Syria

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1. UN: Drop in Syrians Reaching Jordan, Unclear Why

   Tue, 21 May 2013

   officials say there has been a sudden fall in the number of Syrian refugees arriving in Jordan, but it's unclear why. Panos Moumtzis , the top U.N. refugee official for Syria , says the usual exodus of up to about 3,000 refugees daily
2. Syrian Opposition Groups Say Assad Must Go

   Tue, 21 May 2013

   Syrian opposition groups meeting in government nor have any role in Syria 's future. Mouaz al-Khatib, former chief of the Syrian National Coalition, said a Russia-U.S proposed conference on Syria *s future in Geneva will be
3. Syria , Israel Exchange Fire Over Border

   Tue, 21 May 2013

   Syria said Tuesday gunfire from Syria had hit an Sporadic fire from Syria 's civil war time that the Syrian army has acknowledged airstrikes near Damascus this year involvement in the Syrian civil war spilled over Syria 's borders
4. Moscow Blasts Alleged Vote Theft at Eurovision

   Tue, 21 May 2013

   Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. is turning his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts — alleged vote theft at
5. Syrian Army Says It Has Destroyed an Israeli Vehicle That Crossed Golan Heights Ceasefire Line

   Tue, 21 May 2013

   Syrian army says it has destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed Golan Heights ceasefire line.
6. Today in History

   Tue, 21 May 2013

   on Fox. Five years ago: Oil prices blew past $130 a barrel and gas prices climbed above $3.80 a gallon. Israel and Syria unexpectedly announced the resumption of peace talks after an eight-year break. David Cook won "American Idol" in a
7. Deadliest Attacks in Iraq Since US Troop Pullout

   Mon, 20 May 2013

   Militants unleash a carefully planned assault on the Justice Ministry, killing 30. — Mar. 4, 2013: Gunmen attack a convoy of Syrian soldiers who had crossed into Iraq for refuge, killing 48. — Feb. 17, 2013: Car bombs tear through shopping areas in Shiite

Videos

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   ABC Digital Report: Obama, Turkish PM Discuss Support in Syria

   Thu, 16 May 2013

   the issue of Syria . Under the prime generosity. To the Syrians who have found humanitarian aid to the Syrian people including a democratic Syria without. A a people inside of Syria . The steps that capacity. The Syrian . Opposition

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   time on an issue that has -- the region the issue of Syria . Under the prime minister's leadership the Turkish people have shown extraordinary generosity. To the Syrians who have found refuge in Turkey and I know this is a heavy burden. I've made it clear again today that the United States is -- to keep on helping. Countries of the region including Turkey shoulder this burden. Doing our part as a major donor of humanitarian aid to the Syrian people including those refugees in Turkey. And we're gonna keep working with our Turkish partners to deliver the food shelter and medicine that's needed to save lives. At the same time. We're going to keep increasing the pressure on the outside -- And working with the Syrian opposition. Prime -- has -- at the forefront of the international -- effort to push for a transition to a democratic Syria without. A -- a -- And -- is gonna play an important role as we bring representatives of the regime and opposition together in the coming weeks we both agree. That Assad needs to go. He needs to transfer power to a transitional body. That is the only way that we're gonna resolve this crisis we're gonna keep working for a Syria that is free from -- -- turning. That is intact and inclusive of all ethnic and religious groups. And that's a source

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   that it is inclusive and representative of all the people inside of Syria . The steps that we need to take to continue to strengthen the capacity. The Syrian . Opposition that are on the ground. Fighting to protect themselves from. BS averaging. And that we continue to. Try to mobilize the entire international community. To put more and more pressure on -- -- that he recognizes that he's no longer legitimate. And that he needs to go in that we are able to move to a political transition in which. The institutions inside of Syria . Are still functioning. But we have a representative. Multi ethnic multi. Religious. Bodies. That can bring about democracy and peace -- --
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   An Unprecedented Move in Syria by President Obama

   Wed, 1 May 2013

   u.S. Should do about syria . There are reports that Reporter: Today embattled syrian president bashar al assad electrical plant in damasc damascus . Syria 's future cannot include and no support from the syrian people. Reporter: Senior

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   turn to the simmering debate over what the u.S. Should do about syria . There are reports that the president may be ready to make a bold and controversial move, and arm the rebels. Abc's chief white house correspondent jonathan karl tells us the latest. Reporter: Today embattled syrian president bashar al assad, the man accused of using chemical weapons on his own people, made his first public appearance in more than a month, appearing entirely at ease, touring an electrical plant in damasc damascus . Syria's future cannot include assad. His hands are bathed in the blood of his own people. He has no place in syria's future, and no support from the syrian people. Reporter: Senior u.S. Fishes say the administration is now considering sending weapons to rebel fighters. They've requested anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons. Abc news has learned the f non-military aid to rebel fighters arrived in syria yesterday and more is in the pipeline, including body armor, and nice vision goggles. Sending weapons would be a big move and
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   Israel Accused of Launching Missile Strikes in Syria

   Sun, 5 May 2013

   the capital of syria . The israelis last night. Syria accuses israel outskirts of damascus . It's the that overlooks damascus . If confirmed air strike from syrian militants and of lebanon and syria . We're getting

