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Muslim Brotherhood
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood open to Turkish ‘role’
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Iran
Iranian officials meet with Syrian opposition
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Syria
At least 70 were killed as army deserters fought troops and loyalists butchered civilians. The opposition called for the deployment of UN peacekeepers. Assad loyalists stormed the Jordanian embassy. The Syrian government freed 1,000 prisoners. Turkey threatened to cut electricity supplies and end cooperation on oil extraction.
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Qatar
Qatar Presses Decisive Shift in Arab Politics
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Syria
Syria faces mounting international pressure. The Arab League suspended Syrian membership and is prepared to send a 500 observers to Syria. The EU applied more sanctions. Jordon’s King called on Syrian President Assad to stand down. Russia opposed new sanctions, China called on Syria to implement a peace plan. Pro-government mobs attacked the embassies of Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and France.
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Iran
As US prepares to leave Iraq, Iran’s influence looms large
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Qatar
Syria’s neighbors helping shape its fate
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Iran
The real reason Arab League punishes Syria: Iran
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Arab League
Arab League votes to suspend Syria over bloodshed
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Syria
Homs: ‘Capital of the Syrian revolution’
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Who’s who in the Syrian rebellion
Recent media coverage of the Syrian rebellion has included an analysis of the major players.
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Lebanon
Lebanese Fear Syria’s Violence May Spill Over
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Syria
Syria: 30 years on, are sanctions finally starting to pinch?
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NATO
Interview with Syrian Grand Mufti: ‘Assad Could Step Down After Free Elections’
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Syria
The Syrian government forces continued to attack protesters in Homs. The Syrian opposition called Homs a “disaster area” and called for international protection. The failure of the Arab League brokered peace deal prompted the Arab League to call for an emergency meeting.
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Syria
Despite the Arab League peace deal, the Syrian government forces remained in place and attacks on protestors continued. Syria said it would withdraw troops from the streets on Sunday and gave civilians one week to turn in their arms. The Arab League warned of disaster if its plan to end violence fails.
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Lebanon
Lebanese villages bordering Syria fear encroaching violence
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Syria
In Syria, growing evidence of armed insurgency
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Syria
The Syrian government and the Arab League have reached an agreement to end the crackdown on the opposition. The agreement included pulling military out of cities, releasing of prisoners, allowing media access and holding talks with the opposition. The opposition has dismissed the agreement.
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Al Qaeda
UN Security Council concern over Libya arms stockpile
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Pakistan
New signs of Syria-Pakistan nuke tie
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Syria
NATO’s chief ruled out intervention in Syria. The Arab League waited for Syria’s response to its plan to end the crisis. President Assad said he was popular because he “lives a normal life”.
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Syria
Syrian troops killed 40 protesters yesterday and 10 more civilians today. The Arab League denounced the killing and called on Assad to end the violence. Syrian Army troops continue to defect and become more organized. Hezbollah’s leader Nasrallah said Syria was “largely out of the danger zone.”
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Syria
The US ambassador left Syria after “credible threats to his safety.” His contacts with protesters had led to attacks on the US embassy and residence by Assad loyalists. Both the EU and Iran renewed their criticism of the Syrian crackdown.
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Syria
Syrian forces killed 28 protesters as demonstrations surge following the death of Libya’s Gaddafi. Incursions by the Syrian army have aggravated political tensions in Lebanon.
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Libya
Analysis: Gaddafi’s death a warning to Syrian, Yemeni leaders
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Libya
Qaddafi’s Bloody End Points to Difficulties Ahead
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Afghanistan
US fears more plots from Iran’s Quds Force
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Syria
Syrian government troops mounted a large crackdown around the capital of Damascus. Thousands rallied in support of President Assad in Aleppo. Libya’s interim government became the first to recognize the Syrian opposition as the legitimate authority in Syria.
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Syria
The fighting in the country’s northwest suggests that the seven-month-old uprising against President Assad is becoming increasingly militarized. The Arab League stopped short of suspending Syria and instead agreed to create a committee to oversee the situation in Syria. President Assad formed a committee to change Syria’s constitution.
