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Town by town, Assad regime retakes southwestern Syria - Christian Science Monitor Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:28:54 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Town by town, Assad regime retakes southwestern Syria Christian Science Monitor According to Syrian state media, Syrian troops and Hezbollah fighters are set to launch an offensive against Rankous in central Qalamoun after seizing high ground overlooking the town and encircling it. Once Rankous is seized, only a tract of ... Syria army starts battle for Rankus in QalamounThe Daily Star Syria army shell Rankus in QalamounAl-Shorfa all 11 news articles »

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Israeli Source Says Syria Used Chemical Weapons Again - TheBlaze.com Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:20:26 GMT

TheBlaze.com

Israeli Source Says Syria Used Chemical Weapons Again TheBlaze.com Government forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad used nonlethal chemical weapons just weeks ago, an unnamed Israeli security source has told the Israeli media. The Jerusalem Post reported that the source confirmed claims made by the Syrian ... US reportedly starts supplying Syrian rebels with anti-tank weaponsRT (blog) Relative Calm in Parts of Syria Is DeceptiveNew York Times Iran sends Syria 30000 tons of food suppliesWashington Post Reuters -Al Jazeera America -The Guardian all 771 news articles »

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UN warns of Syria food shortage due to looming drought - BBC News Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:02:07 GMT

BBC News

UN warns of Syria food shortage due to looming drought BBC News The UN has warned that a drought in Syria could lead to a record low wheat harvest and put millions of people at risk. The World Food Programme (WFP) said rainfall since September has been less than half the long-term average. At the same time, WFP ... Syria headed for record low harvest, UN warnsWashington Post Syria: Drought could further strain already thin resourcesAl Jazeera America Syria facing drought as food rations cut, World Food Programme warnsIrish Times Voice of America -The Daily Star -News24 all 72 news articles »

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John Kerry, US Military Clash on Approach to Syria's Rebels - Wall Street Journal Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:14:54 GMT

Wall Street Journal

John Kerry, US Military Clash on Approach to Syria's Rebels Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Frustrated by the stalemate in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry has been pushing for the U.S. military to be more aggressive in supporting the country's rebel forces. Opposition has come from the institution that would spearhead any ... Kerry clashes with Pentagon over SyriaThe Hill (blog) John Kerry desperate over Syria: Ex-Pentagon officialPress TV Pentagon doves baulk at Kerry's hopes of US muscle for SyriaThe Australian Newsmax.com all 12 news articles »

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Dutch Jesuit priest shot dead in Syria — after refusing to flee besieged city - New York Daily News Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:21:31 GMT

New York Daily News

Dutch Jesuit priest shot dead in Syria — after refusing to flee besieged city New York Daily News Dutch Jesuit priest shot dead in Syria — after refusing to flee besieged city. Rev. Frans Van Der Lugt lived in Syria for decades and refused to leave his adopted home after the civil war broke out. The priest was killed by a masked gunman on Monday. Syria: Ban condemns spiralling violence, urges warring parties to halt ...UN News Centre UN rights chief says Syria govt abuses 'far outweigh' rebelsReuters UK Dutch priest shot dead in SyriaAl-Bawaba The Australian -Kuwait News Agency all 32 news articles »

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Long a Survivor in Syria, a Dutch Priest Is Slain - New York Times Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:15:31 GMT

Voice of America

Long a Survivor in Syria, a Dutch Priest Is Slain New York Times After Syrian government forces isolated and laid siege to the rebel-held Old City for more than a year, a truce in January allowed the evacuation of 1,500 people, both civilians and fighters. But Father Frans, as he was known, insisted on remaining in ... UN Chief Condemns Priest's Killing in SyriaVoice of America Dutch priest shot dead in Syria's HomsAljazeera.com Ashes to ashes, dust to dustThe Economist (blog) BBC News -Sydney Morning Herald all 259 news articles »

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A chemical surprise exposes empty Syria policy - New York Post Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:08:57 GMT

Today's Zaman

A chemical surprise exposes empty Syria policy New York Post Reports of a chemical attack in Syria last month should raise enough alarm bells in Washington, where a re-evaluation of America's policy (or lack thereof) on the horrific civil war is much needed. Rebel groups say the regime of President Bashar al ... US, Turkey reject Hersh article on sarin gas attack in SyriaToday's Zaman NATO and Turkey's Genocidal War on SyriaCenter for Research on Globalization Sy Hersh Reveals Potential Turkish Role in Syria Chemical Strike That Almost ...Democracy Now Press TV -GlobalPost (blog) -Consortium News all 77 news articles »

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Horror movie image used in Syria's Kessab war 'hoax' - Al-Arabiya Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:09:07 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Horror movie image used in Syria's Kessab war 'hoax' Al-Arabiya An image of a slain woman with a cross in her mouth purportedly taken in Syria has been exposed as a hoax, with commentators pointing out the picture was taken from a Canadian horror film. The image, which has been circulating widely on social media, ... Syria's latest battle: The PR fight over sanctuary for ChristiansChristian Science Monitor Chicago protest says: 'Turkey, NATO, hands off Syria!'Fight Back! Newspaper Has Turkey attacked Armenians in Syria?Hurriyet Daily News Press TV -Daily Sabah all 127 news articles »

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UN rights chief says Syria government abuses 'far outweigh' rebels - Reuters Tue, 08 Apr 2014 19:22:48 GMT

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UN rights chief says Syria government abuses 'far outweigh' rebels Reuters Pillay said monitors in her office and investigators with the U.N. commission of inquiry in Syria, led by Paulo Pinheiro, had consistently blamed both parties to the Syrian conflict for human rights violations "but you cannot compare the two." "Clearly ... Syria government's atrocities 'far outweigh' offences by rebels: UNCTV News Most crimes in Syria committed by government, UN saysBoston Globe UN biased towards opposition HR violations: SyriaPress TV all 82 news articles »

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Polio Spreads From Syria to Iraq, Causing Worries - New York Times Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:10:18 GMT

Polio Spreads From Syria to Iraq, Causing Worries New York Times Syria's polio outbreak has now officially spread to Iraq, the first neighbor of the war-ravaged country to be hit by the crippling virus despite an ambitious Middle East inoculation effort, and global health officials warned Monday that dozens of ... and more »