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Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO - CBS News Sat, 19 May 2012 02:08:57 GMT

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 ... and more »

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Syrian opposition buoyed by Aleppo rallies - Washington Post (blog) Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:26 GMT

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 cityThe Associated Press Syria forces kill two in Damascus as thousands rallyReuters UN calls for talks to end violence in Syria as Ban Ki-Moon links Al Qaeda to ...Fox News all 779 news articles »

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Diplomats say UN experts report NKorea continues violating sanctions, citing ... - Washington Post Sat, 19 May 2012 00:50:16 GMT

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 sanctionThe Seattle Times Exclusive: UN probes possible North Korea arms trade with Syria, MyanmarReuters all 237 news articles »

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Syrian Split Sets Back Bid to Unseat Assad - Wall Street Journal Fri, 18 May 2012 02:28:07 GMT

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 AttackVoice of America Cougar Chronicle: Battlefield: Syriamy.hsj.org Diplomat: Confidential report finds Iran shipping arms to SyriaCNN Los Angeles Times -Reuters -Fox News all 663 news articles »

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Venezuela says third diesel shipment sent to Syria - Reuters Sat, 19 May 2012 00:02:08 GMT

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, ... and more »

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UN Observers Dodge Bullets and Mockery in Syria - New York Times (blog) Sat, 19 May 2012 00:19:07 GMT

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 AreasRTT News UN Observers Face Daunting Challenges in SyriaVoice of America UN peacekeeping chief arrives in SyriaTrend.az Syrian Arab News Agency all 8 news articles »

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Syrian opposition faces fractures, infighting - The Associated Press Thu, 17 May 2012 08:42:00 GMT

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 unrestFox News Syria Leader, in Rare TV Interview, Disparages OpponentsNew York Times Syrian Activists Say Government Attacks Kill 9 PeopleVoice of America (blog) AINA (press release) -Pakistan Observer all 1,588 news articles »

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Don't blame Syria – Lebanon's leaders are fuelling the fighting in Tripoli - The Guardian (blog) Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:17 GMT

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 ShellingNaharnet Mansour Rejects Lebanon to Turn into Center for Smuggling Weapons To SyriaSyrian Arab News Agency all 240 news articles »

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Iran helps Syria skirt oil sanctions, report says - MyFox Washington DC Fri, 18 May 2012 12:55:22 GMT

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 embargoFinancial Times Diplomat: UN experts say Iran sends arms to SyriaCBS News PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - May 18Reuters Globe and Mail -The Epoch Times -WHTC (blog) all 297 news articles »

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Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear - Chicago Tribune Thu, 17 May 2012 20:13:49 GMT

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 ... and more »