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Bomb in Beirut Kills Politician, a Critic of Syria and Hezbollah - New York Times Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:48:26 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Bomb in Beirut Kills Politician, a Critic of Syria and Hezbollah New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — The bomb that tore through downtown Beirut on Friday killed a former Lebanese finance minister who was a prominent critic of the Syrian government — an attack that unleashed a storm of political recriminations that threaten the ... Beirut blast silences senior anti-Syria voice, echoing past assassinationsChristian Science Monitor How the conflict in Syria is spreading division and violence in LebanonPBS NewsHour Syria critic among six Beirut blast victimsSydney Morning Herald Voice of America -euronews -Times of India all 811 news articles »

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US aid to Syrian refugees generally stops at the border - Washington Post Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:01:12 GMT

Washington Post

US aid to Syrian refugees generally stops at the border Washington Post Only a tiny number of the more than 2 million refugees fleeing Syria's civil war can meet the requirements to be resettled in the United States, frustrating international relief officials who say the numbers needing help could nearly double in the ... and more »

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Syria's War Creates A Demand For Artificial Legs - NPR (blog) Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:54:53 GMT

NPR (blog)

Syria's War Creates A Demand For Artificial Legs NPR (blog) In a clinic in southern Turkey, Mohammed Ibrahim helps 23-year-old Syrian Mustapha Abu Bakr take his first steps since he lost his legs, holding on to a set of bars for balance. "He can't express his feelings," Ibrahim says. "It's a new thing ... Syria's War Creates A Market For Artificial LegsKUOW News and Information Graham Holdings Co : Syria: The Executive Summary, 12/274-traders (press release) all 14 news articles »

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Russia says Syrian toxin removal deadline will be missed - Reuters Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:33:21 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Russia says Syrian toxin removal deadline will be missed Reuters Syria has agreed to abandon its chemical weapons by next June under a deal proposed by Russia and hashed out with the United States, after an August 21 sarin gas attack that Western nations blamed on President Bashar al-Assad's government. INTERNATIONAL > Experts agree naval plan for Syria disarmament: RussiaHurriyet Daily News Russia: Syria Weapons Deadline Won't Be MetABC News Experts agree naval plan for Syria disarmament: RussiaThe Daily Star GlobalPost all 105 news articles »

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Dozens of Syrian rebels die in government ambush - BBC News Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:08:04 GMT

BBC News

Dozens of Syrian rebels die in government ambush BBC News Dozens of Islamist rebels have been killed by a Syrian army ambush in a strategic area near the capital Damascus. Activists and state media say the attack took place on Friday morning to the north of the town of Maaloula. State media said the men were ... Syrian Troops Ambush and Kill Dozens of RebelsABC News Syria: Troops Kill Dozens of Insurgents, Reports SayNew York Times As if Syria didn't have enough problems, now a polio epidemic loomsThe Guardian Reuters -Asharq Alawsat English -Washington Post all 137 news articles »

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Syria's civil war tests whether borders drawn less than a century ago will last - Washington Post Fri, 27 Dec 2013 03:58:26 GMT

Syria's civil war tests whether borders drawn less than a century ago will last Washington Post AL-QASR, Lebanon — That half of his farm lies in Syria and half in Lebanon is a source of mystery and inconvenience for Mohammed al-Jamal, whose family owned the property long before Europeans turned up and drew the lines that created the borders of ... and more »

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Russian firm signs 25-year energy deal with Syria - Los Angeles Times Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:20:59 GMT

RT

Russian firm signs 25-year energy deal with Syria Los Angeles Times AMMAN, Jordan -- The Syrian government has signed a joint development agreement with a Russian energy company to explore for oil in the Middle Eastern country's territorial waters off the Mediterranean coast, according to SANA, the Syrian state news ... Russia tightens links to Bashar al-Assad with Syria energy dealFinancial Times Syria signs deal with Russian firm to drill offshore for oil and gaseuronews Syria signs offshore oil and gas exploration deal with RussiaRT FRANCE 24 -Fox News all 98 news articles »

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Syria prison death: Abbas Khan inquest opened - BBC News Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:57:14 GMT

BBC News

Syria prison death: Abbas Khan inquest opened BBC News An inquest into the death of a British doctor who died in a Syrian prison has been opened and adjourned. Syrian authorities believe Abbas Khan hanged himself in his prison cell, Walthamstow Coroners Court heard. Mr Khan died days before he was due to ... Family Of Doctor Killed In Syria Mourns 'Star'Sky News Funeral held for British doctor who died in SyriaCBC.ca UK funeral for Indian-origin doctor who died in SyriaTimes of India The Independent -The Daily Star -MSN UK all 184 news articles »

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Syria: A failure for humanity - Aljazeera.com Fri, 27 Dec 2013 10:39:28 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria: A failure for humanity Aljazeera.com Last month, an armed Tunisian man stormed into a makeshift hospital in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. He pulled a wounded man in agony from the operation table to the street and chopped his head off without any hesitation. Kids playing in the ... Syria Chemical Weapons: Who was behind the East Ghouta Attacks?Center for Research on Globalization What to Do Next About SyriaHuffington Post As time goes by: Turkey's role in Syria's unfolding crisisRT (blog) thejournal.ie -Telegraph.co.uk -Deutsche Welle all 40 news articles »

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British political leaders unite in plea to help Syrians - Telegraph.co.uk Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:09:58 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

British political leaders unite in plea to help Syrians Telegraph.co.uk The leaders of all three main political parties united to issue a heartfelt plea to all nations to help tackle the humanitarian crisis in Syria claiming “there is no better New Year's Resolution”. David Cameron was joined by Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband ... Political leaders urge nations to donate more to SyriaITV News Syria: David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg unite to appeal for end to ...Mirror.co.uk Party leaders pledge more cash for SyriaHerald Scotland Evening Standard all 15 news articles »