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Ancient market burns as fighting rages in Syria's Aleppo - Reuters Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:56:33 GMT

Voice of America

Ancient market burns as fighting rages in Syria's Aleppo Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hundreds of shops were burning in the ancient covered market in Aleppo on Saturday as fighting between rebels and state forces in Syria's largest city threatened to destroy a UNESCO world heritage site. The uprising-turned-civil war ... Syria rebels practice patience in the fight for DamascusLos Angeles Times Battles Rage in Syria's Aleppo for Third DayVoice of America Syrian fighting torches historic medieval marketBusinessweek Wall Street Journal -The Statesman Online all 4,243 news articles »

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Syrian refugees in 4 countries talk of pain, fear - The Associated Press Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:34:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Syrian refugees in 4 countries talk of pain, fear The Associated Press As war rages in Syria, the stream of refugees into other countries shows no sign of stopping. More than 100,000 people fled Syria in August alone — about 40 percent of all who had left since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began last March. Syria's Assad to win, victory to be Tehran's too: Iran officialReuters World powers push Syria's opposition to uniteUSA TODAY A Better Friend: How the US Can Support Transition in SyriaHuffington Post Chicago Tribune -CNN International -Examiner.com all 876 news articles »

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Panetta: Syria moving chemical weapons - CNN (blog) Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:52:08 GMT

ABC News

Panetta: Syria moving chemical weapons CNN (blog) Another disturbing development involving the worsening crisis in Syria. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta revealed U.S. intelligence shows Syria has moved some of its chemical weapons for security purposes. It's a red line that the president has warned ... Syria Chemical Weapons Moved, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta SaysHuffington Post US says Syria moves some chemical weaponsKHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas Panetta Says Syria Moved Some Chemical WeaponsABC News Xinhua all 274 news articles »

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Analysis: Sympathy, but few solutions, regarding Syria - CNN (blog) Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:36:43 GMT

The Daily Star

Analysis: Sympathy, but few solutions, regarding Syria CNN (blog) Hillary Clinton painted a chilling picture for the 20 or so foreign ministers from the Friends of Syria group meeting Friday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. "We see more bodies filling hospitals and morgues, and more refugees leaving ... Turkey warns Syria after mortar strikeReuters Syria crisis in focusThe Keene Sentinel Turkey blasts UN council over Syria inaction, says delay is a 'tool in the ...Washington Post ABC News all 256 news articles »

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Report: Acting on Russian intel, Syria forces murdered pilots of downed Turkey jet - Haaretz Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:46:57 GMT

Haaretz

Report: Acting on Russian intel, Syria forces murdered pilots of downed Turkey jet Haaretz The crew members of a Turkish fighter jet that crashed into the Mediterranean earlier this year survived the impact, only to be later killed by Syria forces following intelligence provided by Russia, the Al Arabiya network reported on Saturday, citing ... UN General Assembly Spotlights Syria CrisisVoice of America Russia helps US, Syria establish contact, Turkey in shockThe Hindu Syria and the Dogs of WarAntiwar.com Bend Bulletin -DigitalJournal.com -gulfnews.com all 274 news articles »

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Carla Del Ponte, Renowned War Crimes Prosecutor, Appointed To Syria Probe - Huffington Post Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:41:02 GMT

CBC.ca

Carla Del Ponte, Renowned War Crimes Prosecutor, Appointed To Syria Probe Huffington Post GENEVA — The U.N.'s top human rights body on Friday named renowned former U.N. war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte to its independent panel probing alleged war crimes in Syria's 18-month conflict. Her appointment came as a sign of stepped-up ... UN rights body extends Syria war crimes missionBoston.com Del Ponte joins UN war crimes inquiry on SyriaChicago Tribune all 292 news articles »

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Obama administration sending $45 million in aid to al Qaeda in Syria - Examiner.com Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:38:51 GMT

Examiner.com

Obama administration sending $45 million in aid to al Qaeda in Syria Examiner.com The Associated Press reported on Thursday that the Obama administration is seeking to “rally Syria's opposition” against Bashar Al Assad by providing them with $45 million of taxpayer money in humanitarian aid and “non-lethal” supplies, such as ... and more »

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Syria takes on Japan in a 'David and Goliath' AFC U-16 quarter-final - Boxscore Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:35:15 GMT

Boxscore

Syria takes on Japan in a 'David and Goliath' AFC U-16 quarter-final Boxscore Asian Football Conf.: Tehran (Sept. 29, 2012) - Syria coach Muhannad Alfakeer had predicted in the beginning of the AFC U-16 Championship about the chances of Syria surprising in the tournament and his predictions were justified when the Syrians not ...

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We are monitoring the activities of several groups in Syria, says Olsen - Examiner.com Sat, 29 Sep 2012 23:20:11 GMT

Examiner.com

We are monitoring the activities of several groups in Syria, says Olsen Examiner.com “We are monitoring the activities of several groups in Syria, including the development there of a terrorist group known as al-Nusrah Front, which announced its existence in a January video posted on extremist-affiliated web forums. The group has ... and more »

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Is Syria's official opposition a serious force? - BBC News Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:11:53 GMT

BBC News

Is Syria's official opposition a serious force? BBC News The BBC's Lina Sinjab in Damascus examines the Syrian political opposition inside the country and whether it really amounts to a serious force. There are opposition groups inside Syria, but like their counterparts outside the country, they have not ... and more »