 Voice of America (blog) Moscow opposes the imposition of sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's government. The European-drafted resolution threatens “targeted measures” against Syria if it does not halt its military assault on pro-democracy protesters. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Syrian Authorities Seize Smuggled Weapons Voice of America The Syrian government says the dead include hundreds of security personnel killed by what it calls "armed terrorist groups." Related Articles Syrian Opposition Groups Create National Council to 'Overthrow' Assad Syrian National Council aims to present ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Anti-Assad front gains mass support: activists Gulf Times The popular support on Syria's streets for the SNC, forged on Sunday in Turkey, comes as US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta predicted it is “a matter of time” before President Bashar al-Assad'sregime is ousted by a popular uprising. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| West tries to turn spotlight at UN on Saleh Financial Times The UK, France and Portugal, with the US's support, have been working for months on a resolution that would punish Bashar al-Assad's regime in Damascus for its violent crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners. Previous attempts to win support for a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Activists: Syrian regime detains 3000 in 3 days The Guardian Assad has reacted with deadly force that the UN estimates has left some 2700 people dead. In other developments, a member of Syria's outgoing parliament dismissed a broad-based national council set up by the opposition on Sunday, saying it will not be ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| In Syria, 'No End in Sight' to Violent Crackdown Against Protests PBS NewsHour Reports of the council's formation brought clapping and cheering from crowds in several cities acrossSyria. Still, Assad continues to hold on to power. And he does have supporters. On Thursday, a group of them pelted the convoy of US Ambassador Robert ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Our World: Turkey's house of cards Jerusalem Post Despite its apparent abandonment of Iran's Syrian client Assad, Turkey's onslaught against the Kurds has enabled it to maintain its strategic alliance with Iran. Last month Erdogan announced that the Turkish and Iranian militaries are cooperating in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Panetta: Fall of Syrian Regime 'A Matter of Time' MyFox Memphis The Pentagon chief, in a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories Monday, said Assad's regime had lost all credibility after a brutal crackdown that has killed at least 2700 people, according to theUnited Nations. "Any time you kill your own ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Jumblatt awaits outcome in Syria before taking stance The Daily Star According to observers, Jumblatt is currently awaiting the result of developments in Syria which won't be known for many months. He has been critical of Syrian President Bashar Assad for not taking the courageous step of carrying out serious and viable ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Security Council to vote on Syria resolution Ynetnews European nations are calling for a vote Tuesday on a UN resolution to consider sanctions if theSyrian government doesn't immediately halt its military crackdown against civilians. Diplomats said it was unclear whether Russia, which opposes even ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Time to stop arms sales to Bahrain The Hill Last month, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged countries still selling weapons to PresidentAssad of Syria to “get on the right side of history.” Last week, before the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama said that America supports ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Geagea says Syria's allies in Lebanon are confused NOW LEBANON “What is happening in Syria is a popular revolution, which aims to bring down [Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's] regime and form a more democratic one,” the LF leader added. According to theUnited Nations, the Syrian regime's crackdown on protests ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mari probe: Kyprianou's delays a decisive role in blast Cyprus Mail “In turn, this would demand taking political decisions that would displease Syria and Iran,” Polyviou said. He said Kyprianou seems to have been party to, or helped shape Christofias policy, as it was expressed to Syrian President Bashir al-Assad on ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| MidEast Daily News The Media Line Syrian opposition groups say they have set aside differences and have formed a “historic” front against President Bashar Al-Asad. Formation of the Syrian National Council was announced inIstanbul on Sunday while intense battles were being fought ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Bahrain jails protest Shiites for life Civil societies urge Gulf to recognise ... Arab Times Kuwait English Daily Speaking in Tel Aviv on Monday, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said it was “a matter of time” before the Syrian regime headed al-Assad is ousted from power by the uprising. According to theUnited Nations, the crackdown has killed at least 2700 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Vladimir Putin's new Russia Ha'aretz "The Arab spring" gives Putin a rash; NATO's campaign in Libya makes him sick; he vehemently objects to military intervention in Syria and has even thwarted a European initiative at the UNSecurity Council to impose sanctions on Assad's murderous ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mideast Mideast: Nearly 13 people killed in siege on Iraqi police station Foreign Policy (blog) The Syrian National Council announced a united front of the opposition movements against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that Israel is becoming increasingly isolated in the region prior to meetings ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Syrian forces raid town, Assad's foes unite | Ya Libnan | World News ... By syh Syrian forces hunted for insurgents in the central region of Homs Monday to crush armed resistance that is emerging after six months of protests against President Bashar al-Assad's rule. The crackdown came a day ... As Syria's struggle has grown bloodier, claiming at least 2700 lives so far, according to a U.N. count, demonstrators have begun to demand some form of international protection that stops short of Libya-style Western military intervention. Assad, 46, who succeeded his ... Ya Libnan |
| Pro-Assad forces regain rebel Syrian town: agency - TODAY News ... Syrian troops regained control of the central town of Rastan, the official news ... The United Nations says Assad's crackdown has killed 2700 people since the ... today.msnbc.msn.com/.../syrians-protest-army-defectors-clash/ |
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