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Syria
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Nigeria hostages confirmed dead
Source: AFP British, Italian and Greek governments have confirmed claims concerning the deaths of hostages in Nigeria. A…
Hague uses Manama Dialogue to warn Assad
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague has criticised Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a speech at the Manama Dialogue…
Syria plants landmines along border
Syria has planted landmines near its border with Turkey to stop fleeing refugees said Turkish deputy Prime Minister, Besir Atalay.
Hague: UN council has failed Syrians
William Hague chaired a UN debate on the Middle East in New York today, giving a rousing speech on the UN's success, failings, and potential to do more in Syria. Marc Perry follows the conference, and public reactions, using social media.
Annan’s Syrian stalemate
On Saturday President Assad rejected political dialogue with opposition forces he still refers to as terrorists. Ilker Kocas looks at the talks that took place between Annan and Assad.
Syrian official defects
Ba'ath party minister Abdo Husameddin resigned from the autocratic Syrian regime this morning, calling Assad's regime "a sinking ship." Mark Wilson examines his video statement prior to Kofi Annan's arrival in Damascus on Friday.
Aid agencies to arrive in Syria
International aid agencies are moving in to Homs, Syria to rescue the trapped residents.
Syrians save UK photographer: Storify
British photojournalist, Paul Conroy rescued by Syrian activists. Ilker Kocas looks at social media's reaction to that event.
‘Friends of Syria’ meet to provide help
The 'Friends of Syria' group will meet today for the first time in Tunis to discuss the increasing level of unrest in Syria.
