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Syrian troops fight rebels near Damascus - Reuters Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:02:43 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syrian troops fight rebels near Damascus Reuters By Mariam Karouny | HARASTA, Syria (Reuters) - A 10-month-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad edged closer to the Syrian capital on Thursday as troops battled rebels in a town just north of Damascus and a provincial governor spoke of ... Arab League to Present Syria Plan to UN Security CouncilVoice of America Crisis takes toll on Syria economyLos Angeles Times Syria crisis: Free Army fighters claim control of DoumaBBC News Fox News -CBS News all 3,097 news articles »

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Syria security forces kill 34 civilians: rights group - Daily News & Analysis Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:53:32 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria security forces kill 34 civilians: rights group Daily News & Analysis Place: Nicosia | Agency: PTI Syrian security forces killed 34 civilians, including 10 children, in clashes across the country today, a rights group said. "The toll for the day has risen to 34 civilians killed by the security forces in several regions ... Syrian secuirty forces launch all-out assault on DoumaTelegraph.co.uk Reports: Syrian Security Forces Kill 34 CiviliansRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Alleged terrorists gun down 8 across SyriaChina Daily Wall Street Journal -Al-Bawaba all 60 news articles »

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Sectarian attack kills 14 of same family in Syria - Reuters Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:51:07 GMT

The Daily Star

Sectarian attack kills 14 of same family in Syria Reuters There was no comment from the Syrian authorities, who severely restrict independent media access to the country. "Alawites who had remained in Karm al-Zeitoun mysteriously left four days ago, and the rumor was that they did so on orders by the ... Sectarian kidnapping trade booms in Syria's protest hub HomsThe Daily Star all 17 news articles »

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Obada Mzaik Freed From Syria - Huffington Post Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:47:43 GMT

Day Press News

Obada Mzaik Freed From Syria Huffington Post By DAVID N. GOODMAN 01/25/12 07:26 PM ET AP DETROIT -- A 21-year-old who disappeared for three weeks after returning to Syria from suburban Detroit was released by Syrian authorities Wednesday, his family said. Obada Mzaik, who has citizenship in the ... Syria releases dual American-Syrian StudentDay Press News Family: 21-year-old US-Syrian citizen missing for 3 weeks freed after ...Washington Post Family: Syria releases American studentCNN all 451 news articles »

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Syria Chaos Claims Priest and an Aid Group Official - New York Times Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:11:14 GMT

Day Press News

Syria Chaos Claims Priest and an Aid Group Official New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — The secretary general of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and a Christian priest have been killed in violence that flared in parts of Syria on Wednesday, as Arab and Western nations continued their attempts to isolate Syria by trying to ... Red Crescent official shot dead in Syria: ICRCReuters Red Crescent official, priest killedCNN Syria Chaos claims ICRC Aid OfficialDay Press News UPI.com -Wall Street Journal all 232 news articles »

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Russian Roots to Syrian Atrocities - Human Rights First Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:49:48 GMT

The Associated Press

Russian Roots to Syrian Atrocities Human Rights First By Crimes Against Humanity Program This week Russian state arms trader Rosoboronexport signed a contract to sell the Syrian government 36 combat jets capable of attacking ground targets. The sale will help the al-Assad regime escalate the violence, ... Why Russia protects AssadCNN (blog) Russia to keep blocking UN sanctions on SyriaThe Associated Press Ambassador in Moscow: Syria Is facing Misleading Media CampaignSyrian Arab News Agency all 223 news articles »

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After talks with Lavrov, Jumblatt calls for political solution in Syria - The Daily Star Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:56:36 GMT

The Daily Star

After talks with Lavrov, Jumblatt calls for political solution in Syria The Daily Star BEIRUT: Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt renewed his call Thursday for a political solution to end the 10-month unrest in Syria, but accused Damascus of starting the violence against pro-democracy protesters demanding the ouster of ... and more »

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Sanctions on Syria - New York Times Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:21 GMT

Sanctions on Syria New York Times To the Editor: Re “Syria's Rising Toll” (editorial, Jan. 20): With the Russian government continuing to enable President Bashar al-Assad's violent campaign against civilians, it is time for the United States government to use all available channels to ...

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UN red-faced over Syria rights role - Sydney Morning Herald Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:33:06 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

UN red-faced over Syria rights role Sydney Morning Herald PARIS: At least 25 countries are trying to unseat Syria from two committees of UNESCO that deal with issues of human rights, Western diplomats and UNESCO officials said. The countries, including Qatar, which holds the rotating presidency of the Arab ... Bid to oust Syria from UNESCODay Press News Bid to oust Syria from UNESCO committee that deals with human rights gains steamWashington Post Syria May Be Expelled From UNESCO's Human-Rights CommitteeBusinessWeek New York Times -Ya Libnan all 121 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 »