Clinton Betting Against Syria's Assad
Saying the Internet renders brutality 'unsustainable,' Us top diplomat Hillary Clinton is headed to Tunis for an int'l conference on Syria
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UN General Assembly Condemns Syria
The United Nations passed a non-binding resolution condemning 'systemic human rights violations' in Syria by the Assad regime.
Aleppo Blasts Kill 25, Wound 175
As slaughter continues in Homs and President Bashar Al-Assad sends his children out of the country, twin bombs shake quiet Aleppo.
Report: Assad Sends Children to Europe
According to intelligence officials in Egypt and Syria, President Bashar al-Assad has sent his mother and children out of the country.
Barak Fears Arms Transfer to Hizbullah
Defense Minister Ehud Barak says 'sophisticated' Syrian weapons could find their way to Lebanon and Hizbullah if Assad falls.
Ban Ki-Moon Slams Security Council on Syria
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sharply criticized the Security Council for failing to demand Syrian President Bashar al-Assad step down.
Syrian Rebels Armed By Regime Militias
The Free Syrian Army says it has a cash-flow problem and is funded by ordinary citizens; and buys its guns from militias 'loyal' to Assad.
Mob Attacks Kuwaiti Observers in Syria
An unidentified mob in Latakia injured two Kuwaiti military officers attached to the Arab League observer mission in Syria.
IDF: No Plans to Absorb Syrian Refugees
The IDF spokesman's office says remarks by IDF Chief of Staff Gantz about plans to absorb Syrian refugees were taken 'out of context'
Syria: At Least 32 Dead in Clashes
At least 32 people dead in Syria after thousands took to the streets to protest.
Syrian Troops Filmed Firing on Protesters
As tens of thousands took to the streets in Syria on Friday, film has surfaced of security forces firing on civilians near observers.
Assad Pulls Troops Out of Homs to Impress Monitors
In what observers say is a 'shell-game,' Syria has pulled its forces out of Homs just in time for Arab League observers to visit.
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.
Hizbullah Calls US 'Mother of Terrorism'
Hizbullah accused the United States of staging the deadly blasts in Damascus that killed 44 as its war of words with Washington escalates.
Syrian Opposition Puts Iran, Hizbullah On Notice
The head of the SNC warned Iran and Hizbullah that their failure to support Syria's people would break their long-term alliance.
70+ Killed as Syria Violence Escalates
Syria saw one of the bloodiest days of its eight-month anti-regime protest movement as soldiers fired on protesters, clashed with defectors.
Arab Leaders Offer Assad Safe Haven
US officials say Arab leaders have offered Syria's Bashar al-Assad a safe-haven in exchange for his "inevitable" departure from power.
Syria Agrees to Arab League Proposal, In Part
Syria has reportedly agreed to some parts of an Arab League proposal to end unrest in the country.
Syria on Brink of Civil War
With clashes between Assad forces and organized army defectors claiming 41 lives Monday, some fear Syria is on the precipice of civil war.
Arab League Rejects GCC Push to Suspend Syria
The Arab League has opted to seek a dialogue between Syrian president Bashar Assad and opposition leaders over suspension.
Arab League to Debate Suspending Syria
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies want Syria suspended from the Arab League as unrest in the country spirals towards civil war.
Syrian Army Kills Dissident in Lebanon
In a growing trend of cross border incursions into Lebanese territory, Syrian forces murdered a fleeing dissident in the Bekaa Valley.
Beirut Vows to Protect Syrian Refugees
Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati has vowed to protect some 5,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the Assad regime.
Report: Syrian Unrest Spilling into Lebanon
Syrian tanks have made several hit-and-run incursions into Lebanon in recent days as Assad's anti-dissident crackdown shifts into high gear.
Syrian Official: Defectors Kidnapped Army Officers
A Syrian official claims gunmen have kidnapped 14 army officers in a guerrilla raid; intense fighting between army loyalists and defectors.
Syria Claims to Have Found Israeli Weapons
Syria claims authorities have found a vehicle loaded with Israeli-made ammunition used by anti-regime protesters.
Syrian Forces Accused of Dismembering Teen
Zainab al-Hosni, 18, was found dismembered in a Syrian morgue along with her activist brother, whose body showed signs of torture.
Help Wanted: Syrian Opposition Leader
Just days after forming a 140-member national council, Syrian protesters say they want a leader to take the reigns and lead them to freedom.
Forty Killed As Anti-Assad Protests Intensify
Assad forces killed at least 40 as anti-regime protests in Syria enter week 27.
Syrian National Council Formed
Syrian opposition leaders - 70 in Syria and 60 outside the country - have formed a national council to oppose President Bashar Assad.
Anti-Russian Protests Erupt in Syria
Syrian opposition leaders staged a 'day of rage' against Moscow over its obstruction of Western-led sanctions on the Assad regime.
UN: Syrian Death Toll Tops 2,600
UN Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay says the civilian death toll in Syria has reached 2,600.
Assad Declares War on Protesters
Embattled president Bashar Assad declared a 'state of war' in Syria in what may indicate he plans to follow in his father's footsteps.
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.
Arab League Sec'y Gen. in Damascus as Blood Flows
Arab League secretary general Nabil al-Arabi is in Damascus to pressure President Bashar Assad to stop his bloody crackdown; more deaths.
Syrian Opposition: 'Do Not Take Up Arms'
A prominent group of Syrian protest leaders have called on Syrians not to take up arms against Assad -- or call for Int'l intervention
Assad Thumbs Nose at West; Forces Kill 8
Despite mounting international pressure and sanctions, Assad keeps the crackdown going saying he won't bow to 'colonialists.'
Syrian Dissidents Form National Council
Syrian dissidents have formed a national council to lead the opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Qaddafi is gone... it’s now your turn, Bashar
Gunmen loyal to Syrian president Bashar Assad killed 10 during protests in which demonstrators chanted he would follow in Qaddafi's steps.