Today: SYRIA Today, Apr 27, 2011

Apr 27, 2011

SYRIA Today, Apr 27, 2011

AFP: At least 25 killed in Syria's crackdown on protesters
USA Today
By Michael Winter, USA TODAY Syrian Army troops on Monday entered the city
of Daraa to prevail security and stability in the city. According to
sources, no violence or bombardment has accompanied the army's progress in
the city. ...
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UN Council Asked to Condemn Syria Attacks on Protesters
Bloomberg
The first UN Security Council consideration of the situation in Syria
follows the reported deaths today of at least 20 people when security
forces stormed the city of Daraa in the south and opened fire from tanks
and armored vehicles. ...
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President Obama Considering New Sanctions Against Syria
ABC News (blog)
In the wake of the violent crackdown on protestors in Syria, President
Obama is considering imposing new sanctions on Syrian leaders, including a
travel ban and asset freeze, senior White House officials said today. White
House press secretary Jay ...
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The New US Ambassador to Syria and the Pending GDP Numbers – Today's Q's
for ...
ABC News (blog)
TAPPER: Yes, have you seen any evidence that having an ambassador in Syria
has had any positive effect whatsoever? CARNEY: Having an ambassador in
Syria has allowed us to be in Syria, basically, in the presence of the
government to make our views known ...
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News Wrap: Syrian Soldiers, Troops Target Protests in Daraa
PBS NewsHour
HARI SREENIVASAN: A crackdown on anti-government uprisings in Syria
escalated today when soldiers and tanks stormed the southern city of Daraa.
Witnesses said the soldiers fired indiscriminately on civilians, while
tanks blocked the roads. ...
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Steve Bell on the military crackdown in Syria - cartoon
The Guardian
If today you think he is a tyrant a lefty will have discovered this last
Tuesday . Just in case our Prime Minister is now considering introducing a
no-fly zone over Syria could he remind us where the money is coming from
for the Libyan adventure? ...
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'Straight Talk Express' visits Libya – but won't stop in Syria
Washington Examiner (blog)
Today's Examiner has an editorial complaining about President Obama's
“incoherence” when it comes to his foreign policy stance regarding
events in Libya and Syria. Incoherent foreign policy seems to be going
around these days. ...
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UN Human Rights Head Calls On Syria To Halt Killings
MyStateline.com
Navi Pillay also wants Syria to investigate the killings of nearly 100
protesters over the weekend and release detainees and political prisoners.
Meanwhile, Syria earlier today closed its border while Jordan and troops,
tanks and armored cars have ...
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