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Syria
Church fears ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Christians in Homs
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Al Qaeda
Toulouse siege: The ‘white emir’ who may have inspired Mohamed Merah
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Kurdistan Workers’ Party
Turkey blames Syria for supporting Kurdish rebels, inches closer to military action
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Syria
Syrian government troops attacked opposition areas and rebel fighters around the country, killing 59. The rebels’ Free Syrian Army began running out of ammunition.
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Iraq
Despite mounting criticism, Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki remains powerful
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Syria
The UN Security Council agreed to a statement calling for an end to the violence in Syria. Unlike past resolutions, Russia and China also agreed. Syria’s opposition denounced the statement. Violence across Syria continued.
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Al Nusrah Front
Islamists seek influence in Syria uprising
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Al Nusrah Front takes credit for Damascus bombings
The jihadist group claimed it executed two bombings at an Air Force and intelligence headquarters in the capital that killed 27 people.
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Syria
Syria’s conflict has significance far beyond its borders
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Syria
Report: Syria Arms Imports Surge Thanks To Russia
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Syria
Heavy fighting broke out in Damascus. Clashes were reported in the affluent Mezze neighborhood, where embassies, security buildings, and homes of members of Assad’s inner circle are located. The government blamed Saudi Arabia and Qatar for bomb attacks in Damascus and Aleppo.
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Hezbollah
New Hezbollah arms, training jeopardize Israel’s aerial supremacy: report
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United States
US accelerating cyberweapon research
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Syria
A car bomb exploded near a security building in the northern city of Aleppo. The supply of black market weapons to rebels has been depleted. Iraq said it would not allow Iran to transit weapons to Syria.
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Iran
In Israel, prospect of war with Iran raises questions about home-front defense
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Free Syrian Army
Saudi Arabia sends military equipment to Syria rebels
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Syria
Two car bombs struck security buildings in Damascus, killing 27. Fighting returned to Damascus several weeks after government forces had cleared the area. Following Bahraini and Saudi Arabian closures, four more Arab states closed their embassies, while Turkey advised its citizens to leave.
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Syria
Despite Bold Talk on Syria, Turkey Sees Limits of Its Power
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Syria
Syria unrest: Turkish nationals urged to return home
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Egypt
Power Play in the Gulf: Tiny Qatar Has Big Diplomatic Ambitions
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Syria
Syria marks revolt anniversary amid violence
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Syria
Syrian rebels lack guns, money after key defeats
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Syria
The Syrian army attacked the southern city of Deraa with tanks and armored vehicles. Refugees flooded into Turkey. Turkey considered setting up a buffer zone inside Syria. Bahrain closed its embassy.
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Al Qaeda
Aiding Yemen Rebels, Iran Seeks Wider Mideast Role
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Hezbollah
Iraqiya List concerned about Iraqi, Iranian and Lebanese armed groups backing up Assad regime
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Syria
Syrian army troops took control of the northwestern city of Idlib and began attacks on the southern city of Daarah. Saudi Arabia has closed its embassy. Russia said President Assad was too slow in making reforms.
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Russia
Senators: US indirectly funding Syrian military
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Egypt
Israeli Truce With Gaza Militants Takes Hold
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Syria
Syria authorities, opposition trade blame in civilian deaths
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Syria
Government forces continued their assault on Idlib, and planted mines along routes used by refugees fleeing to Turkey and Lebanon to escape the violence. Russia said it would not stop selling weapons to Syria. President Assad announced parliamentary elections in May.
