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Iranian weapons help Bashar Assad put down Syria protests, officials say - msnbc.com Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:09:18 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Iranian weapons help Bashar Assad put down Syria protests, officials say msnbc.com Europe's attempts to punish Syria's brutal regime turned today to the British-born wife of President Assad. Asma al-Assad was banned from traveling to Europe and her financial assets were frozen. But the sanctions may be largely impotent, ... Activists: Syrian troops storm northwestern townSeattle Post Intelligencer Syria's first lady faces sanctions, contemptGrand Island Independent EU sanctions Syria's first lady, other Assad kinPhiladelphia Inquirer Los Angeles Times all 3,365 news articles »

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Syrian troops step up assaults on rebels - San Francisco Chronicle Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:28:27 GMT

ABC News

Syrian troops step up assaults on rebels San Francisco Chronicle Beirut -- Syrian troops shelled rebellious areas in central and northern Syria on Saturday in the latest push to quash the uprising against President Bashar Assad, but faced fierce resistance from army defectors, activists said. Syria Continues Drive to Retake Rebel Strongholds as Diplomacy Suffers a SetbackNew York Times Syrian Forces Shell Towns, Clash With RebelsABC News Syria continues drive to retake rebel strongholdsSan Jose Mercury News Voice of America (blog) all 980 news articles »

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Military defectors unite under Free Syrian Army - CNN International Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:09:05 GMT

The West Australian

Military defectors unite under Free Syrian Army CNN International (CNN) -- A top defector from the Syrian military said Saturday that armed rebel groups have aligned under the leadership of the Free Syrian Army. Uniting all efforts will bolster the anti-regime movement and safeguard the nation, Brig. Gen. Syria defectors unite as violence ragesThe West Australian Syria's armed opposition chiefs form military council to unite ranksAl-Arabiya SYRIA WITNESS: Why Some Protesters Started Shooting BackMiddle East Voices all 77 news articles »

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As Iraq hosts summit, Syria crisis puts it under pressure to choose between ... - Washington Post Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:28:42 GMT

CTV.ca

As Iraq hosts summit, Syria crisis puts it under pressure to choose between ... Washington Post The top item on the agenda — the crisis in Syria — is seen by Iraq's suspicious Arab brethren as a litmus test of whether Baghdad is with them or with their top rival, Shiite-led Iran. Sunni-dominated Arab states will push Baghdad to support tough ... Hosting Arab leaders, Iraq tries to return to foldSeattle Post Intelligencer all 593 news articles »

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Entire Clans and Villages Fleeing Syria, Inquiry Finds - New York Times Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:40:58 GMT

Press TV

Entire Clans and Villages Fleeing Syria, Inquiry Finds New York Times A United Nations commission on rights abuses in the Syria conflict offered grim new details on Friday of the government's repression, including the uprooting of extended clans and villages forced to flee into neighboring countries by security forces ... Entire clans, villages fleeing SyriaUPI.com Entire clans and villages are fleeing Syria, inquiry findsBend Bulletin UN reports army defections in SyriaCalgary Herald Foreign Policy (blog) -Inner City Press all 147 news articles »

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Syrian forces shell towns and clash with rebels; dozens killed - WRGB Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:16:31 GMT

Syrian forces shell towns and clash with rebels; dozens killed WRGB The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says army defectors damaged a tank and three armored personnel carriers in the central market district of one northeastern town. It says two rebel fighters and nine government troops were killed in ... and more »

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Syrian Expatriates Welcomes the Decision Made by Department of Homeland ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:04:21 GMT

Syrian Expatriates Welcomes the Decision Made by Department of Homeland ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Syrian Expatriates Organization (SEO), along with The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), Arab American Institute (AAI), United for Free Syria (UFS) the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), welcome the decision made by Department of ...

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Homeland Security announces special refugee immigration status for Syrians ... - 89.3 KPCC Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:31:48 GMT

89.3 KPCC

Homeland Security announces special refugee immigration status for Syrians ... 89.3 KPCC As the violence continues in Syria, a growing number of Syrian families have come to Southern California seeking refuge. Thanks to a new ruling, those families will now have the right to stay. It had been expected for months, but Homeland Security ... Breaking News: DHS Approves Syria TPS RequestSan Francisco Chronicle (press release) Durbin Statement on Temporary Protected Status for SyriaeNews Park Forest STATEMENT FROM HOMELAND SECRETARY NAPOLITANO ON TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR ...The Cypress Times all 214 news articles »

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UN rights forum extends Syria investigators' mandate - Reuters Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:51:22 GMT

Oneindia

UN rights forum extends Syria investigators' mandate Reuters Adopts EU resolution on widespread crimes by Syrian forces * Says perpetrators must be brought to justice * China, Russia vote against text * Mediator Annan going to Moscow, Beijing this weekend By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, March 23 (Reuters) - The ... UN rights body sharply condemns Syria violence and extends mandate of ...Washington Post UN Demands End To Violence In SyriaStudent Operated Press all 195 news articles »

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Clashes across Syria despite UN pressure - Reuters Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:07:31 GMT

Toronto Star

Clashes across Syria despite UN pressure Reuters Syrian tanks shell Hama, violence in other cities * UN chief Ban says Security Council sends clear message * Rights body details further army abuses By Oliver Holmes and Crispian Balmer BEIRUT, March 22 (Reuters) - Clashes flared across Syria on ... Clashes rage across Syria despite UN statementThe Associated Press UN Chief Says Security Council Sent “Clear” Message on SyriaVoice of America (blog) Syria violence could spread, UN chief warnsSan Francisco Chronicle ABC News -BusinessWeek all 6,134 news articles »