SYRIA News, Apr 18, 2013

Syria crisis: Assad accuses west of supporting al-Qaida - Thursday 18 April 2013 The Guardian (blog) President Bashar al-Assad has accused western government of backing al-Qaida and portrayed his regime as a bulwark against extremism. In another defiant TV interview he said: "The West paid heavily for funding al-Qaida in its early stages in Afghanistan. See all stories on this topic »

Syria's Bashar Assad warns 'terrorism' will come back to West Los Angeles Times BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad warned in a television interview Wednesday that the war against his government risked spreading to neighboring Jordan and predicted that rebel fighters, whom he described as Islamic extremists, would later take ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria's Bashar Assad tells West that backing rebels helps Al Qaeda Toronto Star On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized an upcoming meeting of the Friends of Syria group in Istanbul — which brings together Western and Arab supporters of the Syrian opposition — and said efforts to isolate Assad and to arm ... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Syria: Assad says West will pay for 'supporting' Qaeda The News International "There is a bid to invade Syria with forces coming from the outside, of different nationalities, though they follow new, different tactics from those followed by those who came to colonise in the region, and from those used by the United States to ... See all stories on this topic » The News International

Jordan 'forced' into Syria conflict: analysts AFP AMMAN — Jordan is being dragged into Syria's conflict as more and more US troops head to Amman, analysts say, amid a warning by Syrian President Bashar al-Assadthe kingdom could be engulfed by his country's war. "The escalation has become public. See all stories on this topic » AFP

Syria's Assad warns West over Qaeda New Straits Times DAMASCUS : President Bashar al-Assad warned Western states on Wednesday that they will pay a heavy price at home for their alleged support of Islamists in the Syrian conflict and said defeat of his regime was not an option. Assad, whose regime has been ... See all stories on this topic »

Assad accuses West of supporting al-Qaida in Syria GlobalPost Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday accused the West of supporting al-Qaida in a rare television appearance aired alongside pro-regime independence day programming. “Just as the West financed al-Qaida in Afghanistan in its beginnings, and ... See all stories on this topic »

Assad says West will pay for backing al Qaeda in Syria Reuters UK BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad accused the West on Wednesday of supporting al Qaeda militants in Syria's civil war and warned they would turn against their backers and strike "in the heart of Europe and the United States". Assad also ... See all stories on this topic »

Assad says Syria crisis could spread to Jordan Channel News Asia "The fire will not stop at our borders; all the world knows Jordan is just as exposed (to the crisis) asSyria," said Assad, accusing Jordan of allowing rebels and arms free movement across its borders. "I cannot believe that hundreds (of rebels) are ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria's Assad says conflict could spread to Jordan Jerusalem Post BEIRUT - Syiran President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that thousands of fighters had crossed into Syria from Jordan to battle government forces and warned that the conflict could spread to Jordanian territory. "The fire will not stop at our ... See all stories on this topic »

Defiant Assad vows to defeat Syrian rebels Aljazeera.com Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, has defiantly vowed to fight and defeat rebels fighting his government, saying victory for the armed opposition would spell the end ofSyria. "We have no choice but victory. If we don't win, Syria will be finished ... See all stories on this topic » Aljazeera.com

No Syria military intervention: Jordan The Australian JORDAN says it's against military intervention in neighbouring Syria, as more US troops head to Amman and amid a warning by President Bashar al-Assad that the crisis could engulf the kingdom. "Our position on the situation in Syria has not changed ... See all stories on this topic »

Turkish fm says country's Syrian refugee spending over $700mn - Turkish Press Turkish Press The cost of sheltering more than 300,000 Syrians in Turkey reached well over $700 million, the country's foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, has said. "Turkey has been the most affected country from the crisis in Syria and Asad's massacres on its own ... See all stories on this topic » Turkish Press

Jordan opposes Syria intervention as US troops arrive AFP AMMAN — Jordan said on Thursday it was against military intervention in neighbouring Syria, as more US troops head to Amman and amid a warning by President Bashar al-Assad that the crisis could engulf the kingdom. "Our position on the situation in ... See all stories on this topic »

Europeans Step Toward Easing Syria Oil Exports New York Times Such an agreement, if carried out as intended, would be the West's first relaxation of the increasingly painful economic sanctions imposed on Syria since President Bashar al-Assad's tough repression of political dissent two years ago, which has since ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

