 Washington Post President Bashar Assad unleashed a deadly crackdown that the UN estimates has killed some 2600 people. Assad insists the unrest is being driven by terrorists acting out a foreign conspiracy to fracture Syria. The also regime disputes the accounts of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Syria's UN envoy: Israel comitting 'state terrorism' against Palestinians Ha'aretz Syrian ambassador's address yp UN Human Rights Council comes amid reports of Syrian tanks storming a town on the main highway to Turkey, killing at least four. By Haaretz Tags: Arab Spring Palestinians Syria Bashar Assad Israel's human rights ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| UN council to consider Palestinians Detroit Free Press The Syrian foreign minister, ignoring the mounting death toll from the bloody government crackdown on dissent, told the United Nations on Monday that external critics were to blame for the violence and for causing delays in President Bashar Assad's ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Mutilated woman, slain brother become symbols of Syria's pain CNN Her older brother, Mohammed, became a well-known activist in the family's hometown of Homs in western Syria, often leading the demonstrations against embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and treating the wounded. "Protesters would carry Mohammed ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Civil war in Syria UPI.com The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates at least 2700 people have been killed bySyrian security forces since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began in mid-March.Syrian human rights groups say that's a conservative estimate and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Syrian protestors urge unity as the opposition remains fragmented Link TV Protests demanding the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime were staged today across Syriancities and towns, most notably Damascus, Homs, Hama, Daraa, and Deir az-Zur on a Friday dubbed "unity for the opposition." Nearly 11 protestors were killed and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Exclusive: TIME Meets Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan TIME (blog) And you are probably aware of the fact that we have about 7000 guests [refugees] fleeing the Syrianregime hosted in the province of Hatay. But you didn't answer our question. Is there a future forAssad in Syria? In order for me to be able to comment ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Syrian minister blames west for crackdown Forbes AP , 09.26.11, 02:51 PM EDT UNITED NATIONS -- The Syrian foreign minister is ignoring the mounting death toll from the government crackdown on dissenters and is blaming external critics for causing delays in President Bashar Assad's plans for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Syrian minister blames west for crackdown Ynetnews The Syrian foreign minister is ignoring the mounting death toll from the government crackdown on dissenters and is blaming external critics for causing delays in President Bashar Assad's plans for democratic reforms. In a speech to the UN General ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Gilmore backs Palestinian bid for UN membership Irish Examiner Mr Gilmore once again praised events elsewhere in the Middle East, but also took time to mention the ongoing strife in Syria. "The situation in Syria continues to arouse the deepest international concern. President Assad and his Government seem ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Security forces storm Syrian city of Aleppo, activist group says CNN Since protests began in March, demonstrators have demanded true democratic elections and the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but such protests have often been met with force. Almost 3000 people have died in the government's crackdown, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Daily Press Briefing US Department of State (press release) Today, the Lebanese Ambassador to the United Nations who is also chair of the Security Council, gave the application to the other members. Any comment as to when the process might be voted upon? MR. TONER: I don't. I tried to find an update for that, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Address by the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the ... MarketWatch (press release) Canada would not simply "go along" or look elsewhere when the Assad regime started killing Syrianmen, women and children in a despicable and desperate attempt to cling to power. We imposed tough sanctions on the regime and its backers. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Factbox: Protests in Middle East, North Africa Reuters The crackdown has killed at least 2700 people, including 100 children, according to the United Nations. It has also sparked international outrage and rebukes from Syria's powerful northern neighbor Turkey, once among Assad's keenest backers. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Mikati: Lebanon respects international commitments NOW LEBANON The PM also met with Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi and discussed the results of the latter's visit to Syria, the NNA added. