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Syria's civil war could approach a turning point - CBS News Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:13:57 GMT

The Independent

Syria's civil war could approach a turning point CBS News (CBS News) LONDON - The civil war in Syria could be approaching a turning point. Rebels Saturday night are threatening the Damascus airport, the Assad regime's lifeline to its few remaining allies. The outskirts of Damascus have become a battleground, ... Syrian rebels unify, create new 30-member councilUSA TODAY McManus: A call to arms for Syria's rebelsLos Angeles Times Syria Rebels Create New Unified Military CommandHuffington Post The Independent -San Francisco Chronicle -Aljazeera.com all 7,670 news articles »

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Al-Qaida offshoot on rise in Syria fight - San Jose Mercury News Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:33:40 GMT

The Daily Star

Al-Qaida offshoot on rise in Syria fight San Jose Mercury News BAGHDAD -- The lone Syrian rebel group with an explicit stamp of approval from al-Qaida has become one of the uprising's most effective fighting forces, posing a stark challenge to the United States and other countries that want to support the rebels ... Patchwork of foreign fighters in rebel-held SyriaThe Daily Star all 19 news articles »

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As Syria war widens, a divided Lebanon struggles to remain neutral - Washington Post Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:09:51 GMT

As Syria war widens, a divided Lebanon struggles to remain neutral Washington Post BEIRUT — For months, the Lebanese government has tried to remain neutral on the conflict in neighboring Syria. But the passions unleashed by what is happening next door are proving harder and harder for Lebanon to contain, adding to concerns that it ... and more »

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In Syria, marriage as defiance - CNN International Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:21:53 GMT

In Syria, marriage as defiance CNN International (CNN) -- Ayat Al-Qassab carefully slipped the beaded satin wedding gown over her small frame. She peered at herself in the rusted mirror and cautiously smiled. For a moment, her war-torn world was transformed and she was a beautiful bride -- free, safe ... and more »

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Britain joins chorus of concerns over Syria's chemical weapons - CNN (blog) Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:36:51 GMT

Britain joins chorus of concerns over Syria's chemical weapons CNN (blog) British Foreign Secretary William Hague cited evidence that the Syrian regime could use its stockpile of chemical weapons against rebels battling government forces. "We are extremely concerned," Hague told reporters on the sidelines of a regional ...

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Syria's rebels reach Damascus suburbs, but cannot break the civil-war deadlock - The Independent Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:47 GMT

The Independent

Syria's rebels reach Damascus suburbs, but cannot break the civil-war deadlock The Independent Syrian rebels defiantly announced on Friday that they regarded Damascus International Airport as a legitimate military target as it is used by the government to bring in military supplies. From afar, this sounds like a reasonable tactic, but a visit to ... Canadian citizens urged to flee SyriaSun News Network all 21 news articles »

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Syria: Rebel Prisoners On Their Religious War - Sky News Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:03:54 GMT

Syria: Rebel Prisoners On Their Religious War Sky News The men, four Syrian, an Iraqi, and a Turk, said they had indeed been in the jihadist movement fighting President Assad's forces, but now renounced the armed struggle even though they continued to espouse Salafist ideology. All are awaiting court ... and more »

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Rebels set their sights on Syria's capital - CNN Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:20:38 GMT

Rebels set their sights on Syria's capital CNN Opposition fighters are waging "ongoing military operations" there because Syrian forces "get military supplies and reinforcements" through the airport, FSA spokesman Louai Miqdad said. He insisted "the FSA will never target" the airport because it a ...

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UK confirms fears over Syria's chemical weapons - Jerusalem Post Sat, 08 Dec 2012 15:35:15 GMT

UK confirms fears over Syria's chemical weapons Jerusalem Post British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Saturday he has seen "some evidence" that Bashar Assad's regime is preparing to use chemical weapons against Syrian rebels, AFP reported. "We have seen some evidence of that," Hague said to reporters in ...

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One Lebanese dead, 6 wounded in fresh Syria-linked clashes - FRANCE 24 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:33:36 GMT

FRANCE 24

One Lebanese dead, 6 wounded in fresh Syria-linked clashes FRANCE 24 Lebanese soldiers in an army tank patrol the streets of the northern port city of Tripoli on December 6. One person was killed and six wounded in the north Lebanese city of Tripoli on Saturday in sectarian clashes linked to the conflict in neighbouring ... Lebanese men 'lost' to Syria deepen the divide in TripoliLos Angeles Times Syria's Spillover EffectDaily Beast Syria to hand over bodies of three Lebanese on SundayNOW LEBANON Reuters -Zawya (registration) -The Australian all 459 news articles »