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Soldiers in Lebanon Die in Raid Near Syria - New York Times Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:15:36 GMT

New York Times

Soldiers in Lebanon Die in Raid Near Syria New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — At least three Lebanese Army soldiers were killed Friday in a shootout as they tried to arrest a resident of a village that has become a hub of refugees and where Syrian rebels often cross the border. Their target was also fatally shot. Lebanese soldiers killed near Syria borderAljazeera.com Lebanon gang arrested after deadly raid on Syria borderAl-Bawaba Two Lebanese soldiers killed in clashes near Syria borderPress TV Yahoo!7 News all 36 news articles »

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Syrian opposition talks with Russia and Iran - Reuters Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:13:02 GMT

Syrian opposition talks with Russia and Iran Reuters MUNICH (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition leader met the foreign ministers of Russia and Iran on Saturday, opening a window to a possible breakthrough in efforts to broker an end to Syria's civil war. Russia and Iran have been the staunchest allies of ...

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Syria Opposition Leader Meets with Russian FM - Voice of America Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:25:08 GMT

Voice of America

Syria Opposition Leader Meets with Russian FM Voice of America US Vice President Joe Biden, right, and Sheikh Moaz al-Khatib, Syria's top opposition leader, shake hands at the Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 2, 2013. x. US Vice President Joe Biden, right, and Sheikh Moaz al-Khatib, Syria's top ... Syria opposition chief invited to MoscowBBC News US urges Russia to bury differences on SyriaDeutsche Welle Biden, in Munich, Holds Syria-related MeetingsDepartment of Defense Aljazeera.com -Haaretz all 96 news articles »

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Syria Says It Has Right to Counterattack Israel - New York Times Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:16:04 GMT

New York Times

Syria Says It Has Right to Counterattack Israel New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Tensions over the Israeli airstrike on Syrian territory appeared to increase on Thursday as Syria delivered a letter to the United Nations declaring its right to self-defense and Israel's action was condemned not only by longstanding ... Report: Israeli strikes in Syria hit multiple sitesJerusalem Post Opposition slams Syria's Assad, says it would take tougher line against Israel ...Washington Post Israel faces repercussions of air strike on SyriaThe Guardian TIME -Reuters all 837 news articles »

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A Rebel Commander in Syria Holds the Reins of War - New York Times Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:09:19 GMT

A Rebel Commander in Syria Holds the Reins of War New York Times His victim, the Syrian rebel commander Hajji Marea, was fighting a cold and had sent a bodyguard out to find medicine, the commander's supporters said. As he waited, Hajji Marea stepped outside to make a phone call, when the gunman fired. The bullet ... and more »

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Iran vows support for Syria against 'conspiracies' - Jerusalem Post Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:59:23 GMT

Press TV

Iran vows support for Syria against 'conspiracies' Jerusalem Post Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, “Why didn't [Syrian President Bashar] Assad even throw a pebble when Israeli jets were flying over his palace and playing with the dignity of his country? Jalili: Iran to help Syria withstand plotsPress TV Iran's security chief stresses support for SyriaXinhua If Israel strikes Syria again, all bets are offTelegraph.co.uk (blog) Arutz Sheva -Ynetnews -The Times of Israel all 102 news articles »

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Syria fighter jets raid Aleppo rebel area: NGO - DAWN.com Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:38:52 GMT

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Syria fighter jets raid Aleppo rebel area: NGO DAWN.com A Free Syrian Army fighter uses a mirror to find snipers loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad positioned in a nearby building, and a sandal on the end of a stick to attract the attention of the snipers, in Aleppo's Bustan al-Basha district ... Syrian Rebels Advance Near Aleppo AirportABC News January death toll in Syria rises as talks remain stalledSacramento Bee Activists: Syria rebels seize key Aleppo districtThe Star Online Al-Arabiya all 14 news articles »

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Biden Says Syria's Assad 'Hellbent' on Power, Must Go - Bloomberg Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:17:04 GMT

Biden Says Syria's Assad 'Hellbent' on Power, Must Go Bloomberg Vice President Joseph Biden said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must relinquish power, as a top diplomat said the United Nations has to step into an expanding conflict that the warring parties can't resolve. “President Assad, a tyrant hellbent on ...

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Syria Sugar Consumption Falls 40% as War Shuts Down Sweet Shops - Bloomberg Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:53:42 GMT

Syria Sugar Consumption Falls 40% as War Shuts Down Sweet Shops Bloomberg Syria's sugar imports will fall 400,000 tons to 650,000 tons in the 2012-13 season, the London-based International Sugar Organization estimates. Refiners in Syria are finding it difficult to import raw sugar because of the sanctions imposed by Western ... and more »

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Syria Focus of German Talks - Voice of America Sat, 02 Feb 2013 08:41:06 GMT

Voice of America

Syria Focus of German Talks Voice of America The meeting Saturday in southern Germany is designed to revive efforts to find a means to end the civil war in Syria. Earlier this week, Syrian opposition chief Moaz al-Khatib said he is willing to negotiate with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's ... Syria: Opposition willing to meet with regimeNew Zealand Herald Syria opposition chief 'ready' for talks with regimeFRANCE 24 Side meetings on Syria hold promise at Munich conferenceStars and Stripes South China Morning Post -Wall Street Journal (blog) -The Nation all 151 news articles »