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Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon for 3rd day
World
May 14, 2012
Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon for 3rd day
TRIPOLI, Lebanon — Firing assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, Lebanese gunmen clashed in street battles Monday as sectarian tensions linked…
Syrian tanks in action four days before pullout date
World
April 6, 2012
Syrian tanks in action four days before pullout date
BEIRUT — Syrian troops and tanks battled rebels on Friday, opposition activists said, only four days before a troop pullback…
Syria rebels quit eastern city, Russia critical
World
March 20, 2012
Syria rebels quit eastern city, Russia critical
BEIRUT — Rebel fighters fled the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Tuesday in the face of a fierce…
Army shells town as Syrians take to the streets
World
June 3, 2011
Army shells town as Syrians take to the streets
Beirut - Syrian troops pounded a central town with artillery and heavy machinegun fire Friday, killing at least two people…
Syria troops renew attack on central town; 15 dead
World
June 2, 2011
Syria troops renew attack on central town; 15 dead
Beirut - Activists say Syrian government troops are pounding a central town with artillery and gunfire, killing at least 15…
Witness: Syrian troops encircle Rastan town, kill 2
World
May 29, 2011
Witness: Syrian troops encircle Rastan town, kill 2
Amman - Syrian forces killed two people and injured scores on Sunday in the town of Rastan in central Syria,…