Syria Unrest

UN Stops Counting Syria Death Toll

UN stops counting the death toll in Syria's crackdown on protesters, says it is "too difficult" to get information.

Canada Announces New Sanctions Against Syria

Canada sanctions Syrian banks, oil companies, and people associated with the Assad regime, in response to crackdown.

Syria Agrees to Extend Arab League's Observer Mission

Syria agrees to extend the mandate of the Arab League observer mission by a month, as violence continues.

Arab League Plan Calls for Assad to Resign

The Arab League's path forward in Syria: Assad will delegate powers to his vice president after national unity government is formed.

Qatar Favors Military Intervention in Syria

Qatar favors sending Arab troops to stop the Syrian regime from killing its people, its leader says.

Arab League Chief Warns Against Civil War in Syria

Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby: Assad is not complying with our plan. If the violence continues, it may turn into civil war.

Erdogan Warns of a Civil War in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns of a “civil war” in Syria, says his country will continue to impose sanctions on Assad.

Arab League Tells Syria to Stop Violence But Won't Call in UN

Arab League demands that the Syrian government stop all violence and allow more monitors in. The UN is out of the picture, for now.

Syria Accuses Google of Supporting the Revolution

Syrian website claims Google Earth has been changing names of streets in Syria to make them identifiable with the revolution.

Syria: Damascus Terror Attack Leaves 25 Dead

At least 25 dead and dozens wounded after a suicide bomber hits a busy Damascus intersection.

Arab Israelis Cross Border to Help Assad

Two Arab Israelis are believed to have crossed the border to Syria last week to act on their support for President Bashar Assad.

Syria: At Least 32 Dead in Clashes Around the Country

At least 32 people dead in Syria after thousands took to the streets to protest.

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.

Dozens Die Ahead of Monitors' Arrival in Syria

Nearly two dozen Syrians were killed Monday as more Arab League monitors were scheduled to arrive in the country.

Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Syria

Canada tightens its sanctions on Syria, bans export of software for telephone and internet monitoring.

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.

Dozens Dead in Twin Bomb Attacks in Damascus

At least 40 people are dead after two suicide car bombers struck two security facilities in Damascus.

Syria: Sunnis Threatening to Massacre Minority Alawites

As the ethnic tension in Syria rises, the Sunnis are threatening to massacre the minority Alawites.

Syria: Security Forces Fire at Protesters Around the Country

At least one person dead in Syria as security forces open fire on anti-government protesters at several locations around the country.

Russia Surprises West With Harder Syria Stance

Russia submitted a UN security council draft criticizing the regime of Bashar al-Assad, but stopped short of calling for sanctions.

U.S. Official: Assad is 'Dead Man Walking'

Senior U.S. official Frederic Hof: The downfall of Assad's regime is imminent. He's like a dead man walking.

Syria Death Toll: 1,000 Dead in 10 Days

The UN Security Council has been warned: Syrian citizens are dying by the thousands -- 1,000 in the first 10 days of December.

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.

Expert: A Threatened Assad May Attack Israel

Middle East expert Professor Eyal Zisser: If Assad feels threatened by the anti-regime protesters, he may attack Israel.

Barak: Assad's Downfall Would be a 'Blessing'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Assad's rule is coming to an end. It would be a blow to Iran and Hizbullah.

Syrian Military Defectors Battle Loyalists Near Jordan

Army defectors battled their former compatriots Sunday in one of the fiercest battles to wrack the country in Syria's emerging civil war.

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.

Syrian FM: Assad's Words Distorted by State Dept

Syria's Foreign Ministry is working on damage control, denying President Assad refused to take responsibility for the actions of his troops.

Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab League

Syria's president accepts monitors to ensure his troops end violence, but only if the Arab League agrees not to enforce its own deal.

US, French Ambassadors Return to Damascus

The U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria.

Former Syrian Vice President: My Nephew Bashar Must Step Down

Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: He needs to step down. The Syrian people live in fear.

