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Crack down on Syria, but keep ambassador in place - Boston Globe Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:13:03 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Crack down on Syria, but keep ambassador in place Boston Globe THE ANNOUNCEMENT yesterday of additional US sanctions against Syria came as part of a broader international effort to raise the pressure on the brutal regime of President Bashar Assad. Aimed at Syria's largest bank and mobile phone operators, ... US Adds Sanctions on Syria; UN MeetsWall Street Journal Syria defends sovereignty, admits 'mistakes'Aljazeera.net IBSA calls for "immediate end to all violence" in SyriaXinhua Washington Post -Voice of America -msnbc.com all 4,603 news articles »

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Europe warns Syria of U.N. steps, Russia wants reform - Reuters Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:02:43 GMT+00:00

3News NZ

Europe warns Syria of U.N. steps, Russia wants reform Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - European members of the Security Council on Wednesday threatened Syria that it could face tougher UN action if it continued a bloody crackdown on protesters, while Russia urged Damascus to implement ... Syria envoy draws parallel with Britain riotsThe Associated Press UN Security Council Hears 'Chilling' Briefing on Syrian CrisisVoice of America At UN on Syria, War of Spin & Briefings, Doubts on SyriaTel Sanctions, Ban's CallInner City Press Press TV all 157 news articles »

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The struggle for Syria - CNN (blog) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:22:56 GMT+00:00

The struggle for Syria CNN (blog) CAIRO – As the violence in Syria mounts, the international community's paralysis has become increasingly jarring. But the role of external regional forces is almost as important in fueling the domestic bloodshed as ... Latest developments in Arab world's unrestThe Associated Press Q&A: Alain Gresh, Deputy Director of Le Monde DiplomatiqueSyria Today all 41 news articles »

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US sanctions Syrian bank linked to oil exports - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:39:51 GMT+00:00

BBC News

US sanctions Syrian bank linked to oil exports Washington Post (blog) The Obama administration slapped fresh sanctions on Syria's biggest bank on Wednesday, a move that could harm the country's ability to export oil, analysts and officials said. The new penalty on the Commercial ... US slaps sanctions on Syria's largest commercial bankAFP US hits Syrian bank, cellular firm with sanctionsCBS News US imposes sanctions on Syrian businessesFinancial Times CNN International -Xinhua -Bloomberg all 238 news articles »

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Syria Begins to Damage Hezbollah's Reputation With Crackdown - ThirdAge Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:48:19 GMT+00:00

ThirdAge

Syria Begins to Damage Hezbollah's Reputation With Crackdown ThirdAge 2, 2011, mourners carry the body of a man during a funeral ceremony in the city of Homs, Syria. After killing scores of people in two days, Syrian troops tightened their siege on the city of Hama Tuesday by taking up positions near homes and sending ... Syria uprising stirs old divisions in neighboring LebanonJerusalem Post Jumblatt's Syria talks unreported by state mediaThe Daily Star How Syria's Strife is Fuelling Sectarianism in LebanonHuffington Post Worldcrunch -Aljazeera.net -NOW LEBANON all 84 news articles »

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The Truth About Assad's Version of the "Truth" in Syria - Huffington Post (blog) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:17:25 GMT+00:00

The Truth About Assad's Version of the "Truth" in Syria Huffington Post (blog) Since the uprising began in Syria in mid-March, State outlets and opposition activists have presented very different versions of the truth. In recent weeks, however, the intensity of the violence -- and thus the gap between the two narratives -- has ... Syria Claims Cities Under Control, Activists Report Further ProtestHuffington Post France - Syria - Continuation of the crackdownISRIA (registration) News Wrap: Syrian Troops Launch New Assault in Ramadan OffensivePBS NewsHour all 7 news articles »

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Syria denies the army re-entry to central Hama: TV - Xinhua Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:49:54 GMT+00:00

Syria denies the army re-entry to central Hama: TV Xinhua 10 (Xinhua) -- Syria's state TV denied as " baseless" what al-Jazeera TV reported that Syrian troops in tanks re-entered the central city of Hama overnight Wednesday. Al-Jazeera said army troops in tanks re-entered Hama overnight after local and ... and more »

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IDF prepares for possible engagement with Syria after UN vote - Ha'aretz Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:14:49 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

IDF prepares for possible engagement with Syria after UN vote Ha'aretz The Israel Defense Forces is readying for possible engagement with the Syrian military in September, should the latter involve itself in new attempts by Palestinians in Syria to storm the ... and more »

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White House: Syria would be better without Assad - Reuters Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:01:31 GMT+00:00

White House: Syria would be better without Assad Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama believes Syria would be better off without President Bashar al-Assad and the United States plans to keep pressure on the Syrian government, the White House said on Wednesday. The US Treasury Department ... and more »

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Syria's crackdown hits ally Hezbollah's image - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:14:44 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Syria's crackdown hits ally Hezbollah's image The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — As Syria's crackdown on protesters gets bloodier, it is having repercussions for one of Damascus' most crucial allies, eroding the reputation of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. At recent protests, Syrians demonstrating against ... No basis to Hezbollah claims in Syria?UPI.com all 315 news articles »