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Syria shows weaknesses of both candidates - Philadelphia Inquirer Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:11:14 GMT

Philadelphia Inquirer

Syria shows weaknesses of both candidates Philadelphia Inquirer For many months, as Syrian civilians died, the Obama administration tried to promote a peaceful transition from the regime of Bashar al-Assad to an elected Syrian government. It supported former United Nations negotiator Kofi Annan, and urged Moscow to ... France sends aid, cash to rebel-held Syrian cities, source saysNBCNews.com (blog) Cameron and Hollande agree on hastening end of Assad's rule in SyriaThe Guardian Aid for Syrian rebels: 'France taking US hitman role'RT KVAL -Chicago Tribune -Reuters all 335 news articles »

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Jordan feels the strain of Syria refugee influx - Los Angeles Times Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:01:30 GMT

ABC News

Jordan feels the strain of Syria refugee influx Los Angeles Times ZAATARI, Jordan — The nearly 25,000 Syrians who have taken refuge here from the war in their homeland live in pervasive frustration: Penned in by a wire fence, many wear surgical masks against the swirling dust as officials scramble to provide enough ... Syrian Troops Take Town on Refugee Flight RouteABC News Putin: Moscow Won't Change Position on SyriaVoice of America Turkey accuses Syria of 'state terrorism'Fox News CBS News -Reuters -Catholic Online all 3,168 news articles »

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Syria's Rebels Struggle to Tame Assad's Air Power - TIME Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:23:18 GMT

The Republic

Syria's Rebels Struggle to Tame Assad's Air Power TIME Rebels drove the Syrian army out of the countryside north of Aleppo long ago and claim to control more than two-thirds of Aleppo, Syria's largest city, where they have battled to a standstill the regime forces trying for more than a month to uproot them. Syria's rebels set their sights on regime's air power in struggle for Aleppo ...Washington Post Syria Crisis: US Border Presence GrowsHuffington Post all 199 news articles »

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Syria today: Iraq denies role in the conflict - CNN Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:40:47 GMT

Philadelphia Inquirer

Syria today: Iraq denies role in the conflict CNN (CNN) -- Three U.S. lawmakers traveled to Baghdad to meet with Iraqi leaders over the worsening crisis in Syria amid reports that Iraq is allowing Iran to use its airspace to deliver weapons to embattled President Bashar al-Assad's forces. Al-Assad has ... US urges Iraq to inspect Iran supply flights to SyriaReuters Standing between Iran and Syria, Iraq faces US pressure to halt arms transfers ...Washington Post U.S. says Iran is flying arms to Syria over IraqPhiladelphia Inquirer all 500 news articles »

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US sends more spies, diplomats to help organize, train and study Syria's rebel ... - Washington Post Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:09:42 GMT

US sends more spies, diplomats to help organize, train and study Syria's rebel ... Washington Post WASHINGTON — The U.S. is ramping up its presence at Syria's Turkish border, sending more spies and diplomats to help advise the rebel forces in their mismatched fight against the better armed Syrian regime, and to watch for possible al-Qaida ... and more »

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Syria slams Egyptian leader's speech as interference - Reuters Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:14:17 GMT

Sky News Australia

Syria slams Egyptian leader's speech as interference Reuters BEIRUT, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Syria condemned on Thursday calls by Egypt's president for change in the country, which is battling a 17-month-old uprising against Bashar al-Assad, saying they amounted to blatant interference in its internal affairs. The ... While You Were Out, Syria Caught On FireNYU Local Turkey, Egypt issue scathing criticism of Syria, say Assad should goWashington Post Egypt president to Syria's Assad: Step down before it's too lateLos Angeles Times Boston Globe all 945 news articles »

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West's Syria policy could backfire: Putin - TwoCircles.net Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:43:47 GMT

Globe and Mail

West's Syria policy could backfire: Putin TwoCircles.net West's Syria policy could backfire: Putin. Submitted by admin4 on 7 September 2012 - 7:58am. International · Muslim World News. By IANS, By RIA Novosti,. Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Western powers that their "dangerous" stance ... Russia's Putin defiant on Syria, calls Romney "mistaken"Reuters Russia's Putin defiant on Syria, says Romney "mistaken"Chicago Tribune Putin: Get Gitmo prisoners to fight in Syria - it will make no difference ...RT all 1,359 news articles »

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Signs Syria used cluster bombs - arms monitor group - Chicago Tribune Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:11:47 GMT

Signs Syria used cluster bombs - arms monitor group Chicago Tribune LONDON (Reuters) - Syrian government forces have almost certainly used cluster bombs, which kill and maim civilians long after conflicts end, during their crackdown on a 17-month revolt, a disarmament group said on Thursday citing video and ... and more »

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Iraq's role in Syria war poses problems for US - Utica Observer Dispatch Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:30:33 GMT

CBS News

Iraq's role in Syria war poses problems for US Utica Observer Dispatch Iraq's acquiescence in possibly allowing Iranian weapons deliveries to the Syrian regime demonstrates Washington's limited influence in postwar Iraq, its inability to halt Syria's 18-month conflict and its continued struggle against Tehran for ... Situation in Syria should endDaily O'Collegian Erdoğan on why no US military intervention in Syria: "maybe it's because of ...CNN (blog) No End in Sight in Syrian ConflictCouncil on Foreign Relations CBS News -Arutz Sheva -Hurriyet Daily News all 89 news articles »

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Syria's eerie parallel to 1980s Afghanistan - Washington Post Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:23:09 GMT

OregonLive.com

Syria's eerie parallel to 1980s Afghanistan Washington Post The United States and its allies are moving in Syria toward a program of covert support for the rebels that, for better or worse, looks very much like what America and its friends did in Afghanistan in the 1980s. The parallels are spooky. In Syria, as ... In Syria, Allies Stage a RerunRealClearPolitics all 12 news articles »