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Syria forces reportedly raid Aleppo University, kill 4 - Los Angeles Times Fri, 04 May 2012 00:01:32 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria forces reportedly raid Aleppo University, kill 4 Los Angeles Times Syrian activists say 200 people were arrested as government forces stormed student dorms after a large campus protest. Some say the uprising has finally reached Aleppo. An amateur video purportedly shows a dormitory at Aleppo University after the raid ... Syrian Activists Report Crackdown on Student Protests in Major CityNew York Times (blog) Syria University Raid Kills Four StudentsWall Street Journal 4 killed as Syrian forces, students clash at protestmsnbc.com Seattle Post Intelligencer -The Associated Press all 759 news articles »

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UN Observers See Syria Battered by Violence - Voice of America Thu, 03 May 2012 16:48:26 GMT

CBS News

UN Observers See Syria Battered by Violence Voice of America May 03, 2012 UN Observers See Syria Battered by Violence Elizabeth Arrott | Homs Editors note: VOA's Elizabeth Arrott got a rare glimpse for a foreign reporter of the residue of fighting in Syria. This is her report: UN observers on Thursday toured the ... Head of U.N. force in Syria says monitors' presence has cut government violenceKansas City Star Obama spokesman on Syria ceasefire: We may have to 'admit defeat'ABC News White House says world may have to 'admit defeat' on Syria peace plan, try ...Washington Post CBS News all 741 news articles »

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Syria uprising creates fear of chemical weapons spread - Reuters Thu, 03 May 2012 15:01:55 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

Syria uprising creates fear of chemical weapons spread Reuters By Anthony Deutsch | THE HAGUE (Reuters) - With an uprising in Syria loosening the grip of president Bashar al-Assad, world powers are worried that he could lose control of a secret stockpile of chemical weapons, giving militants access to deadly ... Concerns mount over Syria's chemical weapons stockpilesThe Hill (blog) all 9 news articles »

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Hama: city of fear at the heart of Syria's rebellion - Reuters Thu, 03 May 2012 16:01:26 GMT

Hama: city of fear at the heart of Syria's rebellion Reuters By Mariam Karouny | HAMA, Syria (Reuters) - Scarred by months of shelling, the street in the Syrian city of Hama was deserted until a handful of children emerged warily from their homes to greet visiting United Nations monitors. and more »

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Syrian opposition group: 'Annan plan has been ineffective' - CNN International Thu, 03 May 2012 02:22:33 GMT

Globe and Mail

Syrian opposition group: 'Annan plan has been ineffective' CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A six-point peace plan for Syria negotiated by UN-Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan is not being upheld, an opposition group said Wednesday. "Having spoken to a range of residents and activists across Syria, ... Syria carnage evident near UN observers, activists say [Video]Los Angeles Times Clashes in Syria, HRW accuses troops of war crimesFox News Syria committed war crimes before truce-rights groupReuters TIME -Chicago Tribune all 788 news articles »

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Norwegian General Leads UN Observer Mission in Syria - Voice of America Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:06 GMT

Norwegian General Leads UN Observer Mission in Syria Voice of America May 03, 2012 Norwegian General Leads UN Observer Mission in Syria Michael Lipin Norwegian Major General Robert Mood is five days into one of the toughest jobs of his career. He is commanding a small, unarmed group of UN soldiers in Syria on a mission ...

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4 students killed as Syrian forces raid university - The Associated Press Thu, 03 May 2012 20:32:00 GMT

The Associated Press

4 students killed as Syrian forces raid university The Associated Press By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY, AP – 2 minutes ago BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian forces stormed student dormitories during an anti-government protest at Aleppo University Thursday, firing tear gas and bullets in an hours-long siege that killed at least four students ...

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Syrian Expatriates in Association with The Canadian Relief for Syria are ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Thu, 03 May 2012 14:04:17 GMT

Syrian Expatriates in Association with The Canadian Relief for Syria are ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) In the view of the deterioration in medical conditions in Syria, and as a part of the continuous efforts to alleviate the suffering of our people inside Syria. Syrian Expatriates Organization (SEO) in association with the Canadian Relief for Syria ... and more »

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White House: Syria cease-fire not working, it is time to find new approach (AP) - Haaretz Fri, 04 May 2012 00:17:03 GMT

Haaretz

White House: Syria cease-fire not working, it is time to find new approach (AP) Haaretz The latest polls show Netanyahu will serve a second term as PM, while the United Methodist Church votes to reject an initiative to divest from companies that do business with Israel. Haaretz.com sums up the top headlines from Israel, the Middle East ... and more »

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Syrian economy spirals downward as deposits, loans plunge - The Daily Star Thu, 03 May 2012 23:03:50 GMT

The Daily Star

Syrian economy spirals downward as deposits, loans plunge The Daily Star By Donna Abu Nasr, Tamara Walid Syria's economy is collapsing. Deposits fell by an average of 35 percent in 2011 at Bank of Syria and Overseas SA, Bank Audi Syria and Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi, according to April filings to the Damascus Securities ... How many Syrians must die?Reno Gazette Journal all 4 news articles »