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Syrian Rights Group: More Arab League Observers Leaving Country - Voice of America Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:59 GMT

The Associated Press

Syrian Rights Group: More Arab League Observers Leaving Country Voice of America January 12, 2012 Syrian Rights Group: More Arab League Observers Leaving Country VOA News A Syrian rights group says more Arab League observers are leaving the country to protest the Syrian government's deadly crackdown on a 10-month opposition ... Journalist's death in Syria brings calls for probeThe Associated Press Analysis: Arab monitors flounder amid Syrian violenceReuters Journalist's Death in Syria Brings Calls for ProbeABC News Fox News all 2,369 news articles »

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Syria unrest: Aid convoy blocked at border - BBC News Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:58:30 GMT

BBC News

Syria unrest: Aid convoy blocked at border BBC News Hundreds of Syrian and foreign activists travelling in convoy have been prevented from entering Syria to deliver aid supplies. A representative from the group said they would now stage a sit-in on the Turkish side of the border. ... Activists: Syria bars group from delivering aidFox News Expat Syrian activists turned away at borderReuters Activists say Syria bars group from delivering aid to victims of regime's ...Washington Post all 138 news articles »

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Turkish Official Says a Russian Ship, Perhaps With Munitions, Has Reached Syria - New York Times Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:58:20 GMT

Haaretz

Turkish Official Says a Russian Ship, Perhaps With Munitions, Has Reached Syria New York Times ISTANBUL — A Turkish Foreign Ministry official said that a Russian ship thought to be carrying a cargo of munitions reached Syria on Thursday, in defiance of a European Union embargo, after stopping to refuel in Cyprus and receiving what the Turks ... Russian weapons ship arrives in Syria - paperRIA Novosti Cyprus Releases Suspected Syrian Arms ShipVoice of America Turkey: Russian Ship Carrying Arms Reached SyriaABC News all 120 news articles »

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Syria: Nato 'planning direct military intervention', Russia claims - Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:31:12 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria: Nato 'planning direct military intervention', Russia claims Telegraph.co.uk Nato is planning "direct military intervention" in Syria, a top Russian official has claimed, suggesting the alliance may set up a no-fly zone and dispatch Turkish troops to the troubled country. By Andrew Osborn, Moscow The head of Russia's security ... Russia warns of Syrian no-fly zone claimThe Independent Russia Says West Plans No-Fly Zone in Syria to Aid RebelsBusinessWeek Turkey and US 'discuss no-fly zone' for SyriaThe National Financial Times -gulfnews.com all 76 news articles »

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Syria: Former Arab Observer Says Other Monitors Have Quit Mission - New York Times Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:30:26 GMT

Khaleej Times

Syria: Former Arab Observer Says Other Monitors Have Quit Mission New York Times Several Arab League monitors have left Syria or may do so soon because the mission has failed to halt President Bashar al-Assad's violent crackdown on a popular revolt against his rule, a former monitor said. Anwar Malek, an Algerian who quit the ... Arab League head warns of possible civil war in SyriaReuters UK Arab League mission in Syria faces challenges from both parties to conflict ...Xinhua Syria: Army Shoots Protesters Attempting to Reach ObserversReuters AlertNet Khaleej Times all 86 news articles »

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Violence continues in Syria as Assad holds on (2:23) - Washington Post Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:02 GMT

Violence continues in Syria as Assad holds on (2:23) Washington Post The Syrian government, under much international pressure, let a handful of foreign reporters in the country, who then captured a mortar attack on civilians that killed a French journalist and eight Syrian residents. (Jan. 12) (/CBS News) Correction: ... and more »

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France wants 'whole truth' from Syria - CNN International Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:50:19 GMT

France wants 'whole truth' from Syria CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Damascus, Syria (CNN) -- The French foreign minister called Thursday on Syrian authorities to divulge the "whole truth" about the killing Wednesday of a French journalist in the city of Homs. Alain Juppe told France 2 television ... Syria to probe killing of French journalistEastDay.com Syria to probe reporter's deathThe Voice of Russia BLOODLETTING IN SYRIA CONTINUES AS 18 MORE DIEAgenzia Giornalistica Italia all 7 news articles »

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Syrian Leader Vows 'Iron Fist' - Wall Street Journal Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:59:50 GMT

The Associated Press

Syrian Leader Vows 'Iron Fist' Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS BEIRUT—Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Tuesday he wouldn't relinquish power and is determined to steer the country through a historic crisis, in a rare address that several regime opponents saw as setting the stage for redoubled ... US condemns Syria's Assad after dictator vows 'iron hand' to crush protestersFox News Syrian president vows to crush 'conspiracy'The Associated Press Syria violence accelerates, UN responds with go-slow approachChristian Science Monitor all 5,413 news articles »

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Iraq Deplores 'Currency Attack' as Dollars Flow to Syria, Iran - Bloomberg Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:27:54 GMT

Iraq Deplores 'Currency Attack' as Dollars Flow to Syria, Iran Bloomberg Iraq's central bank said it's under a “currency attack” as traders buy US dollars in daily auctions and resell them on the black market in Syria and Iran, which face hard currency shortages due to sanctions. Demand for the greenback at the central bank ... Iraqi central bank sees spike in demand for dollars as neighboring countries ...Washington Post all 14 news articles »

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Need to Know News: Mississippi AG: Pardons violate state constitution; Syria ... - CNN (blog) Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:04:49 GMT

Need to Know News: Mississippi AG: Pardons violate state constitution; Syria ... CNN (blog) Haley Barbour's pardons violate the state's constitution, Syria offers 'deep regret' for French journalist's death and Blue Ivy Carter makes history... • Mississippi attorney general says former governor's pardons were unconstitutional: "Mississippi's ... and more »