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Arab League calls for unity government in Syria - CNN International Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:02:00 GMT

BBC News

Arab League calls for unity government in Syria CNN International Cairo (CNN) -- The Arab League agreed on a path forward in Syria on Sunday that instructs President Bashar al-Assad to delegate powers to his vice president following the formation of a national unity government. It called for the Syrian government to ... Arab League Floats Ambitious New Peace Plan for SyriaNew York Times Arab League Meets on SyriaVoice of America Syria unrest: Arab League urges Assad to reformBBC News Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 2,481 news articles »

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Colleagues blame Syria for death of French TV reporter Gilles Jacquier - Washington Post Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:22:29 GMT

Al-Manar TV

Colleagues blame Syria for death of French TV reporter Gilles Jacquier Washington Post GENEVA — Two Swiss journalists said Sunday that Syrian authorities were to blame for the death of award-winning French TV reporter Gilles Jacquier, who was killed earlier this month in the restive city of Homs. The 43-year-old correspondent for ... Colleagues blame Syria for French reporter's deathNewsday Le Figaro: Militants Killed French Journalist in SyriaAl-Manar TV all 142 news articles »

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New York senators introduce bill to crack down on Syria - New York Daily News Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:49:20 GMT

New York Daily News

New York senators introduce bill to crack down on Syria New York Daily News Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer are pushing the Syrian Human Rights Accountability Act, which would bar Bashar Assad's regime from doing business with the United States. Syria would be slapped with sanctions for its bloody crackdown on dissidents ... 2 US senators seek trade sanctions on SyriaUSA TODAY Syria Sanctions Sought By Schumer, GillibrandHuffington Post APNewsBreak: 2 US senators release bill to sanction Syria amid rising violence ...Washington Post Newsday all 243 news articles »

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Christians in Iran, Syria face rising persecution - Jerusalem Post Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:49:29 GMT

Christians in Iran, Syria face rising persecution Jerusalem Post By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT There has been a wave of violence targeting Iranian and Syrian Christians over the past month, say Christian news reports. In addition, Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been on death row since ... and more »

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In cradle of Syrian revolt, army is now in charge - Reuters Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:06:33 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

In cradle of Syrian revolt, army is now in charge Reuters By Mariam Karouny | DERAA, Syria (Reuters) - In the birthplace of Syria's 10-month-old revolt, the army leaves no doubt who is now in charge: checkpoints surround the city, posters of the president plaster the walls and security officers patrol. ... Syrian revolution hits close to homeMinnesota Daily The Lost Bequest of Hafez AssadNewsweek all 11 news articles »

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Syrian Clashes Kill at Least 23; Libyan Protesters Storm Office - BusinessWeek Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:08:59 GMT

Syrian Clashes Kill at Least 23; Libyan Protesters Storm Office BusinessWeek 22 (Bloomberg) -- Syrian clashes with dissidents killed or injured at least 23 people in fighting near the Turkish border, while at least 14 were killed elsewhere yesterday after bombs struck a police truck carrying prisoners, the Associated Press and ...

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Syria killings persist as Arab monitors' mandate expires - Reuters Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:23:56 GMT

Globe and Mail

Syria killings persist as Arab monitors' mandate expires Reuters By Alistair Lyon | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian forces have retreated from a rebel-held town under a local ceasefire, residents said on Thursday, but deadly violence raged on elsewhere as a month-long mandate for Arab League peace monitors in Syria was ... Arab League Monitors to Remain in Syria Until SundayVoice of America In Syria, world inaction fuels armed revoltWashington Post Syria Kurd groups to try to unite against AssadChicago Tribune CBS News -Financial Times all 2,048 news articles »

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Arab League announces Syrian peace plan - ABC Online Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:13:53 GMT

Arab League announces Syrian peace plan ABC Online Arab League foreign ministers confirmed they were extending their observer mission to Syria while urging president Bashar al-Assad to form a national unity government to end months of bloody violence. However, Saudi Arabian observers will not be part ...

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Arab League Calls For Syrian Pres. To Step Down - WPTZ The Champlain Valley Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:47:16 GMT

Arab League Calls For Syrian Pres. To Step Down WPTZ The Champlain Valley CAIRO (CNN) -- The Arab League demanded Sunday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hand over powers to his vice president following the formation of a national unity government. It called for the Syrian government to start a national dialogue with ...

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Students freeze for Syria - Twin Cities Planet Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:57:47 GMT

Students freeze for Syria Twin Cities Planet University of Minnesota communications student Amina Maameri said she decided to organize the flash-freeze event after being personally compelled to spread awareness of the violence in Syria. When Maameri showed up at 2:00 pm in the initial meeting ... and more »