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Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels - New York Times Sun, 30 Jun 2013 12:24:15 GMT

New York Times

Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels New York Times WASHINGTON — As an intermittent supply of arms to the Syrian opposition gathered momentum last year, the Obama administration repeatedly implored its Arab allies to keep one type of powerful weapon out of the rebels' hands: heat-seeking shoulder-fired ... and more »

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From Michigan to a violent death in Syria - USA TODAY Sun, 30 Jun 2013 22:20:48 GMT

From Michigan to a violent death in Syria USA TODAY Nicole Mansfield was the first American known to have been killed in Syria's civil war, which has dragged on for more than two years, claiming more than 100,000 lives. Her death comes at a time of intense debate over whether the U.S. should support the ... From Flint to a violent death in war-torn SyriaBattle Creek Enquirer Family: No Details About Woman's Death in SyriaABC News Family of Mich. woman who died in Syria says they still lack confirmation from ...Minneapolis Star Tribune all 31 news articles »

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Assad's forces battle to tighten control of central Syria - Reuters Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:35:17 GMT

3News NZ

Assad's forces battle to tighten control of central Syria Reuters AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces pounded Sunni Muslim rebels in the city of Homs with artillery and from the air on Sunday, the second day of their offensive in central Syria, activists said. They said rebels defending the old ... Syria Attacks Rebel-Held Area in New Push to Retake CityNew York Times (blog) Syria army launches intense assault on HomsAljazeera.com War costs Syria US$15 billion3News NZ Fox News -Yahoo! News -Los Angeles Times all 205 news articles »

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Top Republican senators urge Obama to intervene in Syria - Jerusalem Post Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:54:49 GMT

Top Republican senators urge Obama to intervene in Syria Jerusalem Post Two ranking Republican members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee urged the Obama administration on Sunday evening to take “decisive” action against the Assad regime in Syria. Senators John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South ... and more »

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The cost of Syria's war - Aljazeera.com Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:57:27 GMT

The cost of Syria's war Aljazeera.com The demand for a decent education for Syria's refugee children is almost overwhelming. In the camp Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith visited, the only classroom is packed and the heat is suffocating. This camp is home to over 2,000 children – all victims of ... and more »

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Syria militants down helicopter near Aleppo - Press TV Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:06:16 GMT

Syria militants down helicopter near Aleppo Press TV Share | Email | Print. Syrian militants have recently used advanced weaponry supplied to them by the Western and several regional governments in a bid to help them regain their lost ground and forestall the advances of the Syrian army." Related ... and more »

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Syria refugees sheltered in Greece facing difficult situation: Report - Press TV Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:54:16 GMT

Press TV

Syria refugees sheltered in Greece facing difficult situation: Report Press TV According to the report published by the Washington Post earlier this month, most of the Syrian refugees sheltered in Greece are facing problems with regard to food, medicine or other aid. “People arrive in Europe and they get treated worse than your ... As Doctors Leave Syria, Public Health Crisis LoomsNPR Lebanon tourism pays the price for Syria's warAmmon News Syria Faces Infectious Disease Outbreaks And More Deaths From Illness As ...Medical Daily all 83 news articles »

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Bahrain urges Iran to help pull back Lebanese Hezbollah fighters from Syria ... - Washington Post Sun, 30 Jun 2013 15:18:38 GMT

The Daily Star

Bahrain urges Iran to help pull back Lebanese Hezbollah fighters from Syria ... Washington Post The appeal by Sheik Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, during meetings between the European Union and Gulf Arab foreign ministers, showed the widening shadow of Syria's 27-month conflict that has spilled across borders, involving Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey ... Gulf-EU meeting calls for Syria political settlementFox News EU and GCC rap Hezbollah's role in SyriaThe Daily Star Hezbollah Accused of Undermining Syria Peace EffortThe Moscow Times Philippine Star all 85 news articles »

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Syria's Sunni vs. Shia Myth - Huffington Post Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:22:44 GMT

Press TV

Syria's Sunni vs. Shia Myth Huffington Post A recent poll on Al Jazeera Arabic's website asked who was responsible for turning the Syrian revolution into a sectarian conflict: the Sunnis or the Shi'a? Around 95% of those who voted blamed the deterioration on the Shi'a. Although this result is ... Pro-Hezbollah MP raps Saudi FM Syria remarksPress TV Syria won't be Iran's quagmireWashington Post Opinion: US dragging its feet on Syria aidLawrence Journal World AINA -Daily Beast -DigitalJournal.com all 53 news articles »

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Muslims urged to rally for Syria - Sydney Morning Herald Sun, 30 Jun 2013 14:19:53 GMT

Muslims urged to rally for Syria Sydney Morning Herald Sydney's Muslim leaders are allegedly encouraging young Australians to participate in the Syrian civil war in a move authorities fear is exacerbating sectarian violence. Fairfax Media has found evidence of provocative lectures by community leaders and ...