UN: Syrian Troops Blocked Access to Site of New Massacre Claims | UN monitors ‘fired upon’ according to report
Russia Vows to Block Any UN Mandate for Intervention in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Thursday stated unequivocally there would be no UN Security Council mandate for outside interventionin Syria, making clear Moscow would use its veto to block any military action. "There will not be a Security Council mandate for...
Russia: Yemen-Style Transition OK in Syria If Backed by People
Russia would accept a Yemen-style power transition in Syria if it has support from the Syrian people, Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Thursday, in an attempt to distance Moscow from President Bashar al-Assad. Washington has been pressuring a reluctant Moscow...
Rebels: Pro-Assad Militia Massacred 100 in Hama Province
Rebels: Pro-Assad Militia Massacred 100 in Hama Province | Armed with “guns and knives,” militia killed civilians
Putin: Russia, China United Against Syria Intervention
Putin: Russia, China United Against Syria Intervention | Two nations hope to block UN-imposed regime change
Syrian Rebels: 100 Regime Soldiers Killed in New Offensive
Syrian Rebels: 100 Regime Soldiers Killed in New Offensive | Rebels condemn UN ceasefire, say they will ignore it
EU Presses Russia on Support for Syria as West Continues Support for Rebels
European Union officials are set to put more pressure on a reluctant Russia to push Syria's government to end the violence in that country, even as the West and its Gulf Arab allies continue to aid the rebel militias battling the Syrian regime. The EU-Russia summit in...
Clinton: Russia Must Embrace Regime Change in Syria
Clinton: Russia Must Embrace Regime Change in Syria | US ‘made it clear’ Russia must endorse regime change
89 Reported Killed in Massive Syria Battles, Including 57 Troops
89 Reported Killed in Massive Syria Battles, Including 57 Troops | Rebels say troops unprepared for urban combat
Lebanese Troops Deploy to Tripoli After 15 Killed in Sectarian Clashes
Lebanese Troops Deploy to Tripoli After 15 Killed in Sectarian Clashes | Clashes in major northern city spilled over from Syria