CBS News | Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO CBS News Discussion will be aimed directly and indirectly at Russia, a sometime protector of both Iran and Syria and the chief blockade to such US goals as an arms embargo on Syria. The gatherings come in the shadow of the eurozone debt crisis and plummeting ... |
The Associated Press | Syrian opposition buoyed by Aleppo rallies Washington Post (blog) BEIRUT — More than 10000 protesters poured onto the streets of Syria's commercial hub, Aleppo, on Friday, a sign that a city that had remained relatively quiet as an uprising swept the country has been galvanized into activity. Largest protests yet in Syria's biggest city Syria forces kill two in Damascus as thousands rally UN calls for talks to end violence in Syria as Ban Ki-Moon links Al Qaeda to ... |
CBS News | Diplomats say UN experts report NKorea continues violating sanctions, citing ... Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — An expert panel's report says North Korea continues to violate UN sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods, UN diplomats said Friday. Two Security Council diplomats, ... Diplomats: UN experts say NKorea violates sanction Exclusive: UN probes possible North Korea arms trade with Syria, Myanmar |
Wall Street Journal | Syrian Split Sets Back Bid to Unseat Assad Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS BEIRUT—The head of Syria's main opposition coalition offered to resign, two days after his re-election sparked broad discontent among antigovernment activists, as hundreds of students clashed with pro-government forces. UN Chief Blames al-Qaida for Syria Attack Cougar Chronicle: Battlefield: Syria Diplomat: Confidential report finds Iran shipping arms to Syria |
Venezuela says third diesel shipment sent to Syria Reuters Energy minister confirms shipment of third cargo * Fuel needed as Syria loses trading partners (Adds quote and background) CARACAS May 18 (Reuters) - Venezuela has sent a third shipment of diesel to Syria, the energy minister said on Friday, ... |
Voice of America | UN Observers Dodge Bullets and Mockery in Syria New York Times (blog) Robert Mood, the Norwegian head of the United Nations military observer mission in Syria, speaking to reporters on Friday. At the end of a week in which the unarmed military observers sent to Syria by the United Nations were bombed and shot, ... Chief UN Military Observer In Syria Sees 'Calming Effect' In Deployment Areas UN Observers Face Daunting Challenges in Syria UN peacekeeping chief arrives in Syria |
The Associated Press | Syrian opposition faces fractures, infighting The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A key activist group is threatening to withdraw from Syria's main umbrella grouping, saying the council has drifted away from the spirit of the Syrian revolution. A pullout by the Local Coordination Committees from the Syrian National ... Syrian leader says terrorists are behind unrest Syria Leader, in Rare TV Interview, Disparages Opponents Syrian Activists Say Government Attacks Kill 9 People |
The Guardian (blog) | Don't blame Syria – Lebanon's leaders are fuelling the fighting in Tripoli The Guardian (blog) And, in a nod to their shared past and intertwined present, whenever security in Lebanon is discussed, the mention of Syria is never far behind. No surprise, then, that this week's Tripoli fighting has been reported as the inevitable progeny of the ... Grenade Explodes as Kabbara Inspects Syria Street, 3 Hurt in Renewed Shelling Mansour Rejects Lebanon to Turn into Center for Smuggling Weapons To Syria |
Globe and Mail | Iran helps Syria skirt oil sanctions, report says MyFox Washington DC TEHRAN -- An oil tanker belonging to Iran's state-owned shipping line has been switching flags and using multiple companies to transport crude oil from Syria to Iran, suggesting that Tehran is helping to sidestep international sanctions designed to ... Iran helps Syria defy oil embargo Diplomat: UN experts say Iran sends arms to Syria PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - May 18 |
Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear Chicago Tribune Nuclear-armed Russia has said publicly that it is under no obligation to protect Syria if it is attacked, and analysts and diplomats say Russia would not get involved in military action if Iran were attacked. Russia has adamantly urged Western nations ... |