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Syrian Émigrés Seek Aid in US to Arm Rebels - New York Times Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:32:36 GMT

AFP

Syrian Émigrés Seek Aid in US to Arm Rebels New York Times The Syrian Support Group, incorporated here in April as a nonprofit, has few resources and, so far, few donations, and whether it succeeds in its larger goal remains to be seen. But it is already serving as a conduit between the United States and the ... Syria's rural economy adapts as conflict spreadsChicago Tribune Syria's Aleppo bears scars of five-week battleAFP Assad says Syria is facing regional, global battleCt Post all 120 news articles »

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Syrian opposition group not up to job, says ex-member - Reuters Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:03:27 GMT

The Associated Press

Syrian opposition group not up to job, says ex-member Reuters UNITED NATIONS/ANKARA (Reuters) - The opposition Syrian National Council has failed to overcome internal divisions and is not up to the challenge of overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad, a prominent former member of the group has said. Assad, in a ... Syria Neighbors: Keep Borders Open for RefugeesHuffington Post Opinion: Syria fighting sparks refugee crisis in JordanCNN International Turkey to press for safe zone in SyriaThe Associated Press all 1,407 news articles »

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Assad Admits Difficulties, but Projects Confidence - New York Times Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:28:10 GMT

Voice of America

Assad Admits Difficulties, but Projects Confidence New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — During an interview that was broadcast Wednesday night, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria sought to rally public support for his fight against insurgents that has strained his military, subjected his government to defections and ... Syria's Assad predicts victory for his forces, plays down defectionsWashington Post (blog) Syria's Assad acknowledges struggles in civil warSan Jose Mercury News Syria's Assad, in rare TV interview, says his army is winning civil warMiamiHerald.com Voice of America all 2,544 news articles »

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Syria President Bashar Assad appears confident of victory - Los Angeles Times Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:51:10 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria President Bashar Assad appears confident of victory Los Angeles Times BEIRUT — He flashed a smile and seemed at ease. He vowed victory even though it wouldn't happen any time soon. Syrian President Bashar Assad looked confident in a televised interview aired Wednesday, his first since escalating attacks by opposition ... and more »

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Iran will form troika to explore Syria solution - Reuters Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:01:36 GMT

Voice of America

Iran will form troika to explore Syria solution Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will form a team with other non-aligned countries to explore solutions to the crisis in Syria, the Iranian foreign minister said on Wednesday, and U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon called on Iran to use its influence to help end the ... UN Chief to Tehran: Use Your Influence Positively in SyriaVoice of America Iran presents its own cease-fire proposal for Syria at Non-Aligned summitChristian Science Monitor UN chief discusses nuclear issue, Syria, human rights with IranXinhua WOOD-TV all 3,733 news articles »

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Turkish military is key factor in Syria planning - Huffington Post Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:31:13 GMT

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Turkish military is key factor in Syria planning Huffington Post ISTANBUL — In 2003, Turkey barred U.S. forces from opening a northern front in the war against Iraq in a stunning rebuff to Washington that raised questions about whether the politically powerful Turkish military had undercut a civilian-led initiative ... Turkey presses UN to house refugees inside SyriaReuters Turkey urges UN to protect refugees inside SyriaCNBC.com Turkey to press for safe zone in SyriaHouston Chronicle Atlanta Journal Constitution all 1,406 news articles »

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John McCain addresses Syria, defense issues in RNC speech - Washington Post Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:34:25 GMT

John McCain addresses Syria, defense issues in RNC speech Washington Post 29, 2012 - Senator John McCain used his 2012 Republican National Convention speech to say defense cuts would be detrimental and how he sees the U.S.'s lack of involvement in Syria is out of line with American tradition. (/The Washington Post) ... and more »

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Syria's Assad acknowledges struggles in civil war - The Associated Press Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:24:00 GMT

Syria's Assad acknowledges struggles in civil war The Associated Press Over the past few months, Syria's military has increasingly been stretched thin fighting on multiple fronts against rebels seeking to oust Assad. His forces have been unable to quell the rebellion as it spread to the capital, Damascus, with significant ...

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Debate Continues in Turkey Over Syria, Regional Standing - Voice of America Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:03:16 GMT

Voice of America

Debate Continues in Turkey Over Syria, Regional Standing Voice of America Iran has staunchly backed Syria's President Bashar al-Assad throughout the 18-month long uprising and has accused the West and Sunni Muslim Gulf countries of fueling the conflict by arming and financing the rebels. Turkey, meanwhile is focusing its ... and more »

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UN Security Council to Meet on Syria Crisis - Voice of America Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:09:52 GMT

UN Security Council to Meet on Syria Crisis Voice of America UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council will hold a high-level session on Thursday to discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria, where an 18-month-old crisis has left more than 2.5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and ... and more »