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Border Posts Fall Into the Hands of Syrian Rebels - New York Times Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:18:09 GMT

TIME

Border Posts Fall Into the Hands of Syrian Rebels New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Rebel fighters in Syria, building on the momentum gained by their brazen assassination of three top security officials a day earlier, seized all four border crossings with Iraq and one into Turkey on Thursday, while also claiming for ... In Syria, Assad's hold weakens, fueling fears of greater chaosLos Angeles Times Is Syria Facing a Yugoslavia-Style Breakup?TIME Syria Rebels Battle In Damascus; UN Security Council Resolution VetoedHuffington Post BBC News -Fox News -Businessweek all 7,829 news articles »

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China, Russia Veto UN Resolution on Syria - Voice of America Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:58:25 GMT

Voice of America

China, Russia Veto UN Resolution on Syria Voice of America UNITED NATIONS — Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-backed U.N. Security Council resolution that would have imposed non-military sanctions on the Syrian government, putting the future of diplomacy in limbo as fighting continues in Syria. Russia, China veto UN Syria sanctions; US calls vote regrettablemsnbc.com Russia, China Veto Syria Resolution at UNWall Street Journal Syria: Beyond the UN VetoHuffington Post New York Times -CNN -Reuters all 3,478 news articles »

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Israel Is Forced to Rethink Its Regional Strategies - New York Times Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:45:58 GMT

New York Times

Israel Is Forced to Rethink Its Regional Strategies New York Times JERUSALEM — Standing on the Golan Heights, close enough to the Syrian border to hear what he called “the dull boom of shells” fired on the other side, Israel's defense minister, Ehud Barak, observed on Thursday that President Bashar al-Assad's grip on ... Israel To Block Syria Refugees, Says Ehud Barak, Minister Of DefenseHuffington Post Syria Unrest Will Shadow Romney's Israel TripBuzzFeed all 196 news articles »

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House lashes out at Russia over Syria, bars contract with arms export company - Washington Post Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:08:45 GMT

House lashes out at Russia over Syria, bars contract with arms export company Washington Post WASHINGTON — The House lashed out at Russia for its unwavering support for Syria, voting Thursday to stop the Pentagon from doing business with a Russian company that has armed Bashar Assad's regime. The overwhelming vote on an amendment to ... and more »

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What was Obama waiting for in Syria? - Washington Post (blog) Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:34:59 GMT

The Nation. (blog)

What was Obama waiting for in Syria? Washington Post (blog) The action dealt a potentially fatal blow to U.N.-Arab League emissary Kofi Annan's six-point peace plan, and cast doubts that Moscow and Beijing are prepared to apply pressure on Syria to meet its commitments to constrain its troops.” Actually, it ... UN impasse leaves US scrambling for Syria optionsReuters Syria: "Descent Into All-Out Civil War" | The NationThe Nation. (blog) Republicans slam Obama on Syria after defeat of UN resolutionThe Hill (blog) Telegraph.co.uk (blog) all 325 news articles »

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Before taking on Syria, US should heed lesson of the past - CNN International Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:29:01 GMT

Before taking on Syria, US should heed lesson of the past CNN International Last week Nawaf al-Fares, Syria's ambassador to Iraq, resigned from the government and joined the opposition, and the government's militiamen apparently shot villagers in Tremseh at close range. There is growing consensus across the American political ... and more »

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Syria uprising puts Hezbollah on defensive - The Seattle Times Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:46:54 GMT

Syria uprising puts Hezbollah on defensive The Seattle Times The growing popularity among some Sunnis of the previously little known local cleric is a sign of how vulnerable Hezbollah has become as it faces the possibility of the downfall of its crucial ally, President Bashar Assad in Syria. Its reputation as a ... and more »

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OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Syria sanctions fall flat at UN, again - The Hill (blog) Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:43:35 GMT

OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Syria sanctions fall flat at UN, again The Hill (blog) The Topline: With the death of his top military commanders on Wednesday, many are speculating that the end is near for embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad. But that was not enough for members of the United Nations Security Council to approve ... and more »

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Syria ship container trade slides as violence grows - Reuters Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:08:10 GMT

Syria ship container trade slides as violence grows Reuters Syria's Assad facing growing pressure to step down. * Latakia container volumes down over 20 pct in past 6 months. By Jonathan Saul. LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Ship container volumes at Syria's biggest terminal Latakia have dropped over 20 percent in ... and more »

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Russia and China again veto Syria resolution - Washington Post Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:04:36 GMT

Russia and China again veto Syria resolution Washington Post 19, 2012 - Russia and China again vetoed a Western-backed U.N. resolution Thursday aimed at pressuring President Bashar Assad's government to end the escalating 16-month conflict in Syria. (/Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: E-mail · Save/ ... and more »