syria
Syrian forces kill 10 protesters after Friday prayers
World
August 12, 2011
Syrian forces kill 10 protesters after Friday prayers
AMMAN - Syrian forces shot dead 10 protesters Friday, activists said, as tens of thousands demanded the fall of President…
Syrian troops launch assaults ahead of mass protests
World
August 12, 2011
Syrian troops launch assaults ahead of mass protests
DAMASCUS - Syrian forces launched assaults on flashpoint areas, killing at least two people as they pursued a crackdown on…
Obama, Turkey’s Erdogan confer on Syria violence
World
August 11, 2011
Obama, Turkey’s Erdogan confer on Syria violence
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan spoke on Thursday about the violence in Syria and…
Syrian troops storm town near Turkish border
World
August 11, 2011
Syrian troops storm town near Turkish border
BEIRUT - Activists say the Syrian army has stormed a northwestern town near Turkey's border a day after authorities declared…
Syrian opposition criticizes Egypt for sending new ambassador to Damascus
Egypt
August 10, 2011
Syrian opposition criticizes Egypt for sending new ambassador to Damascus
Former Syrian Vice President Abdel Halim Khaddam has criticized Egypt for sending a new ambassador to Damascus, considering that the…
Turkey’s Erdogan expects Syrian reforms within 15 days
World
August 10, 2011
Turkey’s Erdogan expects Syrian reforms within 15 days
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he hoped Syria would take steps toward reform in 10-15 days…
Egypt FM: Syria heading to “point of no return”
Egypt
August 10, 2011
Egypt FM: Syria heading to “point of no return”
Syria is heading to a "point of no return" and national reforms must be implemented to avoid foreign interference, Egypt's…
Syrian troops take over eastern city
World
August 10, 2011
Syrian troops take over eastern city
BEIRUT - An activist in Deir al-Zor says Syrian troops have taken control of the eastern flashpoint city following intense…
US to tell Assad that he must go, says sources
World
August 10, 2011
US to tell Assad that he must go, says sources
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is preparing to explicitly demand the departure of Syrian President Bashar Assad and hit his…
Turkey vows to watch Syria after call to end violence
World
August 9, 2011
Turkey vows to watch Syria after call to end violence
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey has demanded the Syrian government act to stop the killing of civilians and will be watching…