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20 killed in Syria despite Assad's pledge to UN - Salt Lake Tribune Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:22:49 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

20 killed in Syria despite Assad's pledge to UN Salt Lake Tribune The killings, which came as thousands poured into the streets across Syria, suggest the autocratic leader is either unwilling to stop the violence — or not fully in control of his own regime. Assad, who inherited power from his father in 2000, ... Syria protesters defy Bashar Assad; troops kill 29Los Angeles Times Syria's Crackdown Provokes Sharp DebateNPR Syria protests: 'Deaths in anti-Assad demonstrations'BBC News Reuters -Xinhua -New York Times all 5,093 news articles »

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Syria poised to grant access to detainees: ICRC - Reuters Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:23:02 GMT+00:00

Al-Arabiya

Syria poised to grant access to detainees: ICRC Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - Syria is on the verge of granting access for the first time to its prisons -- where thousands of activists and other civilians arrested in pro-democracy protests are believed to be held -- the International ... Red Cross hopes for Syria detainee access in weeksForbes all 135 news articles »

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International Court lacks jurisdiction over Syria - Washington Post (blog) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:57:10 GMT+00:00

The Voice of Russia

International Court lacks jurisdiction over Syria Washington Post (blog) “The Office of the Prosecutor at this stage has no jurisdiction to investigate these allegations because Syria is not a State Party to the Rome Statute which governs the ICC.” Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, ... Syria outside ICC jurisdiction – prosecutorThe Voice of Russia all 104 news articles »

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Pressure piling on Syria's Assad - China Daily Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:04:49 GMT+00:00

Brisbane Times

Pressure piling on Syria's Assad China Daily UNITED NATIONS - A humanitarian mission is readying to visit Syria on the weekend, the United Nations said, as European powers press the UN Security Council for tough sanctions against the government for its crackdown. As a UN official announced the ... Middle East UN report slams Syria's use of forceAljazeera.net UN to start Syria mission as European powers seek sanctionsSydney Morning Herald Syria dissidents eye unity in IstanbulHurriyet Daily News Khaleej Times -UPI.com -ABC Online all 192 news articles »

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Amateur videos show Syria protests - Washington Post Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:25:04 GMT+00:00

Amateur videos show Syria protests Washington Post Amateur videos released on Friday were claimed to show thousands of protesters flooding onto the streets across Syrian cities, shouting for the ouster of President Bashar Assad as his embattled regime. (Aug. 19) (/The Associated Press) Correction: ... and more »

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Syria sees FIFA World Cup ban as politically motivated - Kuwait News Agency Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:07:02 GMT+00:00

AFP

Syria sees FIFA World Cup ban as politically motivated Kuwait News Agency He scored in the first leg, which Syria won 6-1 on aggregate. Mourad participated in the Swedish Olympic team during its participation in the Olympic qualification of 2003-05. A statement by FIFA said that its Disciplinary Committee on 17 August ... Syria thrown out of WCup qualifying after fielding ineligible player; replaced ...Washington Post Syria thrown out of World CupESPN STAR Sports Syria disqualified from 2014 World CupReuters Fifa.com -Central Asia Online all 183 news articles »

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BLITZER'S BLOG: Assad must go – but where? - CNN (blog) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:59:36 GMT+00:00

Al-Bawaba

BLITZER'S BLOG: Assad must go – but where? CNN (blog) I suspect he can't simply retire somewhere in Syria. The protesters in Syria no doubt would like to arrest him and try him for killing more than 2000 people in the last few months. They probably would like to see him in a courtroom cage – sort of like ... Iraq Leader Says the Arab Spring Benefits IsraelNew York Times Why Our Missteps In Libya Have Left Us In a Weak Position With SyriaFox News Pipes discusses uncertain times in the Middle EastABC Online National Review Online (blog) -ISN -Financial Times all 67 news articles »

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Turkey's double-standard policy on Syria - Tehran Times Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:15:54 GMT+00:00

The Nation, Pakistan

Turkey's double-standard policy on Syria Tehran Times However, the Turkish government does not seem to recognize such a right for other neighboring countries like Syria. Erdogan and his government should show more respect for others, and it would be better for them if they made a more precise analysis of ... Is the PKK signaling Syria?Today's Zaman Washington's growing PKK liabilityHurriyet Daily News all 1,221 news articles »

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DFA: PHL working on repatriation of 60 Pinoys in Syria - GMANews.TV Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:01:20 GMT+00:00

DFA: PHL working on repatriation of 60 Pinoys in Syria GMANews.TV A Philippine team is securing travel documents needed for the repatriation of the first batch of Filipinos from violence-plagued Syria. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that as of early Saturday, some 60 Filipinos have signified their ... PHL reiterates call for Syria to make meaningful reformsPhilippine Star Filipino workers refuse to leave Afghanistan, Libya, SyriaInquirer.net PAL offers help in Syrian repatriationManila Standard Today Sun.Star -Journal Online -Manila Bulletin all 111 news articles »

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Cordillera OFWs in Syria up for repatriation - Sun.Star Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:08:24 GMT+00:00

Cordillera OFWs in Syria up for repatriation Sun.Star ONGOING instability and continued protests in the Middle Eastern country of Syria have prompted the government to work for the voluntary repatriation of Filipino workers. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa) Regional Director ... OWWA-8 on overtime to address concerns of OFWs in SyriaPhilippine Information Agency 60 OFWs in Syria seek repatriationGMANews.TV Unemployment fears make OFWs stay in SyriaOman Tribune all 13 news articles »