ABC News | Syria launches air strikes as combat rages in Damascus Reuters Security sources and activists have reported a small but growing number of heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles entering Syria, weapons the rebels would need to stand any chance of overcoming Assad's increasing reliance on air power. The video could be ... Syrian Warplanes Bomb Olive Oil Factory; 20 Killed With victory elusive, Syrian rebels and civilians prepare for a long civil war Downing of Copter May Show a New Syrian Rebel Capability |
Christian Science Monitor | Syria's Jabhat al-Nusra militia looks pretty serious Christian Science Monitor Video was placed on YouTube today of Syrian rebels celebrating a crushing victory in Mayadin, a town in Syria's oil-rich northeast last week. Skip to next paragraph. Recent posts. 11.27.12. Syria's Jabhat al-Nusra militia looks pretty serious; 11.27.12 ... Syria Olive Press Bombing By Regime Warplanes Kills Dozens 20 dead after Syrian warplanes bomb olive press factory - activists Air strike on Syrian olive press kills, wounds dozens |
NDTV | Key UN committee approves resolution condemning 'gross' human rights ... Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — A key U.N. committee voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for a resolution strongly condemning “gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms” by Syrian authorities and government-controlled militias and demanding an ... UN committee condemns Syria, Iran for rampant rights abuses UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses General Assembly to discuss Syria human rights violations |
Syrian president sends message with envoy to Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Washington Post Asked if Syria plans to request more fuel from Venezuela, the diplomat didn't respond, saying through an interpreter: “Relations between Venezuela and Syria are very advanced, and we're showing our thanks... for the support offered economically and ... |
Kansas City Star | Syria "firing mortars to stop refugees:" UN aid chief Reuters ZAATARI, Jordan (Reuters) - The United Nations humanitarian chief accused Syria on Tuesday of firing mortar bombs near the border with Jordan to prevent refugees from fleeing a civil war that she says is "getting worse day by day". In an interview with ... Aid groups warn of food crisis in Syria as winter nears, refugee numbers surge USAID urges world to address Syria humanitarian crisis Syria Firing Mortars At Jordan Border To Stop Refugees, UN Aid Chief |
The Daily Star | High stakes as Syrian opposition tries to form government Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria's new opposition coalition will hold its first full meeting on Wednesday to discuss forming a transitional government crucial to win effective Arab and Western support for the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. The 60 or ... US Must Lead Strategic Syrian Intervention Syria opposition names London 'ambassador' |
NPR (blog) | In One Corner Of Syria, A Rebel Victory Results In Friction NPR (blog) When Syrian rebels seized the border post at Ras al-Ayn on Nov. 8, they celebrated the victory and went on to "liberate" the town, a place where both Arabs and Kurds live on Syria's northeast border with Turkey. But the Kurdish inhabitants quickly saw ... Kurds say they'll stop Islamist rebels from moving along Syria's border with ... Why US should rethink policy over Syria's Kurds Syrian Kurds seek to re-unite divided ranks |
U.S. News & World Report | Syria Renews Border Attacks as NATO Seeks Missile Sites Businessweek Syrian warplanes attacked targets close to the Turkish border for the second consecutive day as North Atlantic Treaty Organization officers arrived to select missile sites to counter President Bashar al-Assad's forces. U.S., Dutch and German officers ... McCain Supports Patriot Missiles in Turkey Aimed at Syria NATO scouts missile sites near Turkey-Syria border Turkey, NATO to scout locations for missile protection from Syria |
Telegraph.co.uk | Syria 'names 142 foreign jihadists who fought with rebels' Telegraph.co.uk Damascus-based newspaper Al-Watan on Tuesday published a list that it said the Syrian government had sent to the United Nations Security Council last month giving the names and the dates and locations where the "terrorists" were killed. "Most are ... Syria names slain foreign fighters from 18 countries Names of 142 foreign fighters killed in Syria made public Syria releases names of killed foreign fighters |
The Daily Star | Iraq tensions rise as Syria crisis deepens The Daily Star BAGHDAD: The crisis in Syria is threatening to rupture Iraq's precarious sectarian divide, which some say may re-ignite into a civil war. Wedged between Syria's greatest ally, Iran, and its greatest foe, Turkey, with its own volatile ethnic makeup, oil ... Iran underscores peaceful reforms in Syria |