GMT+00:00

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Amnesty International accuses Syria of crimes against humanity Times of India The rights group has not been allowed to enter Syria. Scores of male residents were rounded up and most of those detained were tortured, with at least nine people dying in custody, according to accounts given to Amnesty. ... Amnesty highlights Syria 'crimes'BBC News Send Syria to International Court, Amnesty saysReuters Report: Syrian brutality could amount to crimes against humanityCNN Ennahar -Ynetnews all 142 news articles »

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US urges halt to 'intimidation' in Syria: Is Assad losing Syria? - Alaska Dispatch Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:35:16 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

US urges halt to 'intimidation' in Syria: Is Assad losing Syria? Alaska Dispatch The United States turned the rhetorical heat on Syria up a notch Tuesday – as sentiment grows among Western and regional powers that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is gradually doing himself in. With the Assad regime's forces encircling the ... Is Assad losing Syria? As concerns grow, US urges halt to 'intimidation.'Christian Science Monitor Analysis: Syria's Assad faces dilemma in HamaReuters US urges Syria to halt crackdown on protestsWashington Times BBC News -Los Angeles Times -New York Post all 614 news articles »

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MI chief sees hope for Assad yet - Ynetnews Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:23:46 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

MI chief sees hope for Assad yet Ynetnews Military Intelligence chief Major-General Aviv Kochavi said Tuesday Iranian influence was growing in Middle Eastern countries experiencing unrest or upheaval – such as Egypt and Syria. "Assad understands today that his solution cannot only come from ... Israel's MI chief: Iran and Hezbollah actively helping Syria squash demonstrationsHa'aretz IDF intel chief: Iran intervening in Egyptian electionsJerusalem Post Iran's Tentacles Spread from Syria to Sudan: Intelligence ChiefArutz Sheva Brandon Sun all 120 news articles »

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Syria's message: Lebanon, despite all, is still ours - The Daily Star Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:36:43 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

Syria's message: Lebanon, despite all, is still ours The Daily Star The speculation then was that Syria and Hezbollah, the two main actors behind the maneuver, wanted to get rid of Prime Minister Saad Hariri's majority in order to deal from a more comfortable position with the anticipated Special Tribunal for Lebanon ... DP Speaker: The cabinet belongs to SyriaYa Libnan Ayoon Wa Azan (The President Absolutely Denied Syria's Involvement)Al-Hayat Lebanon: The Arab Spring's Wildcard?Right Side News Ammon News -FrontPage Magazine -New Zealand Herald all 502 news articles »

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Syria's national dialogue body invites prominent opposition figure - Xinhua Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:20:23 GMT+00:00

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Syria's national dialogue body invites prominent opposition figure Xinhua The current unrest in Syria has sparked the need for dialogue among all forces that represent the Syrian people to find an outlet. In his last speech, President al-Assad called for the need to conduct a comprehensive national dialogue and said this ... Activist: 3 killed as Syrian security forces clash with Hama residentsCNN Olympic boxer injured in Syria as security forces open fire in HamaThe Guardian Syria sends security back to restive city of HamaChristian Science Monitor Los Angeles Times -BBC News -Bloomberg all 1,664 news articles »

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Syrian deserter: 'It was like a war against your own people' - CNN Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:38:11 GMT+00:00

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Syrian deserter: 'It was like a war against your own people' CNN A few weeks ago, the conscript, who asked not to be identified to protect his family from possible reprisals, deserted and fled Syria after he was repeatedly ordered to open fire on un-armed demonstrators who were protesting against the Syrian ... and more »

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Syria completes draft law on media freedoms - RIA Novosti Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:51:28 GMT+00:00

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Syria completes draft law on media freedoms RIA Novosti A special committee, set up in Syria in late May to draft a law on the country's media, has finished its work, a committee member told RIA Novosti. The law will soon be considered by members of the national dialog, and a public discussion will follow. ... Syria reviews media lawsUPI.com all 5 news articles »

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UN Security Council to Discuss Syrian Nuclear Dispute - Global Security Newswire Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:30:15 GMT+00:00

Mainichi Daily News

UN Security Council to Discuss Syrian Nuclear Dispute Global Security Newswire Syria's failure to comply with an ongoing probe into a suspected nuclear reactor site that was destroyed in a 2007 Israeli airstrike is due for review by the UN Security Council on July 14, the Associated Press reported on Monday (see GSN, June 10). ... U.N. Security Council to Talk Syria NukesTIME AP Exclusive: Security Council to talk Syria nukesNewsday (subscription) AP Exclusive: Security Council to talk Syria nukesCBS News all 135 news articles »

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Spreading the word: Syria's digital revolution - Deutsche Welle Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:43:28 GMT+00:00

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Spreading the word: Syria's digital revolution Deutsche Welle An oppressive regime, a brutal military and little promise of change: Unlike the Egyptian and Tunisian revolutions, the uprising in Syria has faced seemingly insurmountable odds from the very beginning. This was the revolution, analysts predicted, ... Syria assures refugees in Turkey "safety"www.worldbulletin.net Syrians Want Freedom and DignityMiddle East Online A Turkish Buffer Zone Inside Syria?Hurriyet Daily News The Economist (blog) -RIA Novosti -IRINnews.org all 40 news articles »

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Syrian activist offers account of abduction, beatings - CNN International Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:24:44 GMT+00:00

Syrian activist offers account of abduction, beatings CNN International "I wanted to tell him that there is only one party in Syria, but I say: no." "How much money do you get from Israel? Who are your outside connections? Why did you protest, you animal? " Ahmed says he was not protesting. The man repeats the question. ... and more »