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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.

Assad Gunmen Kill 13 as Homs Violence Continues Unabated

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.

Qatar Recalls Envoy Amidst Syrian Bloodshed

Syrian Troops Detain 500 in Border Town

Syrian soldiers rounded up more than 500 people Sunday in a town near the border with Lebanon.

Syrian Troops Detain 500 in Border Town

Death Toll in Assad's Brutal Crackdown Continues to Rise

Syrian forces killed 8 and arrested dozens, including artists and intellectuals, as the Arab League condemns 'foreign interference' in the country.

Death Toll in Assad's Brutal Crackdown Continues to Rise

New Arab League Chief Slams 'Foreign Intereference' on Syria

The new head of the Arab League stood with Syria in slamming "foreign interference" while meeting in Damascus with President Bashar al-Assad.

New Arab League Chief Slams 'Foreign Intereference' on Syria

Syria Slams Clinton 'Provocation'

Clinton says Syrian president "is not indispensable" after Damascus mob attacked US and French embassies.

Syria Slams Clinton 'Provocation'

Arab Spring: Singer who Called for Assad’s Ouster Killed

Syrian singer Ibrahim Qashoush wrote a song calling for Syrian President Assad's ouster. His body was later found in a river in Hama.

Arab Spring: Singer who Called for Assad’s Ouster Killed

US Ambassador in Hama; Syrian Violence Continues

Assad forces raided a Damascus suburb overnight; US Ambassador Robert Ford is in volatile Hama; more protests expected after Friday prayers.

US Ambassador in Hama; Syrian Violence Continues

Gun Battles Continue in Hama

Violence continues in the central Syrian city of Hama where 23 people have been killed in clashes with Assad's regime; activists call for boycotts.

Gun Battles Continue in Hama

A Tale of Torture in Syria

A demonstrator talks: Protesters in Syria are being beaten and tortured. Twitter is being monitored by the government. Facebook is not safe.

A Tale of Torture in Syria

Hama Death Toll Rises to 23

The death-toll in Assad's crackdown in Hama has risen to 23 in two days following some of the largest protests his regime has faced to date.

Hama Death Toll Rises to 23

Residents Mobilize to Defend Hama in Syria

Residents in Hama, Syria are mobilizing to deny security forces access to the city after six, including a 12yo boy, were killed by Assad's troops

Residents Mobilize to Defend Hama in Syria

Syrians Take to the Streets as Crackdown Continues

Tens of thousands of Syrians took to the streets chanting President Bashar Assad should "leave"; 3 killed as assault on northern villages goes on.

Syrians Take to the Streets as Crackdown Continues

Syria Fails to Deflect Criticism Onto 'Israeli Occupation'

Assad's regime tried to shift focus from its brutal crackdown to Israel's presence in the Golan during a meeting of the UN Security Council.

Syria Fails to Deflect Criticism Onto 'Israeli Occupation'

Aleppo Braces for Mass Protests

Syria's economic hub of Aleppo is bracing itself for mass rallies as activists call for protesters to 'light the spark of revolution.'

Aleppo Braces for Mass Protests

Syrian Forces Kill 9 After Friday Prayers

Syrian forces killed 9 anti-government demonstrators after Friday afternoon Muslim prayers as 13 weeks of demands for reform, repression, continues

Syrian Forces Kill 9 After Friday Prayers

Syrian Opposition Forms Revolutionary 'National Council'

Revolutionary “National Council” formed to maintain opposition's struggle against the Assad regime.

Syrian Opposition Forms Revolutionary 'National Council'

Tens of Thousands Rally in Syria Despite Crackdown

Tens of thousands flooded onto Syria's streets after Friday afternoon prayers to protest Assad's regime despite the President's bloody crackdown.

Tens of Thousands Rally in Syria Despite Crackdown

‘Tanks and Helicopters’ Mow Down Syria Protesters

Death toll tops 1,200 civilians in 12-week struggle by Syrian despot to maintain power. Soldiers describe atrocities.

‘Tanks and Helicopters’ Mow Down Syria Protesters

In Syria, 1948 Arab Refugees are Expendable

The descendant of a former Arab resident of Israel living in Syria tells reporters that blood of Arab refugees is "cheap" there.

In Syria, 1948 Arab Refugees are Expendable

UN Prepares to Condemn Syria

The United Nations is preparing to condemn Syria for its murderous crackdown on protests against the Assad regime.

