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IDF 'Closed Territory' in Golan, Then Cancels
Area in north-eastern Golan shut off as IDF says it is following Syrian fighting, but shortly afterwards IDF cancels the move.
IDF Officer Wounded by Syrian Gunfire
Soldier lightly wounded by cross-border fire, IDF responds by hitting points of attack.
IDF Comes Under Fire Along Syrian Border
IDF routine patrol is targeted by gunfire from Syria, where rebels have taken control.
Syrian Warplanes Approach Border; IAF Deployed
No contact between two air forces, but it was a close call.
IDF Foils Terror Attempt On Syrian Border
Soldiers clash with terrorists who tried blowing up border fence on Golan Heights.
Powerful Explosion Heard in Golan Heights
Explosion near IDF vehicle on patrol near the Syrian border causes no injuries. IDF investigating.
IDF Changes Rules of Engagement Near Syria
The continued spillover of the fighting in Syria into Israel has caused the IDF to change the rules of engagement along the Syrian border.
FSA:The Fall of the Regime Is a Question of Months
With the Damascus regime losing control of the country, the Syrian rebel army gains confidence
Syria to Refugees: Time to Come Home
Syria's interior ministry on Thursday called on refugees who escaped to Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon to come home
U.S. Proposes New Resolution on Syria
New resolution has Security Council demands an end to violence in Syria, both by government and opposition fighters.
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.
Russia Suspected of Sending Ammo to Syria
Russia last week managed to outsmart the EU sanctions against Syria and slipped a ship filled with bullets through to the port of Tartus.
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.
Arab League Meets to Decide on UN in Syria
The Arab League is meeting in Cairo Sunday to decide whether it's time to invite the United Nations to join its mission to Syria.
Syrian Air Force Colonel Defects
A top Syrian Air Force colonel has defected to the opposition along with dozens of other soldiers, Arab media reported Saturday.
Syria: Damascus Terror Attack Leaves 25 Dead
At least 25 dead and dozens wounded after a suicide bomber hits a busy Damascus intersection.
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.
Arab League Sends Advance Team to Syria
The Arab League has sent a 10-member advance team to Syria to ensure that monitors will have free access across the country.
5 Iranian Technicians Snatched in Syria
Five Iranian electrical engineers have been abducted in Syria by unknown gunmen in the central city of Homs.
Syria: Security Forces Fire at Protesters
At least one person dead in Syria as security forces open fire on anti-government protesters at several locations around the country.
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.
Chinese, UK Oil Firms Shut Down Syria Pumps
Two foreign oil firms close their Syria operations in response to EU sanctions imposed on the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
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 Army Defectors Battle Loyalists
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
Syrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath.
Syria: Opposition Warns of 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 Attacked
The oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.
Syria's FM: Assad's Words Distorted
Syria's Foreign Ministry is working on damage control, denying President Assad refused to take responsibility for the actions of his troops.
Assad Tells ABC: 'We Don't Kill Our People'
Syrian President Assad tells ABC's Barbara Walters, "No government in the world [would] kill its people unless it's led by a crazy person."
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 Syria
The U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria.
Syria Accepts Arab League Observers
Syria has aquiesced to an Arab League ultimatum to accept a delegation of observers, or face U.N. involvement.
Assad Ignores Arab League Ultimatum
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has not responded to an Arab League deadline to sign its initiative to end the violence against its people.
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 17 Syrians to Travel Ban
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.
Turkey Hits Syria with Sanctions
Turkey has struck Syria with a list of economic sanctions designed to break the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
EU Adds More Sanctions Against Syria
One day after the Arab League imposes sanctions against Syria, the European Union adds to those it has already levied on Damascus.
UNHRC: Assad Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Human Rights Council has decided Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is guilty of crimes against humanity committed by his troops.
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