Syrian revolution
Red Cross seeks Syria ceasefires; more than 60 killed
World
February 21, 2012
Red Cross seeks Syria ceasefires; more than 60 killed
BEIRUT — Syrian government forces killed more than 60 people on Tuesday in assaults on villages and an artillery barrage…
Assad slams foreign help to ‘terrorists,’ Syria bolsters troops as Iranian warships dock
World
February 20, 2012
Assad slams foreign help to ‘terrorists,’ Syria bolsters troops as Iranian warships dock
President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday that foreign parties were funding "armed terrorist groups" to destabilize Syria and intent on…
Syria intervention “very difficult,” top US general says
World
February 19, 2012
Syria intervention “very difficult,” top US general says
The top US military officer warned Sunday that intervention in Syria would be "very difficult" and said it would be…
China throws support behind Arab League in finding solution to Syrian violence
Egypt
February 18, 2012
China throws support behind Arab League in finding solution to Syrian violence
BEIJING — A Chinese envoy says Beijing favors a solution to Syria’s ongoing violence within the framework of the Arab…
Syrian forces open fire on thousands marching in Damascus funeral procession
World
February 18, 2012
Syrian forces open fire on thousands marching in Damascus funeral procession
BEIRUT — Syrian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at thousands of people marching Saturday in a funeral…
Assad calls for Syria vote, but steps up assault
World
February 15, 2012
Assad calls for Syria vote, but steps up assault
As Syrian forces stepped up their assault Wednesday on rebellious cities, President Bashar al-Assad ordered a referendum on a new…
Analysts: Arabs set to fail with latest Syria plan
World
February 13, 2012
Analysts: Arabs set to fail with latest Syria plan
An initiative calling for a joint UN-Arab League peacekeeping mission to Syria is likely to fail but raises the stakes…
UN official sees ‘crimes against humanity’ in Syria
World
February 13, 2012
UN official sees ‘crimes against humanity’ in Syria
The top UN human rights official said Monday that crimes against humanity have likely been committed in the bloody crackdown…
Syria Freedom Convoy members ready to sacrifice lives
World
February 13, 2012
Syria Freedom Convoy members ready to sacrifice lives
Members of the second Freedom Convoy, an operation that carries aid to Syrians suffering under the government crackdown, are ready…
Syrians in Egypt call on Parliament to expel ambassador
Egypt
February 13, 2012
Syrians in Egypt call on Parliament to expel ambassador
The Syrian community in Egypt on Sunday submitted a request to the People’s Assembly signed by 300,000 Syrians demanding…