Former UN Sec. General Kofi Annan dies at 80
Annan devoted his life to making the world more peaceful, US Amb. Nikki Haley says.
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UN Observers Quit Syria, Head for Beirut
United Nations observers have begun to leave Syria as their mission officially expires Sunday night at midnight.
White House Blames Russia, China as Annan Quits
Kofi Annan quits post as the UN-Arab League peace envoy for Syria.
Annan Seeks Delay as Powers Balk on Syria
The world powers say they will not intervene as a bomb blast in Damascus raises questions about the regime's ability to survive.
Russia: West 'Blackmailing' Us over Syria
Moscow: Western powers threaten to cancel U.N. observer force in Syria unless military intervention is authorized.
Iran Offers to Host Syria Crisis Talks
Iran has offered to host talks between Syria's government and opposition in Tehran, its foreign minister said Sunday.
Assad Troops Shell Syrians Near Aleppo
Government troops continued to shell civilians with heavy artillery on Sunday in a civil war now being monitored by the United Nations.
World Condemns Assad for Latest Massacre
Syria's opposition urges UN action in Syria, as world condemns massacre of more than 200 people in Hama.
Syrian Opposition Appeals to Mother Russia
Syrian opposition forces appeal to Moscow for intervention after UN and Arab League efforts fail to stop the slaughter by government troops.
Annan in Iraq Seeking Solution to Syrian Crisis
UN special envoy Kofi Annan is barnstorming the Mideast region looking for allies in his quest to end the ongoing bloodshed in Syria
Annan Arrives in Tehran After Damascus Talks
UN special envoy Kofi Annan arrived in Iran, where he hopes to enlist the aid of Tehran in salvaging his already sunk Syrian peace plan
Annan Sees 'Progress; as Syrian Blood Flows
UN special envoy Kofi Annan says his talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad were 'productive' as at least 100 more are slain.
Syrian Army Launches Military Drill
The Syrian Army has launched a major military drill, according to an announcement by the country's official SANA news agency.
Annan Spokesman: Syria Ceasefire 'Imperative'
The death toll in the 16-month uprising against the Syrian regime tops 16,500 in President Bashar al-Assad's 'torture archipelago.'
Annan Optimistic as Syria Bleeds
UN special envoy Kofi Annan says he believes a ministerial crisis talk on Syria will yield 'an acceptable result.'
Annan Invites Major Powers to Syria Pow-Wow
With Syria's popular uprising crossing into civil war and tensions with Turkey rising, the major powers prepare to meet
Annan Wants Iran to be Part of Talks on Syria
Kofi Annan proposes inviting Iran to a multinational meeting to discuss Syria, leaves it up to the U.S. and Russia to decide.
Syrian Rebels Kill at Least 80 Assad Troops
President Bashar al-Assad's fiery speech refusing to implement the Annan ceasefire plan has led FSA fighters to launch a new offensive
Rebel Chief Calls on Annan to Admit Failure
FSA chief Riad al-Assad called on UN envoy Kofi Annan to admit his peace plan had failed - and to free the rebels to act against the regime.
Annan Leaves Syria Empty Handed
UN envoy Kofi Annan left Syria without securing any 'bold steps' from officials to end the slaughter bleeding the country.
UN Officials Finger Assad Thugs in Houla Massacre
Observers say pro-Assad Shabiha thugs killed 108 in Houla 'execution style' – incl. women, children, and entire families
41 More Die as Annan Delivers Message to Gunmen
An incensed Kofi Annan arrived in Syria for talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad bearing a message for 'everyone with a gun'
Syrian Opposition Says Assad Destroying Peace Plan
Syrian opposition leader says the Assad regime is trying to destroy a U.N.-brokered peace plan for the country.
Diplomats Line Up to Condemn Syria Violence
Int'l luminaries lined up to condemn the continued violence in Syria as the United Nations remains deadlocked in inaction.
Explosion Hits UN Convoy in Syria
An explosion hit a Syrian military truck escorting a convoy of UN observers near Deraa, just seconds after UN staff had passed by.
Annan: 'Last Chance to Avoid Civil War'
UN-Arab envoy Kofi Annan and peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous say Assad's forces continue their assault despite cease-fire committments
Aleppo Dragged into Syrian Civil War
The northern trading city of Aleppo, relatively quiet until recently, has finally been dragged into Syria's growing civil war.
Dozens Dead 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.
Annan: The Situation in Syria is 'Bleak'
Special envoy Kofi Annan told the Security Council that the situation in Syria is 'bleak' and expressed 'alarm' as violence continues
FSA Chief Calls for Military Intervention in Syria
The head of the Free Syria army called on the Security Council to arm the rebels and intervene to enforce a UN-backed ceasefire agreement
Annan Plan Unraveling As Fighting Continues
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's six-point peace plan is rapidly becoming a dead letter as fighting crosses his ceasefire deadline.
Syria's Assad: New Conditions, No Troop Withdrawal
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has come up with new conditions in order to withdraw his troops from cities as promised by April 10.
Annan: Ceasefire Deadline — 0600 on April 12
UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan gave Syrian troops, rebel fighters a deadline to stop fighting as bullets continue to fly across the country
UN Negotiating Deployment of Syria Observers
Norway's Maj. General Robert Mood is negotiating the deployment of an unarmed UN observer force in Syria.
Russia May Back UN Draft on Syria
Russia has hinted it will consider backing a US drafted demand for Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to honor an April 10 ceasefire date.
Fierce Fighting in Syria Despite Pullout Claims
Even as President Bashar al-Assad's government claims it is honoring a pullback agreement, his troops are striking at rebels.
Report: Syrian Troops Begin Pullout
Syrian government claims troops are withdrawing from cities ahead of ceasefire, but opposition is saying otherwise.
Syria: Fighting Continues as Ceasefire Looms
An advance team of UN peacekeepers are headed to Syria ahead of a planned ceasefire, but fighting has not abated.
Syria: Assad Agrees to April 10 Pull Back
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has agreed to implement a ceasefire plan by former UN chief Kofi Annan on April 10.
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