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Al Qaeda
For Iraqis, Aid to Syrian Rebels Repays a War Debt
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Syria
Britain ‘would provide support but not troops for Syria peacekeeping mission’
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Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda leader backs Syrian revolt against Assad
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Al Qaeda
Syria unrest: Arab League observer mission head quits
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Iran
Turkey and Iran diverge over Syria
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Syria
Gunmen ambushed and killed a Syrian general inside Damascus, the first such attack in the capital. Syrian army forces launched new tank and rocket attacks on the city of Homs. Saudi Arabia began circulating a new peace resolution, one week after a similar resolution failed in the UN.
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Syria
Jihadists, weapons ‘moving from Iraq to Syria’
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China
In Rare, Blunt Speech, Saudi King Criticizes Syria Vetoes
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Syria
US stepping up Syrian intel gathering
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Syria
Aleppo, Syria, long loyal to Bashar Assad, appears to waver
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Syria
Two car bombs targeting government buildings exploded in Syria’s second largest city, Aleppo, killing 28. Tanks entered the city of Homs. The head of Iran’s Quds Force visited Syria to advise the regime on suppressing the protests.
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Syria
The Syrian army intensified its artillery bombardment of Homs, causing widespread casualties. Russia said Syria was not bombarding Homs or other urban areas. The opposition claimed Syria’s military is stockpiling chemical weapons near Homs. China met with the Syrian opposition for the first time.
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Syria
Bashar al-Assad’s Syria offers Iran a springboard into the Arab Middle East
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Syria
Heavy shelling continued for the fifth day in the city of Homs; up to 100 people have been killed in the last 24 hours as tanks enter the city. The EU reached an agreement to impose sanctions on Syria’s central bank.
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Syria
What does it mean to be Alawite, and why does it matter in Syria?
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Syria
Following similar action by the US, Britain, and Belgium, Italy and France recalled their ambassadors to Syria. Six Gulf nations recalled their ambassadors and asked the Arab League to “take decisive action.” Russia criticized the actions and sent a delegation to Syria. Turkey started a new initiative after the failure of the UN resolution.
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Fatah
Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel
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Abu Musab al Suri released from Syrian custody: report
A statement at a prominent jihadist forum claimed that al Qaeda strategist, military trainer, and ideologue Abu Musab al Suri has been freed from Syrian custody. The report has not been confirmed.
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Russia
Russia may seek controlled exit of Assad in talks
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Syria
China and Russia defended their veto of the UN resolution on Syria. The US, France, Saudi Arabia, and Russia planned their next course of action. The US closed its embassy in Syria due to security concerns. The Syrian army resumed heavy shelling of Homs. Syrian army defectors formed a high-level military council.
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China
Syria crisis: Hillary Clinton calls UN veto travesty’
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Syria
Arab nations, Turkey, Britain, and the US criticized the veto by Russia and China of the UN’s Syria resolution. A senior Syrian army defector said the Syrian Army was close to collapse.
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Syria
Russia and China vetoed the UN resolution on Syria. Government forces killed 260 people in a major assault on the city of Homs. The Arab League called on all Arab countries to sever diplomatic relations with Syria. Protesters in Kuwait attacked the Syrian embassy.
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China
Text of proposed UN Security Council resolution on Syria vetoed by Russia, China
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Egypt
Syria — It’s not just about freedom
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Free Syrian Army
Hezbollah’s secret war on Syrian rebels
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Iran
Iran has material for 4 nuclear bombs: Israeli general
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European Union
US and allies exploring prospects for Assad exile
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Hamas
Analysis: Hamas on the move, seeks Palestinian ascendancy
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Iran
Iraq becomes dollar source for sanctions-hit Iran, Syria
