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Syrian activists: Strikes, clashes across country

April 14, 2013
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Syrian activists: Strikes, clashes across country

AAA Apr. 14, 2013 7:22 AM ETSyrian activists: Strikes, clashes across countryAP AIM ShareIn this image taken from video obtained from the Sham News Network, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows bodies of some of the victims of an attack on the town of Sanamein, Syria lie on…

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Jordan aid to rebels raises tensions with Syria

April 4, 2013
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Jordan aid to rebels raises tensions with Syria

This image taken from video obtained from Ugarit News, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a man holding a scarf in the colors of the Syrian revolutionary flag after rebels seized a military base in Daraa, Syria, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Syrian rebels captured a military base…

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Abduction illustrates UN vulnerability in Syria

March 7, 2013
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Abduction illustrates UN vulnerability in Syria

Smoke rises following an explosion in the Syrian village of Jamlah in the southern province of Daraa, Syria, seen from the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights ,Thursday, March 7, 2013. Clashes between Syrian troops and rebel fighters flared on Thursday near an area where armed fighters linked to the opposition abducted 21 U.N. peacekeepers a day earlier.…

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UN troops seized by Syrian rebels appear in video

March 7, 2013
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UN troops seized by Syrian rebels appear in video

AAA Mar. 7, 2013 10:25 AM ETUN troops seized by Syrian rebels appear in videoBy BARBARA SURKBy BARBARA SURK, Associated Press AIM ShareIn this Wednesday, March 6, 2013 image taken from video obtained from the Ugarit News, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, a Free Syrian Army fighter stands…

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Erpressung durch Geiselnahme – Syrische Rebellen nehmen 20 UN-Soldaten gefangen

March 6, 2013
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Erpressung durch Geiselnahme – Syrische Rebellen nehmen 20 UN-Soldaten gefangen

In der südlichen Provinz Daraa wurden am Mittwoch 20 UN-Blauhelmsoldaten gefagen genommen. Syrische Rebellen wollen sie als Geiseln benutzen, um Präsident Assad aus dem Amt zu zwingen. Der UN-Sicherheitsrat tagte spontan.Syrische Rebellen haben am Mittwoch 20 UN-Blauhelmsoldaten als Geiseln genommen, um einen regionalen Rückzug der Regierungstruppen zu erzwingen. Die Soldaten seien in der südlichen Provinz…

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Russia disdains Friends of Syria effort

April 17, 2012
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Syrian rebels rearm during cease-fireSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Activists reported dozens of deaths on Tuesday Sanctions group deplores sales of arms to Syria Activist says Homs bombardment "is absolutely unbearable" Daraa activist said government hasn't observed cease-fire Are you there? Send us your images or video. Also, read this report in Arabic.(CNN) -- Russia's top diplomat took…

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Syrians forces open fire on protesters, says opposition

April 14, 2012
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Deaths amid fragile Syria cease-fire STORY HIGHLIGHTSGovernment troops opened fire on protesters in Daraa, injuring at least 20 Regime forces raid homes in the area and arrest five people In the flashpoint city of Homs, the forces shell neighborhoods at dawn Are you there? Send us your images or video. Also, read this report in…

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Syrian troops, rebels step up attacks, killing 9

April 14, 2012
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This image made from amateur video and released by Douma Revolution in Syria Friday, April 13, 2012 purports to show a large anti-government demonstration in Douma, Syria. (AP Photo/Douma Revolotion in Syria via AP video) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CANNOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE CONTENT, DATE, LOCATION OR AUTHENTICITY OF THIS MATERIAL. TV OUTThis image made from…

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Syria truce largely holds but 6 killed in protests

April 13, 2012
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This image made from amateur video and released by Douma Revolution in Syria Friday, April 13, 2012 purports to show a large anti-government demonstration in Douma, Syria. (AP Photo/Douma Revolotion in Syria via AP video) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CANNOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE CONTENT, DATE, LOCATION OR AUTHENTICITY OF THIS MATERIAL. TV OUTThis image made from…

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Violence rages despite diplomacy

April 4, 2012
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Moves to isolate Syrian regime STORY HIGHLIGHTSDozens died in Syria on Wednesday, activists say One group says more than 11,000 people have died; another says over 12,000 Russian diplomat says a fully armed opposition couldn't defeat the government alone The regime has promised to pull forces out of cities by next week Are you there?…

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