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Syrian official on opposition: 'They are living in a different era' - CNN Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:15:30 GMT

Syrian official on opposition: 'They are living in a different era' CNN Damascus, Syria (CNN) -- The opposition is against democracy and afraid of what the nation's people want, Syria's deputy foreign minister told CNN on Wednesday. Faisal al-Mekdad spoke in Damascus. "I think they are living in a different era. These ...

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Syrian chemical weapons set to be destroyed at sea - BBC News Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:44:37 GMT

BBC News

Syrian chemical weapons set to be destroyed at sea BBC News A plan has been hatched to destroy Syria's chemical weapons at sea using US Navy auxiliary vessel MV Cape Ray. Industry sources told BBC Newsnight the plan will put a mobile destruction plant aboard that uses water to dilute the chemicals to safer levels. US may destroy Syria's chemical weapons at seaToronto Star US Could Destroy Syria's Chemical Arms At SeaSky News US offers to destroy some of Syria's chemical weapons at seaCTV News all 281 news articles »

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Syrian Troops Capture Western Town - ABC News Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:43:38 GMT

BBC News

Syrian Troops Capture Western Town ABC News Syrian state TV says government forces have captured a western town near the border with Lebanon, a week after opposition fighters seized it. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirms troops are almost in full control of Deir ... Syria Will Attend Geneva Peace TalksNew York Times Syria tells Western foes to stop dreaming Assad will goReuters Syria government confirms Geneva peace talks attendanceBBC News USA TODAY -Huffington Post -The Japan News all 1,586 news articles »

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Mortar kills 1, injures 9 near Russian Embassy in Syria - CNN International Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:40:40 GMT

Washington Post

Mortar kills 1, injures 9 near Russian Embassy in Syria CNN International (CNN) -- A mortar landed near the Russian Embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday, killing a Syrian civilian and injuring nine Syrian security personnel who work for the diplomatic post, Russia's foreign ministry said. No Russians were ... Fear in Syrian capital as mortar shells rain downMiamiHerald.com Russian embassy attack in Syria condemned by state departmentPolitico Russian Embassy In Syria AttackedRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 77 news articles »

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SYRIA: Why some Christians pray for Assad victory - The Week UK Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:37:00 GMT

SYRIA: Why some Christians pray for Assad victory The Week UK BEIRUT - “When is the war coming?” is one of Madame's favourite questions to ask of her occasional foreign visitors, especially journalists, who she assumes get some sort of secret bulletin about security developments. “Who is winning in Syria?” comes ...

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Does Iran Want Peace in Syria? - Bloomberg Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:31:16 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Does Iran Want Peace in Syria? Bloomberg Israel and Saudi Arabia strongly opposed the recent agreement to limit Iran's nuclear program, in part because they fear it will remake the Middle East to their detriment. It is up to Iran to prove them wrong, and that can start in Syria. Iran's ... Syria: Call for ceasefire before peace talksSydney Morning Herald Turkey, Iran call for Syria ceasefire before peace talksReuters UK Iran Deal Ripples Felt From Syria War Zones to Saudi Palaces (3)Businessweek Press TV -Tehran Times -Haaretz all 5,573 news articles »

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Irish troops forced to return fire in Syria - Irish Independent Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:32:50 GMT

Irish Independent

Irish troops forced to return fire in Syria Irish Independent Cmdt Hanly said there are “no reports” of casualties among the Syrian rebels and said that one Irish soldier sustained a minor injury while taking cover inside one of the vehicles. He said the solider has “been x-rayed and he's fine. “He'll be back on ... Attack on Irish troops in Syria indicates UN has become a target of warring ...Irish Times Irish troops in Syria return fire after being hit by “unknown blast”thejournal.ie Irish troops in Syria return fire after 'blast' incidentBreakingNews.ie all 12 news articles »

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Obama administration offers to destroy Syrian chemical weapons at sea - Fox News Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:33:31 GMT

Obama administration offers to destroy Syrian chemical weapons at sea Fox News The Obama administration is offering to destroy some of Syria's deadliest chemical weapons in international waters aboard a nearly 700-foot, U.S. government-owned ship, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The plan, still subject to ...

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Exclusive: UN says Syria combatants stymie aid effort - Reuters Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:40:22 GMT

Exclusive: UN says Syria combatants stymie aid effort Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations says its aid convoys cannot reach around 250,000 people in areas besieged by Syrian government forces or rebels, despite "growing needs and intensifying conflict". The detailed assessment was included in a ... and more »

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Number of foreign fighters from Europe in Syria is historically unprecedented ... - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:53:35 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

Number of foreign fighters from Europe in Syria is historically unprecedented ... Washington Post (blog) Since 2011, large numbers of European Muslims have gone to Syria to fight with the rebels. But exactly how many are they, and which countries are providing most of the fighters? The question matters because some of these foreign fighters may return to ...