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   We have another development overnight. Explosions in the capital of syria . The israelis beinged of launching air strikes. It comes at a sensitive time. President obama, sticking to his pledge that he's not taking any options off the table. Alex marquardt is in jerusalem. Reporter: Well, israeli officials are staying very tight-lipped about the reports of air strikes last night. Syria accuses israel of hitting a research center on the outskirts of damascus . It's the same research center that israel is accused of hitting back in january. There's reports of strikes on other military targets, including an arms depot on t mountain that overlooks damascus . If confirmed, this would be the second set of israeli strikes in 48 hours. Israel is accused of hitting a shipment of ground-to-ground iranian-made missiles, headed for the lebanese militant group, hezbollah. And we're seeing reports of an air strike from syrian militants and activists, as well. Any sense that the israelis are worried about a retaliatory strike? Reporter: Well, it's clear that tensions are very high. Israel just today moved two of its famous iron dome anti-missile batteries up into the north, covering the borders of lebanon and syria . We're getting reports from a tv network close to the syrian regime that they held an emergency meeting to decide what their response should be. But perhaps in a sign that israel doesn't
4. 
   Obama Stands With Turkish Prime Minister on Syrian Violence

   Thu, 16 May 2013

   which addresses the big question. Did the syrian government use chemical agents of any kind from our partners at the bbc traveled to the syrian town on this tape and takes us through it news, ian pannell, bbc news, saraqeb, syria .

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   to show you a videotape which addresses the big question. Did the syrian government use chemical agents of any kind against their own people? Veteran repoel from our partners at the bbc traveled to the syrian town on this tape and takes us through it. Reporter: On the 29th of april, saraqeb came under attack from government military
5. 
   Digital Report: State Dept. Briefing on Benghazi Investigation

   Fri, 10 May 2013

   ambassador travel to the Syrian Turkey border where 52000 Emery is the Syrian coalition the supreme crossed briefly into Syrian territory but remained commanders. And other Syrians and the two commanders ambassador to the people Syria . He's still a

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   in the border region so on Thursday ambassador -- travel to the Syrian Turkey border where he met with members of the -- -- an army. Missing opposition. And participate in US government's delivery -- 52000 Emery is the Syrian coalition the supreme military council. He crossed briefly into Syrian territory but remained within the vicinity of the border crossing area. While the border crossing to discuss the situation on the ground with -- commanders. And other Syrians and the two commanders just for your reference. We're general Patrice and also mr. Keating. Who is the commander for -- northern
6. 
   An Unprecedented Move in Syria by President Obama

   Wed, 1 May 2013

   US should do about Syria there are reports Today embattled Syrian president Bashar Al Hearing entirely on Syrian state TV touring an electrical plant in Damascus . The White House has no. Place in Syria 's future and no

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   turn to the simmering debate. Over what the US should do about Syria -- there are reports that the president may be ready to make a bold and controversial move and armed the rebels. ABC's chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl tells us the latest. Today embattled Syrian president Bashar Al Assad the man accused of using chemical weapons on his own people. Made his first public appearance in more than a month. Hearing entirely -- on Syrian state TV touring an electrical plant in Damascus . The White House is turning up the heat -- serious future cannot include -- side. His his hands are bathed in blood. The blood of his own people he has no. Place in Syria's future and no support from the Syrian people senior US -- say the administration is now considering sending weapons to rebel fighters. If requested the anti aircraft and anti tank weapons. ABC news has learned the first nonmilitary aid to rebel fighters. Arrived in Syria yesterday and more -- in the pipeline including body armor military vehicles and night vision goggles. Sending weapons would be a big escalation. And a move that President Obama rejected last year at a fears the weapons would end up in the hands of anti American extremists. No decision has yet been made on whether to send weapons to the rebels -- one reason that the idea is now under active consideration. Is that it may be the best of what are effectively all bad ideas a way to put pressure on Syria Diane without committing any US troops. All right John thank you.
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   Escalating Tensions in Syria Raise Call for US Intervention

   Sun, 5 May 2013

   those airstrikes on Syria just as President those rockets fired Damascus . Witnesses say the two days tonight one Syrian official calling it military sites that Syria accuses Israel of bombing goes up in smoke. Syria said Israel struck

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   Rising tensions after those airstrikes on Syria just as President Obama debates whether to get involved there it is widely believed Israel with air strikes of its own. Although Israel has not said anything publicly they are not denying this and some dramatic pictures overnight those rockets fired -- Damascus . Witnesses say the rockets hit the capital for hours lighting up the nighttime sky. And sending pillars of smoke into the year. This was the second attack in two days tonight one Syrian official calling it it declaration of war. And so what if anything does the White House do now. ABC's Alex walk Ortiz in Jerusalem tonight. -- On the massive fireball to rocket finds its target mobile -- Shouts of god is great as one of the military sites that Syria accuses Israel of bombing goes up in smoke. Syria said Israel struck three military targets around the capital Damascus including a research center that reportedly developed chemical weapons. Look at better and that is -- we will not accept being humiliated Syria's Information Minister said angrily he warned that the Israeli attack quote it opens the door to all possibilities. Sunday's attacks come just two days after another Israeli airstrike reportedly against a shipment of -- Iranian made missiles. Heading to the militant group Hezbollah. America's main concerns in this conflict are that advanced missiles or chemical weapons could fall into the wrong hands. That Syria's war becomes a regional war leading to a possible US intervention which would raise already dangerous tensions with Iran Israel. Didn't confirm