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UN approves monitors for Syria as violence resumes - Los Angeles Times Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:44:30 GMT

BBC News

UN approves monitors for Syria as violence resumes Los Angeles Times The UN Security Council, including Russia, condemns human rights violations on both sides in Syria. Meanwhile, activists say almost 30 people were killed in the country. In February, a UN resolution to condemn Syria failed after China and Russia vetoed ... Syrian Monitors Authorized by UN to Monitor Cease-FireBloomberg UN monitors prepare for Syria missionBBC News UN to send monitors to Syria as fighting ragesReuters Voice of America -CBS News all 2,048 news articles »

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Report: German ship halts after Syria weapon claim - Boston.com Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:39:32 GMT

Palm Beach Post

Report: German ship halts after Syria weapon claim Boston.com BERLIN—A German-owned ship was halted after its owners received information -- which allegedly came from Syrian government defectors -- that it might be carrying weapons bound for Syria, according to a report published Saturday. Germany investigates report ship carrying arms to SyriaReuters German ship carrying Iranian arms stopped en route to Syria, report saysFox News Activists: Shelling in central Syrian cityPalm Beach Post all 209 news articles »

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Syria cease-fire violations reported, including killings - Los Angeles Times Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:33:03 GMT

Boston.com

Syria cease-fire violations reported, including killings Los Angeles Times As the UN Security Council debates a resolution to send 30 monitors to Syria, shelling and gunfire and other truce violations are reported. At least eight people were killed, activists say. People in Qusair take part in a protest against Syrian ... RPT-FEATURE-In "dream city" for Syria refugees, hope of return dimsReuters UN approves first observers for SyriaBoston.com UN to vote Saturday on observers for SyriaBeloit Daily News BusinessWeek all 3,225 news articles »

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Syria-based couple gets West Bank wedding - Ynetnews Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:50:34 GMT

Kansas City Star

Syria-based couple gets West Bank wedding Ynetnews PA arranges West Bank entry visas for Palestinian refugees in Syria for their wedding. Bride says she never thought her 'dream to get married in her homeland would come true' Associated Press Maha Surougi and Thaer Qasem have lived their entire lives ... Palestinian couple gets West Bank weddingFox News all 93 news articles »

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N. Korea, Iran, Syria highlight the struggle over rogue states - Minneapolis Star Tribune Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:26:22 GMT

Bloomberg

N. Korea, Iran, Syria highlight the struggle over rogue states Minneapolis Star Tribune Photo: Ng Han Guan, Associated Press The latest flurry of diplomacy and pressure to rein in Iran, North Korea and Syria -- countries that have repeatedly challenged global norms over the last three decades -- underscores that there are limited ... State Department roundup: North Korea, Syria and BollywoodExaminer.com all 21 news articles »

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G-8 nations warn on Syria, Iran, N. Korea - Barre Montpelier Times Argus Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:12:37 GMT

USA TODAY

G-8 nations warn on Syria, Iran, N. Korea Barre Montpelier Times Argus AP Photo By MATTHEW LEE AP - Published: April 14, 2012 WASHINGTON — At a critical time in international diplomacy, the world's leading industrialized democracies demanded that Syria comply with all portions of a UN-backed plan to end more than a year ... G-8 nations warn on Syria, Iran, North KoreaCBS News Syria, Iran, North Korea may test Obama's mettleUSA TODAY G8 Foreign Ministers Discuss Syria, Iran, North KoreaVoice of America The Associated Press -Newser all 772 news articles »

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Activists Accuse Syria of Renewed Shelling - Voice of America (blog) Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:26:50 GMT

Activists Accuse Syria of Renewed Shelling Voice of America (blog) Activists are accusing Syrian government forces of shelling the central city of Homs, raising new questions about the country's already tenuous cease-fire. Residents in Homs said the shelling started in the overnight hours and continued into Saturday ... and more »

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Palestinian couple from Syrian refugee camp fulfills dream of marrying in the ... - Washington Post Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:33:35 GMT

Palestinian couple from Syrian refugee camp fulfills dream of marrying in the ... Washington Post DEIR ISTIYA, West Bank — Maha Surougi and Thaer Qasem have lived their entire lives in Syria's largest Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus. Their first trip to the Palestinian West Bank is the one they will never forget — they went ...

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Syrian opposition says ceasefire only partly observed - Reuters Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:01:18 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Syrian opposition says ceasefire only partly observed Reuters By Stephanie Nebehay | GENEVA (Reuters) - A UN-backed ceasefire that took effect in Syria at dawn is only being "partially observed" as heavy weapons and government troops remain deployed in cities, the main opposition movement said on Thursday. Syrians Take to Streets as UN Seeks to Verify Cease-Fire HoldsSan Francisco Chronicle Syrian Cease-Fire Holds Despite Scattered ViolenceVoice of America (blog) Syria's uprising hotspots quiet after truce deadlineFox News Los Angeles Times -NPR all 8,768 news articles »

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Obama ramps up aid to Syrian opposition, officials say - Fox News Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:31:19 GMT

The Cutting Edge

Obama ramps up aid to Syrian opposition, officials say Fox News WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has ramped up US aid, including communications equipment and medical supplies, to Syria's opposition in hopes of accelerating the downfall of President Bashar Assad, officials said Friday. The president signed off on ... The Battle for SyriaThe Cutting Edge KEEPING UP THE PRESSURE ON ASSAD, SYRIAU-T San Diego all 31 news articles »