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Qatar Says Arab Monitors in Syria Made Mistakes - Voice of America (blog) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:05:33 GMT

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Qatar Says Arab Monitors in Syria Made Mistakes Voice of America (blog) Qatar's prime minister has conceded that the Arab League observer mission in Syria has made “mistakes,” and that United Nations assistance is needed to improve the monitoring of government compliance with a plan to end the violence. ... Qatar says Arab monitors in Syria made mistakesAlbany Times Union America and the Solitude of the SyriansWall Street Journal Syria Presses on With Crackdown as Qatar Suggests UN HelpBusinessWeek CBS News -Fox News all 3,888 news articles »

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Arab monitors to stay in Syria - Jerusalem Post Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:44:52 GMT

BBC News

Arab monitors to stay in Syria Jerusalem Post Observers will remain in Syria to monitor the government's compliance with an Arab League peace plan, Arab government sources said Thursday, despite criticism from Qatar's prime minister they had made “mistakes.” Damascus, keen to show it is respecting ... Qatar asks UN to help monitors in SyriaLos Angeles Times Hundreds Tortured in Syria, Human Rights Group SaysNew York Times Syria monitors 'made mistakes'Gulf Daily News BBC News -Xinhua all 67 news articles »

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Qatar says Arab monitors in Syria made mistakes - Newsday Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:59:11 GMT

Newsday

Qatar says Arab monitors in Syria made mistakes Newsday Click here Qatar says Arab monitors in Syria made mistakes Originally published: January 5, 2012 4:35 AM Updated: January 5, 2012 6:44 PM By The Associated Press BASSEM MROUE (Associated Press) (AP) -- Qatar's prime minister said the Arab League ... and more »

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Syrian media awaken despite clampdown - Washington Post Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:23:10 GMT

The Weekly Standard (blog)

Syrian media awaken despite clampdown Washington Post BEIRUT — In the wake of a nine-month uprising, Syrian authorities are exerting ever-tighter control over the media, routinely censoring and detaining reporters, bloggers and photojournalists. But in spite of the risks, a flurry of new outlets has ... Syria Wages War Against Dissidents in EuropeThe Weekly Standard (blog) Claim Iran Coaxes Muslim Brotherhood To Support Syria's AssadEurasia Review Are Syrian Spies Keeping Tabs on Opposition Activists in US?PBS NewsHour Washington Times -Salem-News.Com -Canada Free Press all 13 news articles »

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Syria opposition leader Burhan Ghalioun looks to future - BBC News Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:41:50 GMT

BBC News

Syria opposition leader Burhan Ghalioun looks to future BBC News Against a backdrop of growing armed revolt in Syria alongside street protests, the main opposition group is planning for a future without President Bashar al-Assad, its leader tells the BBC's Paul Wood in an interview. Ahmed, a 20-year-old former ... Arab League meets Syrian oppositionXinhua Syrian opposition launches official websiteThe Daily Star Unravelling the Syrian crisisJust International Eurasia Review -The Muslim News -NOW LEBANON all 13 news articles »

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Iran, Turkey to double trade volume despite differences on Syria, NATO - Haaretz Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:01:39 GMT

Haaretz

Iran, Turkey to double trade volume despite differences on Syria, NATO Haaretz Despite plan to increase trade, two sides did not resolve political differences including the crackdown in Syria and the NATO shield on Turkish soil. By DPA Tags: Iran Turkey Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Iran and Turkey said Thursday they planned to double ... Iranian MP: Turkey needs to modify stance on SyriaPanARMENIAN.Net Turkish-Iran talks involve Syria, nuclear disputeIran Independent News Service Turkish foreign minister to visit Iran to discuss nuclear program ...Washington Post Reuters Africa -Monsters and Critics.com -Today's Zaman all 435 news articles »

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Syrian actress treads new stage in Syrian protests - Reuters Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:47:18 GMT

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Syrian actress treads new stage in Syrian protests Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian actress Fadwa Suleiman says she was drawn to a life in drama because of its promise of freedom. Disillusioned at the level of state control even in theater and film, she joined protests last year ... Syria's religious minoritiesThe Economist all 21 news articles »

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Analysis: Doubts over Syria rebel army after escalation threat - Reuters Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:04:39 GMT

Analysis: Doubts over Syria rebel army after escalation threat Reuters By Dominic Evans | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Threats by Syrian armed insurgents to step up attacks on security forces, just days after their leader announced a truce that was largely ignored, have reinforced doubts over the control top officers exert over ... and more »

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Illegal Pinoys continue to enter Syria - Business Mirror Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:51:18 GMT

Bloomberg

Illegal Pinoys continue to enter Syria Business Mirror Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz on Thursday confirmed that trafficked Filipino workers continued to flock to tension-gripped Syria. This, as the government acknowledged facing difficulty repatriating those already there, with most of them refusing to ... Don't go to Syria, DOLE appeals to OFWsInquirer.net Pinoys urged not to seek employment in SyriaGMA News Most of Pinoys won't leave Syria, DFA chiefDay Press News BusinessWeek -Manila Bulletin -Bloomberg all 76 news articles »

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Since 1878, Syrian-Jordanians play major role in Kingdom's history - Jordan Times Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:15:46 GMT

Since 1878, Syrian-Jordanians play major role in Kingdom's history Jordan Times by Muath Freij | Jan 06,2012 | 23:01 AMMAN — Since the late 19th century, Syrian émigrés have been part of Jordan's economic and political life, playing an important role in establishing Amman's commercial centre during the Kingdom's early history. ... and more »