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US and Turkey plan for Syria
United States and Turkey said a no fly zone could be a viable option.
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Assad's planes pound vital prize of Aleppo
Leader Bashar al-Assad's forces used planes and a helicopter gunship to pound rebel positions in Syria.
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325 Iraqis killed in July
Militants killed 325 Iraqis in July making it the bloodiest month in two years.
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Syrian combat planes strike Aleppo
Rebel fighters say troops loyal to Syria President Bashar al-Assad were forced to retreat.
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Shellfire hits Aleppo
Hospitals and makeshift clinics in rebel-held areas in the east of the city filled up with casualties.
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Russia, China urged to act on Syria
France called on Russia and China to help stop a possible bloodbath in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
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Syria admits having chemical, bio weapons
Syria could use its chemical and biological weapons if the country faces foreign intervention.
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UN approves extension for Syria monitors
Syrian monitors have a month to implement Kofi Annan's faltering plan.
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SA pushes for UN extension on Syria
South Africa abstained from Thursday’s Security Council resolution on Syria.
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Rebels keep pressure on Assad
Protests in Syria gain momentum as rebels call for President Bashar al-Assad to quit.
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Fighting rages in Syrian capital
Government troops used helicopter gunships and artillery to target rebel fighters in Damascus.
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Syrian forces surround rebels
Damascus residents said they saw snipers deployed on rooftops.
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Annan and Assad agree approach
Kofi Annan and President Bashar al-Assad think a political approach will best solve the Syrian unrest.
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Annan meets Assad in Damascus
UN peace envoy Kofi Annan had constructive talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Annan starts talks with Assad
Kofi Annan is holding talks in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Syrian army attacks rebels
Turkey said it had scrambled warplanes after Syrian helicopters flew near its border.
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Blast hits Damascus, Turkey sends troops
Turkey deploys troops to Syria as blasts hit troubled Syria in central Damascus
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Syria warns NATO over Turkish plane
Syria warns Turkey and its NATO allies against any retaliatory measures over shooting down plane
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Syrian helicopters fire on rebel strongholds
UN monitors said Syrian helicopters fired on rebel strongholds on Monday.
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Syrian forces clash with rebels
At least 29 people were killed in clashes between Syrian forces and rebels.
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Assad's forces renew Homs assault
The Syrian army used artillery, mortars and rockets to hit opposition strongholds in the city of Homs.
