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UN Council urged to act fast on Syria, Assad forces push back - Reuters Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:21:23 GMT

Los Angeles Times

UN Council urged to act fast on Syria, Assad forces push back Reuters By Louis Charbonneau and Khaled Yacoub Oweis | UNITED NATIONS/AMMAN (Reuters) - Arab and Western states urged the UN Security Council to act swiftly on a resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step aside as his forces reasserted ... Arabs, US urge swift action against Syria in UNJerusalem Post Arab, Western nations push for UN action on Syria crisisLos Angeles Times Arab League to UN: End Syrian 'Killing Machine' NowVoice of America Syrian Arab News Agency -The Guardian all 5,855 news articles »

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Syria troops push back rebels as UN showdown looms - Newsday Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:12:22 GMT

Newsday

Syria troops push back rebels as UN showdown looms Newsday Click here Syria troops push back rebels as UN showdown looms Originally published: January 31, 2012 4:12 AM Updated: January 31, 2012 10:00 PM By The Associated Press ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY (Associated Press) (AP) -- Syrian troops crushed pockets of ... and more »

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Rumors swirl that Syria freed Al-Qaeda No. 4 from prison - The Daily Star Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:56:50 GMT

The Daily Star

Rumors swirl that Syria freed Al-Qaeda No. 4 from prison The Daily Star By Nicholas Blanford BEIRUT: Jihadist circles have been abuzz lately with speculation that the Syrian authorities may have released Mustafa Setmariam Nasr, better known as Abu Musab al-Suri, a top Al-Qaeda theoretician. There is no confirmation that he ... Syria springs bin Laden terror pal to get back at USNew York Post all 3 news articles »

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Most Canadian diplomatic staff withdrawn from Syria - Globe and Mail Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:36:59 GMT

Globe and Mail

Most Canadian diplomatic staff withdrawn from Syria Globe and Mail The Canadian government has withdrawn all but a few core personnel from its diplomatic staff in Syria. Foreign Minister John Baird and junior foreign minister Diane Ablonczy, who is responsible for consular affairs, issued a joint statement Tuesday ... Canada condemns Syria for 'slaughter' of innocents, urges UN actionWinnipeg Free Press Canada partly shutters embassy in SyriaAFP Canada Reduces Staff at Embassy in SyriaMMD Newswire (press release) Toronto Sun -Vancouver Sun all 74 news articles »

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Lebanese Border Town Harbors Syrian Refugees - Voice of America Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:21:16 GMT

The Daily Star

Lebanese Border Town Harbors Syrian Refugees Voice of America January 31, 2012 Lebanese Border Town Harbors Syrian Refugees Henry Ridgwell | Wadi Khaled, Lebanon Thousands of Syrian refugees have fled into northern Lebanon to escape the violence. Syrians live in fear despite finding a temporary safe haven as ... Committee reviews security on borderThe Daily Star Lebanese Technical Committee on controlling borders with Syria discusses new ...Syrian Arab News Agency all 3 news articles »

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Report: China opposes "forced regime change" in Syria - Jerusalem Post Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:10:20 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

Report: China opposes "forced regime change" in Syria Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/01/2012 02:07 BEIJING - China opposes the use of force to resolve the crisis in Syria, where escalating violence has killed thousands of civilians, because it violates basic norms "guiding international relations", state news agency ... China opposes forced 'regime change] in SyriaChina Daily China opposes use of force against SyriaRTHK all 16 news articles »

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Syria's Alawites, a secretive and persecuted sect - Reuters Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:01:15 GMT

Al-Bawaba

Syria's Alawites, a secretive and persecuted sect Reuters (Reuters) - The revolt against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, inspired by uprisings which toppled three Arab leaders in 2011, has taken a sectarian slant as most of the protesters trying to topple the president are Sunnis. Assad is from Syria's ... Syrian opposition warns Iraq over arms shipment to Assad forcesAl-Bawaba Syria uprising: Religion overshadowing the democratic pushChristian Science Monitor Syria rebels in Lebanon lend support to comradesThe Daily Star all 16 news articles »

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Syrian women recruit resisters in flashpoint town - UPI.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:14:33 GMT

Syrian women recruit resisters in flashpoint town UPI.com By Adel Mansur AL-MAADAMIYA, Syria (WOMENSENEWS)-- When the uprising erupted 10 months ago, Nour and three of her friends decided that women should be part of the resistance in this flashpoint town not far from the capital of Damascus. and more »

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Syrian Opposition Council Backed by US Hindered by Divisions - BusinessWeek Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:35:56 GMT

Syrian Opposition Council Backed by US Hindered by Divisions BusinessWeek 31 (Bloomberg) -- Western plans to pressure Syria's regime to negotiate with the opposition are complicated by the differing short-term strategies and long-term political goals of the groups opposing President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian Opposition Council Backed by U.S. Hindered by DivisionsBloomberg Rebels Without a Clue - by Justin VelaForeign Policy all 3 news articles »

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Clashes Continue Between Syrian Army, Armed Groups Amid International Uproar - Bernama Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:05:29 GMT

Press TV

Clashes Continue Between Syrian Army, Armed Groups Amid International Uproar Bernama DAMASCUS, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Clashes continued Tuesday between the Syrian army and armed groups in some parts of the unrest-hit country, as the international condemnation was growing hours ahead of a scheduled meeting at the United Nations Security ... Oil pipeline blown up in Syria's HomsChina.org.cn Violent clashes erupt in Syria's HomsPress TV Syria: '100' killed in clashes, opposition group says.Adnkronos International English Times.am -Upstream Online -CNBC.com all 43 news articles »