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Syria's war The fall of Homs - The Economist (blog) Tue, 13 May 2014 01:35:51 GMT

The Guardian

Syria's war The fall of Homs The Economist (blog) Syrian rebels framed the withdrawal as a sign of the opposition's humanity—refusing, unlike the regime, to cause residents of the city to suffer further. The regime has surrounded rebel-held districts, shelling them as well as blocking food from ... Iran officials: Assad victorious in Syria with Tehran's helpJerusalem Post Exclusive: Kerry Told Syrian Rebels 'We Wasted a Year' in Fight Against AssadDaily Beast Many in Homs, Syria, feel as if the civil war has endedLos Angeles Times The Guardian -Aljazeera.com -Business Insider all 373 news articles »

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Battles Rage in Eastern Syria, Activists Say - ABC News Mon, 12 May 2014 18:51:47 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Battles Rage in Eastern Syria, Activists Say ABC News The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the fighting concentrated on the eastern parts of Deir el-Zour province. An activist based in the province who goes by the name of Abdul-Aziz Sheik said many tribesmen have joined the battle on ... Why British boys are fighting in Syria's warAljazeera.com Rebels Fighting Each Other in Syria; Al Qaeda Group Wins Major VictoryNewsweek Syria jihadists ban mannequins in shopsYahoo News The Daily Star -Long War Journal all 170 news articles »

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Syria opens presidential campaign as war rages on - Fox News Sun, 11 May 2014 12:39:55 GMT

Syria opens presidential campaign as war rages on Fox News DAMASCUS, Syria – On billboards and in posters taped to car windows, new portraits of President Bashar Assad filled the streets of Damascus on Sunday as Syria officially opened its presidential campaign despite a crippling civil war that has devastated ...

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From Syria to Bulgaria: Mohamed's story of escape - BBC News Mon, 12 May 2014 04:34:26 GMT

BBC News

From Syria to Bulgaria: Mohamed's story of escape BBC News Mohamed is 17. He was born in Damascus, but forced to flee Syria three years ago after posting a comment about the government on Facebook. He says he was put under surveillance and that his father was told that Mohamed was on a list to be arrested. and more »

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Kuwait minister 'linked to Syria jihad' quits - Aljazeera.com Mon, 12 May 2014 13:39:49 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Kuwait minister 'linked to Syria jihad' quits Aljazeera.com In early April he submitted his resignation following accusations by a US official that he had links with Jihadists in Syria but it was turned down by Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The US Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial ... Kuwait official quits post; US accused him of funding extremist fighters in SyriaWashington Post Kuwaiti minister accused by US over terrorism funding quitsChicago Tribune all 24 news articles »

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Fearing spillover from Syria war, IDF closes Golan border zone - Haaretz Sun, 11 May 2014 23:54:52 GMT

Haaretz

Fearing spillover from Syria war, IDF closes Golan border zone Haaretz The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) - which started as an offshoot of Al-Qaida in Iraq but has since been disowned - took neighborhoods of Deir al-Zor city from the Nusra Front, Syria's official Al-Qaida affiliate, this weekend, according ... Israel closes Golan zone adjacent to SyriaAl-Arabiya Israel reinforces border forces as Syria fighting nears Golan frontierWorld Tribune Zionist Entity Closes Golan Zone Adjacent to SyriaAl-Manar TV DigitalJournal.com all 32 news articles »

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Seven things Assad has done to seize the momentum in Syria - National Post Sat, 10 May 2014 19:30:50 GMT

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Seven things Assad has done to seize the momentum in Syria National Post EIRUT — Two years ago, it seemed almost inevitable that Syrian President Bashar Assad would be toppled. Despite a fierce military crackdown, people were still taking to the streets in exuberant anti-government protests and rebels were pressing their ... A Pulverized Prize Changes Hands, Peacefully, in SyriaNew York Times Hundreds return home to Syria's HomsAljazeera.com Syria conflict: Government troops retake Homs Old CityBBC News CNN -CBC.ca all 1,101 news articles »

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Syria's capital prepares for election with fresh Bashar Assad portraits - Los Angeles Times Sun, 11 May 2014 01:50:40 GMT

Syria's capital prepares for election with fresh Bashar Assad portraits Los Angeles Times Assad's reelection seems assured, and some Syrians interviewed here Saturday said they were uncertain about whether the balloting would make any sort of difference. For some, the significance of the vote seems a much greater imponderable than what ...

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How world can respond to Syria's refugee crisis - CNN (blog) Tue, 13 May 2014 02:17:21 GMT

How world can respond to Syria's refugee crisis CNN (blog) “The Syrian crisis crashed onto neighboring Turkey's doorstep three years ago and the humanitarian, policy and security costs continue to rise,” the International Crisis Group notes in a new report. “Ankara needs to find a sustainable, long-term ... and more »

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Syria: Residents return to devastated Homs to salvage what remains - Los Angeles Times Sun, 11 May 2014 15:46:14 GMT

Syria: Residents return to devastated Homs to salvage what remains Los Angeles Times Residents of Homs, Syria, return to inspect their homes in the Jouret Al Chyah area Saturday after government troops entered the neighborhoods as part of an agreement that granted rebel fighters safe exit from the city. Residents of Homs, Syria, return ...