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At Least 50 Dead in Massacre in Homs

President Bashar Assad's forces kill at least 50 civilians, including 13 children, in an attack in the province of Homs.

Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution Fighters Arrive in Syria

It's a year and five months after Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, and five Tunisians have been killed – in the Syrian revolution, that is.

EU Tightens Sanctions Against Syria – Again

Killings continued in Syria Monday as the European Union ratcheted up sanctions against Damascus in an effort to stop the slaughter.

Dozens of Deaths Continue in Syria Despite 'Ceasefire' Plan

Dozens have been killed by government forces in Syria so far this week despite attempts to enforce a UN-brokered “ceasefire plan.”

UN Observers in Syria Explore Homs

Two United Nations monitors have moved into an upscale hotel in Syria's central city of Homs, hoping to at least reduce violence there.

UN Monitors Visit Battered Syrian City

Five unarmed UN monitors tour Homs. Syrian security forces pull out just prior to the visit.

Assad Sends Helicopters to Bomb Syrians

Assad sent helicopters to back up tanks in an escalation of violence against protesters despite a ceasefire that no one expected to last.

Syrian Forces Resume Shelling of Homs — 8 Killed

Violence in Syria continues apace even as UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan and President Bashar al-Assad exchange letters.

Turkey Seeking Its Journalists in Syria

Turkey has asked the Syrian government to locate two of its nationals, working journalists, who have gone missing in the war-torn country.

Syria: 47 Women and Children Murdered in Homs

The widely varied death toll in Monday's horrific massacre in Homs has solidified at 26 women and 21 children as Assad's forces "mop up"

Massacre in Homs

Reports of summary executions and mass arrests continue to emerge from Homs and the UN Security Council remains deadlocked on Syria.

Shelling Renewed in Homs Ahead of Annan Visit

As former UN secretary general Kofi Annan hopes for peace in Syria the crackdown of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad continues apace.

Syrian Govt 'Mop-up' in Homs: Executions and Rape

Syrian government forces refuse to allow Red Cross workers into Homs as they continue “mop-up” operations: raping and murdering civilians.

Syrian Forces Execute 47 Army Defectors

Forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad executed 47 army defectors as the bloody assault on the central city of Homs continues

Red Cross Denied Access to Homs as Killing Continues

Red Cross says Syria has blocked an aid convoy from entering the Baba Amr neighborhood of Homs. Meanwhile, the crackdown continues.

Trapped French Journalists Escape Syria

After being trapped in Homs for days, French journalists Edith Bouvier and William Daniels reach Lebanon.

Journalists in Syria: 3 Dead, 3 Out, 2 MIAs

In less than a month, three journalists have been killed, three managed to escape and two are still missing in action in Syria, one wounded.

SFA: Iranian Tanks, Hizbullah Hit Squads in Homs

The top general for the Syrian Free Army says Iran and Hizbullah are actively aiding Bashar al-Assad in his brutal crackdown.

Syria: Army Determined to 'Cleanse' Besieged City

President Bashar Assad's troops gather outside the neighborhood of Baba Amr in Homs, raising fears of pending ground invasion.

SFA: Assad Planned to Use French Journalist as Leverage

The Syria Free Army aborted its 'evacuation attempt' of a French journalist after learning Assad planned to use her as a bargaining chip.

Syria: At Least 144 Dead as New Constitution Approved

At least 144 people died across Syria on Monday, mostly in Homs. Bodies of dead journalists still trapped in besieged city.

Assad Claims Voters Passed New Constitution, Amid Deaths

The Syrian gov't says 90% of voters approved a new constitution giving Pres. Bashar al-Assad 14 more years. Forty people were killed.

Assad Votes in Referendum Dubbed 'a Farce' by the West

The U.S. and its allies dismiss Syrian referendum on a new constitution as a “farce” meant to justify bloody crackdown.

Syrians Vote on New Constitution, Activists Boycotting

Syrians cautiously went to the polls Sunday to vote on a new constitution that would keep President Assad in office until 2028.

Red Cross Fails to Rescue Syria Wounded

Negotiations to have Red Cross rescue wounded Syrians, journalists from besieged Homs neighborhood fail.

Syria: Red Cross Enters Besieged Homs Neighborhood

Red Cross aid workers entered a besieged neighborhood in the Syrian city of Homs, negotiating to evacuate the wounded there.

UN Panel May Accuse Syrian Leaders of War Crimes

A UN commission of inquiry has quietly submitted a sealed envelope listing Syrian leaders who may be accused of crimes against humanity.

Veteran American Journalist Killed in Syria

A veteran American journalist was killed and a second seriously wounded by the Syrian Army in Homs. A French photographer also died.

Syria's Tuesday Death Toll More Than 100

More than 100 people killed in Syria since Tuesday morning, 1,237 people have been killed in the last three weeks alone.

