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Syria intensifies crackdown on protests - Aljazeera.net Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:57:14 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Syria intensifies crackdown on protests Aljazeera.net Tunisia recalls its ambassador to Syria as security forces arrest dozens in Damascus and open fire in other main cities. Syrian has dramatically escalated its crackdown on protesters with a wave of arrests in Damascus and raids in other flashpoint ... More violence in Syria as al-Assad talks reformCNN International Syria's Bashar Assad defends his "dignity"CBS News Obama tolerates terror operations run out of Syria's embassyWashington Post (blog) ABC Online -Kuwait Times -Bloomberg all 3,475 news articles »

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Why the US should speak out for freedom in Syria - Washington Post Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:51:25 GMT+00:00

Xinhua

Why the US should speak out for freedom in Syria Washington Post By Editorial, SECRETARY OF STATE Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday defended administration policy on Syria, which we have criticized as tepid in condemning President Bashar al-Assad's barbarities. Mr. Assad has been slaughtering Syrians for months. ... The Middle East Channel: The conceptual gap between Syria and the USForeign Policy (blog) The US can't trust TurkeyCNN (blog) Gulf and Arab States Break Silence over Syria CrisisMiddle East Media Research Institute Xinhua -TheChronicleHerald.ca -Firedoglake all 66 news articles »

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UN rights chief mulls Hague court for Syria - envoys - Reuters India Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:29:09 GMT+00:00

AFP

UN rights chief mulls Hague court for Syria - envoys Reuters India UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The UN human rights chief is expected to suggest that the UN Security Council refer Syria's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters to the International Criminal Court, envoys said on Wednesday. ... International war crimes court should investigate Syria, UN rights chief to sayTelegraph.co.uk UN Human Rights Chief Is Said to Favor Syria War Crimes ProbeBloomberg UN pulls non-essential staff from SyriaPakistan Daily Times Tampabay.com -AFP -Reuters AlertNet all 130 news articles »

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Viewpoints / The Arab Spring: Bloodshed and a revolution across Syria - Atlanta Journal Constitution Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:20:57 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Viewpoints / The Arab Spring: Bloodshed and a revolution across Syria Atlanta Journal Constitution Recent events in Syria have caused President Barack Obama's administration, Congress and intelligence agencies to question America's role in the uprising. Historically, American foreign policy promoted and preferred stability over ... Notes From Homs: A Reporter's Trip to One of Syria's Most Rebellious CitiesNew York Times (blog) Assad says process of reform in Syria not from foreign pressuresXinhua Ghost armyBBC News Al-Arabiya -Reuters Africa -Irish Times all 53 news articles »

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FBI probes threats against Syrians in US: dissidents - AFP Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:15:00 GMT+00:00

Daily Beast

FBI probes threats against Syrians in US: dissidents AFP WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating allegations that Syria is intimidating or threatening dissidents abroad, according to US-based Syrians who say federal agents have questioned them. Three dissidents who met with US Secretary of State Hillary ... Syria Threatens Dissidents Around Globe, U.S. SaysWall Street Journal Shadow Government: Time to boot the Syrian envoy from WashingtonForeign Policy US restricts Syrian diplomats' travelSacramento Bee Washington Post (blog) -BBC News -KBOI all 114 news articles »

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Envoy to Pinoys in Syria: Don't escape from employers - Interaksyon.com Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:25 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

Envoy to Pinoys in Syria: Don't escape from employers Interaksyon.com Protests in Syria for political reforms started on March 15, 2011, which challenged the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. REUTERS file photo. MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos caught in the escalating violence in Syria should not try to escape from ... DFA: 40 Pinoys in Syria 'interested' in repatriationGMANews.TV OFWs choose to stay in SyriaPhilippine Star No schedule yet for repatriation in SyriaSun.Star Inquirer.net -Manila Bulletin -BusinessWorld Online all 89 news articles »

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EU To Discuss Major Syria Sanctions Expansion - Wall Street Journal (blog) Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:59:30 GMT+00:00

Kipp Report

EU To Discuss Major Syria Sanctions Expansion Wall Street Journal (blog) Ambassadors from member states of the European Union will meet Friday to discuss a significant widening of sanctions on Syria, Dow Jones Newswires reported, citing diplomatic officials. The diplomatic officials said they expect the ... Twelve Syrians added to asset freeze listswissinfo.ch all 9 news articles »

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Jordan, Turkey renew call for ending Syria violence - Jordan Times Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:43:00 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Jordan, Turkey renew call for ending Syria violence Jordan Times ISTANBUL (Agencies) - Jordan and Turkey on Wednesday called for an end to the violence in Syria and urged Damascus to implement reforms, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The call was made during a press conference following talks between ... Top Turkish Leaders turn up the heat on SyriaDay Press News Turkey calls anew for end to Syria operationsJerusalem Post Bringing together the US, Russian, and Middle Eastern tribesHurriyet Daily News Today's Zaman -Southeast European Times -The National all 87 news articles »

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On the Radar: Reopening of Joplin schools, Syria violence, Yosemite deaths - CNN (blog) Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:20:34 GMT+00:00

On the Radar: Reopening of Joplin schools, Syria violence, Yosemite deaths CNN (blog) Syria unrest – Syrian troops left the embattled eastern city of Deir Ezzor after "completing their mission of ridding the city of the armed terrorist groups," government-run media reported Wednesday. Anti-government protesters have for months been ... and more »

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Latest developments in Arab world's unrest - The Associated Press Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:20:00 GMT+00:00

Latest developments in Arab world's unrest The Associated Press ___ SYRIA Turkey's prime minister compares Syria's president to Libya's Moammar Gadhafi, as Damascus defies international calls to end the crackdown on a 5-month-old uprising. President Bashar Assad has unleashed tanks, ground troops and snipers in an ... and more »