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1st May, 2013
Obama cautious but hints at eventual action on Syria
Obama warned against a rush to judgment on chemical weapons in Syria, but said proof of their use would trigger a “rethink” of his reluctance to use military force.
Obama warned against a rush to judgment on chemical weapons in Syria, but said proof of their use would trigger a “rethink” of his reluctance to use military force.
1st April, 2013
Last month deadliest in Syria conflict: NGO
The month of March was the deadliest in Syria's two-year conflict, with more than 6,000 people killed, a monitoring group said on Monday.
The month of March was the deadliest in Syria's two-year conflict, with more than 6,000 people killed, a monitoring group said on Monday.
28th March, 2013
Mortar attack kills 12 Damascus University students: TV
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels.
A mortar attack on Damascus University killed at least 12 students on Thursday, state television reported, blaming rebels.
25th March, 2013
Syrian rebels bombard central Damascus, army artillery hits back
Syrian rebels fired dozens of mortar bombs into central Damascus, hitting a high-security area within a kilometre of President Bashar al-Assad's residence.
Syrian rebels fired dozens of mortar bombs into central Damascus, hitting a high-security area within a kilometre of President Bashar al-Assad's residence.
3rd March, 2013
Syria and Iran condemn US plan to aid anti-Assad rebels
Syria and Iran joined forces to condemn moves by Western powers to aid rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria and Iran joined forces to condemn moves by Western powers to aid rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
22nd February, 2013
Dozens killed, wounded in Aleppo missile strike: NGO
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the number of victims was likely to rise, as many people were trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the number of victims was likely to rise, as many people were trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.
21st February, 2013
At least 31 killed in Damascus car bomb: watchdog
A car bomb shook central Damascus on Thursday, killing 31 people and incinerating cars on a busy highway close to offices of the ruling Baath Party and the Russian Embassy, activists said.
A car bomb shook central Damascus on Thursday, killing 31 people and incinerating cars on a busy highway close to offices of the ruling Baath Party and the Russian Embassy, activists said.
17th February, 2013
Syria rebels on offensive as UN rights chief urges action
Rebels have heightened their offensive in northern Syria, attacking Aleppo airport and two airbases, as the UN rights chief urged international action against President Bashar al-Assad.
Rebels have heightened their offensive in northern Syria, attacking Aleppo airport and two airbases, as the UN rights chief urged international action against President Bashar al-Assad.
14th January, 2013
Syria strike kills children amid push for war crimes probe
Reports of the civilian deaths came as HRW accused President Assad's regime of expanding its deployment of banned cluster bombs.
Reports of the civilian deaths came as HRW accused President Assad's regime of expanding its deployment of banned cluster bombs.
9th January, 2013
UN envoy says 40 years of Assad family rule is “too long”
Lakhdar Brahimi's remarks cast doubt about the future of his peace plan, the only major diplomatic initiative to end a war the United Nations says has killed 60,000 people.
Lakhdar Brahimi's remarks cast doubt about the future of his peace plan, the only major diplomatic initiative to end a war the United Nations says has killed 60,000 people.
7th January, 2013
Iran backs Assad’s stance on Syria
Iran threw its weight behind a plan outlined by Syrian President Bashar-al-Assad to end the civil war in his country, reiterating Tehran's solid support for its most important regional ally.
Iran threw its weight behind a plan outlined by Syrian President Bashar-al-Assad to end the civil war in his country, reiterating Tehran's solid support for its most important regional ally.
2nd January, 2013
More than 60,000 killed in Syria conflict: UN
More than 60,000 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's regime erupted in March 2011, a top UN official said on Wednesday.
More than 60,000 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's regime erupted in March 2011, a top UN official said on Wednesday.
22nd December, 2012
Gunmen kill Syria state TV cameraman
At least 17 paid journalists and 44 citizen journalists had been killed in violence in Syria since the uprising began in March 2011, a media watchdog said.
At least 17 paid journalists and 44 citizen journalists had been killed in violence in Syria since the uprising began in March 2011, a media watchdog said.
30th November, 2012
Damascus clashes close airport road, telecoms cut
In Damascus, users said both Internet and mobile telephone communications were cut and landlines were barely functioning.
In Damascus, users said both Internet and mobile telephone communications were cut and landlines were barely functioning.
9th November, 2012
Syria’s Assad says only ‘ballot box’ can decide future
President Bashar al-Assad said his future could only be decided at the ballot box and denied Syria was in a state of civil war, despite fresh attacks and heavy fighting on Friday near the Turkish border.
President Bashar al-Assad said his future could only be decided at the ballot box and denied Syria was in a state of civil war, despite fresh attacks and heavy fighting on Friday near the Turkish border.
4th November, 2012
Syria rebels target key airbase before opposition talks
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based watchdog, released new videos of pro-regime fighters apparently killing prisoners and then mutilating their bodies.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based watchdog, released new videos of pro-regime fighters apparently killing prisoners and then mutilating their bodies.
31st October, 2012
US wants to help Syria opposition to unite: Clinton
“We are working very hard with many different elements of opposition inside and outside Syria,” said US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
“We are working very hard with many different elements of opposition inside and outside Syria,” said US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
19th October, 2012
Syria bombardment kills 49, including 23 children: rebels
Rescuers said bombs destroyed two residential buildings and a mosque, where many women and children had been taking refuge, in the strategic northwestern town.
Rescuers said bombs destroyed two residential buildings and a mosque, where many women and children had been taking refuge, in the strategic northwestern town.
19th October, 2012
UN chief: Hezbollah drone launch ‘reckless’
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also criticized Israel, saying its use of drones and fighter jets in Lebanese territory violates Lebanon’s sovereignty.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also criticized Israel, saying its use of drones and fighter jets in Lebanese territory violates Lebanon’s sovereignty.
27th September, 2012
Syrian rebel chief abandons uprising
A Syrian rebel commander and a group of fighters told an opposition meeting on Wednesday they had decided to abandon the insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad.
A Syrian rebel commander and a group of fighters told an opposition meeting on Wednesday they had decided to abandon the insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad.
