78 Percent of Americans Oppose Invading Syria | Strong opposition also seen to arming rebels
Another Refugee Camp Opens in Iraq as Maliki Vows to Prevent Arms Flow to Syria
Another Refugee Camp Opens in Iraq as Maliki Vows to Prevent Arms Flow to Syria | Iraq, Syria facing growing, mutual refugee problems
Rebel Syrian National Council Demands ‘Urgent’ Foreign Invasion
Rebel Syrian National Council Demands ‘Urgent’ Foreign Invasion | Claims ‘as many as 92’ killed in another day of violence
Annan Struggles to Convince Syrian Regime, Rebels to Enter Talks
Annan Struggles to Convince Syrian Regime, Rebels to Enter Talks | Former UN chief heads to Qatar in effort to avert war
US, Allies Begin Talk of Potential Military Intervention in Syria
The Obama administration and its allies have begun serious discussions about potential military intervention in Syria, as political approaches have failed to stem the conflict. Almost 70 countries and international mediators met in Tunis two weeks ago to consider...
US Officials: Assad Regime May Survive Syria Revolt
Top U.S. officials are acknowledging that the violent anti-government revolt in Syria may not represent a majority of the Syrian people and that the regime of President Bashar al-Assad may survive the rebellion. The admission is significant because U.S. officials have...
Libya PM ‘Not Aware’ of Efforts to Arm Syrian Rebels
Libya PM ‘Not Aware’ of Efforts to Arm Syrian Rebels | Says he ‘doubts’ such a program exists
Syrian Opposition Claims 60 Killed Ahead of Annan Visit
Syrian Opposition Claims 60 Killed Ahead of Annan Visit | Rebels condemn Annan’s call for talks
Syrian Opposition Rejects Kofi Annan’s Call for Talks
Some voices in the Syrian opposition have angrily rejected estimates by Kofi Annan, the UN and Arab League envoy to Syria, that international use of force against the Assad regime would worsen the situation and escalate the conflict. One opposition leader, Burhan...
Iran: Arab Countries Sending Mercenaries to Syria
An Iranian official has accused Arab countries of sending mercenaries to Syria to provoke further unrest and foil any chance of a negotiated settlement to end the brutal crackdown led by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Ali Ahani, Iran's ambassador to France told...