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France urges action in Syria - Washington Post Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:38:37 GMT

New York Times

France urges action in Syria Washington Post Scattershot diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing the worsening violence in Syria grew more complicated Monday, with France urging world recognition of a shadow Syrian government that the United States considers premature. In making his plea, French ... France Urges Syrian Opposition to Form New GovernmentNew York Times US Decries Deaths in Syria; Against French PlansABC News all 632 news articles »

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Syria's escalating slaughter - Washington Post Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:36:35 GMT

Syria's escalating slaughter Washington Post It's no wonder that civilians are fleeing Syria at a greater rate than ever. More than 200,000 have now arrived in neighboring countries, and some 10,000 were reported to be waiting Monday on the border of Turkey, which is already harboring 80,000 ... and more »

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Morsi's Syria Plan Suggests Regional Approach to Foreign Affairs - New York Times (blog) Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:17:52 GMT

The Guardian

Morsi's Syria Plan Suggests Regional Approach to Foreign Affairs New York Times (blog) Did President Obama watch Egypt swing from pivotal ally to potential opponent? Versions of that question have hovered around the presidential campaign from the early Republican primary debates through Mitt Romney's comments on his recent trip to Israel ... Morsi Tackles SyriaThe National Interest Online (blog) Egypt's president says time up for Syria's AssadReuters Egyptian Leader Adds Rivals of West to Syria PlanPittsburgh Post Gazette The Guardian all 206 news articles »

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Syria Helicopter Downed in Damascus - Voice of America (blog) Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:46:52 GMT

NPR

Syria Helicopter Downed in Damascus Voice of America (blog) Syrian rebels say they shot down a military helicopter during heavy fighting with government forces in Damascus Monday. Amateur video posted online shows what activists are claiming is a government helicopter falling to the ground in a ball of fire and ... In Distressed Syria, Urban And Rural Cultures At OddsNPR Syria Helicopter Crash: Military Aircraft Catches Fire, Plummets To The Ground ...Huffington Post US decries deaths in Syria; against French plansSarasota Herald-Tribune Reuters -Bellingham Herald all 4,001 news articles »

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Syria sectarian divide turns to fear and flight - The Associated Press Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Syria sectarian divide turns to fear and flight The Associated Press Sectarian slayings between Syria's Sunni majority and the Alawite minority have been a brutal reality of Syria's 17-month-old conflict, and they have only accelerated as the country falls into outright civil war. Sunnis have largely backed the uprising ... and more »

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Turkey wants safe haven for refugees in Syria. Will UN – or NATO – oblige? - Christian Science Monitor Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:51:20 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Turkey wants safe haven for refugees in Syria. Will UN – or NATO – oblige? Christian Science Monitor With Turkey already at the threshold of 100,000 Syrian refugees, which Turkish officials have suggested could be their country's limit, Syria's neighbors will be looking to a high-level United Nations meeting this week to find ways to address Syria's ... Close to 10000 refugees wait in Syria as Turkey builds more camps, tightens ...Washington Post 'Syria Prophecy' Aside, Turkey Must Be Prepared for Assad's FallAl-Monitor Syrian rebels set free a kidnapped LebaneseWIVB all 887 news articles »

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BBG Demands Syria Release Correspondent, Turkish Cameraman - Voice of America (blog) Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:26:06 GMT

AFP

BBG Demands Syria Release Correspondent, Turkish Cameraman Voice of America (blog) The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors called Monday for the release of a correspondent and a Turkish cameraman who went missing in northern Syria while on assignment for the U.S.-funded Alhurra television channel. The cameraman, Cuneyt Unal, ... US broadcast board to Syria: Release journalistsBoston.com Turkish journalist held captive in Syria is shown on video; Turkish FM alleges ...Washington Post all 275 news articles »

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Syrian Helicopter Downed in Damascus - Wall Street Journal Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:41:27 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Syrian Helicopter Downed in Damascus Wall Street Journal BEIRUT—A Syrian military helicopter crashed in a ball of fire Monday after apparently being hit during clashes between government forces and rebels in the capital Damascus, activists said, in a sign of the fighters' growing abilities as they struggle ...

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France signals support for partial no-fly zone in Syria, fighting rages in ... - Washington Post Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:01:17 GMT

Voice of America

France signals support for partial no-fly zone in Syria, fighting rages in ... Washington Post BEIRUT — France signaled Thursday that it was prepared to take part in enforcing a partial no-fly zone over Syria, piling pressure on President Bashar Assad's embattled regime as it widens a major offensive against rebels in Damascus and surrounding ... Syrian Forces Carry Out Assault on DamascusVoice of America Amateur jihad tests Syrian rebel resourcesReuters Syrian Forces Are Said to Expand Deadly 'Hit and Run' Efforts in DamascusNew York Times Fox News all 6,190 news articles »

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Iran Said to Send Troops to Bolster Syria - Wall Street Journal Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:31:49 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iran Said to Send Troops to Bolster Syria Wall Street Journal BEIRUT—Iran is sending commanders from its elite Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and hundreds of foot soldiers to Syria, according to current and former members of the corps. The personnel moves come on top of what these people say are Tehran's ... and more »