Assad Frames Syria Struggle as Him Against Western Colonizers New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — President Bashar al-Assad of Syria on Wednesday night described what he said was an insidious Western attempt to recolonize his country, and he appeared to reject any thought of compromise or negotiation with the insurgency ... See all stories on this topic »

Assad accuses West of backing al-Qaida in Syria Ellwood City Ledger Syria's president accused the West on Wednesday of backing al-Qaida in his country's civil war, warning it will pay a price "in the heart" of Europe and the United States as the terror network becomes emboldened. Bashar Assad also lashed out at Jordan ... See all stories on this topic »

UPDATE 2-EU to allow purchases of Syrian oil from opposition Reuters BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - European Union governments are expected to ease an embargo onSyrian oil next week to allow for purchases of crude from the opposition in an effort to tilt the balance of the conflict against President Bashar al-Assad. See all stories on this topic »

Assad says Syria fighting real war, chance alive for dialogue Xinhua DAMASCUS, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Wednesday that what is happening in Syria is a "war" in all sense of the word but there is still chance for dialogue with the opposition. "Syria is subject to a colonization attempt ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian Kurds fear increasing attacks from Assad forces Times LIVE Syrian Kurds fear increasing attacks from Assad forces Bombings of Kurdish areas inSyria suggest that Syrian Kurds, long detached from the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, are increasingly being targeted by his forces after they struck deals... See all stories on this topic » Times LIVE

Al-Assad to Western nations: Syrian rebels will turn on you CNN (CNN) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned Western nations against supporting rebel groups battling his armed forces, predicting the militants will one day strike against the United States and others. In an hourlong interview with Syria state TV ... See all stories on this topic »

Assad beats the war drums in Syria The Daily Star BEIRUT: Syrian President Bashar Assad said defeat was not an option in a defiant interview aired Wednesday night, in what analysts said was intended to boost morale ahead of major military battles in the coming months against rebels trying to oust him. See all stories on this topic »

Syria's Assad warns of regional conflict Aljazeera.com The US is sending around 200 army planners to Jordan to boost its defences as Syria's conflict gets worse. Meanwhile, Syrian president Bashar al Assad has spoken on state TV. He says thousands of fighters have crossed over from Jordan, raising the ... See all stories on this topic »

Assad Hold on Power Tenuous: US Intelligence Official Businessweek Syrian President Bashar al-Assad retains only a “tenuous hold” on power after two years of armed strife as opposition forces have grown more effective, according to the Pentagon's top military intelligence official. Assad's government “maintains the ... See all stories on this topic »

West will pay for 'supporting al-Qaeda in Syria', Assad warns Telegraph.co.uk Mr Assad also criticised his neighbours for backing the uprising. Jordan has recently allowed a substantial quantity of arms – apparently bought by Saudi Arabia – to cross its border into Syria. "I cannot believe that hundreds (of rebels) are entering ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

Assad accuses West of backing al Qaeda in Syria Washington Times BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad on Wednesday accused the West of backing al Qaeda in Syria, warning it will pay the price “in the heart” of Europe and the United States as the terror network becomes emboldened. Mr. Assad spoke in an ... See all stories on this topic » Washington Times

Al-Assad insists terrorists will be rooted out of Syria Pravda ... will be rooted out of Syria. 49869.jpeg. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said Wednesday that anyone who fights against the nation and the Syrian government will be annihilated, in stating that, in the near future, the Arab country will be clean ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian president accuses the West of backing terrorists in Syria Daily Mail Syria's president warned the West will pay a price 'in the heart' of Europe and the U.S. for their alleged backing Islamic fundamentalists in his country's civil war. Extremist groups like the Jabhat al-Nusra have emerged as the most effective forces ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Russian foreign minister tells West "don't isolate Assad" Reuters Friends of Syria links the United States, European powers, Turkey and Gulf Arab states who support the opposition and have demanded that President Bashar al-Assad surrender power. The 2012 Geneva accord left open the question of Assad's exact fate. See all stories on this topic »

Syria: President al-Assad vows to Fight & Defeat Rebels Day Press News Damascus- Syria`s President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to fight and defeat rebels fighting his regime, saying victory for the armed opposition would spell the end ofSyria. President al-Assad spoke in an interview to be aired later Wednesday on the ... See all stories on this topic » Day Press News

