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Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit 'Very Productive' - New York Times Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:44:29 GMT

New York Times

Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit 'Very Productive' New York Times MOSCOW — Russia moved forcefully on Tuesday to show that it was seeking a peaceful resolution to the Syria crisis, sending its foreign minister to Damascus for talks that he called “very productive” and countering critics who said the Kremlin had ... Russia's Lavrov seeks peace in Syria as forces bombard HomsReuters White House Underscores Displeasure with China, Russia Votes on SyriaVoice of America In Syria, Russia Extracts No VowsWall Street Journal USA TODAY -CNN all 14,147 news articles »

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Russian envoy calls Syria visit 'very productive' - Salt Lake Tribune Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:22:32 GMT

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Russian envoy calls Syria visit 'very productive' Salt Lake Tribune By NADA BAKRI Beirut • Russia's foreign minister visited Syria's top leaders in Damascus on Tuesday, at a moment when Western and Arab nations are withdrawing ambassadors and trying to isolate Syria diplomatically over its increasingly violent response ... Gulf states recalling ambassadors in SyriaReuters Syria crisis: Gulf Arab states expel Syrian ambassadorsBBC News Syria: Gulf Cooperation Council denounces Assad for 'mass slaughter'Telegraph.co.uk RTT News -AFP all 258 news articles »

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Wanted: A Goldstone inquiry into Syrian atrocities - Haaretz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:50:37 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Wanted: A Goldstone inquiry into Syrian atrocities Haaretz As the death toll in Syria climbs toward an unfathomable 10000, if there were ever a test of the world body, it is now. And if ever the UN Security Council has proved to be a sham, it is now. Syrian President Bashar Assad, a lifelong student of the ... Iran's Achilles' HeelNew York Times Israel: We will act to prevent Syria's chemical weapons from reaching HezbollahTelegraph.co.uk Why UN gridlock on Syria could encourage Israel to attack IranChristian Science Monitor Seattle Post Intelligencer -Ynetnews -Democracy Now all 334 news articles »

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Syria Crisis: US Not Considering Arming Syrian Opposition - Huffington Post Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:39:55 GMT

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Syria Crisis: US Not Considering Arming Syrian Opposition Huffington Post JULIE PACE 02/ 7/12 04:20 PM ET AP WASHINGTON — The White House said on Tuesday that the US is not considering arming opposition groups in Syria, deflecting calls from some lawmakers to explore such a possibility as one way to quell the violence in ... US Not Considering Arming Syrian OppositionABC News US: No Arms for Syria Rebels, but Maybe AidWall Street Journal Sens: Syrian resistance needs our backPolitico The Hill (blog) all 498 news articles »

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Beijing remains impartial on Syria issue: FM - China Daily Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:50:38 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Beijing remains impartial on Syria issue: FM China Daily By Li Lianxing and Cui Haipei (China Daily) BEIJING / DAMASCUS - China will not take sides on the Syria issue, and will uphold justice and take a responsible attitude, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said on Monday. "China is highly concerned ... China says may send envoy to discuss Syria crisisReuters Syria: Russia's risky calculation to hang on to an old island of Soviet influenceTelegraph.co.uk China Weighs Sending Envoys to SyriaWall Street Journal AFP -DigitalJournal.com -Day Press News all 153 news articles »

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Report: Syria military options under review - Politico (blog) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:04:15 GMT

Report: Syria military options under review Politico (blog) By BYRON TAU | The Pentagon is beginning a preliminary review of US capabilities if President Obama were to order military action to stop growing unrest in Syria, according to a report published Monday — though administration officials insist they ... US military beginning review of Syria optionsCNN (blog) CNN: US preparing military contingencies for SyriaJerusalem Post The Socialist's Journal: SyriaEurweb.com all 6 news articles »

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Amb. Rice to Syria's leader: It is time and past time to transfer power peaceably. - CNN (blog) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:19:06 GMT

Amb. Rice to Syria's leader: It is time and past time to transfer power peaceably. CNN (blog) Today United States ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice spoke with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about Syria. Blitzer asked Amb. Rice if she had a message for President Bashar al-Assad; her comments are below. “I'd say the United States stands with the ... and more »

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Germany Summons Syrian Ambassador After Spying Arrests in Berlin - Bloomberg Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:20 GMT

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Germany Summons Syrian Ambassador After Spying Arrests in Berlin Bloomberg The German government called in Syria's ambassador after security officials in Berlin arrested two men suspected of spying for Syrian intelligence on groups critical of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. “We will signal unambiguously to Syrian ... Syria crisis: German police arrest two suspected spiesBBC News Germany: Alleged Syria Spies ArrestedHuffington Post Two arrested in Germany suspected of spying for SyriaBusiness Recorder (blog) Monsters and Critics.com -China Daily all 184 news articles »

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Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian peace foray - The West Australian Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:49:46 GMT

Attacks in Syria's Homs resume after Russian peace foray The West Australian Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, representing a rare ally on a trip to the Syrian capital, said Tuesday that both countries wanted to revive a monitoring effort by the Arab League, whose plan to resolve Syria's crisis was vetoed by Moscow and ... and more »

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France Recalls Ambassador In Syria For Consultations - Wall Street Journal Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:43:21 GMT

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France Recalls Ambassador In Syria For Consultations Wall Street Journal By Inti Landauro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES PARIS (Dow Jones)--The French Foreign Ministry recalled its ambassador in Syria for consultations after the situation in the Middle East country worsened. The French government made the move given tougher ... US diplomats did brave work in SyriaSan Antonio Express Leave 'Em Laughing: US Embassy in Syria Posts Cartoon to FacebookNextgov US closes embassy in Syria due to unrestChannel 6 News Online Adnkronos International English -Washington Post all 78 news articles »