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Islamic states set to suspend Syria from OIC | - Reuters Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:12:13 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Islamic states set to suspend Syria from OIC | Reuters RIYADH/ALEPPO (Reuters) - Leaders of Muslim countries are expected to suspend Syria's membership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation at a summit in Mecca on Wednesday, despite the vocal objections of President Bashar al-Assad's main ally Iran ... Syria ex-premier says Assad controls only 30% of countryLos Angeles Times What Syria's Rebels NeedNew York Times Ex-Syria PM Urges DefectionWall Street Journal USA TODAY -Christian Science Monitor all 2,174 news articles »

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Panetta: No Plans for Syria No-Fly Zone - Voice of America Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:38:32 GMT

The Associated Press

Panetta: No Plans for Syria No-Fly Zone Voice of America PENTAGON — U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday that the United States has no plans for imposing a no-fly zone over Syria as the government of Bashar al-Assad steps up air attacks on the city of Aleppo. Pentagon officials have noted what ... Pentagon plays down Syria no-fly zone optionReuters Panetta: Syria no-fly zone not on front burnerThe Associated Press Panetta: Syria no-fly zone "not on the front burner"CBS News all 305 news articles »

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OIC to suspend Syria membership despite Iranian objections - Jerusalem Post Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:31:02 GMT

Al-Arabiya

OIC to suspend Syria membership despite Iranian objections Jerusalem Post Photo: REUTERS/Handout . Leaders of Muslim countries are expected to suspend Syria's membership of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at a summit in Mecca on Wednesday, despite the vocal objections of President Bashar Assad's main ally Iran. Islamic states set to suspend Syria from OICReuters Syria expected to dominate Islamic summitCNN International Islamic body agrees to suspend Syria: OIC sourceChicago Tribune Council on Foreign Relations -Xinhua all 414 news articles »

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US says Iran training Syrian militia - BBC News Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:46:15 GMT

BBC News

US says Iran training Syrian militia BBC News Iran is helping to build and train a militia in Syria to prop up embattled President Bashar al-Assad, America's top military officer says. Gen Martin Dempsey said the militia was intended to take the pressure off battle-weary Syrian regime forces. Iran ... Pentagon: Iran training pro-regime militias in SyriaCNN (blog) Pentagon: Iran building, training militia in SyriaWashington Post Iran training militia that backs Assad in Syria, Panetta saysLos Angeles Times all 281 news articles »

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UN aid chief Amos in Syria to press for access - Reuters Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:34:04 GMT

The Daily Star

UN aid chief Amos in Syria to press for access Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - U.N. emergency relief coordinator Valerie Amos held talks on Tuesday in Syria on ways to increase aid to civilians caught up in the escalating violence and urged the government and rebels to respect international humanitarian laws. UN relief official arrives in Syria to assess fighting's impactLos Angeles Times UN Humanitarian Chief In Syria To Highlight Dire SituationKGTV San Diego UN aid chief in Syria to press for accessThe Daily Star RTE.ie all 111 news articles »

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Topple Assad to prevent Syria breaking up: Jumblatt - Chicago Tribune Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:11:47 GMT

The Guardian

Topple Assad to prevent Syria breaking up: Jumblatt Chicago Tribune MUKHTARA, Lebanon (Reuters) - Foreign states must do more to help Syrian rebels defeat President Bashar al-Assad and spare the country an "endless civil war" and possible partition, a leading politician in neighboring Lebanon said on Tuesday. Is Assad trying to export Syria's crisis to Lebanon?The Guardian all 221 news articles »

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Syria would accept Algerian diplomat as Annan replacement - Reuters Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:07:54 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Syria would accept Algerian diplomat as Annan replacement Reuters Lakhdar Brahimi tipped as top candidate to replace Annan. * U.N. observer mission in Syria due to expire on Sunday. * Security Council to be briefed on Syria on Thursday. * U.N. chief says alternative presence needed in Syria. By Stephanie Nebehay and ... Likely next Syria peace envoy a diplomatDeutsche Welle Brahimi wants UN support as Syria envoySBS all 42 news articles »

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Kurds' ambitions add explosive element to Syria equation - CNN Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:05:13 GMT

Kurds' ambitions add explosive element to Syria equation CNN (CNN) -- In the city of Qamishli, on Syria's border with Turkey, neither the forces of the Syrian regime nor the rebels of the Free Syrian Army are to be seen. But visitors say the Kurdish flag is very evident, and Kurdish fighters man checkpoints ... and more »

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FEATURE-Syria crisis chokes off supply of goods to Iraq - Reuters Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:11:32 GMT

Council on Foreign Relations

FEATURE-Syria crisis chokes off supply of goods to Iraq Reuters Some Iraqi consumers feel pinch from Syrian crisis. * Trucks struggle to make it over to Iraq. * Shipments via Syrian ports are also affected. By Aseel Kami. BAGHDAD, Aug 14 (Reuters) - At his lingerie shop in Baghdad, Ali Hussein apologises to a ... Syria crisis chokes off supply of goods to IraqChicago Tribune all 23 news articles »

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Sanctions aimed at Syria and Iran are hindering opposition, activists say - Washington Post Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:59:14 GMT

Sanctions aimed at Syria and Iran are hindering opposition, activists say Washington Post U.S. sanctions targeting Syria and Iran have inadvertently undermined the opposition movements they are intended to help, making it more difficult for those groups to access technologies that can evade electronic surveillance and censorship, according ... and more »