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UN unites on Syria, violence spills into Lebanon - Reuters Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:24:03 GMT

Los Angeles Times

UN unites on Syria, violence spills into Lebanon Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - The UN Security Council, including Russia and China, threw its weight on Wednesday behind efforts by Kofi Annan to end the bloody conflict in Syria, providing a rare moment of global unity in the face of the ... UN Security Council backs Kofi Annan's peace efforts in SyriaLos Angeles Times UN Council Backs Plan for Ending Syria ConflictNew York Times UN Security Council backs Kofi Annan's Syria peace planUSA TODAY Voice of America (blog) -ABC News all 5,291 news articles »

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UN chief: Syria unrest could have global impact - Kansas City Star Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:33:36 GMT

Kansas City Star

UN chief: Syria unrest could have global impact Kansas City Star By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY AP This image made from amateur video and released by Shaam News Network Wednesday, March 21, 2012, purports to show black smoke rising from bulidings in Homs, Syria. The UN Security Council has strongly backed international ... U.N. chief: Syria unrest could have global impactSalt Lake Tribune UN: Syria Unrest May Have Global ImpactTIME Syria Conflict: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Says Unrest Could Have Global ...Huffington Post all 561 news articles »

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Islamists seek influence in Syria uprising - Boston.com Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:58:23 GMT

Boston.com

Islamists seek influence in Syria uprising Boston.com FILE - In this Sunday March 4, 2012 file photo, a Lebanese anti-Syrian regime Salafi protester, holds a poster in Arabic that reads, "Bashar Assad is a war criminal," at a demonstration held by a Salafi group in Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon. Entrepreneurs exploit economics of Syria uprisingReuters all 425 news articles »

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Syria: Should We Be Stunned by Asma al-Assad's Emails? - Huffington Post Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:55:04 GMT

Irish Times

Syria: Should We Be Stunned by Asma al-Assad's Emails? Huffington Post Asma Al-Assad, the once praised Western educated and cosmopolitan woman who helped soften the image of the Syrian dictator stunned many last week after the Guardian obtained and released her private email correspondences. Over the last year, ... For the US, what to call al-Assad's crimesCNN (blog) No help for SyriaPocono Record US Reluctant To Call Al-Assad War CriminalWRTV Indianapolis NTDTV -Seattle Post Intelligencer all 111 news articles »

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Russia out to maintain clout, improve image on Syria - Reuters Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:56:28 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Russia out to maintain clout, improve image on Syria Reuters Russia hedges its bets on Syrian leader Assad's fate * Moscow hopes to hold influence in diplomacy and Syrian transition * For Putin, ensuring Russia's voice is heard and curbing Western clout are crucial By Steve Gutterman MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) ... In Syria, Russia Seeks To Preserve Middle East FootholdRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Two vetoes later, Russia says it will now back UN plan on SyriaMinnPost.com Russia Softens Stance on SyriaCarnegie Endowment for International Peace Christian Science Monitor -TwoCircles.net all 99 news articles »

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Iran accused at UN of shipping weapons to Syria - Reuters Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:00:59 GMT

Iran accused at UN of shipping weapons to Syria Reuters US, Britain say Syria uses Iranian weapons on protesters * France says reports confirm Iranian arms supplies to Syria * UN sanctions on Iran nuclear program ban weapons exports By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, March 21 (Reuters) - The United States ... and more »

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Saudi Arabia pushing Bahrain to solve crisis, fears Syria effect - Chicago Tribune Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:58:22 GMT

Saudi Arabia pushing Bahrain to solve crisis, fears Syria effect Chicago Tribune MANAMA (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia wants Bahrain's government and opposition to resolve a political crisis that it fears could worsen because of the sectarian fallout of fighting in Syria and destabilize its Eastern Province, a diplomat and opposition ... and more »

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Syria Uprising: Wounded Opposition Syrians In Tank Assaults Recount Horrors - Huffington Post Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:12:30 GMT

Syria Uprising: Wounded Opposition Syrians In Tank Assaults Recount Horrors Huffington Post By Jonathon Burch REYHANLI, Turkey, March 21 (Reuters) - Like most demonstrators in the crowd, Syrian university student Muaz Jaban was undaunted when soldiers began firing on their anti-government protest in his northern hometown of Ma'arra last week. and more »

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Annan's peace proposal for Syria - Boston.com Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:02:33 GMT

Annan's peace proposal for Syria Boston.com By AP -- Syria commits to work with Annan "in an inclusive Syrian-led political process to address the legitimate aspirations and concerns of the Syrian people." -- Syria commits to stop fighting and immediately stop troop movements and use of heavy ... and more »

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UN chief: Syria unrest could have global impact - NorthJersey.com Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:12:15 GMT

NorthJersey.com

UN chief: Syria unrest could have global impact NorthJersey.com AP BEIRUT — The "extremely dangerous" conflict in Syria could have global repercussions, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday, as fresh violence erupted and an al-Qaida-inspired group claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings in ... Religious group claims Syria bombs 'to avenge Sunnis'Pakistan Observer Islamists claim Syria bombs were to 'avenge Sunnis'Telegraph.co.uk Goodspeed Analysis: Syrian revolt slides towards Lebanon-style morassNational Post all 44 news articles »