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UN Official for Refugees Says Syria Is Near Crisis - New York Times Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:10:44 GMT

The Guardian

UN Official for Refugees Says Syria Is Near Crisis New York Times The top United Nations refugee official told the Security Council on Wednesday that the number of registered Syrians who had fled their homeland for safety elsewhere in the region could surpass one million by next month — much sooner than expected ... Syria humanitarian crisis worsening day by day, warns OxfamThe Guardian Britain-based charity Oxfam says Syria's humanitarian crisis spinning out of ...Washington Post Syria unrest outstrips UN efforts: UN officialPress TV Al-Arabiya -UNHCR (press release) -GlobalPost all 34 news articles »

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Washington's last chance to help Syria - Washington Post Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:23:32 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Washington's last chance to help Syria Washington Post IN HIS first trip as secretary of state, John F. Kerry has been raising expectations that the Obama administration will soon take new action to help the Syrian opposition. President Obama, he said Monday in London, “is currently evaluating precisely ... US plans medical, food aid for Syria fighters: sourcesReuters US to bolster support for Syria rebels, Kerry saysBoston Herald In Syria, US mission creep with moral creepChristian Science Monitor The Australian -MiamiHerald.com all 455 news articles »

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Islamists Gain Momentum in Syria - Wall Street Journal Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:38:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Islamists Gain Momentum in Syria Wall Street Journal BEIRUT—Extremists intent on establishing an Islamist state in Syria have gained power within the rebel insurgency, while moderates have lost clout since moves by Washington late last year aimed at the opposite result, U.S. officials and rebel fighters ...

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Syria agrees to renew passports of overseas citizens - Los Angeles Times Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:38:22 GMT

Press TV

Syria agrees to renew passports of overseas citizens Los Angeles Times Syrian expatriates have complained that embassies and consulates have refused to renew their passports, insisting that holders of expired documents return to Syria to sort out their paperwork. But many have resisted going back to their homeland ... US to increase 'non-lethal' aid to Syria oppositionJerusalem Post US senator calls on Washington to provide ammo for Syria militantsPress TV Syria to renew passports, in apparent concessionAl-Arabiya American Spectator (blog) -The National all 28 news articles »

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US Sending Aid To Syria Rebels: Sources Confirm White House Pledge For ... - Huffington Post Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:37:19 GMT

US Sending Aid To Syria Rebels: Sources Confirm White House Pledge For ... Huffington Post A U.S. State Department spokeswoman traveling with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome, where he is likely to announce the steps following talks with the opposition and a "Friends of Syria" meeting on Thursday, declined comment. (Reporting By ... and more »

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Iraq PM warns of Syria crisis spillover - Aljazeera.com Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:03:11 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraq PM warns of Syria crisis spillover Aljazeera.com Iraq's prime minister has warned that a victory for rebels in the Syrian civil war will create a new extremist haven and destabilise the wider Middle East, sparking a sectarian war in his own country, a civil war in Lebanon and a division in Jordan ... US official: Iraq continues to allow Iranian overflights to SyriaLos Angeles Times Support for rebels in Syria is declaring 'war against Iraq'The National Syria claims Turkey enabling al-QaidaJerusalem Post Press TV -Businessweek -Fox News all 27 news articles »

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Israel: Mortar Shell From Syria Lands in Golan - ABC News Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:33:49 GMT

The Times of Israel

Israel: Mortar Shell From Syria Lands in Golan ABC News A mortar shell fired from Syria exploded in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Wednesday, falling in an open area and causing no casualties, the Israeli military said. Military officials said the shell landed near an Israeli village near the ... IDF finds tank shell fired from Syria in GolanJerusalem Post Israel returns six wounded to Syria, one remainsThe Times of Israel Six Syrian rebels hospitalized in Israel returned to SyriaJewish Telegraphic Agency Las Vegas Sun -Globe and Mail all 60 news articles »

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Wisdom in the US response to Syria - Washington Post Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:36:05 GMT

Wisdom in the US response to Syria Washington Post In his Feb. 26 op-ed column, “Obama's Syria policy, born of fear,” Richard Cohen revealed a hubris in his thinking on Syria that recalls the sloganeering and ignorance that drew us into Iraq. It is appropriate that he begins his column with Lawrence of ...

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READ: Kerry Says Syria Needs Help - Huffington Post Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:27:12 GMT

READ: Kerry Says Syria Needs Help Huffington Post azereta February 28, 2013 00:00 The USA should talk about SA who has instigated this religious fervour and who has a religious police, segregation of woman and a horrible track record. Lokk's like the USA wants to conquer the world and that isn't OK.

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Criminals cash in on Syria's chaos with kidnappings and ransoms - Christian Science Monitor Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:25:57 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Criminals cash in on Syria's chaos with kidnappings and ransoms Christian Science Monitor A Syrian man, walk down a destroyed street which was damaged by the shelling of the Syrian forces, at Maarat al-Nuaman town, in Idlib province, Syria, Tuesday. Syrian rebels battled government troops near a landmark 12th century mosque in the northern ... Syria crisis: US considers more support for rebels - Wednesday 27 February 2013The Guardian (blog) Syria: Fighting In Aleppo Continues Between Assad Forces And Rebels Near ...Huffington Post Ballistic missile strikes on Aleppo signal new escalation in Syria warWashington Post Los Angeles Times -Globe and Mail -Human Rights Watch all 33 news articles »