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Syria: Saudi Arabia says rebels need more help in 'catastrophic' civil war - euronews Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:12:09 GMT

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Syria: Saudi Arabia says rebels need more help in 'catastrophic' civil war euronews Saudi Arabia says the crisis in Syria has reached 'catastrophic proportions' and has called for a change in the 'balance of forces' on the ground. Crown Prince Salman, Saudi Arabia's deputy prime minister, speaking at the opening of the annual Arab ... Arab League divided on Syria representationAljazeera.com Syria Key Issue at Arab League SummitVoice of America Syria war, peace talks top Arab League summit agendaXinhua Yahoo News -UN News Centre -Christian Science Monitor all 694 news articles »

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Bashar al-Assad's home village under threat from Syrian opposition forces - The Guardian Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:31:02 GMT

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Bashar al-Assad's home village under threat from Syrian opposition forces The Guardian Syria's civil war edged closer to the home village of Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, with opposition groups mounting their second sustained attack on the area in the conflict. The push, which is entering its second week, has seen government troops and ... US says UN report lays blame on Syria government for hindered aidReuters NATO's Turkey Providing Air Support for Al Qaeda in Northern SyriaCenter for Research on Globalization In Syria, the United States is learning the lessons of inactionWashington Post Reuters UK -Yahoo News all 100 news articles »

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Turkey shoots down Syrian plane it says violated air space - Yahoo South Africa Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:54:30 GMT

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Turkey shoots down Syrian plane it says violated air space Yahoo South Africa ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish armed forces shot down a Syrian plane on Sunday that Ankara said had crossed into its air space in an area where Syrian rebels have been battling President Bashar al-Assad's forces for control of a border crossing. "A ... Clashes Spread Near Syria's Border With TurkeyABC News Turkey Downs Warplane From Syria After WarningNew York Times Turkey Vows Action to Defend Tomb in Syria From Al-QaedaBloomberg Aljazeera.com -CBS News all 939 news articles »

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Qaeda Militants Seek Syria Base, US Officials Say - New York Times Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:40:14 GMT

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Qaeda Militants Seek Syria Base, US Officials Say New York Times “We are concerned about the use of Syrian territory by the Al Qaeda organization to recruit individuals and develop the capability to be able not just to carry out attacks inside of Syria, but also to use Syria as a launching pad,” John O. Brennan, the ... Syrian army inflicts major blows on militantsPress TV all 3 news articles »

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FM says Syria crisis poses threat to Lebanon - Aljazeera.com Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:33:39 GMT

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FM says Syria crisis poses threat to Lebanon Aljazeera.com At least a million Syrians have sought asylum in neighbouring Lebanon as peaceful protests demanding the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in March 2011 turned into a raging war which had killed at least 130,000 people. "There is a plot to keep ... Lebanon clashes: Violence in Beirut among Syria rivalsBBC News Israeli scholars warn of 'disastrous' results in Syria if Israel attacks HezbollahMiddle East Monitor Lebanon calls for support for army to counter Syria falloutReuters UK The Sun Daily all 168 news articles »

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Jarba: Empty Syria seat strengthens Assad - Aljazeera.com Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:51:24 GMT

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Jarba: Empty Syria seat strengthens Assad Aljazeera.com Kuwait City – The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmad al-Jarba, has criticised an Arab League decision barring the opposition from filling his country's seat at the bloc's summit. Speaking at the Arab League summit on Tuesday, he said the ...

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UN chief says both sides in Syria block aid - Aljazeera.com Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:47:52 GMT

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UN chief says both sides in Syria block aid Aljazeera.com UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has blamed the Syrian government and opposition forces for an increase in violence and the blocking of humanitarian aid across war-torn Syria. As a result of the intensifying "indiscriminate and disproportionate ... Despite UN resolution, Syria's war foes hinder aid access: BanReuters UN Report Faults Syria and Rebels for Blocking Relief SuppliesNew York Times Brutality continues unabated in Syria: UN chiefXinhua Marlborough Express all 125 news articles »

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Syrian Peace Talks Are Dead - Daily Beast Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:37:34 GMT

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Syrian Peace Talks Are Dead Daily Beast With peace talks all but pronounced dead and the Free Syrian Army on its heels, there can be no more illusions about reaching a negotiated political solution with Bashar al-Assad's regime under the current conditions, according to the chief negotiator ... Opposition leader says political solution in Syria not possible without ...Middle East Monitor UN Syria envoy says new Geneva peace talks unlikely for now: reportReuters Arab League chief: Syria crisis 'worst in 21st century'www.worldbulletin.net Kuwait News Agency -Al-Manar TV all 43 news articles »

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Russian Defiance Is Seen as a Confidence Builder for Syria's Government - New York Times Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:48:17 GMT

Russian Defiance Is Seen as a Confidence Builder for Syria's Government New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — Russia's growing rift with the West over the crisis in Ukraine has bolstered the confidence of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, pro-government analysts here say, emboldening him to press ahead with plans for re-election despite a ...

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After 3 Years of Brutal War Syria is Still Burning, but the World's Attention ... - Daily Beast Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:48:36 GMT

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After 3 Years of Brutal War Syria is Still Burning, but the World's Attention ... Daily Beast The conflict in Syria is entering its fourth year. What began with anti-government protests has become a brutal civil war that has killed almost 150,000 Syrians since it began and created a population of internally displaced people that now numbers 6.5 ... Syrian Refugees To Arrive In Britain, Charities Hope They'll Be 'First Of Many'Huffington Post UK Solidarity key to regional response to Syria refugee crisisgulfnews.com Helping Syrian refugees stay positive: psychological support for womenRed Cross Blogs (blog) DAWN.com all 30 news articles »