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Syrian opposition groups still awaiting non-lethal aid - USA TODAY Fri, 04 May 2012 23:17:19 GMT

USA TODAY

Syrian opposition groups still awaiting non-lethal aid USA TODAY By Oren Dorell, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – More than a month after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised to provide non-lethal aid to the Syrian opposition movement, leaders battling a brutal government crackdown say almost none of that aid has ... Syrian Violence Exposes Sectarian DivideVoice of America Syrians questioning whether armed revolt worksBoston.com Aleppo Clash Poses Risk of Widening Syrian RevoltNew York Times all 1,658 news articles »

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Syria cease-fire 'on track,' envoy Kofi Annan says - Los Angeles Times Fri, 04 May 2012 22:06:29 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria cease-fire 'on track,' envoy Kofi Annan says Los Angeles Times Kofi Annan, the architect of a six-point peace plan battered by persistent bloodshed in Syria, says his phased blueprint is "on track" for silencing the guns and ending 14 months of fighting some see as sliding into civil war. President Obama, though ... Syria peace plan 'on track,' UN spokesman saysFox News Analysis: West doubtful of UN Syria peace push, no "Plan B"Reuters Syria Peace Plan On Track, Says Annan's SpokesmanRTT News The Associated Press -Voice of America all 290 news articles »

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Amid chaos in Syria, history also falls victim - Philadelphia Inquirer Fri, 04 May 2012 07:06:49 GMT

Business Insider

Amid chaos in Syria, history also falls victim Philadelphia Inquirer It was lauded by Lawrence of Arabia for its beauty and has been one of the crown jewels of Syria's tourism. But it has fallen victim to the chaos of Syria's uprising and the crackdown against it by President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Norwegian General Leads UN Observer Mission in SyriaVoice of America Head of U.N. force in Syria says monitors' presence has cut government violenceKansas City Star The Syrian Uprising Is Starting To Adopt Some Familiar TacticsBusiness Insider Daily News & Analysis all 654 news articles »

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Syria pushing malware via Skype to spy on activists - ZDNet (blog) Fri, 04 May 2012 16:15:27 GMT

Syria pushing malware via Skype to spy on activists ZDNet (blog) By Emil Protalinski | May 4, 2012, 9:11am PDT Summary: The Syrian government has been found to be using at least one type of remote access tool (RAT) to spy on activists. The attack in question came in the form of a Skype chat and a malicious link. Syrian Government Using Skype, Spyware To Monitor RebelsThreatpost (blog) Syria Uses Skype Malware to Spy on Activists: Tech FirmNewser all 7 news articles »

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UN observer force in Syria to reach 64 at weekend - Fox News Fri, 04 May 2012 17:03:34 GMT

UN observer force in Syria to reach 64 at weekend Fox News UNITED NATIONS – UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous says about 40 UN observers are on the ground in Syria and that the force will grow to 65 by Sunday. Ladsous was speaking with reporters on Friday ahead of a Security Council meeting on global ... and more »

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Syria Crisis: Mother Reportedly Found Boys 'Burning In The Street' - Huffington Post Fri, 04 May 2012 20:40:24 GMT

The Guardian

Syria Crisis: Mother Reportedly Found Boys 'Burning In The Street' Huffington Post In this citizen journalism image provided by Edlib News Network (ENN), an anti-Syrian regime protester chants slogans against Syrian President Bashar Assad with Arabic on her hands that reads, "leave us," during a protest at Kfarnebel village, ... Inside Syria's crackdown: 'I found my boys burning in the street'The Guardian Syrians Describe Executions, Burning of Villages By ArmyCare2.com (blog) all 7 news articles »

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Clinton seeks Chinese help on challenges with Iran, North Korea, Syria and Sudan - Washington Post Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:59 GMT

Globe and Mail

Clinton seeks Chinese help on challenges with Iran, North Korea, Syria and Sudan Washington Post BEIJING — US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged China to play a responsible role in the world by respecting human rights and helping to deal with challenges posed by Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs and violence in Syria ... Clinton seeks China's help on challenges with Iran, North Korea, Syria and SudanGlobalNews.ca Row over dissident threatens broader China-US tiesTurkish Press Chen case is another human rights issue for ObamaKOAT Albuquerque all 7,019 news articles »

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UFS Invite to USCIS Information Session About Syria TPS Designation on May 8 - San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Fri, 04 May 2012 21:05:47 GMT

UFS Invite to USCIS Information Session About Syria TPS Designation on May 8 San Francisco Chronicle (press release) United for a Free Syria (UFS) invites those who are interested to attend the upcoming US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) teleconference session, during which the Office of Public Engagement will be sharing details and accepting questions ... and more »

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Syrian forces kill teen in Aleppo protests - Seattle Post Intelligencer Fri, 04 May 2012 14:04:35 GMT

Syrian forces kill teen in Aleppo protests Seattle Post Intelligencer ZEINA KARAM, AP In this picture taken during a UN observer-organized tour, an anti-Syrian regime man, left, his face covered to obscure his identity, looks at a UN observer in Hama city, central Syria, on Thursday, May 3, 2012.

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Syria uprising creates fear of chemical weapons spread - Chicago Tribune Fri, 04 May 2012 11:37:54 GMT

Syria uprising creates fear of chemical weapons spread Chicago Tribune 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 poison gas.