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Syria caused Internet blackout, security firm says - CNN International Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:43:50 GMT

IBNLive

Syria caused Internet blackout, security firm says CNN International (CNN) -- Despite claims to the contrary, the Syrian government is almost certainly responsible for a blackout Thursday that shut down virtually all Internet service in the country, according to a leading Web security firm. "The Syrian Minister of ... Up to 20 Lebanese fighting alongside rebels in Syria killed near border ...Washington Post Syria Blackout Enters Day 2Wall Street Journal Syria jets bombard rebel targets on airport roadReuters India Huffington Post -ABC News (blog) -The Guardian all 3,067 news articles »

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Envoy warns that Syria will become a failed state unless there is a political ... - Washington Post Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:31:42 GMT

Voice of America

Envoy warns that Syria will become a failed state unless there is a political ... Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.-Arab League envoy for Syria warned the international community Friday that the Mideast nation will become a failed state unless there is a negotiated political solution to the 19-month conflict. Lakhdar Brahimi, told the U.N. ... UN Envoy Warns Syria Could Become 'Failed State'Voice of America Syria conflict: 'Brutality' appals UN's Ban Ki-moonBBC News Is Syria's Assad running short of helicopters and cash?Christian Science Monitor Xinhua -ABC News -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 973 news articles »

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Al-Qaeda affiliate playing larger role in Syria rebellion - Washington Post (blog) Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:41:31 GMT

The Daily Star

Al-Qaeda affiliate playing larger role in Syria rebellion Washington Post (blog) Syrian opposition leaders report an alarming growth within their ranks of fighters from Jabhat al-Nusra, an extremist group linked to al-Qaeda. The Jabhat group now has somewhere between 6,000 and 10,000 fighters, according to officials of an ... Militant Leader in Syria Seeks Islamic StateABC News Syria Jihadis slay captives in videoThe Daily Star Syria Executions Video: Rebel Reportedly Films Himself Shooting 10 Prisoners ...Huffington Post all 145 news articles »

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Syria Government has Allies in Some Latin American Nations - Fox News Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:53:18 GMT

Syria Government has Allies in Some Latin American Nations Fox News MEXICO CITY – Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has lost many friends around the world, but as the civil war in his country rages and the body count rises he still can count some leaders in Latin America as allies. During trips to Ecuador, ... and more »

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For Syria's Rebel Movement, Skype Is a Useful and Increasingly Dangerous Tool - New York Times Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:47:15 GMT

For Syria's Rebel Movement, Skype Is a Useful and Increasingly Dangerous Tool New York Times In a demonstration of their growing sophistication and organization, Syrian rebels responded to a nationwide shutdown of the Internet by turning to satellite technology to coordinate within the country and to communicate with outside activists.

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Turkey's demand for Patriot missiles boosts tensions with Syria, Russia: DiManno - Toronto Star Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:25:15 GMT

Toronto Star

Turkey's demand for Patriot missiles boosts tensions with Syria, Russia: DiManno Toronto Star Turkey, a NATO member, has asked for the new-generation PAC-3 surface-to-air Patriots — provided by the United States, the Netherlands and Germany — to protect its citizens from shelling and air assaults spilling over the border with Syria. Formal ... and more »

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Syria Fighting Rages On, Nations Discuss More Sanctions - Voice of America Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:11:10 GMT

Voice of America

Syria Fighting Rages On, Nations Discuss More Sanctions Voice of America CAIRO, TOKYO — Fighting raged around Syria's main airport Friday and an Internet blackout continued throughout Syria as diplomats from more than 60 countries met in Tokyo to tighten sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's government.

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Syria Crisis: Opposition Coalition Edges Toward Appointing Transition Prime ... - Huffington Post Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:17:20 GMT

Syria Crisis: Opposition Coalition Edges Toward Appointing Transition Prime ... Huffington Post CAIRO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Syria's new opposition coalition edged closer on Friday toward choosing a prime minister to lead a transitional government after three days of talks in Cairo that furthered the dominance of the Muslim Brotherhood. Former Prime ... and more »

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War rips apart families, neighbors in Syria as political, sectarian loyalties ... - Washington Post Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:14:55 GMT

War rips apart families, neighbors in Syria as political, sectarian loyalties ... Washington Post BEIRUT — BEIRUT — It's at night that worries over her children hit the matriarch of the Khayyat family hardest, tormenting her as she tries to sleep. Four of her sons have joined the tens of thousands of rebels fighting to topple President Bashar ... and more »

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Internet down nationwide in Syria - USA TODAY Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:01:31 GMT

CBC.ca

Internet down nationwide in Syria USA TODAY The blackout, confirmed by two U.S-based companies that monitor online connectivity, is unprecedented in Syria's 20-month-old uprising against President Bashar Assad. Regime forces have suffered a string of tactical defeats in recent weeks, losing air ... Lebanese security officials: 20 Lebanese fighting with rebels in Syria killed ...Greenwich Time all 130 news articles »