Video: Masked Syrian Rebels Raise Rifles

Armed and masked rebels are organizing as Assad extends his war against the opposition and fires on Domestic protesters Tuesday.

Senators Call to Arm Opposition as Tanks Roll on Homs

Senators John McCain and Sen. Lindsey Graham have called for nations to arm Syria's opposition forces as a massacre looms in Homs.

Assad Unfazed by UN, Continues to Kill Civilians

At least 26 dead in Syria as Assad's forces continue to attack protesters and shell the city of Homs.

Video: Assad Blows Up Oil Pipeline; Children Starving

The brutal bombardment of Homs Wednesday became even more unbelievable. An oil site was blown up and people scavenged for food.

Syria Claims to Capture U.S., Israeli Weapons in Homs

Syrian security forces claim to have captured an “armed gang” whose members possessed weapons manufactured in Israel and in the U.S.

UN Human Rights Chief: 'End Killing in Syria Now'

The head of the United Nations Human Rights Commission calls on the world to "take effective action" to stop the killing in Syria.

Syrian Army Renews Attack on Homs

At least 50 people were killed by Assad's forces since the morning. Damascus' Zabadani neighborhood also under fire.

Syrian Gov't Forces Kill Leading Activists

Four leading anti-government activists were killed Thursday by Assad loyalist forces in an ambush in the northwestern Idlib province.

Syrian Legislator Defects

A Syrian parliamentarian left the country Monday after losing hope the Assad government would implement reforms.

Slaughter of Innocents Continues in Syria

At least 16 people died Sunday by mid-day in Syria, including two who were tortured by government forces, human rights activists said.

Maher Assad, Brother of Syrian President, Missing

Maher Assad, the brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is reported by Arab media as missing.

Syria: Arab Monitors Revisit Homs; Violence Continues

As Arab monitors visit the city of Homs, the violence continues throughout Syria. Assad urged to allow monitors complete their mission.

Report: Syrian Gov't Troops Shoot at Arab League Monitor

Syrian government forces shot an Arab League monitor Monday night, leading observers to question whether to continue their mission.

Syria: Residents Report Homs is Under Siege

Residents of the Syrian city of Homs say the city is under siege and being shelled by army tanks.

5 Iranian Technicians Kidnapped in Syria

Five Iranian electrical engineers have been abducted in Syria by unknown gunmen in the central city of Homs.

Second Explosion Rips Through Syrian Pipeline

Explosion rips through gas pipeline near the town of Rastan in the Syrian province of Homs - the second time in less than a week.

Syrians Vote Despite Battles in the Street

Syrians went out to vote in a nationwide municipal election Monday, despite continued violence and a feeling the polls were useless.

Syrian Opposition Calls General Strike, Fears Bloodbath

Syrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath.

Syria: Deaths Continue, Opposition Warns of Impending Massacre

At least 30 people die in protests across Syria, as opposition warns that Assad is planning a massacre in Homs.

Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown Up

The oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.

'Dozens' of Syrians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded in Homs

After six days of shelling in Homs, dozens of Syrians have been killed and hundreds more were wounded, activists said Monday.

31 Die Monday in Syria's Continuing Crackdown

Syria added 31 more to the death toll on Monday, but at least 17 were members of the Syrian Army, as protesters begin to fight back.

Syria: Nuclear Engineer Killed in Homs

Nuclear engineer killed in the Syrian city of Homs. Conflicting reports as to who did it.

Syria Claims to Have Found Israeli Weapons in Homs

Syria claims authorities have found a vehicle loaded with Israeli-made ammunition used by anti-regime protesters.

45 Dead in Syrian Gov't Crackdown in 2-Day Period

Nearly 50 people have been killed by Syrian government troops over the past three days as the brutal crackdown against civilians continues.

Arab League, Syria Reach Deal on 'Reforms'

The Arab League has allegedly reached a deal with Syria on "reforms" to end government violence against protesters.

Homs Crackdown Intensifies, 14 Killed

After refusing to discuss Syria's unrest with Arab League Sec. Gen. Nabil al-Arabi, Assad's forces intensify their Homs crackdown.

1 Dead in Syrian Gov't Raid on Northern Village of Sarameen

One person is dead and others are wounded after government forces raided the village of Sarameen in northern Syria.

Assad 'Death Squads' Raid Homs

Assad 'Death Squads' Raid Homs

The Syrian regimes bloody crackdown continues in Homs where up to 50 people have been killed as gunman fire machine-guns in the streets.

Assad Gunmen Kill 13 as Homs Violence Continues Unabated

Renewed violence in Homs, Syria enters its third day with the death toll rising to at least 43; political violence joined by sectarian violence.

Qatar Recalls Envoy Amidst Syrian Bloodshed

Qatar recalls its Syrian envoy after its embassy is attacked by Assad loyalists; 30 protesters were killed overnight in the central city of Homs.