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held talks with Arabi on September 10. The UN says that the Syrian regime's crackdown on ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Rai's US trip back on The Daily Star Rai had told the international community that Syrian President Bashar Assad should have been given further time to implement reforms, warning that Sunni extremists could possibly take power ifAssad's regime collapses. Rai also tied the disarmament of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| CLINTON ASKS CHINA TO BACK ANTI-SYRIAN UN RESOLUTION Agenzia Giornalistica Italia (AGI) New York - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked China to support "a tough resolution at the UN Security Council to put an end to the violence in Syria" being committed by the regime of Bashar el Assad. This was one of the subjects of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The Global Note: Euro-Rescue?…CIA Attack…Sunken Treasure…Knox Called “She ... ABC News (blog) -ARMED REBELLION IN SYRIA? The Washington Post reports that a group of defectors calling themselves the Free Syrian Army is attempting the first effort to organize an armed challenge to President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Many of the group's claims ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Rights group slams “timidity” on Syria, urges UN probe NOW LEBANON The office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva has said the death toll from the crackdown on dissent since March 15 has risen to more than 2700. The regime of President Bashar al-Assad does not accept that popular opposition to its ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| N2K Top 10: CR Standoff Moves to Senate Today; U.S. Presence To Remain Strong ... National Journal Among those he'll be seeing in New York City today: Donald Trump. FORD: ASSAD'S LEGITIMACY IS GONE FOR GOOD. In his speech to the UN General Assembly last week, President Obama singled out Syria for some of his harshest criticism to date. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US asks India to modify nuclear liability regime Hindustan Times Clinton and Krishna also discussed the situation in Syria, and the need for a strong message from the UN Security Council to the Asad regime that the violence must end. Clinton also thanked Krishna for India's peacekeeping contribution in South Sudan, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The Axis of Evil Is Holding Lebanon a Hostage Canada Free Press The most dangerous terrorist organization in the whole world, while they openly admit that Hezbollah and its Iranian masters are taking a very active criminal role in killing the Syrian and Iranian people who are revolting against the al-Assad and the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| AP-US--APNewsAlert, US Newsday (subscription) Nation Newsday > News > Nation AP-US--APNewsAlert, US Published: September 26, 2011 2:42 PM By The Associated Press UNITED NATIONS - (AP) -- Syrian minister blames external critics for delays in Assad regime reforms. . Copyright 2011 The Associated ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Saudi Women Can Vote but Face Long Road (Without a Driver's License) to Equality Fox News While he has sent troops to neighboring Bahrain to help repress protests by the majority Shiite population there, he has denounced Syrian President Bashar al Assad's killing of civilian protesters. The Al Sauds move cautiously. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Regime Change Doesn't Work Boston Review And anointing average thugs such as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad or Bashar al-Assad the next Hitler makes it harder not to take action. Most of the time, regime change is best left to domestic forces, as it was in Serbia in 2000. External involvement should be ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Political pit bull Baird bares teeth in offering Canada's defence of Israel at UN Winnipeg Free Press And it has imposed tough new sanctions on Syria because it cannot "go along" with the Assadregimes killing of its own civilians. Baird also took aim at the UN for past resolutions that have criticized Israel, votes that Canada has boycotted in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Netherlands urges Security Council to agree on action against Syrian leaders Spero News Mr. Rosenthal also discussed the situation in Syria today during a meeting with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, with the two officials also exchanging views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the global economic situation. See all stories on this topic » |
| Turkey Set to Cut All Ties With Syria -- News from Antiwar.com By Jason Ditz Speaking to reports en route to his return from the United Nations General Assembly, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Syrian President Bashar Assad, saying he had lied about the number of political prisoners being held in Syrian prisons. Erdogan went on to say Assadhad not been sincere with his promises ... however, members of Syria's military are defecting. At least four of the defectors were reported slain today in northern Syria, near the Turkish border. ... News From Antiwar.com |
| 4 Syrian army deserters shot dead | Ya Libnan | World News Live ... By syh In New York, China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi highlighted Beijing's concern over Syria in a speech at the UN General Assembly. In a call to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad's forces and opposition demonstrators, Yang said 'we hope that ... Ya Libnan |
| Syria bans imports to save foreign currency - TODAY News - TODAY ... Syria has banned most imports except raw materials and grains, local businessmen said on Saturday, ... on President Bashar al-Assad to end a six- month military crackdown that has killed 2700 people, according to United Nations estimates. ... today.msnbc.msn.com/.../syria-bans-imports-save-foreign-curr... |
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