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Syria opposition names interim leader - Aljazeera.com Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:30:26 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria opposition names interim leader Aljazeera.com The Syrian National Coalition has named veteran dissident George Sabra as caretaker leader of the main opposition grouping, following the resignation of Moaz al-Khatib. Sabra "was assigned today to carry out the functions of the head of the Coalition ... At least 100 dead after 6 days of clashes in Syria, activists sayFox News Syria crisis: new 'massacre' in Damascus suburb - Monday 22 AprilThe Guardian Syria War: Hundreds Feared Dead In Damascus Fighting - Huffington PostHuffington Post BBC News -MiamiHerald.com all 216 news articles »

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Syria's pro-Assad hackers are hijacking high-profile Twitter feeds - Washington Post (blog) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:26 GMT

Syria's pro-Assad hackers are hijacking high-profile Twitter feeds Washington Post (blog) The Syrian Electronic Army, an informal network of hackers who wage cyberwar in support of the Syrian government and President Bashar al-Assad, have found yet another way to harass Western Web users. Hackers identifying as part of the Syrian Electronic ... and more »

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Two Archbishops Are Kidnapped Outside of Northern Syrian City - New York Times Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:16:07 GMT

New York Times

Two Archbishops Are Kidnapped Outside of Northern Syrian City New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Two Syrian archbishops from Aleppo were abducted on Monday while traveling outside that besieged northern city, the official news media and antigovernment activists reported, making them the most senior church clerics to become ... Gunmen abduct two bishops in northern SyriaBBC News Syria says two bishops kidnapped by rebelsReuters Two Orthodox bishops kidnapped in SyriaRT Al-Arabiya -The Epoch Times all 17 news articles »

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Health Experts: Leishmaniasis on the Rise in War-Torn Syria - VOA - Voice of America Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:34:27 GMT

Voice of America

Health Experts: Leishmaniasis on the Rise in War-Torn Syria - VOA Voice of America Health workers in northern Syria have reported a dramatic rise in cases of Leishmaniasis--locally dubbed “Aleppo Button Disease” for the sores it produces--and are calling on the World Health Organization and other international agencies for help ...

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'Jordan opens skies for IAF drones flying to Syria' - Jerusalem Post Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:24:39 GMT

Washington Times

'Jordan opens skies for IAF drones flying to Syria' Jerusalem Post Jordan has opened two corridors of its airspace to Israeli Air Force drones seeking to monitor the ongoing conflict in Syria, French daily Le Figaro reported on Sunday, citing a Western military source in the Middle East. According to the report ... Jordan, Israel partner to monitor Syria by dronesWashington Times Jordan opens skies for Israel drone attacks on Syria: ReportPress TV A Nation Divided: The Balkanization of SyriaCenter for Research on Globalization Ynetnews -RT -Arab News all 23 news articles »

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EU aid chief warns of risks of spreading Syria crisis - 路透社 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:01:23 GMT

EU aid chief warns of risks of spreading Syria crisis 路透社 LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The Syrian crisis risks unsettling Lebanon and causing a humanitarian catastrophe in Europe's backyard, the European Union's humanitarian chief said on Monday, calling for a new drive to help refugees and strained neighboring ...

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EU votes to ease oil sanctions on Syria - RTE.ie Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:46:31 GMT

EU votes to ease oil sanctions on Syria RTE.ie European Union Foreign Ministers have voted to ease oil sanctions on Syria, with the aim of providing a financial boost to forces fighting President Bashar al-Assad. Under the deal, European importers will be allowed to buy oil from Syria if authorised ...

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New Aid To Syria Comes With Fear Of Funding The Wrong Opposition - NPR Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:23:14 GMT

NPR

New Aid To Syria Comes With Fear Of Funding The Wrong Opposition NPR At an 11-nation meeting in Turkey this weekend, there was one thing the United States, European and Arab states could agree on: With more than 70,000 killed and millions of people displaced, the Syrian crisis, as Secretary of State John Kerry says, ... EU lifts Syria oil embargo to bolster rebelsBoston.com US approves additional $123m aid to SyriaAljazeera.com Kerry Says US Will Double Aid to Rebels in SyriaNew York Times Sky News -BBC News -ABC News all 407 news articles »

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Syria activists report massacre near Damascus - Aljazeera.com Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:40:52 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria activists report massacre near Damascus Aljazeera.com Moaz al-Khatib, president of the Syrian National Coalition (SNC), submitted his resignation, a statement on the organisation's Facebook page announced on Sunday. The SNC said it would take up the matter at its next meeting, without providing a date ...

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US, Israel behind project to destroy Syria: Hezbollah - The Daily Star Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:04:30 GMT

The Daily Star

US, Israel behind project to destroy Syria: Hezbollah The Daily Star “Those standing behind the project of destroying Syria are the U.S. and Israel. The ongoing bloodshed in Syria serves this project,” said Sayyed Ibrahim Amin Sayyed, the head of Hezbollah's political council, during a memorial in the Bekaa Village of ...