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Kerry Says Syrian Opposition Can Handle Military Aid - New York Times Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:43:46 GMT

CBS News

Kerry Says Syrian Opposition Can Handle Military Aid New York Times “But I will tell you this: There is a very clear ability now in the Syrian opposition to make certain that what goes to the moderate, legitimate opposition is, in fact, getting to them, and the indication is that they are increasing their pressure as a ... Sec. Kerry discusses Iran, Syria in meeting with Saudi foreign ministerFox News US, Saudis paper over differences on Syria and Iran during Kerry visitWashington Post Kerry: "No guarantees," but confident aid to Syria rebels won't fall into ...CBS News Channel News Asia -Press TV all 70 news articles »

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Israel warns it cannot "stand idle" as Syria war spills over border - Reuters Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:01:51 GMT

The Times of Israel

Israel warns it cannot "stand idle" as Syria war spills over border Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israel warned the U.N. Security Council on Monday that it could not be expected to "stand idle" as Syria's civil war spills over its border, while Russia accused armed groups of undermining security between the states by ... An Apple a day to keep Syria at bay?Jerusalem Post Israel envoy urges UN action to stop fire from SyriaThe Times of Israel Israel launched attacks on Syria to foil Damascus threats: ministerXinhua Ahram Online all 34 news articles »

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Assad Forces Defeated in Syria's Raqqa, Ambushed in Iraq - Voice of America Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:06:05 GMT

Voice of America

Assad Forces Defeated in Syria's Raqqa, Ambushed in Iraq Voice of America "The Syrian military is attacking around [the central city of] Homs and to the north of Latakia. It is fattening up the areas under its control, particularly around the Alawite mountains and on the highway from Damascus up toward Homs and to the west ... Syrian rebels report capture of provincial capitalReuters Syria rebels claim to have taken city of RaqqahLos Angeles Times Syria Troops Killed In Ambush In IraqHuffington Post Aljazeera.com -New York Times all 416 news articles »

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Aid to Syria could backfire: #tellusatoday - USA TODAY Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:30:28 GMT

Aid to Syria could backfire: #tellusatoday USA TODAY I have two problems with giving aid to Syria. No matter which faction we give money to, they will hate Americans because of our political ties with Israel. Also, Bashar Assad is a piece of human garbage. I would almost rather the U.S. take the $60 ...

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US and Saudi send warnings to Iran and Syria - Aljazeera.com Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:56:43 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US and Saudi send warnings to Iran and Syria Aljazeera.com The United States and Saudi Arabia have presented a united front to Iran and Syria, alerting Iran's leadership that patience over its alleged nuclear ambitions is wearing thin and warning Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that they will boost support to ... and more »

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Lebanon GDP growth hampered by Syria conflict: minister - Reuters Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:01:22 GMT

Lebanon GDP growth hampered by Syria conflict: minister Reuters Deep-seated sectarian tensions in Lebanon, which fought a ruinous civil war from 1975 to 1990, have been exacerbated by the conflict in Syria, where majority Muslims are fighting to overthrow Assad, who is from the Alawite minority which has its roots ... and more »

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Syrians tear down statue of Bashar al-Assad's father after rebel advance - The Guardian Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:21:03 GMT

The Guardian

Syrians tear down statue of Bashar al-Assad's father after rebel advance The Guardian This is the first time that Syria's armed opposition has secured an entire provincial city. The rebels control much of Syria's rural north, and have partial control of several major urban centres including Aleppo, Homs, the eastern city of Deir el-Zour ...

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Forty-two Syrian soldiers killed in Iraq - DAWN.com (blog) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:48:27 GMT

DAWN.com (blog)

Forty-two Syrian soldiers killed in Iraq DAWN.com (blog) Smoke rises from a police academy during fighting between Free Syrian Army fighters and forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, on the outskirt of Aleppo. -Reuters Photo. FALLUJAH: Unidentified armed men killed 42 Syrians and seven Iraqis on ...

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Syria's refugees - Washington Post Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:58:54 GMT

Syria's refugees Washington Post U.N estimates say that within a week, there could be 1 million refugees in Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq as more people flee the Syrian civil war. A Syrian refugee stands on top of a water tank at the Zaatari refugee camp,. 1 / 6. Rate this ... and more »

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No endgame in sight for Syria's civil war - CBC.ca Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:33:28 GMT

CBC.ca

No endgame in sight for Syria's civil war CBC.ca The civil war in Syria seems to be in something of a stalemate, with international peace efforts going nowhere fast. Two years ago this month protesters took to the streets across Syria, and the autocratic regime of Bashar al-Assad chose to take them on.