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Sanctions reach only so far in Syria - USA TODAY Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:04:34 GMT

New York Times

Sanctions reach only so far in Syria USA TODAY The sanctions have caused economic pain in Syria; however, the regime survives because the Assad family is intensely loyal to one another and controls revenue sources that international sanctions could take years to crimp. MORE: Who's who in the Assad ... Towns in rebel-controlled Syria experiment with self-governmentWashington Post West's rebel worries leave Syria strategy strugglingReuters Mideast Unrest Intensifies Debate on US Intervention in SyriaNew York Times all 141 news articles »

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Mideast powers meet, seek Syria peace in Cairo - Huffington Post Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:52:54 GMT

AFP

Mideast powers meet, seek Syria peace in Cairo Huffington Post CAIRO — Mideast heavyweights had a first high-level meeting in Cairo on Monday as part of newly-formed quartet tasked to end Syria's civil war, cautioning that a solution would not come easy but that common ground exists between Damascus' staunchest ... Saudi Arabia stays out of regional talks on SyriaReuters Foreign ministry denies Iran military presence in Syria: TVChicago Tribune all 694 news articles »

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Syrian jets hit Lebanese territory near border - Boston Herald Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:52:50 GMT

The Daily Star

Syrian jets hit Lebanese territory near border Boston Herald BEIRUT — Missiles fired by Syrian warplanes hit Lebanese territory Monday in one of the most serious cross-border violations since Syria's crisis began 18 months ago, security officials in Beirut and Lebanese state media said. The officials, speaking ... Bombs from Syrian warplanes hit Lebanese territory near borderNewser Syrian warplanes bomb farms in north LebanonThe Daily Star all 332 news articles »

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Civilian Attacks Rise in Syria, UN Says - New York Times Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:06:54 GMT

New York Times

Civilian Attacks Rise in Syria, UN Says New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — With the Syrian conflict spilling into the Lebanese border area on Monday, United Nations investigators said civilians were bearing the brunt of indiscriminate air and ground assaults in the fighting over the future of President ... Syria: End Opposition Use of Torture, ExecutionsHuffington Post UN Rights Panel: Violations in Syria GrowingVoice of America UN expands list of Syrian war crimes suspectsReuters Los Angeles Times -CBS News all 438 news articles »

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Syria keeps promise to Turkey to unleash Kurds - WND.com Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:57:16 GMT

AsiaOne

Syria keeps promise to Turkey to unleash Kurds WND.com Kurds constitute an important minority in Syria and for years have sought autonomy in northern Syria to create an independent Kurdistan along with the Kurds in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq and Iran. The Kurds also are a large minority in Turkey ... Syria accuses Turkey of helping oppositionSTLtoday.com all 57 news articles »

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In Lebanon, Pope Laments Strife in Syria, Where the War Rages On - New York Times Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:33:20 GMT

New York Times

In Lebanon, Pope Laments Strife in Syria, Where the War Rages On New York Times Syria was a recurring theme in the pope's three-day visit here. As he arrived, Benedict called for both the Syrian government and its opponents to stop importing arms. Before he left on Sunday, the pope lamented the cost. “Sadly, the din of weapons ... Pope decries Syria 'horror' at open-air Mass in BeirutWashington Post Pope Benedict XVI ends Lebanon trip, urges interreligious harmonyLos Angeles Times Pope says import of arms to Syria a "grave sin"Reuters all 2,299 news articles »

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Syria accuses Turkey of allowing al-Qaida transit - Dekalb Daily Chronicle Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:40:22 GMT

CBC.ca

Syria accuses Turkey of allowing al-Qaida transit Dekalb Daily Chronicle DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria accused neighboring Turkey Sunday of allowing thousands of Muslim extremists to cross into its territory, as the government and opposition said an explosion killed at least seven and cut off a main road leading south from the ... Syria envoy: No plan to end violence yetTriValley Central all 1,033 news articles »

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UN watchdog IAEA new warning: Iran, Syria, North Korea are 'not cooperating' - Examiner.com Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:41:14 GMT

Examiner.com

UN watchdog IAEA new warning: Iran, Syria, North Korea are 'not cooperating' Examiner.com The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog reported today that Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Syria have not sufficiently cooperated in resolving outstanding issues regarding their nuclear activities. “Each case is ... and more »

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Syria clashes rage; govt forces claim gains in strategic district - Pakistan Daily Times Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:55:17 GMT

Bangkok Post

Syria clashes rage; govt forces claim gains in strategic district Pakistan Daily Times Syria clashes rage; govt forces claim gains in strategic district. * Syrian army officials claim district Midan under their control * Britain-based monitoring group says army shelled several cities. DAMASCUS: Fighting raged in Syria's second city ... Syria's battle in Aleppo takes on religious toneThe Seattle Times Syria clashes rage, UN deplores 'gross' rights abusesDAWN.com Syria army retakes flashpoint Aleppo districtBangkok Post Bayoubuzz all 99 news articles »

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Troubled Iraqi border town in eye of Syrian storm - Chicago Tribune Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:19:27 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Troubled Iraqi border town in eye of Syrian storm Chicago Tribune AL QAIM, Iraq (Reuters) - Syrian refugees squeeze against a closed gate at an Iraqi border post, reaching through its metal bars to clamor for water, and calling out to Iraqi cousins and brothers on the other side. Yelling into their cellphones, more ... Fugitive VP says Iraq letting Iran ferry arms to SyriaReuters all 49 news articles »