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# Assad

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French journalist injured in Homs shelling appeals for evacuation
Edith Bouvier was injured in yesterday’s heavy Homs shelling activists say killed about 30 people, including two journalists.
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Feb 23rd 2012, 5:23 PM
Video: Marie Colvin's mother talks about war reporter's plans to leave Syria
Meanwhile, Eamon Gilmore will attend Friday’s international conference on Syria’s escalating violence.
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Feb 22nd 2012, 10:08 PM
Head of Arab League observer mission to Syria resigns
The 22-member group is considering renewing its mission to Syria amid escalating violence.
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Feb 12th 2012, 2:35 PM
Military official shot dead in Damascus
Dr Issa al-Kholi is the highest ranking military official to have been killed since unrest began almost a year ago.
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Feb 11th 2012, 3:27 PM
Videos: What's happening in Homs?
Hundreds have been reportedly killed since the artillery assault of the Syrian city began last week.
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Feb 7th 2012, 12:43 PM
US closes Syrian embassy amid growing unrest
The US has reiterated its calls for the international community to act in support of the Arab League’s peace plan.
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Feb 6th 2012, 3:18 PM
China and Russia veto UN security council resolution on Syria
Today’s vote follows days of negotiations and came amid reports of heavy casualties in Homs after Syrian forces fired mortars and artillery.
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Feb 4th 2012, 7:19 PM
Syrian president blames 'foreign conspiracy' for unrest
Bashar Assad also warned that ‘terrorism’ would be tackled with an “iron fist” in today’s televised address.
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Jan 10th 2012, 2:22 PM
15 killed in Damascus suicide bombing: report
Syrian state media reports that a bomb exploded in the city earlier today.
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Jan 6th 2012, 12:01 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…
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Dec 27th 2011, 8:32 AM
In pictures: The Arab Spring uprisings of 2011
Anti-government protests first broke out in Tunisia, before inspiring similar movements across the Middle East and bringing down leaders in Egypt and Libya.
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Dec 26th 2011, 4:00 PM
40 killed as double bombing strikes Syrian capital Damascus: report
The Syrian capital suffered twin bombings today, which local authorities claim bear the hallmarks of an al-Qaeda attack.
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Dec 23rd 2011, 12:54 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Dec 21st 2011, 8:42 AM
Syrian soldiers name officials 'responsible for' torture and killings: report
Human Rights Watch is urging the ICC to investigate alleged human rights abuses in a new report that details incidents of torture and summary execution.
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Dec 15th 2011, 9:00 PM
Explosion strikes major Syrian oil line: report
The domestic supply pipeline carries around 140,000 barrels of oil a day.
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Dec 8th 2011, 12:26 PM
"We don't kill our people": Syria's Assad denies govt gave order for violent crackdown
Bashar Assad questions reports of violence against civilians, says he feels no guilt over protest deaths.
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Dec 7th 2011, 2:32 PM
US diplomat to return to Syria following withdrawal over security fears
Ambassador Robert Ford is to head back to Syria. He was withdrawn in October after being criticised by Syria over
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Dec 6th 2011, 4:42 PM
Syria accepts Arab League's observer mission request
Over 4,000 people have died since the uprising began in mid-March.
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Dec 5th 2011, 12:25 PM
25 killed in fresh Syrian violence
Sanctions by the EU, US and Arab League have so far failed to push the Syrian government to cease its violent crackdown on protesters.
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Dec 3rd 2011, 3:42 PM
UN rights chief calls for international support for Syrian civilians
November was the bloodiest month so far since protests broke out in mid-March with 950 people killed.
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Dec 2nd 2011, 9:15 PM
EU blocks export of 'monitoring equipment' to Syria
European Union foreign ministers today agreed a number of new economic sanctions against Syria which include limits on exports and support for Syrian government projects.
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Dec 1st 2011, 3:00 PM
Turkey hits Syria with sanctions, freezes assets of Assad's regime
Turkey – Syria largest trading partner – has announced that it will apply a range of economic and financial sanctions on Syria over of its failure to cease its brutal eight-month crackdown on protesters.
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Nov 30th 2011, 3:59 PM
Children tortured, killed during Syrian regime's crackdown: UN
UN Human Rights Council says its investigation into human rights abuse claims has found that at least 256 children were killed and that some were tortured to death.
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Nov 28th 2011, 10:01 PM
France recalls Syrian ambassador
Meanwhile, Syria is boycotting today’s Arab League meeting in Rabat over the group’s decision to suspend its membership.
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Nov 16th 2011, 3:54 PM
November set to be Syria's bloodiest month as dozens more die in clashes
Human rights organisations say that up to 90 people died in the past 24 hours in clashes between civilians and security forces, and soldiers and army defectors.
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Nov 15th 2011, 3:54 PM
King of Jordan calls on Assad to step down in Syria's 'interest'
Arab states are increasing pressure on the Syrian president over his government’s violent crackdown on political protesters.
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Nov 14th 2011, 3:11 PM
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Catch up on the day’s biggest stories – as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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Nov 12th 2011, 8:00 PM
Arab League suspends Syria's membership over crackdown
League putting pressure on Syrian government to stop using violence against its civilians – as it had agreed to do under a recent peace deal.
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Nov 12th 2011, 1:33 PM
Syrian forces continue to strike protesters despite deal to end violence
Activists say that nine anti-Assad regime protesters were killed by Syrian security forces today.
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Nov 4th 2011, 3:15 PM
Four killed in crackdown on anti-Assad dissent - report
Meanwhile, thousands marched in support of Assad’s regime today and Syria’s oil minister indicated international sanctions are impacting on sales.
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Oct 27th 2011, 3:27 PM
US pulls its Syrian ambassador over security concerns
Ambassador Robert Ford returned to the US over the weekend following “credible threats” against him, according to the US State Dept.
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Oct 24th 2011, 1:24 PM
EU bans Syrian oil as Assad's crackdown continues
However, existing contracts can continue to be filled until mid-November.
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Sep 2nd 2011, 4:21 PM
The Daily Fix: Thursday
All the things you may have missed…
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Aug 18th 2011, 7:58 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Aug 18th 2011, 4:46 PM
Thousands of Palestinian refugees flee camp, says UN
Assad’s troops are reportedly targeting local residents – including refugees, women and children – in an attempt to crush any protest against the regime in the city of Latakia.
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Aug 16th 2011, 10:01 AM
Syrian troops fire on fleeing residents in city of Latakia, say activists
Nearly 30 people have been killed in the city since Saturday, with government troops firing on scores of people – many of them women and children – say activists.
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Aug 15th 2011, 12:29 PM
Clinton calls for global trade embargo on Syria
Hillary Clinton has spoken of a “crescendo of condemnation” of the Syrian government, however she stopped short of an explicit call for President Assad to leave power – meanwhile, Syrians are calling for his death.
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Aug 13th 2011, 12:56 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Aug 10th 2011, 8:37 AM
Kuwait recalls Syrian ambassador amid reports of fresh violence
Meanwhile, Kuwait also says that Gulf foreign ministers will meet soon to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria.
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Aug 8th 2011, 3:24 PM
Death toll rises to 52 in Syria
Syrian troops have stormed parts of the eastern city of Deir el-Zour and the town of Hula, killing at least 52 people, according to human rights activists.
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Aug 7th 2011, 3:45 PM
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