Christian Science Monitor | Syrian opposition seeks to show alternative to Assad Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Simon Cameron-Moore | ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's fractious opposition groups begin reconciliation talks in Istanbul on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating they can provide an effective alternative to President Bashar al-Assad. Syria Troops Shell; Muslim Group Wants Democracy Syria's opposition faces 'divided we fall' moment Syria responds to Annan's peace proposal; Homs shelled again |
Boston.com | Syrian Group Seeks Unity, Backing Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS in Dubai and JOE PARKINSON in Istanbul Syrian opposition activists gathered in Istanbul to endorse a blueprint for political change intended to unify their movement, but the conference proved divisive even before its official start on ... Annan: Syrian crisis can't be allowed to drag on Annan says Syrian crisis can't 'drag on indefinitely' Annan says Syria crisis cannot drag on indefinitely |
Los Angeles Times | Syria refugee recalls family's harrowing escape to Jordan Los Angeles Times A woman who fled with her four children this month is among a growing number of Syrians who brave snipers to reach Jordan. About 80000 Syrians have fled there. Mahmoud Masry and his grandchildren fled the restive Syrian city of Dara for Jordan in ... |
UN Syria investigator resigns to protest lack of access Reuters By Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - One of three investigators on a UN panel documenting crimes against humanity in Syria, including executions and torture, has resigned in protest at the Syrian government's refusal to allow them into the ... |
Independent Online | Syria: Local Residents Used as Human Shields Huffington Post (Antakya, Turkey) – Syrian government forces have endangered local residents by forcing them to march in front of the army during recent arrest operations, troop movements, and attacks on towns and villages in northern Syria. Witnesses from the towns ... Battles in Syria as Russia warns of 'last chance' HRW: Syria using human shields Syria forces using civilians as human shields: HRW |
The Daily Star | Syria tells UN arms reaching "terrorists" from Lebanon Reuters By Louis Charbonneau | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Armed "terrorist groups" in Syria have been receiving weapons from supporters in Lebanon and other states along the Syrian border, Damascus said in a complaint to the United Nations released on Monday. Security Council lauds Cabinet vigilance on Syria ACT Alliance Appeal: Assistance to the Affected in Syrian Conflict |
AFP | Arab summit to back Annan's Syria plan: Iraq minister Reuters By Mariam Karouny and Patrick Markey | BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Arab leaders will not call on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down at a summit in Iraq on Thursday but will support Syrian-led transfer of power, Iraq's foreign minister said on Monday ... Arab Leaders Won't Tell Syrian President to Quit Maliki faces Syria tightrope at upcoming Baghdad summit Syria tops Arab agenda at Iraq summit |
New York Daily News | It's time to end Syrians' suffering New York Daily News For over a year now, the best minds in Washington have assured me that the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad is about to fall. These assurances are always delivered with great confidence, and yet the wispy Assad hangs on, slaughtering his own people, ... Glimmer of hope for Syria Members of Assad's Inner Circle Seeking Safe Passage Out of Syria, Activists Say No New Libyas |
AFP | Clinton to go abroad to push Syria diplomacy The Seattle Times Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is traveling abroad this week for two international conferences focused on Syria. By BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press No comments have been posted to this article. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is ... Clinton starts diplomatic drive on Syria with stop in Riyadh |
USA TODAY | Obama, Medvedev acknowledge differences on Syria USA TODAY Obama and Medvedev acknowledged their two countries have more work to do to bridge their differences on Syria and other issues. In what will likely be the last meeting between the two leaders in their current offices, Obama and the outgoing Russian ... Disagreeing on Syria, President Obama Nonetheless Bids a Bro-Mantic Farewell ... Obama, Medvedev Talk U.S.-Russia Tensions On Syria, Missile Defense Obama, Medvedev note differences on Syria |