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Blast targets Syrian military; 6 soldiers wounded - The Associated Press Wed, 09 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Blast targets Syrian military; 6 soldiers wounded The Associated Press By BASSEM MROUE, AP – 4 hours ago DARAA, Syria (AP) — A roadside bomb struck a Syrian military truck Wednesday, wounding six soldiers just seconds after a convoy carrying the head of the UN observer mission passed by. An Associated Press reporter who ... Bomb strikes UN convoy escort in SyriaWashington Post Roadside bomb hits Syrian military truck, wounds 6 soldiersFox News Roadside bombing illustrates danger faced by Syria monitorsLos Angeles Times Kansas City Star all 1,793 news articles »

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Exclusive: Syria buys grain via Lebanon to beat sanctions - Chicago Tribune Wed, 09 May 2012 22:12:54 GMT

Malaysia Star

Exclusive: Syria buys grain via Lebanon to beat sanctions Chicago Tribune HAMBURG (Reuters) - Syria is importing significant volumes of grain via Lebanon to work around western sanctions and secure vital supplies, European traders told Reuters. The trade is not illegal because food imports are not included in sanctions ... US extends sanctions on SyriaNew York Daily News Obama extends framework for Syria sanctionsBoston.com all 162 news articles »

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Syrian troops say cease-fire hasn't stopped rebel attacks - Kansas City Star Wed, 09 May 2012 21:57:21 GMT

Syrian troops say cease-fire hasn't stopped rebel attacks Kansas City Star By David Enders IDLIB, Syria -- With a United Nations-sponsored peace plan nearly one month old, Syrian soldiers in the country's north say rebel forces trying to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad are continuing to launch attacks on their positions ... and more »

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UN chief Ban condemns Syria bombing, says it could impact observer mission - Washington Post Wed, 09 May 2012 19:50:02 GMT

Al-Arabiya

UN chief Ban condemns Syria bombing, says it could impact observer mission Washington Post UNITED NATIONS — Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has condemned a bomb attack in Syria that struck close to UN observers, saying it could impact the mission's future. Ban called the attack “unacceptable.” “It is a testament to the difficulty and the ... UN Chief Condemns Bomb Blast Near Syria Observer ConvoyRTT News Syria bomb attacks cast doubt on UN mission: Ban Ki-moonTimes of India all 182 news articles »

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Some Syria violence amounts to civil war: Red Cross - Chicago Tribune Tue, 08 May 2012 22:13:36 GMT

The Guardian

Some Syria violence amounts to civil war: Red Cross Chicago Tribune GENEVA (Reuters) - Fighting has been so intense in parts of Syria that at times it has qualified as a localized civil war, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday. Jakob Kellenberger said that conflict in Homs ... Syria's election charade could trigger yet more unrestThe Guardian Red Cross: Syria's Rebels Shifting to Guerrilla TacticsVoice of America Syria: Is This an Arab Spring or a Balkan Winter?TIME (blog) Huffington Post -Irish Times all 415 news articles »

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Weapons being smuggled between Lebanon, Syria: UN - Chicago Tribune Wed, 09 May 2012 13:13:13 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Weapons being smuggled between Lebanon, Syria: UN Chicago Tribune UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Weapons are being smuggled both ways between Lebanon and Syria, where a 14-month popular uprising has brought the country to the brink of civil war, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Syria has repeatedly said weapons are ... UN: Weapons being smuggled between Lebanon, SyriaJerusalem Post UN: Arms smuggled both ways between Lebanon, Syriagulfnews.com UN highlights arms smuggling as Syria civil war fears growDeutsche Welle Naharnet all 52 news articles »

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Syria: Italy to send 15 observers, Erdogan says Assad is 'finished' - Chicago Tribune Wed, 09 May 2012 04:13:01 GMT

AFP

Syria: Italy to send 15 observers, Erdogan says Assad is 'finished' Chicago Tribune ROME — Italy is willing to send 15 peace observers to Syria to help monitor a fragile cease fire agreement put into effect last month, Italian prime minister Mario Monti said on Tuesday. Italian government ministers will approve the move to "make 15 ... UN must bolster observer mission to Syria: Turkey PMAFP Italian Prime Minister: We have Lost Some Hope in Syria IssueJournal of Turkish Weekly all 150 news articles »

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Homs shelled as UN Syria monitors seek ceasefire - BBC News Thu, 10 May 2012 02:18:05 GMT

BBC News

Homs shelled as UN Syria monitors seek ceasefire BBC News There has been intense shelling by the Syrian army overnight in the city of Homs - described by opposition activists as the worst in weeks. Eleven United Nations monitors are now stationed in Homs to try to implement a ceasefire there. Syria: blast reported near UN convoyGlobalPost all 5 news articles »

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Syrians vote in parliamentary elections despite UN criticism - Fox News Mon, 07 May 2012 21:00:34 GMT

New York Daily News

Syrians vote in parliamentary elections despite UN criticism Fox News May 7, 2012: In this photo taken during a government-organized tour, a Syrian man casts his vote at a polling station during the parliamentary elections, in Damascus, Syria.AP DAMASCUS, Syria – Syrians voted in parliamentary elections Monday that the ... Syrians vote in elections; opposition calls for boycottWashington Post Syrian opposition boycotts, mocks elections [Video]Los Angeles Times Syria holds parliament vote; opposition boycottsThe Associated Press New York Daily News -Voice of America (blog) all 1,745 news articles »

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Syria violence kills at least eight: watchdog - AFP Wed, 09 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT

AFP

Syria violence kills at least eight: watchdog AFP BEIRUT — Troops pounded a rebel hideout near Damascus as renewed violence across Syria killed at least eight people on Wednesday, a rights watchdog said. Residents of Douma, about 13 kilometres (eight miles) from the capital, reported heavy shelling ... 'Assad has a lot of sunny days ahead of him'RT Shelling near Damascus, one killed in Idlib: Syria monitorsAsiaOne Syria Monitors: Shelling Near Damascus, 4 KilledNaharnet PRI's The World -Agenzia Giornalistica Italia all 68 news articles »