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28th November, 2012
At least 20 killed in Damascus car bombs: activists
At least 20 people were killed in Syria when two car bombs exploded in the eastern Damascus district of Jaramana on Wednesday.
At least 20 people were killed in Syria when two car bombs exploded in the eastern Damascus district of Jaramana on Wednesday.
31st October, 2012
Bomb attack near shrine kills 8 south of Damascus
A motorcycle bomb attack on Wednesday near a Shia Muslim shrine southeast of Damascus killed at least eight people and injured dozens, a watchdog said.
A motorcycle bomb attack on Wednesday near a Shia Muslim shrine southeast of Damascus killed at least eight people and injured dozens, a watchdog said.
27th October, 2012
Over 150 killed in Syria despite Eid truce: watchdog
At least eight killed in first airstrike Saturday since a conditional Eid ceasefire between Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the rebel Free Syrian Army.
At least eight killed in first airstrike Saturday since a conditional Eid ceasefire between Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the rebel Free Syrian Army.
24th October, 2012
Car bomb kills six in Damascus: state TV
A car bomb explosion in southern Damascus killed six people and wounded 20 others on Wednesday, state television said, while a watchdog gave a death toll of eight.
A car bomb explosion in southern Damascus killed six people and wounded 20 others on Wednesday, state television said, while a watchdog gave a death toll of eight.
21st October, 2012
Thirteen dead in Damascus police station bomb
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in a Christian quarter of Damascus on Sunday, killing 13 people, the official SANA news agency said, while a similar attack struck Syria's second city of Aleppo.
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in a Christian quarter of Damascus on Sunday, killing 13 people, the official SANA news agency said, while a similar attack struck Syria's second city of Aleppo.
12th October, 2012
At least 87 soldiers die in Syrian army’s highest toll: NGO
The Syrian army suffered its highest death toll since the start of rebel hostilities with at least 87 soldiers killed on Thursday.
The Syrian army suffered its highest death toll since the start of rebel hostilities with at least 87 soldiers killed on Thursday.
26th August, 2012
Syrian regime accused of ‘massacre’ near Damascus
A toll from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims at least 320 people were killed in a five-day onslaught on Daraya town near Damascus.
A toll from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims at least 320 people were killed in a five-day onslaught on Daraya town near Damascus.
18th August, 2012
Air France: Out of gas? Ask passengers to pitch in
Then passengers on Air France Flight 562, heading from Paris to Lebanon's capital,were asked to open their wallets to check if they had enough cash to pay for more fuel.
Then passengers on Air France Flight 562, heading from Paris to Lebanon's capital,were asked to open their wallets to check if they had enough cash to pay for more fuel.
15th August, 2012
Russia says West reneging on Syria deal
Russia accused the West on Wednesday of reneging on an agreement to establish a transitional government in Syria and of prolonging the bloodshed.
Russia accused the West on Wednesday of reneging on an agreement to establish a transitional government in Syria and of prolonging the bloodshed.
15th August, 2012
Bomb blast rocks Damascus as OIC set to suspend Syria
The Rebel Free Syrian Army claimed it was behind the bomb attack, saying it targeted a military meeting near the hotel used by the UN observer mission.
The Rebel Free Syrian Army claimed it was behind the bomb attack, saying it targeted a military meeting near the hotel used by the UN observer mission.
14th August, 2012
More than 23,000 people killed in Syria: NGO
More than 23,000 people have been killed in violence in Syria since the outbreak of a revolt in March last year.
More than 23,000 people have been killed in violence in Syria since the outbreak of a revolt in March last year.
4th August, 2012
Violence rages in Aleppo, Damascus: NGO
According to state news agency SANA, “mercenary terrorist groups attacked civilians and the state TV building (in Aleppo), while the army defended it.”
According to state news agency SANA, “mercenary terrorist groups attacked civilians and the state TV building (in Aleppo), while the army defended it.”
1st August, 2012
Fighting, explosions engulf Syrian capital
Damascus residents heard explosions and intermittent gunfire late on Wednesday in several districts, notably in the southwestern neighbourhood of Kfar Sousa.
Damascus residents heard explosions and intermittent gunfire late on Wednesday in several districts, notably in the southwestern neighbourhood of Kfar Sousa.
26th July, 2012
Clashes in Aleppo, fighting in Damascus camp
The battles in Aleppo followed a day of heavy fighting there and came after Syria's regime rushed reinforcements to the northern city.
The battles in Aleppo followed a day of heavy fighting there and came after Syria's regime rushed reinforcements to the northern city.
25th July, 2012
Syria’s chemical weapons shrouded in secrecy
Rebels in Syria accused Bashar al-Assad of moving chemical weapons to country's borders whereas Turkey sent chemical attack teams to it's border with Syria.
Rebels in Syria accused Bashar al-Assad of moving chemical weapons to country's borders whereas Turkey sent chemical attack teams to it's border with Syria.
23rd July, 2012
Arab League offers Assad ‘safe exit’
The Arab League’s secretary general has offered Syrian President Bashar Assad a “safe exit” for him and his family if he steps down.
The Arab League’s secretary general has offered Syrian President Bashar Assad a “safe exit” for him and his family if he steps down.
20th July, 2012
Syrian opposition: 310 killed in deadliest day
Syria's civil war escalated dramatically in the past week as rebels closed in on the capital Damascus and launched their most serious blow yet on Assad's inner circle.
Syria's civil war escalated dramatically in the past week as rebels closed in on the capital Damascus and launched their most serious blow yet on Assad's inner circle.
19th July, 2012
Annan, Ban call on UN Council to act on Syria
Ban Ki-moon and international envoy Kofi Annan called on the UN Security Council to take strong action on the Syria conflict.
Ban Ki-moon and international envoy Kofi Annan called on the UN Security Council to take strong action on the Syria conflict.
16th July, 2012
Shelling, clashes rock Damascus: activists
The most violent clashes took place in Tadamon, Kfar Sousa, Nahr Aisha and Sidi Qadad where the security forces are trying to reclaim the neighbourhoods.
The most violent clashes took place in Tadamon, Kfar Sousa, Nahr Aisha and Sidi Qadad where the security forces are trying to reclaim the neighbourhoods.
11th July, 2012
Clashes in Damascus, at least nine dead in Syria: NGO
Rebels and regime troops clashed in the Damascus district of Qadam, as at least nine people were killed in violence across Syria.
Rebels and regime troops clashed in the Damascus district of Qadam, as at least nine people were killed in violence across Syria.
