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Syria announces presidential election as civil war rages on - CNN Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:40:41 GMT

CNN

Syria announces presidential election as civil war rages on CNN (CNN) -- As more reports of bloodshed and chaos emerged from Syria on Monday, the government announced it will hold presidential elections on June 3. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Jihad al-Laham said the constitutional court will start accepting ... Syrian Election Announced; Rebels Report New WeaponsNew York Times US to examine Syria chlorine-attack claimAljazeera.com Syria's chemical weapons wild card: chlorine gasReuters BBC News -Fox News -ABC News all 1,158 news articles »

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Homs Emerges as Turning Point in Shaping Syria's Future - New York Times Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:28:24 GMT

Homs Emerges as Turning Point in Shaping Syria's Future New York Times For both sides, Homs, a central Syrian crossroads city with a diverse prewar population of one million, is crucial to the future. The government hopes it will be a showcase of rebuilding and reconciliation. The exile opposition coalition, condemning ... and more »

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German rapper-turned-jihadist reported dead in Syria - Al-Arabiya Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:17:26 GMT

Al-Arabiya

German rapper-turned-jihadist reported dead in Syria Al-Arabiya A German former rapper who joined jihadists fighting in Syria has been killed in a suicide bombing carried out by rival fighters, jihadist sources and a monitor said Tuesday. Denis Mamadou Cuspert, who rapped under the name Deso Dogg but took on the ... German rapper turned Islamist militant killed in Syria suicide attackThe National all 17 news articles »

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White House Debates 'Game Changer' Weapon for Syria - TIME Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:45:15 GMT

White House Debates 'Game Changer' Weapon for Syria TIME A former CIA director has called them “our worst nightmare.” A 2005 study found that just one could blow a $15 billion hole in the world economy. And the Obama Administration is thinking about sending them to Syria. MANPADS to Syria Rebels: Good or Bad Idea?Huffington Post all 9 news articles »

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Turkey Was Inept, Not Evil, in Syria - New York Times Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:28:24 GMT

Turkey Was Inept, Not Evil, in Syria New York Times The real nightmare has been Syria. Turkey emerged early on as a key supporter of the opposition there but couldn't realize its dream of a democratic and pro-Turkish Syria. What Mr. Erdogan got instead was more than 700,000 refugees and constant threats ... and more »

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France plans to stop citizens join Syria war - Aljazeera.com Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:34:21 GMT

Aljazeera.com

France plans to stop citizens join Syria war Aljazeera.com France has unveiled steps to stop its citizens from joining the Syrian civil war and prevent young French Muslims from posing a threat to their home country. France, which has been a staunch opponent of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, estimates the ... France Fears Syria Is Becoming Terrorist Training GroundWall Street Journal France clamps down on radicalisation of would-be Syria jihadisThe Guardian France to unveil plan to fight Syrian jihadist threatReuters all 87 news articles »

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UN chief to Syria: Please don't hold presidential elections - CNN Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:40:41 GMT

CNN

UN chief to Syria: Please don't hold presidential elections CNN (CNN) -- Elections are usually an effective way to throw out unfavorable presidents or regimes. That is, unless you live in Syria. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Syria against holding presidential elections on June 3, a date the government ... Lavrov calls for resuming Syria talksITAR-TASS U.N. urges Syria to hold off presidential electionsUPI.com UN cautions Syria against holding presidential election amidst ongoing 'tragedy'UN News Centre Al-Manar TV all 76 news articles »

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US cites 'indications' toxic chemical was used in Syria attack - Washington Post Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:13:12 GMT

US cites 'indications' toxic chemical was used in Syria attack Washington Post “We have indications of the use of a toxic industrial chemical, probably chlorine, in Syria this month,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. She said the toxin was used in the rebel-held village of Kafr Zeita, in Hama province, about 125 miles ...

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France raises concern of new chemical attacks by Syria's Assad - Fox News Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:13:06 GMT

France raises concern of new chemical attacks by Syria's Assad Fox News April 11, 2014: In this image made from amateur video, provided by Shams News Network, a loosely organized anti-Assad group based in and out of Syria that claim not to have any connection to Syrian opposition parties or any other states, and is ...

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4 French journalists freed after 10 months held hostage in Syria - CNN Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:47:31 GMT

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4 French journalists freed after 10 months held hostage in Syria CNN (CNN) -- Four French journalists who had been held hostage in Syria for 10 months have been released, the French President's office said Saturday. Edouard Elias, Didier François, Nicolas Henin and Pierre Torres are in good health despite the tough ... 4 French Journalists Held Hostage in Syria FreedTIME French hostages tell of Syria basement ordealBBC News 4 French Journalists Freed From Syria Captors HomeABC News Yahoo News -Aljazeera.com all 488 news articles »