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Amid war, Syria prepares for an election Assad is sure to win - Washington Post Thu, 29 May 2014 23:49:44 GMT

Washington Post

Amid war, Syria prepares for an election Assad is sure to win Washington Post DAMASCUS, Syria — Shoppers milled under a huge poster of the president in the Syrian capital's ancient central market, its bustling streets newly crisscrossed with miniature flags ahead of an election. A few yards away in the majestic central Umayyad ... Virginia state Senator Richard Black praises Syrias Bashar AssadPolitico US trains Syrian rebels in Qatar to 'ambush' soldiers and 'finish off' the ...RT Syria election: Refugees vote in Lebanon and JordanBBC News Christian Science Monitor -Huffington Post all 1,052 news articles »

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Islamic militants claim American carried out suicide attack in Syria - CNN Thu, 29 May 2014 14:19:16 GMT

CNN

Islamic militants claim American carried out suicide attack in Syria CNN (CNN) -- A truck is loaded with munitions, then driven up a hillside in northern Syria. Moments later, there is a massive blast followed by cries of "Allahu Akbar," or God is great in Arabic, as well as the rattling of gunfire. Suicide bombings like ... Suicide Bomber in Syria Was US Citizen, Officials SayNew York Times American Said To Have Carried Out Suicide Bombing In SyriaNPR (blog) US citizen reportedly carries out suicide attack in SyriaFox News USA TODAY -Los Angeles Times -VICE News all 93 news articles »

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Syria to Miss Deadline On Weapons, Official Says - New York Times Thu, 29 May 2014 02:33:44 GMT

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Syria to Miss Deadline On Weapons, Official Says New York Times The United Nations secretary general has for the first time acknowledged that the eradication of Syria's chemical arms stockpile will not be completed by June 30, the deadline imposed by a diplomatic agreement last September in which President Bashar ... Syria to miss chemical weapons deadlineCBS News Syria Set to Miss Deadline for Chemical Weapons DestructionThe Moscow Times Alleged Chlorine Gas Attacks Focus Renewed Attention on SyriaVoice of America Huffington Post all 222 news articles »

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As US ponders Syrian aid plan, vicious al Qaeda group goes on a rampage - CNN Thu, 29 May 2014 00:37:24 GMT

CNN

As US ponders Syrian aid plan, vicious al Qaeda group goes on a rampage CNN (CNN) -- As President Barack Obama vowed Wednesday to help fight the influx of extremists vying for control in Syria's three-year civil war, anti-government fighters reported that jihadists in an eastern village methodically set fire to the homes and ... and more »

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The Crumbling Deal on Syria's Chemical Weapons - Wall Street Journal Thu, 29 May 2014 23:15:04 GMT

Wall Street Journal

The Crumbling Deal on Syria's Chemical Weapons Wall Street Journal Last week, Pentagon officials were predicting that Syria would soon complete its removal of chemical weapons under an agreement brokered by the U.S. and Russia. This week it seems that U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has acknowledged for the first ... Syria may miss arsenal deadlineSaudi Gazette Human Rights Watch Finds Evidence Of Chlorine Bombs In SyriaSDPB Radio Kerry: 92 per cent of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal removedMiddle East Monitor all 14 news articles »

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UN proposal would OK cross-border aid into Syria - USA TODAY Thu, 29 May 2014 23:50:25 GMT

TODAYonline

UN proposal would OK cross-border aid into Syria USA TODAY UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Australia, Luxembourg, and Jordan are planning to circulate a new U.N. Security Council resolution that diplomats say would authorize the delivery of humanitarian aid into Syria through four border crossings without approval from ... UN council mulls authorizing cross-border Syria aid accessReuters all 61 news articles »

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Syria UN chemical weapons inspectors 'attacked' - BBC News Thu, 29 May 2014 01:44:57 GMT

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Syria UN chemical weapons inspectors 'attacked' BBC News "Our inspectors are in Syria to establish the facts in relation to persistent allegations of chlorine gas attacks," he said in a statement. "Their safety is our primary concern, and it is imperative that all parties to the conflict grant them safe and ... 6 chemical weapons inspectors reported kidnapped in Syria now safeCNN Chemical weapons team in Syria attacked but safe: OPCWReuters Chemical Weapons Inspectors Escape Attack in SyriaNew York Times CBS News -RT all 269 news articles »

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Canada can, and should, take more Syrian refugees - The Globe and Mail Thu, 29 May 2014 10:00:35 GMT

Canada can, and should, take more Syrian refugees The Globe and Mail As the war in Syria grinds into its fourth year, its ultimate outcome is anyone's guess. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's fighters and rebel forces are locked in a stalemate. Ditto for negotiations around a political solution, with the so-called ... and more »

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Obama signals reset in US foreign policy, urges against 'military adventures' - Fox News Thu, 29 May 2014 14:45:33 GMT

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Obama signals reset in US foreign policy, urges against 'military adventures' Fox News The president pointed to Syria as one battlefield where allies could work together to ease the crisis. He pledged to work with Congress to "ramp up support" for certain elements in the Syrian opposition who "offer the best alternative to terrorists and ... Obama fights foreign policy critics, pledges aid to Syria groupsReuters Obama's anti-terror approach to SyriaForeign Policy Blogs (blog) Obama's Choices: Syria and UkraineFRONTLINE Huffington Post all 1,572 news articles »

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Syrians in Lebanon Flood Polling Place, Choosing Assad Out of Fervor or Fear - New York Times Thu, 29 May 2014 02:36:22 GMT

Syrians in Lebanon Flood Polling Place, Choosing Assad Out of Fervor or Fear New York Times YARZE, Lebanon — Syrians living in Lebanon swarmed their country's embassy here on Wednesday to cast early ballots in a sharply disputed presidential election that is virtually sure to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power, turning out in numbers ...