UN Prepares to Condemn Syria

Syria: Preparing for Battle in Jisr al-Shughour

Young Syrians are preparing to strike back against government forces whose brutality has driven away most of Jisr al-Shughour's residents.

Syria: Preparing for Battle in Jisr al-Shughour

Syrian Soldiers Massacre 120 in Own Ranks

Syrian soldiers are killing soldiers in the northern part of the country, according to a source who spoke with Israel National News.

Syrian Soldiers Massacre 120 in Own Ranks

Assad Forms National Dialogue Committee

Syrian President Assad forms a committee to set up bases for a national dialogue, releases political prisoners.

Assad Forms National Dialogue Committee

Assad Announces Amnesty, Opposition Unimpressed

Assad grants general amnesty for crimes committed before May 31, 2011. "It's too little, too late," say opposition members.

Assad Announces Amnesty, Opposition Unimpressed

13 Year Old Boy is Symbol of Syrian Revolution

A 13-year-old boy has become the new symbol of the grassroots Syrian Revolution that threatens the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

13 Year Old Boy is Symbol of Syrian Revolution

Lebanese Ask if Syria Attacked UNIFIL

Italy says it will reduce its UNIFIL contingent following an attack on its troops in Lebanon, but UNIFIL denies the report.

Lebanese Ask if Syria Attacked UNIFIL

Video: Syrian Forces Shoot Young Boy as Death Toll Reaches 900

A new video shows protestors in Syria burning a car, followed by security forces shooting at the crowd, including a young boy.

Video: Syrian Forces Shoot Young Boy as Death Toll Reaches 900

IDF Closes Northern Golan Heights Border Area

The IDF has declared the northern Golan Heights a closed military zone.

IDF Closes Northern Golan Heights Border Area

Syrian Tanks Fire on Al-Arida Homes

Syrian government troops aimed tank fire at unarmed civilians in the city of Al-Arida near the Lebanese border Thursday.

Syrian Tanks Fire on Al-Arida Homes

EU Will Extend Syria Sanctions, Include Assad

European Union expected to extend its sanctions on Syria next week to include Assad, diplomat says.

EU Will Extend Syria Sanctions, Include Assad

US Targets Syria's Assad With Sanctions

The United States targets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, six top officials, with economic sanctions aimed at attenuating his brutal crackdown.

US Targets Syria's Assad With Sanctions

Assad Admits 'Mistakes,' Keeps Shooting

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad admits his forces have "made mistakes," but keeps on shooting as International pressure mounts.

Assad Admits 'Mistakes,' Keeps Shooting

Expert: "Israel and America - the Last Supporters of Assad"

Arutz Sheva speaks with Prof. Eyal Zisser about events on Syrian border. He explains that the protesters feel they succeeded

Expert: "Israel and America - the Last Supporters of Assad"

Syrian Army Shells Homes, Hundreds Flee to Lebanon

Families fled to Lebanon Saturday when Syrian forces shelled homes in the village of Tal Kalakh. Syria has entered its eighth week of protests.

Syrian Army Shells Homes, Hundreds Flee to Lebanon

Jordan Cozies Up to Assad

Jodan's Prime Minister calls to wish Assad's regime well as the US and west seek to isolate it for its bloody crackdown.

Jordan Cozies Up to Assad

Clinton Says US Pressuring Syria As Assad Cracks Down

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the United States continues efforts pressure Syria as Assad's crackdown intensifies.

Clinton Says US Pressuring Syria As Assad Cracks Down

Syrian Tanks Shell Homes; Rebels Attack Soldiers

Syrian tanks on Wednesday shelled residences in Homs, the country’s third largest city as Assad continues to defy Western warnings.

Syrian Tanks Shell Homes; Rebels Attack Soldiers

Assad’s Cousin Says an Unstable Syria is Bad for Israel

What’s bad for Bashar Assad is bad for Israel, and vice versa, the Syria dictator’s cousin tells The New York Times as the death toll passes 700.

Assad’s Cousin Says an Unstable Syria is Bad for Israel

EU Announces Initial Sanctions Against Syria

The EU published a sanctions list against Syrian officials instrumental in violent repression.

EU Announces Initial Sanctions Against Syria

EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Syria

As protests in Syria continue to be repressed, EU announces arms embargo, sanctions against officials. Assad is not included in the sanctions.

EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Syria

Syrian Security Forces Kill 6+; Arrest Opposition Leader

Syrian forces kill at least six people with live fire Friday as thousands join "Day of Defiance" demonstrations; opposition leader arrested.

Syrian Security Forces Kill 6+; Arrest Opposition Leader

Syrian Tanks Deploy Around Banias in North

Assad's tanks outside northern coastal city, as Dara'a siege is eased.

Syrian Tanks Deploy Around Banias in North

Syrian Gov't Orders Daraa Pullout, Looks to Negotiate

Syria's government orders a military pullout from protest-rocked southern town of Daraa as it looks to open talks with an embittered opposition.

Syrian Gov't Orders Daraa Pullout, Looks to Negotiate

Video: Syrian Soldier’s Testimony on Shooting of Civilians

A video from Syria shows the testimony of a soldier who defected after refusing to kill unarmed civilians. Assad’s forces shot at him.

Video: Syrian Soldier’s Testimony on Shooting of Civilians

Obama Excludes Assad from Symbolic Sanctions against Syria

President Obama bowed to increasing pressure from critics and imposed weak sanctions against three Syrian officials, who will barely be affected.

Obama Excludes Assad from Symbolic Sanctions against Syria

Syrian Soldiers Deploy in Damascus Suburb

Assad’s soldiers entered Damascus suburb to stop a march on the capital. Six-year-old girl killed in Daraa. Reports of soldiers defecting.

Syrian Soldiers Deploy in Damascus Suburb

Syria, Candidate for UN Rights Council, Cuts Off Water Supplies

Syria, a candidate for the UN Human Rights Council, cuts off water and electricity to the city of Dara'a, near Jordan. Army seals border.

Syria, Candidate for UN Rights Council, Cuts Off Water Supplies

UN Set to Condemn Syria for Human RIghts Abuses

The United Nations Security Council plans to discuss human rights abuses by the Syrian government against protesters in the country's cities.

UN Set to Condemn Syria for Human RIghts Abuses

Obama Silent as Syrian Death Toll at 400; Tanks Shoot Civilians

US observers are asking out loud why the voice of Obama, who turned his back on Mubarak, is barely heard as Assad’s tanks shoot at civilians.

Obama Silent as Syrian Death Toll at 400; Tanks Shoot Civilians

Video: Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral

Syrian forces shot and killed mourners at a funeral as the death toll in the uprising passes 300. Assad faces a real threat to his regime.

Video: Syrian Forces Fire on Funeral

UK Warns Citizens to Leave Syria

The British Foreign Office has recommended that UK citizens leave Syria due to the “deterioration in the security situation.”

UK Warns Citizens to Leave Syria

Syria Repeals 1962 Emergency Law

Syria's government announced the repeal of its 1962 Emergency Law. The move must be approved by Parliment. Opposition leaders term it "whitewash."

Syria Repeals 1962 Emergency Law

Syrians Calling Protesters 'American and Zionist' Provocateurs

A document on a Syrian opposition website allegedly contains instructions for quelling anti-government protests.

Syrians Calling Protesters 'American and Zionist' Provocateurs

Syria Shoots Soldiers Who Refuse to Fire on Protesters’

Syrian security forces shoot soldiers who refuse to fire on protesters. After more than 200 are killed, the US “condemns” repression.

 Syria Shoots Soldiers Who Refuse to Fire on Protesters’

Syria's Assad: Israel, Foreign Media to Blame for Unrest

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad addressed the nation, promising reforms without specifics and blaming an Israeli conspiracy for unrest at home.

Syria's Assad: Israel, Foreign Media to Blame for Unrest

Syrian Cabinet Quits Prior to ‘Major’ Speech by Assad

The Syrian Cabinet has quit shortly before Assad, who retains almost total power, is to make a “major’ speech n the wake of protests and killings.

Syrian Cabinet Quits Prior to ‘Major’ Speech by Assad

Syria Imposes No-Film Zone

Syria is imposing difficulties on press coverage of disturbances. Missing reporters freed.

Syria Imposes No-Film Zone

Clinton Calls Assad 'Reformer' as Video Shows Massacre

US says it will not intervene militarily in Syria just because of some 'police actions' but Al-Sanamayn video shows slaughter.

Clinton Calls Assad 'Reformer' as Video Shows Massacre

US College Student Being Held in Syria

A US college student is being held in Syria. His parents say he was picked up by authorities during a demonstration in Damascus.

US College Student Being Held in Syria