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Syria orders thousands into stadium in Latakia crackdown - Los Angeles Times Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:07:11 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria orders thousands into stadium in Latakia crackdown Los Angeles Times The latest developments are sure to heighten international concern over Syria. The United Nations agency responsible for overseeing Palestinian refugee camps in the Middle East said Monday that it was "gravely concerned" about the situation in Latakia ... Jordan, Turkey join calls for Syria to end the violenceCNN Syria unrest: Palestinian refugees flee camp, says UNBBC News Turkey Warns Syria to Stop CrackdownNew York Times Huffington Post (blog) -Jerusalem Post -Voice of America all 2,953 news articles »

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Even Former Friends Abandon Syria's Regime: Noe & Raad - Bloomberg Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:48:54 GMT+00:00

USA Today

Even Former Friends Abandon Syria's Regime: Noe & Raad Bloomberg 15, 2011 (Bloomberg) -- As the death toll from unrest in Syria mounts, with perhaps as many as 2000 killed in the past five months, Mideast commentators who support the Syrian regime have become increasingly rare. Even the publications of Syria's ... Why the West is losing its step in the Arab SpringThe Hindu Obama seeks world consensus on SyriaBoston Globe Obama confers with Saudi Arabia, Britain on Syria violenceLos Angeles Times New York Daily News -Al-Arabiya -Day Press News all 441 news articles »

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Egypt, Libya and Syria: live - Telegraph.co.uk Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:24:57 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Egypt, Libya and Syria: live Telegraph.co.uk Bashar al-Assad steps up attacks in Syria and Libya's rebels fight for towns on the road to Tripoli. By Barney Henderson, Tom Chivers and Chris Irvine 22.10 That's about all from us tonight. For updates around the world, please visit our World News ... No stalemate in Libya – the writing is on the wall for GaddafiThe Guardian (blog) all 3,385 news articles »

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Regional press condemn 'Arab silence' on Syria - BBC News Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:15:49 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Regional press condemn 'Arab silence' on Syria BBC News Syrian papers, on the other hand, express defiance, with one saying that Syria was strong enough to overcome any hostility. It is no longer acceptable to see this shameful Arab silence towards the crimes being committed by the Syrian regime… ... Analysis: Iran sees ally Syria surrounded by U.S., Arab "wolves"Reuters Iraq could be 'bridge' for Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, HamasWND.com “Iraq the Model” Sides with AssadAmerican Conservative Magazine Al-Arabiya -Bend Bulletin all 45 news articles »

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US: Syria Crackdown on Dissent is 'Abhorrent,' 'Repulsive' - Voice of America Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:54:31 GMT+00:00

ABNA.ir

US: Syria Crackdown on Dissent is 'Abhorrent,' 'Repulsive' Voice of America August 15, 2011 US: Syria Crackdown on Dissent is 'Abhorrent,' 'Repulsive' David Gullust | State Department The Obama administration said Monday that it is pressing countries to cut financial ties with Syria in the face if what the State Department ... HRW urges the Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Syriailoubnan.info Arab League Secretary-General Strongly Opposed to US Intervention in SyriaFars News Agency all 5 news articles »

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Concerned for OFWs, Philippines urges Syria gov't to resolve crisis - Inquirer.net Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:42:11 GMT+00:00

Philippine Headline News

Concerned for OFWs, Philippines urges Syria gov't to resolve crisis Inquirer.net The Aquino administration has spurned calls by the United States for nations to break political and economic ties with Syria in protest of President Bashar al-Assad's brutal crackdown on antigovernment protests ... Gov't won't cut ties with SyriaPhilippine Star PHL govt airs 'grave concern' over Syria violenceGMANews.TV DFA calls on Syria to ensure safety of foreign nationalsABS CBN News all 19 news articles »

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Syria's City of Graves: Hama and Its History of Massacres - TIME Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:06:26 GMT+00:00

Syria's City of Graves: Hama and Its History of Massacres TIME (See pictures of the bloody protests in Syria.) "There were many bodies in the streets," says another man, Abu Ibrahim, 26, as he reverently walks among the graves, most of which are covered with drying palm fronds and other branches. ... and more »

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Syria: Israel has built 'racist' fence - UPI.com Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:41:02 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Syria: Israel has built 'racist' fence UPI.com DAMASCUS, Syria, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Syria told the United Nations Israel has violated UN agreements and harmed Golan Heights residents by building a "racist separation fence," Haaretz reported. A letter, submitted Aug. 8 by Bashar Ja'afari, ... Syria calls on UN to thwart Israel's 'separation fence' on Golan HeightsHa'aretz IDF planting mines at Syria border before SeptemberJerusalem Post Israel army plants new mines along Syria borderThe Associated Press Jewish Telegraphic Agency -Eurasia Review -defpro all 171 news articles »

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Syria's Rusting Navy Turns On Its Own People - Wired News Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:15:23 GMT+00:00

Wired News

Syria's Rusting Navy Turns On Its Own People Wired News A foe would have to be virtually unarmed for Syria's rusting warships to threaten it. Which means the fleet still does have some purpose for the Assad regime: terrorizing its own people. On Sunday, just before dawn, Syrian warships joined tanks and ... Germany urges UN Security Council action on SyriaJerusalem Post Re-evaluate Syria - GermanyThe Voice of Russia all 7 news articles »

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Jordan Calls on Syria to End Violence - Fox News Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:07:25 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Jordan Calls on Syria to End Violence Fox News Al-Bakhit urged Syria to implement political reforms, saying Jordan is waiting for "urgent, concrete action." Last week, Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh called the escalating violence "disturbing," but said Amman does not interfere in Syria's ... Jordan tells Syria to stop violence 'immediately'Khaleej Times Jordan PM urges Syria to stop military operationsWireUpdate Jordan: Syria must end assaults on protestersYnetnews Monsters and Critics.com all 15 news articles »