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Relations worsening between religious groups in Syria, activists say - Fox News Sun, 13 May 2012 23:23:15 GMT

CBC.ca

Relations worsening between religious groups in Syria, activists say Fox News BEIRUT – Syrian forces killed at least five people when they raided a Sunni farming village on Sunday, torching homes and looting shops in what activists said is a sign of worsening relations among the country's religious groups. Creating Syria Safe Zones Is a Dangerous Step Toward WarBloomberg Syrians raid village, violence bleeds into LebanonSeattle Post Intelligencer all 683 news articles »

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A month after 'cease-fire,' where does Syria stand? - CNN Sun, 13 May 2012 23:35:22 GMT

The Guardian

A month after 'cease-fire,' where does Syria stand? CNN By Tim Lister, CNN Members of the Free Syrian Army return to Qusayr after an attack near the Lebanese border on Saturday. (CNN) -- It's been a month since the "cease-fire" was due to come into effect in Syria as the first step in a UN-backed peace plan ... Largely Unseen, Syria Carries Out Arrest CampaignNPR Syria's Muslim Brotherhood is gaining influence over anti-Assad revoltWashington Post Syria troops storm village, month-old truce in tattersSin Chew Jit Poh FOX 4 News -WGME all 1,288 news articles »

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Turkish reporters home after Syrian detention - Fox News Sun, 13 May 2012 13:18:06 GMT

Turkish reporters home after Syrian detention Fox News ISTANBUL – Two Turkish journalists who were detained in Syria for two months say they felt most at risk in the early stage of their captivity, when pro-government militiamen put guns to their heads and threatened them. Journalists Adem Ozkose and Hamit ... and more »

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Muslim Brotherhood coming back in Syria - UPI.com Sun, 13 May 2012 23:40:24 GMT

Muslim Brotherhood coming back in Syria UPI.com DAMASCUS, Syria, May 13 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood say they are not positioning themselves for a power grab in Syria where President Bashar Assad's regime is under attack. After 30 years of persecution in Syria, the Muslim Brotherhood ... and more »

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Rivalry on Syria crisis spurs kidnappings - The Daily Star Sun, 13 May 2012 23:17:10 GMT

The Daily Star

Rivalry on Syria crisis spurs kidnappings The Daily Star By Rakan al-Fakih NORTHERN BEKAA, Lebanon: Tensions were high on Lebanon's northeastern border with Syria as armed clashes broke out between Lebanese who support the Syrian regime and the Syrian opposition inside the neighboring country over the ... Lebanese, Syrians clash along borderNOW LEBANON all 8 news articles »

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Mass Protests Across Syria, Bomb Plot Foiled - Voice of America (blog) Fri, 11 May 2012 18:21:28 GMT

USA TODAY

Mass Protests Across Syria, Bomb Plot Foiled Voice of America (blog) Mass protests broke out across Syria on Friday, a day after at least 55 people were killed in twin bombings that marked the deadliest attack since the start of the anti-government uprising 14 months ago. The car bomb explosions in Damascus Thursday ... Syrian opposition chief: Annan plan in 'crisis'Fox News Syria: Govt behind deadly Damascus blasts, claims dissidentChicago Tribune Syria suicide bombers kill 55, ceasefire in tattersReuters USA TODAY -NPR all 4,668 news articles »

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Syria: Activists Arrested, Held Despite Pledge to Annan - Human Rights Watch Mon, 14 May 2012 00:37:40 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Syria: Activists Arrested, Held Despite Pledge to Annan Human Rights Watch Syria is breaking its promises to Annan left and right, scooping up more people to throw in its jails, and refusing to free the people it promised to release. Unless Syria's leaders keep their promises, and quickly, the Security Council needs to show ... and more »

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.@AC360 Producer Susan Chun – Why we're going to the border of Syria and Turkey - CNN (blog) Sun, 13 May 2012 17:22:02 GMT

.@AC360 Producer Susan Chun – Why we're going to the border of Syria and Turkey CNN (blog) The eastern part of Turkey borders Syria. Believe me, we would love to actually go into Syria and report what's happening in the country. However, despite Bashar al-Assad's regime's claims that journalists are free to report from the country, ... Syrian dedicated to clearing landmines injured in blastLocal 10 all 9 news articles »

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Syrians raid village, violence bleeds into Lebanon - Lincoln Journal Star Sun, 13 May 2012 10:28:01 GMT

Syrians raid village, violence bleeds into Lebanon Lincoln Journal Star Gunfire broke out in the city Saturday and continued through the night primarily between a neighborhood populated by Sunni Muslims who hate Syrian President Bashar Assad and another area with many Assad backers from his Alawite sect.

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Humanitarian and economic disaster averted for now - Irish Times Mon, 14 May 2012 00:13:27 GMT

Humanitarian and economic disaster averted for now Irish Times SANCTIONS AND unrest are the chief causes of deprivation in Syria, a Damascus-based diplomat has told The Irish Times. He said sanctions were having a more malign impact than fighting, adding that there was “no major humanitarian disaster” in Syria ... and more »