Tag Archives: Syria

UN To Syria’s Neighbors: Keep Your Borders Open For Refugees

The Domiz Camp for Syrian refugees outside of Dohuk, Iraq.

Thousands of civilians fleeing the war-ravaged country remain stuck along Syria’s Iraqi, Jordanian, and Turkish borders.

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Military Offensive Tightens Assad Control Over Western Syria

Syria, Qusayr offensive, May 2013

The presence of Hezbollah militants fighting alongside Assad forces increases diplomatic complexity of two-year civil war.

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Ban Ki-moon Hopeful Geneva Conference Could Yield Syria Breakthrough

After meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Ban Ki-moon said it is crucial to maintain momentum ahead of joint US-Russian talks next month.

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Obama Touts Turkey As Partner On Syria As UN Support For Rebels Wanes

Obama / Erdogan umbrellas

President applauds ongoing cooperation with the Erdoğan government over Syrian crisis, but few details emerge concerning plans for intervention.

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US Denounces Shocking Syrian Video As UN Calls On Opposition To Investigate

A gruesome video from Syria that surfaced earlier this week highlights growing concern over the Syrian National Council’s ability to influence rebel forces operating on the ground.

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After Release of Filipino Peacekeepers, Tensions Remain In UN-Patrolled Golan Heights

Shirking the U.N.-backed peace agreement that maintains a separation between Syria and Israel in the Golan Heights, Syria’s Information Officer said Sunday Syrian forces can enter the region “whenever we want and however we please.”

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Arab League Assails Israeli Attacks In Syria As UK Mulls Arming Rebels

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad rally in Damascus, March 15, 2012.

Libya says IDF attacks are ‘grave violation’ of Syrian sovereignty. UK considers lifting ‘non-lethal’ language from EU arms embargo.

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UN’s Golan Heights Peacekeepers Captured (Again) By Syrian Rebels

Jamla, Syria map

The UN is scrambling to resolve the second detainment incident this year against the backdrop of an escalating Syrian conflict.

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UN Commission Walks Back Claims Of Chemical Weapons In Syria

The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry for Syria says it doesn’t have conclusive evidence Syrian opposition groups used chemical weapons.

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Syria Wants Access To UN Intel Before Permitting Chemical Weapons Audit

Syrian Ambassador to the U.N. Bashar Ja’afari speaks to journalists on the alleged use of chemical weapons in northern Syria (UN Photo/JC McIlwaine).

Syria demands “crystal-cut commitment from Secretary-General” that a potential U.N. investigation would focus only on the March 19 incident in Aleppo’s Khan al-Assad.

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Hijacking Fears Cap Tumultuous Week In Britain

Soldier Lee Rigby

High-profile incidents have prompted an unusually widespread deployment of armed police officers across the country.

UN To Syria’s Neighbors: Keep Your Borders Open For Refugees

The Domiz Camp for Syrian refugees outside of Dohuk, Iraq.

Thousands of civilians fleeing the war-ravaged country remain stuck along Syria’s Iraqi, Jordanian, and Turkish borders.

Will There Be An End To The Perpetual War?

If we don’t fight for these changes now, they may never happen.

Obama To Visit Jersey Shore On Tuesday

The president will reunite with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R), who praised Obama’s response last year to Hurricane Sandy.

Trayvon Martin Not An Innocent Child, Says Zimmerman’s Defense

Text messages and pictures were found on the 17-year-old’s cellphone. The text-message discussions included one about drug use and pictures of marijuana plants and a gun.

Most Adults Arrested In 5 Major Cities Tested Positive For Drugs

The percentages range from 62 percent in Atlanta to as high as 86 percent in Chicago.