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Syria activists say warplanes slam Damascus suburbs - Fox News Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:07:02 GMT

BBC News

Syria activists say warplanes slam Damascus suburbs Fox News BEIRUT – Syrian warplanes pounded opposition strongholds around Damascus and in the north Wednesday, as President Bashar Assad's forces intensified airstrikes against rebels seeking to topple him, activists said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory ... Syria presses heavy air bombardment of rebelsBoston.com Syrian rebels arm Palestinians against AssadReuters China urges 'political resolution'CNN BBC News all 2,271 news articles »

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As Fighting Rages, Clinton Seeks New Syrian Opposition - New York Times Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:28:17 GMT

New York Times

As Fighting Rages, Clinton Seeks New Syrian Opposition New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon —The United States indicated on Wednesday that it was undertaking its most aggressive attempt yet to reshape the Syrian opposition, with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton dismissing the current leadership as a bunch of ... Clinton: Syrian exile group not 'visible' opposition leaderCNN (blog) US wants Syrian opposition shakeup to defeat AssadCBS News Clinton: Syria opposition must beware of efforts to 'hijack the revolution'Haaretz Sydney Morning Herald -Businessweek all 357 news articles »

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China announces new proposal on Syria - Xinhua Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:13:47 GMT

Xinhua

China announces new proposal on Syria Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Wednesday elaborated China's new four-point proposal on a political resolution to the Syrian conflict, urging all parties in Syria to cease fire and violence and begin political ... Syria conflict: Brahimi in China - Wednesday 31 October 2012The Guardian China Announces Plan for Syria, Stops Short of Military ActionU.S. News & World Report Mediator on Syria meets China's FM to seek supportThe Seattle Times Haaretz -Journal of Turkish Weekly -iAfrica.com all 421 news articles »

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Syria war puts the anti-American alliance in the Middle East on the defensive - Fox News Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:32:18 GMT

Syria war puts the anti-American alliance in the Middle East on the defensive Fox News Iran's economy is showing signs of distress from nuclear sanctions, Syria's president is fighting for his survival and Hezbollah in Lebanon is under fire by opponents who blame it for the assassination of an anti-Syrian intelligence official. Hamas ... and more »

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Violence continues to rattle Syria with no sign of abating - Xinhua Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:09:06 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Violence continues to rattle Syria with no sign of abating Xinhua DAMASCUS, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Explosions and other chaotic incidents continued to rattle Syria on Wednesday, most notably in the capital Damascus that has been hit with at least three explosions that killed at least 12 people. The first blast rocked ... Over 36000 dead in Syria revoltAl-Bawaba UN's Syria envoy seeks China's 'active role'Aljazeera.com all 61 news articles »

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Turkish PM says issue of Syria no-fly zone, civilian safe areas is up to ... - Washington Post Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:49:18 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Turkish PM says issue of Syria no-fly zone, civilian safe areas is up to ... Washington Post BERLIN — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday it is up to the U.N. Security Council to decide whether a no-fly zone should be imposed on Syria or safe areas created for people fleeing the civil war. His comments during a visit to ... Syria 'bloodbath' will continue if West insists on Assad's ouster: RussiaAl-Arabiya all 622 news articles »

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Syria: explosion near Shia shrine raises spectre of sectarian strife - Telegraph.co.uk Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:34:45 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria: explosion near Shia shrine raises spectre of sectarian strife Telegraph.co.uk The mosque, rebuilt by the Syrian regime's ally Iran in 1990, rests on the supposed burial place of Zainab, the Prophets' daughter and wife of the Caliph Ali, who is highly revered by the Shia. The "Abu Al-Baraa bin Malek" rebels – a group named after ... FEATURE-Syria turmoil stirs Iraqi tribal sympathies, hopesReuters Conflict inflicting collateral damage on IraqIrish Times all 38 news articles »

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Syria military obliterates cease-fire with air assault - First Coast News Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:59:12 GMT

AFP

Syria military obliterates cease-fire with air assault First Coast News Syria analysts say Assad is forced to rely more heavily on air assaults because his military is unable to push rebels out amid increased defections from his army and better coordination of operations by the rebels. Assad's government on Tuesday blamed ... Syria conflict: what next after failed ceasefire? Tuesday 30 October 2012The Guardian Syria launches most intense air raids yet; 500 reported killed in four daysSan Jose Mercury News Rebel-Kurd tensions boil over in Syria's northAFP all 385 news articles »

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Syria military airport turned into feared prison: activists - Khaleej Times Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:09:46 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria military airport turned into feared prison: activists Khaleej Times Known as the site of a 1982 uprising which was crushed amid tens of thousands of deaths by President Bashar Al Assad's father and predecessor Hafez, Hama has also suffered in Syria's current uprising. Activists in Hama took part in the modern uprising ... Syria civil war 'kills 36000'Telegraph.co.uk all 38 news articles »

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Iran and Syria swap fuels as both aim to dodge sanctions - Business Recorder (blog) Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:37:06 GMT

Iran and Syria swap fuels as both aim to dodge sanctions Business Recorder (blog) Iran and Syria have arranged a gasoline-for-diesel swap, helping each other overcome international sanctions that have cut them off from fuel supplies needed to keep their economies afloat and support their armies. Tracking data shows that a tanker ... and more »