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Securing Syria chemical weapons may take tens of thousands of troops - Reuters Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:51:55 GMT

Haaretz

Securing Syria chemical weapons may take tens of thousands of troops Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies are discussing a worst-case scenario that could require tens of thousands of ground troops to go into Syria to secure chemical and biological weapons sites following the fall of President Bashar ... US officials: Securing Syria's chemical weapons could take thousands of troopsHaaretz all 1,139 news articles »

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Syria: Azaz Residents Pick Up After Aerial Bombings - Voice of America Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:39:21 GMT

Voice of America

Syria: Azaz Residents Pick Up After Aerial Bombings Voice of America AZAZ—In northern Syria, residents of the rebel-held town of Azaz are cleaning up after an aerial bombardment by Syrian government planes killed about 50 people and wounded more than 100. It is being called one of the deadliest attacks in the 17-month ... Syria air strike destroys hope in border townReuters At least 60 killed in suspected massacre in SyriaLos Angeles Times Steps for a more active US policy in SyriaWashington Post CBS News -Huffington Post (blog) all 543 news articles »

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As Diplomatic Efforts Stall in Syria, UN Says It Will End Its Observer Mission - New York Times Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:56:52 GMT

New York Times

As Diplomatic Efforts Stall in Syria, UN Says It Will End Its Observer Mission New York Times The United Nations Security Council decided on Thursday to terminate the United Nations observer mission in Syria, where the increasingly violent rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad's government has left diplomatic peacemaking efforts paralyzed. UN council OKs new Syria office after observers goUSA TODAY UN Ends Syria Mission as Gulf Citizens Urged to Flee LebanonBusinessweek UN Syria mission to end, new blow to peace effortsReuters Voice of America all 668 news articles »

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Kidnappings tied to Syria threaten Lebanon's fragile peace (+video) - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:47:47 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Kidnappings tied to Syria threaten Lebanon's fragile peace (+video) Christian Science Monitor From the outset of the Syrian uprising, there have been warnings that a protracted conflict could undo the region's fragile balance of power, particularly in neighboring Lebanon, where sectarian divides are still strong beneath a veneer of quiet ... Gulf Citizens Urged to Leave Lebanon as UN Ends Syria MissionSan Francisco Chronicle Syria crisis humanitarian impact doubles, UN official says, 2.5M affectedCBS News Syria Violence Spills Into Lebanon: Abductions After Assad Strike on AzazDaily Beast HispanicBusiness.com -The Daily Star -The Independent all 1,260 news articles »

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What it's like to report on Syria: a Reddit IAmA with The Post's Liz Sly - Washington Post (blog) Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:35:33 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

What it's like to report on Syria: a Reddit IAmA with The Post's Liz Sly Washington Post (blog) The Washington Post's Liz Sly, has made several brief visits to Syria since the uprising began, and she shared her impressions with Reddit users Wednesday on the site's IAmA feature, a Q and A forum for people in unusual circumstances. Here are ... 'Hands Off Syria' and Other Slogans of Assad's FansThe Indypendent Syria's civil war and the geopolitics overtaking it (+video)Christian Science Monitor India, US to brainstorm on Syria, IranTwoCircles.net Los Angeles Times -Washington Times -Xinhua all 568 news articles »

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Syria shelling strikes Aleppo bread line, killing at least 10 - The Detroit News Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:23:43 GMT

Globe and Mail

Syria shelling strikes Aleppo bread line, killing at least 10 The Detroit News Beirut — Syrian forces shelling the besieged city of Aleppo struck a bread line outside a bakery and killed at least 10 people on Thursday, activists said. Mohammad al-Hassan, an Aleppo-based activist who saw the aftermath of the attack, told the ... Over 40 killed in Syria's Azaz airstrike: watchdogBoston.com International watchdog reports over 40 dead in Syria's Azaz airstrikeFox News all 3,002 news articles »

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Another Casualty of War: Soap Operas - New York Times Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:38:37 GMT

Another Casualty of War: Soap Operas New York Times IN the Syrian town my family comes from, every afternoon during the holy month of Ramadan the streets were jammed with people. They were rushing home not only to escape the heat and to prepare the iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast, but also ... Syria's fault linesLos Angeles Times all 2 news articles »

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Muslim Groups Suspend Syria; Condemn Bloodshed - Blogcritics.org (blog) Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:39:45 GMT

Blogcritics.org (blog)

Muslim Groups Suspend Syria; Condemn Bloodshed Blogcritics.org (blog) We can hardly criticize the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for being overly quick to take action in response to the bloodcurdling violence in Syria. As we know, the Syrian people have chosen to rebel against the long-standing rule of the ... US Praises OIC Syria Expulsion; One Million New People In Need Of HelpRTT News Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends SyriaReuters World presses Syria as regime accused of 'atrocity'The Nation The News International all 870 news articles »

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Maher Assad, Syria President's Brother, Reportedly Lost Leg In July Bomb Attack - Huffington Post Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:54:37 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Maher Assad, Syria President's Brother, Reportedly Lost Leg In July Bomb Attack Huffington Post The disclosure of Maher's injury came as fears grew that the conflict that has already claimed the lives of at least 18000 people in Syria was starting to spill over its borders into a region already torn by sectarian divisions. Gulf Arab states told ... Syria president's brother lost leg in attack: sourcesReuters Syria: Bashar al-Assad's brother 'lost leg' in rebel bombingTelegraph.co.uk French FM urges exit of Syria's 'butchering' AssadFox News UPI.com -Stuff.co.nz -Boston Herald all 215 news articles »

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Fighting in Syria - Washington Post Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:43:15 GMT

New York Times

Fighting in Syria Washington Post Fighting in Syria. Violence escalates between government and opposition forces in the key Syrian cities of Aleppo and Damascus. 1/30. Rate this Photo: 1 2 3 4 5. Share. Email · Permalink · Like. Thumbs; Autoplay; Full Screen; Buy this Photo. 5 Seconds ... Syria banks face deposit challenge as civil war expandsReuters Syrian Fighting Intensifies in Battle for Control of AleppoNew York Times Syrian Rebels Execute Assad Loyalists in AleppoVoice of America Wall Street Journal -USA TODAY -Christian Science Monitor all 8,531 news articles »