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Syria funeral is focus of Kurdish anger - Los Angeles Times Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:09:01 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria funeral is focus of Kurdish anger Los Angeles Times Funerals have long become settings for political theater in strife-ridden Syria, where each side has tried to turn burials of war dead into highly public affirmations of their adversary's barbarity. But the procession Friday through the village of ... 5 dead in Syria after motorcycle explodes near mosque in DamascusFox News Trudy Rubin: Syria shows weaknesses of both candidatesSan Jose Mercury News UN nearly doubles humanitarian appeal for SyriaThe Associated Press Washington Post -Huffington Post all 1,675 news articles »

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Turkey facing questions on Syria policy - Washington Post Sat, 08 Sep 2012 01:41:12 GMT

Antiwar.com

Turkey facing questions on Syria policy Washington Post ANTAKYA, Turkey — Turkey, a rising heavyweight in the Muslim world, has led the international campaign to oust the regime in next-door Syria. But as the fighting drags on, Turkey is complaining that the United States and others have left it abandoned ... U.S. adds diplomats and spies near SyriaAlbany Times Union US Sends More Spies to Help Organize, Train Syria's RebelsAntiwar.com all 238 news articles »

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US senators urge tougher stand on Syria, Iran - Fox News Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:55:48 GMT

Haaretz

US senators urge tougher stand on Syria, Iran Fox News "If you're (Syrian President) Bashar Assad ... maybe you interpret that to mean that you can do anything short of chemical weapons before the United States will intervene," the Republican from Arizona told the Ambrosetti Forum, a gathering of political ... John McCain, Joe Lieberman, Lindsay Graham Urge To Arm Syria's RebelsHuffington Post all 174 news articles »

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UN doubles number needing aid in Syria - Chicago Tribune Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:11:55 GMT

Haaretz

UN doubles number needing aid in Syria Chicago Tribune "The situation for the people of Syria people is appalling and getting worse every day," John Ging, director of operations for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), told the gathering. The United Nations also almost doubled ... ICRC Says Syria Conflict Worsening, More Aid Is NeededBusinessweek 5 dead as bombs strike Syrian capital of DamascusAlpena News UN doubles number needing aid in Syria to 2.5 millionHaaretz all 241 news articles »

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In Syria, peaceful protesters struggle amid Damascus shellings - Washington Post Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:19:56 GMT

In Syria, peaceful protesters struggle amid Damascus shellings Washington Post DAMASCUS, Syria — Obaida, a 25-year-old resident of this war-rattled capital, was in a hurry. He had a protest to get to in the busy Midhat Basha market, and every second counted. “If I am late one minute, I might miss it,” said Obaida, glancing at ...

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Syria rebels say they killed leader of extremist group that kidnapped 2 ... - Kansas City Star Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:50:13 GMT

Syria rebels say they killed leader of extremist group that kidnapped 2 ... Kansas City Star BAB AL HOWA, Syria -- Members of one of the largest groups fighting to topple the government of President Bashar Assad two weeks ago killed the leader of an extremist band thought responsible for the kidnapping in July of two European journalists, ... and more »

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Despite obstacles, aid groups say Syria refugee exodus growing - Reuters Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:13:40 GMT

AFP

Despite obstacles, aid groups say Syria refugee exodus growing Reuters Refugee exodus has already exceeded U.N. estimates. * Escape routes from Syria fraught with difficulty/danger. * Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon host over 246,000. By Tom Miles and Robert Evans. GENEVA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Flights from Damascus have ... The Plight of Palestinian Refugees From SyriaCounterPunch Jordan feels the strain of Syria refugee influxLos Angeles Times Despite obstacles, aid groups says Syria refugee exodus growingCNBC.com The Electronic Intifada -UN News Centre -AFP all 93 news articles »

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Syria today: Explosions rock Damascus suburbs, opposition says - CNN International Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:34:42 GMT

CBC.ca

Syria today: Explosions rock Damascus suburbs, opposition says CNN International (CNN) -- The carnage from Syria's civil war continued to mount, with at least 55 people killed Friday in heavy fighting between Syrian government forces and rebels in a number of flashpoint cities, according to the opposition. Here are the latest ... Canadian diplomat to head envoy's office in SyriaThe Associated Press all 105 news articles »

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Turkey accuses Syria of 'state terrorism' - Fox News Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:47:04 GMT

New York Times

Turkey accuses Syria of 'state terrorism' Fox News BEIRUT – Turkey accused Syria of "state terrorism" Wednesday after a sharp spike in the death toll from the Syrian civil war, and Iran came under new scrutiny with the U.S. alleging that Tehran is flying weapons to President Bashar Assad's regime ... Staying out of SyriaYoungstown Vindicator United Nations Says 100000 Refugees Fled Syria in AugustNew York Times all 3,065 news articles »

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Canada breaks relations with Iran over Syria, support for terror - Los Angeles Times Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:16:25 GMT

Globe and Mail

Canada breaks relations with Iran over Syria, support for terror Los Angeles Times The decision to sever relations was based on a multitude of concerns, including Iran's support for the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, which is engaged in a bloody crackdown on opponents, Baird noted. His statement was issued in Ottawa ... Canada breaks with Iran over Syria and support of terrorMinneapolis Star Tribune all 721 news articles »