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Revolt against bashar al assad
Insurgents south of Syrian capital surrender, says state TV
The development heralds another advance for President Bashar al-Assad’s push to retake remaining enclaves and strengthen his position around the capital.
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G7 ministers look to persuade Russia to abandon Syria’s Assad
Russia has rejected accusations that Assad used chemical arms against his own people and has said it will not cut its ties with Assad.
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Assad says taking Aleppo from rebels key to pushing 'terrorists' back to Turkey
Rescue workers said that Syria’s military backed by Russian warplanes had killed more than 150 people.
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Assad offers rebels amnesty if they surrender Aleppo
The offer of amnesty follows two weeks of the heaviest bombardment of the five-and-a-half-year civil war.
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Dozens of US diplomats urge military strikes against Assad
One US official told Reuters the White House remained opposed to deeper American military involvement.
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Syrian rebel commander killed
The statement says Youssef al-Abbas was killed during a meeting at the rebel base.
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'Possible breakthrough in Syrian crisis'
Russia proposed that Syria hand over its chemical weapons for destruction.
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Syrian rebels capture town of Maaloula
Rebel brigades are pushing to take control of the strategic Qalamoun mountains near Damsacus.
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Syria: Obama hesitates
President Barack Obama has delayed an imminent military strike by deciding to consult Congress.
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Britain worried about ties with US
The International Committee of the Red Cross joined a chorus of international voices urging caution.
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Six mediators killed in Syria
The six negotiators had been trying to set up talks between the Sunni town of al-Zara and the Alawite.
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Syrian rebels disperse food protests
Civilians held demonstrations against a blockade preventing food from reaching government-held areas.
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Syrian army launches assault on Homs
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces launched a huge offensive against rebels.
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Assads forces kill 85 in Damascus
Activists say Syrian forces loyal to Assad killed at least 85 people in Damascus after five days of fighting.
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SYRIA: Harem residents live in fear
Residents live in constant fear of air-strikes due to the ongoing civil war in Syria.
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US pushes for military aid for Syrian rebels
US senators push the White House to provide military aid for rebels in Syria.
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Syria opposition takes Arab summit seat
In a snub to Syria President Bashar al-Assad his opposition takes a seat at the Arab summit.
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Exiled opposition leader visits Syria
Exiled Moaz Alkhatib visited war-stricken Syria for the first time since fleeing last week.
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'Assad can't be part of peace deal'
Syrian opposition says Assad can’t be part of any peace settlements and must step down.
