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Red Crescent Leader Shot Dead in Syria - Wall Street Journal Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:17:10 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Red Crescent Leader Shot Dead in Syria Wall Street Journal The International Committee of the Red Cross said the head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent branch in the northern town of Idlib was shot dead on Wednesday, as activists reported deadly clashes elsewhere between government forces and army defectors. France, Britain join Syria peace push at UNReuters Irate Syria extends Arab watchSydney Morning Herald Red Crescent official shot dead in Syria; other violence kills at least 7Washington Post BBC News -CBS News all 2,763 news articles »

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Family: Syria releases American student - CNN Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:26:59 GMT

Kansas City Star

Family: Syria releases American student CNN Obada Mzaik is a dual American and Syrian citizen studying civil engineering in the Syrian capital, his uncle said. (CNN) -- An Ohio-born student missing for three weeks after being detained by Syrian authorities has been released, his family announced ... Family: 21-year-old US-Syrian citizen missing for 3 weeks freed after ...Washington Post all 434 news articles »

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Syria May Be Expelled From UNESCO's Human-Rights Committee - BusinessWeek Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:22:27 GMT

Syria May Be Expelled From UNESCO's Human-Rights Committee BusinessWeek 25 (Bloomberg) -- More than two dozen governments are backing an initiative to expel Syria from UNESCO's human-rights committee, a move that would mark the first time the United Nation's culture and education agency has taken such targeted steps to ... Syrian Role at Unesco Under FireNew York Times Nations try to oust Syria from UNESCO rights panelCBS News all 101 news articles »

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Kerry: Syria 'pretty close' to civil war - Washington Post Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:08:49 GMT

Kerry: Syria 'pretty close' to civil war Washington Post said in an interview that Syria is “pretty close” to civil war but did not suggest any new policy initiatives to address the situation. “It certainly has the feel of [a civil war],” said Kerry, who just returned from an 11-day trip around the Middle ... and more »

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Russia to keep blocking UN sanctions on Syria - The Associated Press Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:34:00 GMT

Day Press News

Russia to keep blocking UN sanctions on Syria The Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is standing firm on blocking any UN sanctions against Syria, its longtime ally and a significant arms customer, saying that any resolution by the world body must exclude the possibility of international military involvement such ... Russia eases Syria stancegulfnews.com Russia offers to host Syria peace talksRIA Novosti Russia Says Will Not Support UN Moves to Sanction SyriaVoice of America (blog) Day Press News all 226 news articles »

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Observers exit Syria as new violence erupts (1:04) - Washington Post Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:53:21 GMT

Observers exit Syria as new violence erupts (1:04) Washington Post Pressure on Syria to end 10 months of bloodshed has so far produced few results. Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia have pulled out of the Arab League's observers mission, asking the UN to intervene. (Jan. 25) (/The Associated Press) Correction: ... and more »

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Syrian regime 'importing snipers' for protests - The Australian Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:55:25 GMT

Syrian regime 'importing snipers' for protests The Australian SYRIA is deploying large numbers of Hezbollah and Iranian snipers as "military consultants" to murder anti-regime protesters, a senior government defector has told The Times. The salaries of the marksmen are paid through a slush fund replenished with ...

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Syrian dissident says his detention was political - The Daily Star Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:42:28 GMT

The Daily Star

Syrian dissident says his detention was political The Daily Star By Van Meguerditchian BEIRUT: Syrian activist Khalil Mahmoud Hassan said his detention by General Security over the weekend was politically motivated, while the authorities maintain that he was arrested for violating labor laws. and more »

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Syria's opposition vows 'new page' of bilateral ties - The Daily Star Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:45:44 GMT

Al-Bawaba

Syria's opposition vows 'new page' of bilateral ties The Daily Star BEIRUT: The opposition Syrian National Council pledged Wednesday to open a “new page” of bilateral relations should it take power, starting with the abolition of the Higher Lebanese-Syrian Council. In a statement posted on its website, the council said ... Lebanese Banks Will Abide by Syria Sanctions: SalamehLoanSafe Lebanese banks will abide by Syria sanctionsAl-Bawaba Lebanese Economy May Grow at More Than 4%, Bank Governor SaysBloomberg all 13 news articles »

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Damascenes feel economic bite of Syrian unrest - Pakistan Daily Times Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:41:42 GMT

Damascenes feel economic bite of Syrian unrest Pakistan Daily Times IN the once-bustling Hamidiyeh market of central Damascus, shopkeeper Wassim laments how Syria's violent turmoil has left him struggling to keep his business afloat and make ends meet for his family. “We are barely selling anything now. Syrian Snapshot I: A View From the CapitalCASMII all 6 news articles »