Assad’s sister flees Syria : Report
September 19th, 2012 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's sister has fled the country along with her children to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Al Arabiya reported Wednesday citing an ... Read more...
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Assad must go: EU foreign ministers
September 9th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Nicosia (Cyprus), Sep 9 (IANS) Foreign ministers of countries in the European Union (EU), who met for a two-day meeting in Cyprus, demanded the resignation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, ... Read more...
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Russian warships not to enter Syria port: Navy chief
July 27th, 2012 - 9:50 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A flotilla of Russian warships off the coast of Syria will not dock at a port leased by Moscow in the violence-stricken Middle East country, ... Read more...
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No Arab spring in Syria, only cross-border terror: Envoy
July 11th, 2012 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) There was no Arab Spring or revolution in Syria but only "planned and sponsored terror", the country's envoy to India said Tuesday.Talking to women reporters ... Read more...
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Syrian Christians fear Islamist rule if Assad goes
May 15th, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Christians living in conflict-torn Syria are afraid their community would fall victim of religious extremism if President Bashar al-Assad's regime collapses and Islamists come to ... Read more...
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UN chief asks Syria to end violence before 300 monitors arrive
April 27th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) UN chief Ban Ki-moon Friday discussed what he called the "alarming situation" in Syria with India and stressed that violence must end immediately before ... Read more...
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Kofi Annan to meet Syrian president
March 10th, 2012 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, March 10 (IANS) Former UN chief Kofi Annan will call on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the country's capital city Damascus Saturday. He will also meet with opposition ... Read more...
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Syrian president ready for constitutional referendum
February 8th, 2012 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will declare a date in the near future for a referendum on a new constitution for his country, Russian Foreign Minister ... Read more...
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Thousands of Syrians rally in support of Assad
November 19th, 2011 - 12:25 am ICT by IANS
Damascus, Nov 18 (IANS) Thousands of Syrians thronged a main Syrian square Friday to express support to President Bashar al-Assad and to express discontent with the Arab League's decision to ... Read more...
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Russia favours more time for Assad for reforms
August 20th, 2011 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 19 (IANS) Russia has declined to endorse calls by the US and European Union member states asking Syrian President Bashar Al Assad to step down, favouring more time ... Read more...
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Resign, Obama tells Bashar Assad
August 19th, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, August 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama Thursday urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to resign "for the sake of the Syrian people"."The time has come for President ... Read more...
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Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador from Syria
August 8th, 2011 - 8:42 am ICT by IANS
Riyadh, Aug 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Syria for consultations amid ongoing violent clashes between the Syrian government and protesters, Saudi Arabian media reported Monday."Saudi ... Read more...
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US calls Syrian president ’cause of instability’
August 4th, 2011 - 5:34 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) The US has said it does not want Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remaining in power, as he was the "cause of instability" in his country."As we ... Read more...
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Assad can still abandon brutal repression of Syrian people: Hague
April 27th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 27(ANI): British Foreign Secretary William Hague believes it is "not too late" for Syrian President Bashar Assad to abandon brutal repression of his people.Hague said it was still possible that ... Read more...
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US exploring new sanctions against Syria
April 26th, 2011 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): The White House said on Monday it was exploring new sanctions against Syria - mostly involving the assets of top officials around President Bashar al-Assad.Obama administration officials speaking ... Read more...
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Obama condemns Syrian regime’s “outrageous use” of violence
April 23rd, 2011 - 8:11 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr. 23 (ANI): United States President Barack Obama has condemned Syria's "outrageous" use of violence, while accusing the Bashar-al-Assad regime of seeking Iran's help in a brutal month-long crackdown which ... 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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Indian gives 100 million dollar line of credit to Syria
November 27th, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by ANI
Damascus (Syria), Nov.27 (ANI): Indian today extended a 100 million dollar line of credit to Syria in order to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and achieve a higher growth rate between the two ... Read more...
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Patil says India supports Syria in seeking lasting solution to Middle East problem
November 27th, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by ANI
Damascus (Syria), Nov. 27 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Saturday assured Syria of India's full support in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and to help the former in finding a lasting solution ... Read more...
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Under Secretary Bill Burns to travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Azerbaijan
February 13th, 2010 - 4:56 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Bill Burns will travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Azerbaijan from February 16 to 19, a spokesman said on Friday.Under ... Read more...
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Syria favours stronger ties with India
January 7th, 2010 - 6:40 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SInghNew Delhi, Jan 7 (ANI): To strengthen relationship with India, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's envoy, Bouthaina Shaaban, is in New Delhi to sort out the obstacles in pending ... Read more...
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Obamas’ are welcome to visit Syria, says nation’s First Lady
July 2nd, 2009 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Damascus (Syria), July 2 (ANI): Syria's First Lady has told Sky News that she would welcome the Obamas' should they decide to visit the country's capital, Damascus.Asma al Assad's comments are the ... Read more...
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Syrian president to follow up on Palestinian dialogue
March 30th, 2008 - 8:32 pm ICT by admin
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Damascus, March 30 (DPA) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will follow up on the dialogue between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Sunday. "President Assad will be in ... Read more...
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