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Syria opposition groups hold crucial Qatar meeting - BBC News Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:13:31 GMT

BBC News

Syria opposition groups hold crucial Qatar meeting BBC News Syrian opposition groups have held their first day of talks in the Qatari capital Doha. The meeting could reshape the Syrian National Council, the main opposition, into a possible government in exile, but differences are already apparent. Rebel forces ... Divisions emerge at Syria opposition conferenceUSA TODAY Syrian fractured opposition hoping for united frontXinhua Syrian activist works for leadership that could oust Bashar al AssadPhiladelphia Inquirer (blog) Voice of America -The Guardian (blog) all 1,733 news articles »

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Bombing in Syria capital injures 11; exiles plan for a government - Los Angeles Times Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:56:49 GMT

The Guardian

Bombing in Syria capital injures 11; exiles plan for a government Los Angeles Times BEIRUT — The latest in a string of bombings rocked Syria's capital, Damascus, on Sunday as deeply divided Syrian opposition figures outside the country moved toward creating a unified government in exile. The explosion near a trade union office ... Syrian rebels 'seize big oil field'ABC Online Syria rebels 'capture oilfield'The Guardian Syrian fighters capture oilfieldGulf Daily News Haaretz -CBC.ca all 278 news articles »

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Syria rebels seize oilfield, down warplane - New Straits Times Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:41:09 GMT

AFP

Syria rebels seize oilfield, down warplane New Straits Times DAMASCUS: Rebels seized a major oilfield and shot down a warplane in eastern Syria Sunday, a watchdog said, notching up new battlefield successes even as the opposition met in Qatar under US pressure for a makeover. The rebel advances in the ... Syrian rebels capture oilfield near Iraqi borderSeattle Post Intelligencer Syria rebels seize oilfield as blast rocks DamascusBangkok Post Syria rebels seize oilfield in Deir Ezzor: NGOAFP The Daily Star all 2,215 news articles »

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Syria mediator wants UN resolution based on Geneva deal - Reuters Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:01:15 GMT

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Syria mediator wants UN resolution based on Geneva deal Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - The international mediator on Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, called on Sunday for world powers to issue a U.N. Security Council resolution based on a deal they reached in June to set up a transitional government in a bid to end the bloodshed. AL chief says triple meeting on Syria brings nothing newXinhua Russia, Arabs agree on need to move forward on SyriaAFP MORE ON THE STORYRT Eurasia Review -Fars News Agency all 75 news articles »

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France's Hollande discusses Syria, Iran with Saudi king - Business Recorder (blog) Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:13:42 GMT

AFP

France's Hollande discusses Syria, Iran with Saudi king Business Recorder (blog) French President Francois Hollande discussed Iran and the situation in unrest-hit Syria with Saudi King Abdullah in the city of Jeddah on Sunday on his first visit to the oil-rich kingdom, a spokesman said. "The president discussed with King Abdullah ... Syria and Iran top France-Saudi talksAljazeera.com France Will Stand Against Instability in LebanonABC News Hollande backs Lebanon over Syria crisisAFP Deutsche Welle -Tehran Times -Saudi Gazette all 345 news articles »

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Israel on alert after Syrian tanks enter Golan Heights - CBC.ca Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:25:50 GMT

CBC.ca

Israel on alert after Syrian tanks enter Golan Heights CBC.ca Israel's military chief of staff has toured the Golan Heights a day after three Syrian tanks entered a demilitarized zone set up in a 1974 disengagement treaty between the sides. Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz told Israeli soldiers there Sunday to be on high ... Syria war could become Israeli business: Gantzgulfnews.com Israeli warplanes fly over Golan as Hizballah fighters pour into SyriaDEBKA file Israel: Three Syria tanks enter Golan demilitarized zoneReuters Straits Times -Ynetnews all 410 news articles »

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Anti-government gunmen kill prominent Syria-born Palestinian actor in Damascus - Washington Post Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:37:40 GMT

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Anti-government gunmen kill prominent Syria-born Palestinian actor in Damascus Washington Post BEIRUT — Prominent Syrian-born Palestinian actor Mohammed Rafeh, who was believed to be a supporter of President Bashar Assad's regime, was kidnapped and then killed by anti-government gunmen, activists and his family said Sunday. He was 30. Palestinians in Syria reluctantly sliding in quagmire of Syrian crisisGlobal Times all 124 news articles »

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Syria: Red Cross reaches besieged Homs districts - SBS Sun, 04 Nov 2012 19:26:30 GMT

SBS

Syria: Red Cross reaches besieged Homs districts SBS "We have entered Homs on several occasions in recent months, but this is the first time that we have been able to reach the neighbourhoods of Khaldiyeh and Hamidiyeh in the Old City," said Marianne Gasser, head of the organisation's delegation in Syria. and more »

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Sharp divisions arise at Syria opposition conference over US-backed plan for ... - Fox News Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:38:38 GMT

Sharp divisions arise at Syria opposition conference over US-backed plan for ... Fox News DOHA, Qatar – Sharp disagreements arose Sunday on the first day of a Syrian opposition conference meant to forge a more cohesive leadership that the international community says is necessary before it will boost its support for those trying to ...

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Worldview: In Syria, rebels struggling for unity and weapons - Philadelphia Inquirer Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:45:28 GMT

Worldview: In Syria, rebels struggling for unity and weapons Philadelphia Inquirer BAB AL-SALAMEH, Syria - Walking from Turkey into Syria at the Bab al-Salameh gate takes you down a long, desolate road flanked by high walls and barbed wire. Just beyond the barbed wire sits the Kilis refugee camp, holding thousands of desperate ... and more »