Assad accuses West of 'backing al-Qaeda' Telegraph.co.uk Mr Assad made the remarks in a rare television interview with the government run Al-Ikhbariya channel, to mark Syria's independence day. "Just as the West financed al-Qaeda in Afghanistan in its beginnings, and later paid a heavy price, today it is ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian Civil War: Hezbollah is Backing Assad, and It's a Huge Mistake - PolicyMic PolicyMic In a recent column, former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki warned against intervention by any country in Syria. He writes that "We have been mystified by what appears to be the widespread belief in the United States that any outcome in Syriathat ... See all stories on this topic » PolicyMic

Assad: West to pay high price for Syria - Digital Journal DigitalJournal.com Today it is doing the same in Syria, Libya and other places, and will pay a heavy price in the heart of Europe and the United States," he said, clearly hinting that there may be another terrorist attack on the west sometime in the future as a result of ... See all stories on this topic » DigitalJournal.com

Assad says West will pay for supporting Al Qaeda in Syria euronews Syrian television viewers have watched their President give a rare interview accusing the West of supporting al Qaeda militants in the country's civil war. Talking on a pro- government TV channel, President Bashar al Assad warned the militants would ... See all stories on this topic » euronews

US sending troops to Jordan as Assad issues warning ABC Online The US is reinforcing its troops in Jordan to prepare for a possible spill-over of violence from neighbouring Syria. Some 150 US military specialists were sent to Jordan last year, and defence secretary Chuck Hagel said he had ordered an army ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria Rebel Coalition Says Assad 'Isolated from Reality' Naharnet The key Syrian National Coalition rebel grouping on Thursday slammed President Bashar Assad, saying an interview he gave a day earlier showed the embattled leader's "isolation from reality." The opposition Coalition said Assad's interview with Syrian ... See all stories on this topic » Naharnet

West will pay for 'supporting Al Qaeda' - Assad RT Syrian President Bashar Assad has cautioned in a TV interview that the West will pay a heavy price for allegedly helping Al Qaeda extremists in the country's two-year uprising, adding that the government's defeat is out of the question. In the ... See all stories on this topic » RT

Assad accuses West, says regime will fight on - Philly.com Philly.com In this image from video broadcast on Syrian state television Wednesday, April 17, 2013, President Bashar Assad speaks during an interview. Syria's president accused the West on Wednesday of backing al-Qaida in his country's civil war, warning it will ... See all stories on this topic » Philly.com

Assad: conflict to spill over into Jordan | Al Akhbar English By Yumna Ghandour Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Wednesday predicted that the conflict in his country would spill over to Jordan in an interview Wednesday with state television Al-Ikhbariya news channel. "We would wish that our Jordanian neighbors realize ... Al Akhbar English

Prison Planet.com » Assad says West will pay for backing al Qaeda ... By admin President Bashar Assad accused the West on Wednesday of supporting al Qaeda militants inSyria's civil war and warned they would turn against their backers and strike “in the heart of Europe and the United States.” Assad also launched his ... Prison Planet.com

Assad says West 'will pay' for Syria - World News | TVNZ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Western nations will suffer the consequences for what he said was their support for al Qaeda militants in his co... tvnz.co.nz/world-news/assad-says-west-pay-syria-5409823

Assad says West will pay for backing al Qaeda in Syria - News ... Syria's President Bashar Assad; right; attends an interview with Syrian television channel al-Ikhbariya in Damascus; in this handout photograph distributed by ... news.ca.msn.com/.../assad-says-west-will-pay-for-backing-al-q...

Assad warns 'fire' in Syria could reach Jordan - Al Arabiya Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday threatened the crisis in Syria could spill over into Jordan, in an hour-long interview with official al- english.alarabiya.net/.../Assad-warns-fire-in-Syria-could-reach...

Assad accuses West of backing al-Qaida in Syria » Knoxville News ... BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's president accused the West on Wednesday of backing al- Qaida in his country's civil war, warning it will pay a price "in the heart" of ... www.knoxnews.com/.../assad-accuses-west-of-backing-al-qaid...

Syria's Assad reduces sentences for some rebels Bashar Assad also used a presidential decree to reduce the sentences of an ... And late on Monday,Syria's state-run news agency said rebels ambushed the ... bigstory.ap.org/.../syrian-tv-assad-decrees-amnesty-criminals

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