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Syria (Arabic: سوريا ‎or سورية ), officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic: الجمهورية العربية السورية ), is a country in the Middle East, bordering Lebanon to the west, Israel to the southwest, Jordan to the south, Iraq to the east, and Turkey to the north. The modern state of Syria attained independence from the French mandate of Syria in 1936, but can trace its historical roots to the fourth millenium BC; its capital city, Damascus, was the seat of the Umayyad Empire and a provincial capital of the Mameluke Empire. Read more at Wikipedia

Russian PM sets rural development guidelines

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:29:00 from Voice of Russia

...that Syria is indispensable to the solution of the Israeli-Palestinian issue. The Middle East is a small and tangled world so Syria really matters for Israel and Palestine. Even the smallest moves in the Syrian conflict may trigger drastic changes between...

Syria: The Messed Up Neighborhood

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:25:00 from Moon of Alabama

...in the Turkish town Reyhanli received only scant coverage in the local media. While the Turkish president Erdogan accused the Syrian government of committing the crime he did not want the facts to be out in the public. But he is not the only one to have power...

Britain says wants Syria without Assad

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:20:00 from Press TV

...where British Foreign Secretary William Hague moaned that “Syrian President Bashar al-Assad cannot be part of a solution to the Syrian crisis”. "We want a solution without Assad. We do not accept the stay of Assad," Hague said ahead of the meeting in Amman....

Wharton: Farmington memorial honors vets

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:18:00 from Salt Lake Tribune

...don’t know or are only casually acquainted with someone who serves in the military. It’s one thing to call for going to war in, say Syria, when you know you and your family members will never be put in harm’s way. It’s a whole different matter when you know...

Oil falls near $95 on small drop in supplies

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:13:00 from Biloxi Sun Herald

...Administration, which is the market benchmark, will be out later Wednesday. Supply risks like the escalation of the conflict in Syria and the slow pace of return of South Sudan's oil output to the international markets - now blamed on a pipeline closure and...

Swiss seek to facilitate restitution of dictator loot

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:11:00 from Reuters.co.uk

...($1.03 billion) in assets linked to former rulers in Egypt, Tunisia and Libya, as well as to President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, where civil war is stretching into its third year. But legal experts say the return of these assets to the relevant countries could...

Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:08:00 from KATV

...if President Bashar...More >> Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and its Arab and European allies will step up their support for Syria's opposition to help them "fight for the freedom of their country" if President Bashar...More >>...

US, Oman talk $2.1 billion defence deal

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:08:00 from Economic Times

...in Bahrain, also run by a Sunni dynasty. After his visit to Oman, Kerry landed in Amman to attend a key meeting of the "Friends of Syria" group being held on Wednesday. He will travel to Israel for talks Thursday and Friday with Israeli and Palestinian leaders...

Intercontinental missile test-launched in Calif.

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:01:00 from News 10 WTEN Albany

...tracks.More >> Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and its Arab and European allies will step up their support for Syria's opposition to help them "fight for the freedom of their country" if President Bashar...More >> Secretary of State John...

Report: German intelligence revises estimate, says Assad regime growing stronger

Posted on 2013-05-22 16:01:00 from Haaretz

...Syrian rebel crosses a street while trying to dodge sniper fire in the old city of Aleppo in northern Syria on March 11, 2013. Photo by AFP this story is by Germany's Der Spiegel magazine reported on Wednesday that German intelligence has revised its previous...

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Israel Exchanges Fire With Syria Along Border

Posted on 2013-05-21 15:04:00 from 5min Videos

Tensions flare in the Golan Heights. Syria says it destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into its territory from the border region Tuesday. But Israel claims the vehicle was hit on its side of the Golan ceasefire line, prompting Israeli forces to return fire into Syria. The defence minister said Israel was not intervening in Syria's civil war.

Kerry Arrives in Jordan For "Friends of Syria" Meeting

Posted on 2013-05-22 15:24:00 from 5min Videos

United States Secretary of State John Kerry's plane landed in the Jordanian capital on Wednesday (May 22) where he will meet with senior officials from mostly Western and Arab states backing Syria's opposition to discuss how to bring all sides to the negotiating table. The 'Friends of Syria' nations backing President Bashar al-Assad's opponents are meeting in Amman on Wednesday.

