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UN passes resolution condemning Syria - CNN International Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:22:35 GMT

BBC News

UN passes resolution condemning Syria CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff United Nations (CNN) -- The United Nations General Assembly passed Thursday by an overwhelming margin a nonbinding resolution endorsing the Arab League plan for the Syrian president to step down. The vote was 137 in favor and 12 ... UN assembly adopts resolution condemning SyriaJerusalem Post UN General Assembly condemns SyriaCBS News Syria crisis: UN assembly adopts Arab-backed resolutionBBC News USA TODAY all 4,813 news articles »

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At Work in Syria, Times Correspondent Dies - New York Times Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:30:13 GMT

New York Times

At Work in Syria, Times Correspondent Dies New York Times Mr. Shadid, 43, had been reporting inside Syria for a week, gathering information on the Free Syrian Army and other armed elements of the resistance to the government of President Bashar al-Assad, whose military forces have been engaged in a harsh ... NY Times correspondent Shadid dies in SyriaBoston.com Anthony Shadid dies in Syria: read his legacy of award-winning workWashington Post (blog) NY Times correspondent Shadid dies in Syria from apparent asthma attackFox News Wall Street Journal all 197 news articles »

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Al Qaeda on rise in Syria, has 'marriage of convenience' with Iran, US ... - Fox News Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:16:04 GMT

New York Daily News

Al Qaeda on rise in Syria, has 'marriage of convenience' with Iran, US ... Fox News WASHINGTON – The nation's top intelligence adviser told Congress on Thursday that Al Qaeda "is extending its reach into Syria" -- possibly with Iran's help. In a rare public admission, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Al Qaeda and ... Syria rebels now include al-Qaida in Iraq, and group is tied to bombings, US ...Chicago Tribune US blames Al Qaeda for Syria bomb attacksNew York Daily News US officials link al-Qaida to Syria bombingsmsnbc.com BusinessWeek all 698 news articles »

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UN assembly adopts resolution condemning Syria - Chicago Tribune Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:22:29 GMT

UN assembly adopts resolution condemning Syria Chicago Tribune UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The 193-nation UN General Assembly ratcheted up the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday by overwhelmingly approving a resolution that endorses an Arab League plan calling for him to step aside.

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Asked about Syria, Hugo Chavez says Venezuela free to sell oil to any nations ... - Washington Post Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:53:45 GMT

BBC News

Asked about Syria, Hugo Chavez says Venezuela free to sell oil to any nations ... Washington Post CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Thursday that his government is free to sell its oil to any country it wishes, although he didn't directly answer a question about whether he is shipping fuel to Syria. Chavez was asked about ... Venezuela Supplies Oil to SyriaWall Street Journal Exclusive: Venezuela ships fuel to war-torn SyriaChicago Tribune all 270 news articles »

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China Sending Envoy To Syria - RTT News Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:07:46 GMT

China Daily

China Sending Envoy To Syria RTT News (RTTNews) - China said Thursday its Deputy Foreign Minister Zhai Jun will travel to Syria for a two-day visit on Friday, in an effort to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing violence in the unrest-hit Middle East nation. Ahead of his departure to ... Deputy FM in Syria to urge end to violenceChina Daily Syria crisis: China sends senior envoyBBC News China envoy to seek 'peaceful' resolution in SyriaFox News Huffington Post all 197 news articles »

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Syrian Conflict Spills to Neighbors - Wall Street Journal Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:35:03 GMT

The Guardian

Syrian Conflict Spills to Neighbors Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS And CHARLES LEVINSON TRIPOLI, Lebanon—Syria's civil conflict is rapidly expanding into a regional proxy battle that threatens to cleave neighboring countries, including Lebanon and Iraq, as their populations harden along sectarian lines. Syria sets referendum for Feb. 26 as refugees flock to LebanonThe Idaho Statesman 'They are pushing Syria into a religious war that they will certainly get'The Guardian European report: Optimism on Assad's fall unjustifiedThe Daily Star Al-Arabiya all 17 news articles »

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Iraqis profit from Syrian arms smuggling - Fox News Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:35:32 GMT

Iraqis profit from Syrian arms smuggling Fox News Younis al-Lehaibi and his sons then divide them into their trucks and head out to Iraq's vast, dusty border with Syria. Their objective: to smuggle weapons to Syrian rebels who seek the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. It's a turnaround from the ... and more »

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Would US or Other Nation Lead Effort to Topple Syrian Regime? - PBS NewsHour Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:18:51 GMT

Would US or Other Nation Lead Effort to Topple Syrian Regime? PBS NewsHour The United Nations issued a non-binding resolution Thursday calling for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to step down after Russia and China vetoed an earlier Security Council measure. Ray Suarez discusses diplomatic options over Syria with The Wall ... and more »

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Panetta, De Maizière Discuss Afghanistan, Syria, Iran - Department of Defense Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:37:45 GMT

Panetta, De Maizière Discuss Afghanistan, Syria, Iran Department of Defense 16, 2012 – Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and German Defense Minister Thomas De Maizière responded to reporters' questions on Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and Israel following a bilateral Pentagon meeting. Panetta characterized as “extremely helpful” ... and more »