CBS News | New clashes reported in Syria's 2 biggest cities Los Angeles Times July 22, 2012, 6:09 p.m.. BEIRUT — New clashes and military shelling were reported Sunday in Syria's two major cities, as the warring sides in the country's escalating conflict intensified their information battle on the airwaves, the Internet and ... Syria Conflict: Aleppo Fight Has Begun, Say Rebels Syria's biggest cities seeing fighting now Syrian rebels take aim at largest city |
The Guardian | As Fighting Rocks Syria, American Insights Remain Limited Businessweek (blog) The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency yesterday reported that Assad had ordered armed forces chief General Ali Abdullah Ayyoub to “continue chasing down the terrorists and preserving the security of the citizens and protecting them against terrorist ... Syria Chemical Weapons: Israel Would Strike To Secure Syrian Arsenal |
Boston.com | Syria's two largest cities rocked by clashes Washington Post MASNAA, Lebanon — Fierce clashes rocked Damascus and Aleppo, Syria's two largest cities, on Sunday as the military used helicopters and tanks to fight rebel forces in residential areas, according to opposition groups. The Syrian Observatory for Human ... Syria revolt reaches Aleppo; rebels target cities Iraq evacuates its citizens in Syria by air A sequel to a nightmare for Iraqi refugees living in Syria |
CBS News | Syrian forces bombard Damascus, fight rages in Aleppo Chicago Tribune BAB AL-SALAM, Syria (Reuters) - Syrian forces bombarded parts of Damascus with helicopter gunships on Sunday, witnesses said, driving rebels out of a northern district a week after opposition fighters launched a major assault on the capital. Members of ... Syria leader Assad says he regrets his forces shooting down Turkey military jet Syrian Refugees in Turkey Long to Rejoin the Fight Syria's Assad laments, defends downing of Turkish jet |
Financial Times | Abducted Lebanese well, to stay in custody: Syria rebel Reuters BAB AL-SALAM, Syria (Reuters) - A Syrian rebel commander told Reuters on Sunday that 11 kidnapped Lebanese Shi'ites are staying in air-conditioned rooms and are in good health but will not be released until President Bashar al-Assad leaves power and ... Syria's fate alarms neighbours As Chaos Grows in Syria, Worries Grow on the Sidelines Syria: No happy ending to civil war |
Day Press News | Syria warns of plans to 'hijack' its official Media Day Press News DAMASCUS- Syria`s Information Ministry accused Sunday western intelligences of being planning in cooperation with some Arab parties to hijack the frequencies of Syrian satellite channels for some time to broadcast false news on alleged coup d'etat or ... Syria... West To Hijack Satellite TV (SATCOM) Syria warns of Western disinformation campaign New spin in media war? Syria uncovers TV hijack plot |
AFP | Syria Crisis: Refugee Camp In Turkey Sees Violence Outbreak Huffington Post More than 43000 Syrians have taken refuge in eight camps along Turkey's 566-mile (911-kilometer) border with Syria, but Sunday was the first time official media have reported violence among the refugees that required security forces to intervene. Turkey sends missile batteries to Syria border Syria crisis: Anxious neighbours wait for endgame Turkey sends missiles to border |
The Daily Star | Fleeing Syrian Kurds seek refuge with Iraqi brethren Chicago Tribune Syria's Kurds have long suffered discrimination under Assad and many see in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan a place where they can find work and easily settle with common roots and language as Syria falls apart. While Syrian towns such as Homs face the ... Syria's Kurds stand alone after rejecting rebels and regime |
Syrian forces bombard Damascus, fight rages in Aleppo | Reuters BAB AL-SALAM, Syria (Reuters) - Syrian forces bombarded parts of Damascus with helicopter gunships on Sunday, witnesses said, driving rebels out of a northern district a week after opposition fighters launched a major assault on the capital. Members of ... |
Globe and Mail | Syria after President Assad The Guardian (blog) History is accelerating in Syria, but in which direction? The assassination of heads of the security and military apparatus last week was a serious setback for the Syrian regime. It came at a crucial moment, as elements of the Free Syrian Army were ... Intervention and End Games in Syria Syria: by using their veto, Russia and China are following the example of ... Arab nations call on Syria's Assad to step down |