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Syrian crowd stones US envoy's convoy - Reuters Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:34:40 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Syrian crowd stones US envoy's convoy Reuters Robert Ford, the US ambassador in Syria, is seen seated (L) with together with the ambassadors of Britain and France at the wake of 25-year-old Ghayath Mater in the Damascus suburb of Daraya September 11, 2011. By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN (Reuters) ... Syria regime supporters pelt US ambassador with eggs, US condemns intimidation ...Washington Post Syria Opposition Seeks No-Fly ZoneWall Street Journal Syria Accuses US of Inciting Unrest; US Envoy AttackedVoice of America San Francisco Chronicle -CBS News all 1,179 news articles »

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Syria refugees say they are trapped, unsafe in Lebanon - Reuters Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:42:13 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Syria refugees say they are trapped, unsafe in Lebanon Reuters "Two of my cousins returned to Syria, but after five or six days they were captured. We think they are in a prison in Damascus," Aqari said, adding that his wife and children are still in Syria. Aqari says his political beliefs made him a fugitive from ... and more »

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Syria Forces Kill 17 as Europe, Russia Move Toward UN Accord - BusinessWeek Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:47:15 GMT+00:00

Al-Manar TV

Syria Forces Kill 17 as Europe, Russia Move Toward UN Accord BusinessWeek 29 (Bloomberg) -- Syrian security forces killed at least 17 protesters yesterday as Europeans in the United Nations Security Council moved toward agreement with Russia and China on a resolution pressing Syria to halt the violence. ... Syria Forces Kill 17 Protesters as U.S. Envoy's Car Is AttackedBloomberg UN Security Council Considers Syria ResolutionVoice of America (blog) As troops defect, Syria risks civil warReuters Catholic Online -Al-Manar TV all 2,269 news articles »

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US general: al-Qaida in Iraq severely weakened - Boston Globe Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:52:07 GMT+00:00

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US general: al-Qaida in Iraq severely weakened Boston Globe Perkins said he has seen no clear evidence that the decline in numbers of foreign fighters crossing the border from Syria is connected to a 6-month-old anti-government uprising in Syria. He said Iraqi security forces have gotten better at border ... US: far fewer foreign fighters entering IraqForbes all 131 news articles »

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Syria: “Completely Baseless” News! - Day Press News Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:10:49 GMT+00:00

Day Press News

Syria: “Completely Baseless” News! Day Press News SYRIA- A draft resolution on Syria supported by European countries in the UN Security Council offered the possibility of international protection for Syrian civilians, Human Rights Watch said Thursday. The draft, in addition to strongly condemning the ... Dozens killed in violence across Syria, opposition group saysCNN Assassinations in Syria only benefit Israelgulfnews.com Assassination wave hits SyriaPress TV GlobalPost (blog) -StopFundamentalism.com (blog) -Syria Report (subscription) all 31 news articles »

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Why Europe is pushing for sanctions on Syria – not intervention - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:35:58 GMT+00:00

Christian Science Monitor

Why Europe is pushing for sanctions on Syria – not intervention Christian Science Monitor “Is what's happening on the streets of Syria equivalent to what happened in Libya? Pretty well, yes,” said Alistair Burt, the British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. “Are we more powerless to do anything ... Syria May Fall Victim to 'New Cycle of Colonial Wars'Scoop.co.nz (press release) all 29 news articles »

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Syria using rape as a weapon, activists say - Globe and Mail Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:55:08 GMT+00:00

Globe and Mail

Syria using rape as a weapon, activists say Globe and Mail Syria's information ministry did not respond to requests for comment, but state-controlled media have previously accused activists of lying and fabricating evidence. If accurate, the stories would be sensational: women dumped naked and bloody in the ... Syria: Investigate possible state role in decapitating womaniloubnan.info Dismembered teenager becomes symbol of cruelty in Syria (Video)Examiner.com all 20 news articles »

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Report: Syrian authorities seize arms coming from Lebanon (DPA) - Ha'aretz Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:26:19 GMT+00:00

Ha'aretz

Report: Syrian authorities seize arms coming from Lebanon (DPA) Ha'aretz SANA news agency report follows Lebanese Army's seizure of five small trucks believed to be smuggling goods into Syria. By DPA Tags: Syria Lebanon The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported late Thursday that Syrian authorities at the country's border ... Syrian soldiers cross border, briefly hold 2 Lebanese menThe Daily Star Army Seizes Goods Set for Smuggling to SyriaNaharnet Lebanese Army Seizes 5 Trucks with Goods to Be Smuggled into SyriaSyrian Arab News Agency NOW LEBANON all 12 news articles »

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Security Council divided over Syria sanctions - CBS News Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:51:05 GMT+00:00

Security Council divided over Syria sanctions CBS News (AP Photo/Shaam News Network) UNITED NATIONS - The Security Council is divided over whether to even threaten UN sanctions against Syria. The council met again Thursday behind closed doors to try to bridge divisions on what would be a first UN ...

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Secretary of State Clinton condemns attack on US ambassador in Syria as ... - Washington Post Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:51:39 GMT+00:00

Secretary of State Clinton condemns attack on US ambassador in Syria as ... Washington Post By AP, Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams. ... and more »