# Assad

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Clinton says Assad has 'lost legitimacy' but Syria says that's provocation

The US said it had nothing invested in Bashar Assad remaining in power.

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Jul 12th 2011, 2:55 PM

Over a thousand Syrian refugees flee country in one day

The US has issued a fresh warning to the Assad government to pull back its troops from the Turkish border.

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Jun 24th 2011, 11:08 AM

"We will forget that Europe is on the map": Syria on sanctions

News of the EU’s sanctions hasn’t gone down too well with the Syrian foreign minister…

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Jun 22nd 2011, 3:44 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jun 18th 2011, 9:18 AM

Syrian troops push into northern town as crackdown on anti-government protests continues

Meanwhile, Britain’s foreign secretary has called for a UN resolution condemning the Syrian government’s use of force.

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Jun 12th 2011, 12:39 PM

Syrian president blames poorly-trained police for protesters' deaths

Bashar Assad said security forces had made mistakes as they tackled demonstrators protesting against Assad’s rule.

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May 18th 2011, 4:02 PM

Tanks shell city of Homs as Syria pulls bid for UN Human Rights seat

Syria’s third-largest city has come under fire from government forces, with some reports suggesting the city has been under siege for four days.

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May 11th 2011, 2:15 PM