Israel exchanges fire with Syria

Posted on 2013-05-21 16:47:00 from Reuters

Israel exchanges fire with Syria May 21 - Israel says it fired on Syria after an Israeli vehicle was hit across the Golan Heights ceasefire line. Lindsey Parietti reports. From: REUTERS Views: 97 7 ratings Time: 00:52 More in News & Politics

Syria parties 'preparing for peace talks'

Posted on 2013-05-21 20:26:00 from Al Jazeera Videos

Syria parties 'preparing for peace talks' United Nations mediator Lakhdar Brahimi says government and opposition groups in Syria are preparing for a peace conference. The two sides are reportedly rea... From: Al Jazeera English Views: 301 14 ratings Time: 00:28 More in News & Politics

Violence Rages in Syria Amid Hopes For Peace Talks

Posted on 2013-05-21 18:12:00 from 5min Videos

Government forces appear to shell a rebel stronghold in Syria as residents run for cover. The video which could not be independently verified by Reuters comes as efforts are underway for peace talks. In Geneva the Arab League holds an emergency session on Syria with Secretary General Nabil Elaraby hoping for the best.

Inside Syria

Posted on 2013-05-22 15:16:00 from 5min Videos

Journalist Alia Malek returns to New York after two years in Syria, which included a visit to the Alawite stronghold of Bashar Al-Assad. She joins us in-studio.

Inside Syria - Syria: the days of chaos

Posted on 2013-05-19 09:24:00 from Al Jazeera Videos

Inside Syria - Syria: the days of chaos We look at how the ongoing conflict is unleashing the worst of both sides and ask when will it all end? Kamahl Santamaria,discusses with guests: Rania Abouze... From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 72 4 ratings Time: 25:24 More in News & Politics

War in Syria: PM Erdogan will push for stronger US role in Syria

Posted on 2013-05-16 12:23:00 from France24 Videos

War in Syria: PM Erdogan will push for stronger US role in Syria War in Syria: PM Erdogan will push for stronger US role in Syria 05/16/2013 JASPER MORTIMER, Ankara, Turkey LATEST NEWS - Watch the latest breaking news and ... From: france24english Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:43 More in News & Politics

Syria's Assad Says Peace Talks Likely to Fail

Posted on 2013-05-19 13:03:00 from 5min Videos

Syria's Assad says that the peace talks are likely to fail. Syrian rebels release the abducted UN peacekeepers. 9 detained in relation to the bombings on the Turkey-Syria border.

Saving Syria's heart

Posted on 2013-05-20 09:28:00 from CNN.com Video

Saving Syria's heart War and disease threaten a 4-year-old's life. She survives both with the help of doctors in an enemy state. Sara Sidner reports. From: CNN Views: 25 1 ratings Time: 03:07 More in News & Politics

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Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh (R) and British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrive for their joint news conference before a meeting of the Friends of Syria alliance in Amman May 22, 2013. REUTERS Photo - Published on 2013-05-22 11:52:00 by Hurriet Daily News

Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh (R) and British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrive for their joint news conference before a meeting of the Friends of Syria alliance in Amman May 22, 2013. REUTERS Photo

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Syria refugees: Flying a Kite in Zaatri - Published on 2013-05-22 07:52:00 by Guardian Unlimited

Syria refugees: Flying a Kite in Zaatri

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British Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks as Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh (R) listens during their joint news conference before a meeting of the Friends of Syria alliance in Amman, May 22, 2013. - Published on 2013-05-22 07:45:00 by Voice of America

British Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks as Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh (R) listens during their joint news conference before a meeting of the Friends of Syria alliance in Amman, May 22, 2013.

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Situation in Syria - Published on 2013-05-22 06:13:00 by RIA Novosti

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We want a solution without Assad. We do not accept the stay of Assad...

in Britain says wants Syria without Assad

Press TV - 2013-05-22 16:20:00

It is important that it takes place as quickly as possible because people are dying and more and more people are driven from their homes. The risk to regional stability grow every day so this something that cannot be debated endlessly...

in Iran, Hezbollah Increasing Support for Syria’s Assad

The New Media Journal - 2013-05-22 14:30:00

It is very clear that Syrian regime is receiving a great deal of support, increasing support in recent months from outside Syria from Hezbollah and Iran. This is a regime that is increasingly dependent on external support...

in Iran, Hezbollah Increasing Support for Syria’s Assad

The New Media Journal - 2013-05-22 14:30:00