Syria Says It is Negotiating with Arab League

The deadline has passed, but Syria says it is still negotiating with Arab League over its request to send observers.

Hamas Scaling Back Presence in Syria, Dozens Leave

Dozens of members of Hamas have quietly returned to Gaza from Damascus, according to diplomats.

Assad Ignores Arab League Ultimatum, 25 More Die

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has not responded to an Arab League deadline to sign its initiative to end the violence against its people.

Arab League Again Extends Syria's Ultimatum

Arab League presents Damascus with yet another ultimatum to accept observers or face sanctions.

UN Calls for Protection in Syria, Violence Continues

The United Nations’ human rights chief calls on the international community to protect Syrian civilians. The bloodshed continues.

Russia Delivers Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles to Syria

Despite the ongoing crackdown on protesters, Russia has delivered anti-ship cruise missiles to Syria.

Arab League Adds Travel Ban, Tightens Sanctions on Syria

The Cairo-based Arab League has tightened its sanctions on Syria, listing 17 high-ranking officials on a travel ban to other Arab nations.

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Kuwait warned its citizens Thursday to leave Syria "to ensure their safety" while they still can.

Arab League Approves 'Unprecedented' Sanctions on Syria

The Arab League voted to impose sanctions on Syria, which it previously suspended. Syria: it violates the 'rules of Arab cooperation.'

Arab Countries Preparing to Sanction Assad

After Syria refuses to let observers enter its territory, Arab nations now planning to slap sanctions on the Assad regime.

Syria: Unfazed by Ultimatum, Assad Continues Killing

More violence in Syria as President Bashar Assad ignores an Arab League deadline to allow observers in the country.

Arab League to Syria: Allow Observers by Friday

The Arab League gives Syria a Friday deadline: allow monitors into the country or face sanctions.

UNESCO Accepts Syria for Human Rights Committees

UNESCO's executive board has unanimously approved Syria's membership on two human rights committees.

Erdogan to Assad: 'Your Days Are Numbered'

Turkey's prime minister tells Syria's Assad tanks and cannons would not keep him in power forever - who will you fight?

Assad: Syria Won’t Bow Down, Crackdown will Continue

Syrian President Bashar Assad says he will not bow down to Arab League pressure and will continue his brutal crackdown against protesters.

Syria Agrees to Observers; Bloodshed Continues

Syria agrees "in principle" to allow Arab League observers into the country. Meanwhile, the bloody crackdown continues.

EU Nations to Sponsor UN Resolution to Condemn Syria

Three European Union nations plan to propose a resolution to condemn Syria at the United Nations General Assembly session Thursday.

Arab League to Syria: Stop Violence in Three Days or Else...

Arab League confirms Syria's suspension, gives Assad three days to stop the violence or face economic sanctions.

Syrian Army Defectors Attack Security Facility

Syrian army defectors attack an intelligence complex in Damascus, the first assault on a major security facility.

BBC: Jordan's King Advises Assad to Resign

Jordanian King Abdullah II has publicly called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down in an interview with the BBC.

Syria: 21 Dead as Crackdown Continues

Human activists say 21 dead, including an eight-year-old, as Assad's violent crackdown continues.

Syrian Opposition Group Meets with Arab League

A Syrian opposition group is set to meet with the head of the Cairo-based Arab League Wednesday to discuss the nation's worsening violence.

Syria Death Toll Tops 3,500

UN officials say Syria's death toll continues to mount - topping 3,500 - as violence continues despite an Arab League plan seeking peace.

'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.

Arab League Warns 'Catastrophe' Imminent in Syria

Arab League secretary-general Nabil el-Arabi warns that a "catastrophic" situation is imminent in Syria.

Syrian Gov't 'Back to Business' - 40 Dead in Weekend Violence

Despite vows in deal to stop the violence, Syria's government continued crackdowns over the weekend. Some 40 people died in clashes.

Assad: Willing to Talk to the Opposition

After seven months of bloody protests, Syrian President Assad claims he is willing to talk to "all political powers."