CTV.ca | Assad Agrees on Reform Steps: Arab League Bloomberg Arab League Secretary-General Nabil el-Arabi said yesterday that he and Syrian President Bashar al- Assad have agreed on a series of measures to apply political reforms in Syria, Al Arabiya television reported. The measures will be presented to an Arab ... SYRIA: Some Syrians decry Arab League chief's visit with Assad Arab League claims progress in Syria talks State media: Arab League chief, al-Assad meet |
Bikya Masr | Hamas officials: Headquarters will stay in Syria Jerusalem Post Hamas has no intention of moving its headquarters out of Syria, its Deputy Political Bureau Chief Musa Abu Marzuk on Saturday, according to Israel Radio. Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar has also confirmed that Hamas has not handed in an official request to ... Hamas to remain in Syria Hamas: We got no request to leave Syria Syria Now Too Violent Even for Hamas |
The Daily Star | Berri: Rai's views on Syria helps protect Lebanon The Daily Star BEIRUT: Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri backed over the weekend controversial statements by Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai on the situation in Syria, describing the religious leader's comments as serving to protect Lebanon. “The patriarch's comments in ... Harb criticises Rahi's stances on Syria Sarkozy tells Rai: The regime in Syria is over Daher condemns Patriarch's statements |
Independent Online | Syria opposition expects Russian help The Voice of Russia Chairman of the Syrian opposition Conference of Change group Ammar Qurabi, who headed the delegation, said that the Syrian opposition expected Russia's assistance in building 'new Syria'. Meanwhile, President Bashar al-Assad has declared a state of ... Medvedev urges balanced diplomacy in Syria WORLD - News of the Day From Across the Globe Syrian opposition holds talks in Moscow |
Al-Arabiya | Russia calls for talks to resolve Syria crisis Xinhua 10 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has reiterated Russia's belief in talks, to resolve the crisis in Syria. His remarks came, as the Syrian opposition is calling on Russia, to support their protests against the Assad regime. ... Russia May Back 'Variety of Approaches' on Syria, Medvedev Says Libyan scenario in Syria unacceptable – Russian president Medvedev on Syria, Ukraine and Russian ethnic harmony |
Syria death toll tops 3000: Rights group chief Times of India TUNIS: The death toll in Syria from the crackdown on anti-regime protests has topped 3000, most of them civilians, the head of a US-based rights group said in Tunis today. The United Nations said on August 22 that more than 2200 people had been killed ... |
Ha'aretz | SYRIA: Homs hit hard in hunt for defectors, activists say [Video] Los Angeles Times The death toll in Syria reportedly rose to 23 people Thursday after government forces launched an artillery-backed offensive against neighborhoods in the central city of Homs. Citizens of Homs said the strikes were hardest in areas where soldiers had ... Syria security forces raid northern village, kill 3 army defectors Unrest in central, north Syria leaves 23 people dead: activists Syria hunts army defectors; opposition calls for help |
Sydney Morning Herald | EU Closing In On New Round Of Syria Sanctions - Diplomats Wall Street Journal BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--The European Union is closing in on a fresh round of sanctions on Syria, whose centerpiece would be an investment ban preventing European energy companies signing new contracts with their Syrian counterparts, diplomats said on ... Syrian claims soldiers are buried Syria activists call for 'foreign protection' from Assad crackdowns Syria defectors shed light on regime's crackdown |
Boston Globe | Blair backs regime change in Iran, Syria BigPond News Tony Blair has backed 'regime change' in Iran and Syria in an interview to mark the anniversary of 9/11. Tony Blair has backed 'regime change' in Iran and Syria in an interview to mark the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. ... Tony Blair calls for regime change in Iran and Syria Blair criticises Iran and Syria Blair wants regime change in Iran and Syria |
Dalje.com | Ali: Syria expects Lebanon's support at UN The Daily Star BEIRUT: Syria's ambassador to Lebanon said Saturday that Damascus expects its neighbor's support at the UN amid growing international pressure on President Bashar Assad, adding that the Syrian crisis was drawing to a close. “We expect Lebanon to stand ... Syrian Ambassador Hails Patriarch Rahi's Statements Ambassador in Beirut: Patriarch's Stance towards Syria Deep and Responsible Syrian ambassador dismisses US sanctions |