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Suicide bomb kills 26 in Syria: interior minister - Reuters Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:52:53 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Suicide bomb kills 26 in Syria: interior minister Reuters By Erika Solomon | BEIRUT (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed 26 people and wounded 63 in Damascus, Syria's interior minister said, vowing an "iron fist" response to Friday's carnage in the heart of the capital after similar attacks two weeks ago. ... Syria unrest: Damascus blast and clashes kill manyBBC News Bombing in Syria capital kills as many as 26 and injures dozensLos Angeles Times Syria: Explosion Targets Police Bus in DamascusFox News USA TODAY -The Guardian all 1,462 news articles »

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Obama Administration Seeks to Remove Syria From Human Rights Committee - Fox News Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:56:23 GMT

Obama Administration Seeks to Remove Syria From Human Rights Committee Fox News By Ben Evansky Following an international outcry over Syria being voted on to a human rights committee at the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November, Fox News has learned that the Obama administration has ... UK announces bid to cancel Syria's “abhorrent” membership on UNESCO rights ...UN Watch (press release) all 16 news articles »

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Syrian actress treads new stage in Syrian protests - Chicago Tribune Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:13:52 GMT

Syrian actress treads new stage in Syrian protests Chicago Tribune 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 theatre and film, she joined protests last year against President Bashar ... and more »

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Syria releases 500 political prisoners - USA TODAY Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:43:18 GMT

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Syria releases 500 political prisoners USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) – Syrian authorities have released more than 500 prisoners accused of involvement in anti-regime activities, state TV reported Thursday, in what appeared to be another gesture to comply with the Arab League plan to end the regime's ... Syria opposition challenges Arab mission to prove itselfBBC News America and the Solitude of the SyriansWall Street Journal Syria Presses on With Crackdown as Qatar Suggests UN HelpBusinessWeek Fox News -CBS News all 3,888 news articles »

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The Cable: Briefing Skipper: Syria, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Colombia - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:58:27 GMT

FRANCE 24

The Cable: Briefing Skipper: Syria, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Colombia Foreign Policy (blog) The Syrian government has blamed terrorists, al-Qaeda, and even the United States. Nuland noted that the Free Syria Army denied responsibility and she took the opportunity to reiterate US support for non-violent opposition to the Syrian regime. ... Spokesperson Victoria Nuland Takes Questions From Twitter for 21st Century ...US Department of State (press release) all 21 news articles »

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Hamas had 'big role' in Syria mission: Arab League - Times of India Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:25:01 GMT

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Hamas had 'big role' in Syria mission: Arab League Times of India CAIRO: The Damascus-based chief of Hamas was instrumental in getting Syria to accept an Arab observer mission into the country, the head of the Arab League said on Friday. Nabil al-Arabi was speaking in Cairo after talks with Khaled Meshaal, ... Arab League calls on Hamas to bring Syria to reasonRT Hamas leader joins Syrian peace talkseuronews Arab League should clarify human rights situation in SyriaIEWY News Al-Arabiya all 135 news articles »

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Syrian opposition row over foreign military action nixes unity effort - Washington Times Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:54:24 GMT

Washington Times

Syrian opposition row over foreign military action nixes unity effort Washington Times By Ashish Kumar Sen Pro-Syrian regime protesters shout slogans and hold portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a demonstration Jan. 4, 2012, in Damascus, Syria, to show solidarity for Assad. (Associated Press) Efforts by the US and the Arab ... Syria opposition leader Burhan Ghalioun looks to futureBBC News Split anti-Assad forces struggle to form co-ordinated oppositionGlobe and Mail Russia's 'democracy package' for SyriaAsia Times Online NOW LEBANON -Ya Libnan -Eurasia Review all 16 news articles »

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Syria forces fire at protesters in capital: witness - Reuters Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:01:16 GMT

Syria forces fire at protesters in capital: witness Reuters Syria bars most independent journalists from the country, making first-hand reporting impossible. There was no immediate comment from the authorities. (Reporting by Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Amman newsroom) Witness: Syria forces fire at protesters in capitalJerusalem Post all 13 news articles »

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Syrian protesters hold a funeral procession in Homs - msnbc.com (blog) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:39:07 GMT

Syrian protesters hold a funeral procession in Homs msnbc.com (blog) Syrian protesters, waving anti-regime placards and old national flags from the pre-Baath party era, march in the Baba Amr district of Homs during the funeral procession on Jan. 6 of a man identified as Jaber al-Sibaee whom pro-reform activists said was ...

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Bombing in Syrian capital of Damascus kills 25 - Albany Times Union Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:17:30 GMT

Bombing in Syrian capital of Damascus kills 25 Albany Times Union BASSEM MROUE, AP, ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY, Associated Press A pro-Syrian regime protester kisses a portrait of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a demonstration in support of their President, in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012. ...