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US, allies consider new measures on Syria - Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:50:32 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

US, allies consider new measures on Syria Sydney Morning Herald The US, French and German leaders pledged to consider new steps to punish Syria after security forces shot dead at least 16 people as tens of thousands staged anti-regime protests on the first Friday of Ramadan. President Barack Obama spoke separately ... US urges citizens to leave Syria immediatelyJerusalem Post Protests erupt across Syria in defiance of crackdownWashington Post State Department Advises U.S. Citizens to Leave Syria Because of ViolenceBloomberg San Jose Mercury News -New York Times -AFP all 4,840 news articles »

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Turkey urges Syria to heed advice and stop violence - Hurriyet Daily News Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:05:55 GMT+00:00

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Turkey urges Syria to heed advice and stop violence Hurriyet Daily News Syria should heed the advice given by Ankara and other members of the international community and stop committing violence against its own people, Turkey said Friday. “The method [in responding to protests] and its timing are wrong,” Foreign Minister ... Turkey Stops Suspected Iranian Arms Shipment to SyriaVoice of America (blog) Interview: Turkish Ambassador Says Syria Of 'Great Concern'RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Syria reverts to '90s, Iran abandons Turkey in terror struggleToday's Zaman World Tribune -www.worldbulletin.net -News24 all 138 news articles »

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Obama Speaks With Sarkozy, Merkel About Europe Debt Crisis, Syria Violence - Bloomberg Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:48:47 GMT+00:00

The Associated Press

Obama Speaks With Sarkozy, Merkel About Europe Debt Crisis, Syria Violence Bloomberg President Barack Obama spoke today with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as European leaders struggle to calm concerns that the region's debt crisis and global economy ... Obama speaks with Sarkozy, Merkel about global economyUSA Today (blog) Obama speaks with Sarkozy, Merkel on eurozone crisis: White HouseXinhua Obama discusses eurozone financial crisis events with leaders of Germany and ...Washington Post all 258 news articles »

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Syria Continues Attack on Dissent; Mubarak Trial Begins in Cairo - Voice of America Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:54:02 GMT+00:00

Syria Continues Attack on Dissent; Mubarak Trial Begins in Cairo Voice of America 05 August 2011 Syria Continues Attack on Dissent; Mubarak Trial Begins in Cairo TO DOWNLOAD the MP3 of this story, click on the MP3 link in the upper right corner of the page. Double-click any word to find the definition in the Merriam-Webster ... and more »

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Syria: Dmitry Medvedev warns Bashar al-Assad to prepare for 'sad fate' - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:42:06 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria: Dmitry Medvedev warns Bashar al-Assad to prepare for 'sad fate' Telegraph.co.uk In his toughest comments on Syria to date, Mr Medvedev said that time was running out for Mr Assad to halt a crackdown against his people, hinting that the Kremlin, a traditional ally, may support tough action against Damascus in the United Nations if ... Syria: Medvedev change toneiloubnan.info Moscow warns of 'sad fate' for DamascusUPI.com Medvedev stresses importance of nuances in politicsThe Voice of Russia all 430 news articles »

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Syria's tribal eastern region braces for army assault - msnbc.com Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:37:52 GMT+00:00

DigitalJournal.com

Syria's tribal eastern region braces for army assault msnbc.com BEIRUT — Tribes in Syria's restive eastern province of Deir al-Zor are bracing for an army assault and determined to confront it, according to a video of what was described as a meeting of tribal leaders posted on YouTube. ... Armed Men Attack Public, Private Properties in SyriaCRIENGLISH.com all 14 news articles »

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No longer AAA ... Syria travel advisory... Armed camels - 9&10 News Sat, 06 Aug 2011 01:56:15 GMT+00:00

No longer AAA ... Syria travel advisory... Armed camels 9&10 News WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is telling Americans in Syria that it's time to get out. For those Americans remaining behind, the State Department is urging them to restrict their movements. The Syrian government is intensifying a violent ... and more »

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Four Things Washington Needs to Do Next With Syria - Fox News Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:32:54 GMT+00:00

Fox News

Four Things Washington Needs to Do Next With Syria Fox News AP A body count now numbering in the thousands and a tank assault on unarmed civilians that would make even the Chinese government blanche are just two of the indications that President Obama's Syria policy has failed. ... and more »

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Syria, Libya, Egypt and Middle East unrest – live updates - The Guardian Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:55:41 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Syria, Libya, Egypt and Middle East unrest – live updates The Guardian Most journalists are barred from Syria and it is very hard to independently verify reports. • Russia's president, Dmitry Medvedev, has said Bashar al-Assad faces "a sad fate" unless he implements reforms, and that Russia's position is "changing" on the ... and more »

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UN human rights experts urge Syria to end use of violence against civilians - UN News Centre Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:26:17 GMT+00:00

UN human rights experts urge Syria to end use of violence against civilians UN News Centre “The Government of Syria cannot be allowed to violate with impunity its obligation to uphold international law nor attack the very citizens it has sworn to protect without consequences,” the experts stressed in a news release. “We unequivocally call on ... Syria must stop using violent strategies against civiliansScoop.co.nz (press release) Syria must halt use of excessive force: UN expertsKhaleej Times all 14 news articles »