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Syria conflict: Opposition in London talks with UK - BBC News Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:37:20 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Opposition in London talks with UK BBC News Syrian opposition leaders are due in London for talks later with the UK's Foreign Secretary William Hague. Britain will urge the newly formed coalition to put forward a clear plan for political transition in Syria. In return, the UK government is ... Turks Grant Recognition to Coalition of SyriansNew York Times Syria: Enforce a No-Fly ZoneHuffington Post Syria Orders More Airstrikes and Calls French Recognition of Rebels 'Immoral'Pittsburgh Post Gazette Irish Independent -Reuters all 2,779 news articles »

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Rebels capture Ras al Ayn, 1st town to fall in Syria's Kurdish region - Kansas City Star Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:39:31 GMT

Kansas City Star

Rebels capture Ras al Ayn, 1st town to fall in Syria's Kurdish region Kansas City Star RAS AL AYN, Syria -- Rebels who are fighting the Syrian government took control of a fourth border crossing with Turkey after killing or capturing the remaining government soldiers in the city of Ras al Ayn on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, there were ... Errant bullet from Syria strikes Israeli side of border, wounds IDF soldierHaaretz Syrian rebels take villages near Israel-held areaAlpena News Syria gunfire hits Golan Heightsgulfnews.com Jewish Telegraphic Agency -World Politics Review all 2,453 news articles »

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Despite Political Divides, Syria's Kurds Want Autonomy - Voice of America Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:32:06 GMT

Middle East Online

Despite Political Divides, Syria's Kurds Want Autonomy Voice of America The conflict in Syria has brought a measure of self-rule to one of Syria's marginalized minorities, the Kurds, and especially in Afrin - which means "fruitful creation" or "blessing" in Kurdish. Kurdish Areas of Turkey, Iran, Syria and Iraq. x. Kurdish ... Kurds wrest control of another town in SyriaMiddle East Online Kurds in disputed town on Turkish border ask Syrian rebels to withdrawBradenton Herald all 117 news articles »

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Analysis: Syria visit may have been a diversion - Jerusalem Post Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:50:00 GMT

Analysis: Syria visit may have been a diversion Jerusalem Post Israel's leaders were literally looking in the opposite direction, and making sure everyone knew it, just before catching Hamas's top commander in the Gaza Strip off-guard in an air strike that killed him. In what now appears to have been a ... and more »

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Syria military action on table as defence chief attacks Army cuts - Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:40:21 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria military action on table as defence chief attacks Army cuts Telegraph.co.uk The Prime Minister is chairing a meeting of the National Security Council on military, humanitarian and diplomatic options for tackling the bloodshed and refugee crisis in Syria. The discussion is expected to consider implementing a no-fly zone ... and more »

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Syria 'Terrorism Suspect' To Appear In Court - Sky News Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:09:40 GMT

BBC News

Syria 'Terrorism Suspect' To Appear In Court Sky News The police spokesman said: "Officers from Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command have tonight, 15 November, charged a second man in connection with an investigation into travel to Syria in support of alleged terrorist activity. "Jubayer ... UK police charge 2nd man with taking Western journalists hostage in SyriaWashington Post Man charged in UK over Syria kidnapBBC News Second UK man charged over kidnapping in SyriaReuters Malay Mail -Timesonline.com all 233 news articles »

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Turkey prepared to retaliate against border attacks by Syria - Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:10:40 GMT

The Associated Press

Turkey prepared to retaliate against border attacks by Syria Sydney Morning Herald CAIRO: Turkey has begun evacuating villages close to its border with Syria and scrambled its air force as the Assad regime bombarded rebel positions close to the frontier fence. At least 1000 people fled villages near the border town of Ceylanpinar ... Turkey, Israel Warn Syria Against Violations of TerritoryBusinessweek Turkey warns Syria against violating airspace, evacuates villages as Syrian ...CBS News France recognizes new Syria group, 1st in WestThe Associated Press NBCNews.com (blog) -TIME -The Australian all 1,006 news articles »

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Pentagon sees seizing Syria chemical arms as vast task - San Jose Mercury News Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:43:11 GMT

Pentagon sees seizing Syria chemical arms as vast task San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon has told the Obama administration that any military effort to seize Syria's stockpiles of chemical weapons would require upward of 75,000 troops, amid increasing concern that the militant group Hezbollah has set up small ... and more »

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Analysis: Why Britain could intervene in Syria - Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:14:27 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Analysis: Why Britain could intervene in Syria Telegraph.co.uk With winter rapidly approaching, tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are now camped on the Turkish border without adequate shelter, sanitation and food, and aid agencies are warning there could be a humanitarian disaster unless action is taken to halt ... Syria ignored Canadian sanctionsRegina Leader-Post all 31 news articles »

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Obama on Petraeus, Iran and Syria - The Nation. (blog) Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:58:54 GMT

The Nation. (blog)

Obama on Petraeus, Iran and Syria The Nation. (blog) On foreign policy and national security, President Obama's first news conference knocked down conspiracy theories and scandal-mongering over the David Petraeus affair, raised a glimmer of hope on talks with Iran, and—thankfully—refused, so far at ... and more »