44 Syrians killed in ‘Friday of freedom’ rallies
May 21st, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, May 21 (IANS) At least 44 Syrians were killed in Friday's anti-government protests, an Al-Jazeera TV report quoted the national organisation for human rights as saying Saturday, Xinhua reported.Most ... Read more...
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78 soldiers killed in Syria in six weeks
April 29th, 2011 - 5:28 am ICT by IANS
Damascus, April 29 (IANS) At least 78 soldiers and 70 civilians had been killed in Syria since the unrest broke out six weeks ago, Arab News Agency SANA quoted an ... Read more...
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Italy, France urge EU sanctions as Syria violence escalates
April 28th, 2011 - 1:59 am ICT by IANS
Rome, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Italy and France are calling on other European Union (EU) countries to discus the imposition of sanctions against Syrian authorities to prevent further escalation of ... Read more...
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Only inclusive dialogue can lead to peace in Syria : UN chief
April 27th, 2011 - 7:21 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Tuesday that "only inclusive dialogue and genuine reform" can lead to peace in Syria, as he called upon the ... Read more...
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White House defends response on Syria situation
April 26th, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): The White House is defending its response so far to the unrest in Syria by arguing that the two scenarios are different.White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said ... Read more...
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Obama condemns violence against protesters in Syria
April 23rd, 2011 - 10:29 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama has condemned the Syrian authorities for using force to quell nationwide protests against Bashar Assad's regime.Western media has circulated reports ... Read more...
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U.S. condemns Syria’s violent crackdown on protesters
April 13th, 2011 - 1:03 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON (BNO NEWS) -- The White House on Tuesday condemned the "outrageous" repression of protesters by the Syrian government as reports that the wounded were being denied medical care emerged."We are deeply ... Read more...
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19 Syrians killed in protests
April 9th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS
Damascus, April 9 (IANS) At least 19 Syrians were killed and 75 were wounded amid anti-government protests, state-run SANA news agency reported.The casualties in Friday's protests in Daraa town, 100 ... Read more...
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Syrian president appoints ex-minister to form new government
April 3rd, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, April 3 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has appointed former agriculture minister Adel Safar to form a new government, Xinhua cited the official SANA news agency as stating Sunday.Safar's ... Read more...
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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ at Syria situation
April 2nd, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 2 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Saturday expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation in Syria and called for immediate end to use of violence against ... Read more...
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Thousands take to streets in Syria
April 1st, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, April 1 (IANS) Thousands of people took to streets to stage anti-government protests Friday in various cities of Syria.Protests erupted following Muslims' Friday prayers in the cities of Damascus, ... Read more...
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At least 55 killed in Syria pro-democracy violence
March 26th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Damascus (Syria), Mar. 26 (ANI): The "Jasmine Revolution" has now spread to Syria, where at least 55 people have been reported killed in clashes with security forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar ... Read more...
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12 killed in Syria clashes
March 23rd, 2011 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, March 23 (IANS) Twelve people were killed Wednesday in clashes between security forces and protesters in Syria's southern town of Daraa, Xinhua reported.Clashes erupted after security forces stormed the ... Read more...
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1200 flint stones dating back to 250, 000 years unearthed in Syria
May 31st, 2010 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Around 1200 pieces of flint stones dating back to 250, 000 years ago were discovered at al-Sharar Valley near Daraa, Southern Syria.The pieces were discovered by ... Read more...
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Roman-era stone sarcophagus discovered in Syria
December 25th, 2008 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Damascus (Syria), Dec 25 (ANI): A team of archaeologists in Syria has claimed to have found a Roman-era stone sarcophagus carved with faces of women and images of flowers, a lion ... Read more...
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