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Analysis: After Libya, eyes turn to Syrian revolt

Analysis: After Libya, eyes turn to Syrian revolt

The downfall of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is likely to pave the way for increased Western attention to Syria and embolden protests against President Bashar al-Assad.

 

US, allies demand Assad exit in Syria

US, allies demand Assad exit in Syria

President Barack Obama called directly Thursday for Syrian President Bashar Assad to resign, saying the brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters makes the heir to a long Middle East family dictatorship unfit to lead....

 

Analysis: Iran sees ally Syria surrounded by U.S., Arab "wolves"

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Beset by civil unrest at home and lambasted by the West and his Arab neighbors for his violent crackdown on dissent, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad can count on one firm ally: Iran.

 

Hundreds of thousands protest in Syria, 11 killed - Reuters

Syrian forces shot dead at least 11 people during mass protests on Friday against President Bashar al-Assad, rights activists and witnesses said.

 

Syrian forces surround rebellious city of Hama

Syrian forces surround rebellious city of Hama

The hotbed of opposition to the regime of President Bashar Assad is surrounded by Syrian troops and tanks, apparently poised for an assault. Protests have risen dramatically in Hama, a city loaded with political symbolism.

 

Large demonstrations in Syria; Assad crony cedes power over businesses

Large demonstrations in Syria; Assad crony cedes power over businesses

Tens of thousands of Syrians poured onto the streets of cities around the country after prayers on Friday to press their demand for the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad, apparently undeterred by concessions from a top ...

 

Syrian troops open fire on protesters; many feared dead

Syrian troops opened fire Friday during an anti-government demonstration that appeared to be one of the biggest yet, reportedly killing dozens of protesters and wounding many more in the central town of Hama as Syrians around the country poured onto the streets in a renewed effort to force the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.

 

Obama's Mideast speech offers punishment, praise

In his first comprehensive response to revolts across the Arab world, President Barack Obama is doling out punishment and praise, targeting Syrian President Bashar Assad for attacking his people but also promising fresh U.S. aid to nations that support democracy.

 

Syria under pressure as U.S. slaps sanctions on Assad

Syria was under growing pressure on Thursday to stop using military force against anti-government protesters after the United States slapped sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad over human rights violations.

 

Tens of thousands protest across Syria

Tens of thousands protest across Syria

Despite a security crackdown, demonstrators hold a 'day of defiance' against President Bashar Assad in a dozen cities after Friday prayers. Witnesses, online videos and tweets report gunfire by government forces.

 

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