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No Syria talks in November: Russian news agency

Tue Nov 5, 2013 18:17:18

The long-awaited talks between the Syrian government and the foreign-backed opposition will not be held this month, Russian news agency Itar-Tass quoted a source close to preparatory talks.

UN: Above 9 million Syrians need outside help to survive

Tue Nov 5, 2013 15:58:31

The United Nations has warned of a major rise in number of homeless people in Syria, and called for greater UN Security Council pressure to seek access to the war-stricken nation.

Assad will not hand over power in Geneva talks

Tue Nov 5, 2013 08:10:36

Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi has said that Syria will not attend a proposed Geneva peace conference if the aim is for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power.

Kurds rout Syria militants on northeast towns

Mon Nov 4, 2013 19:59:37

Kurdish fighters have driven foreign backed militants from 19 towns and villages across northeastern Syria in recent days, a week after capturing a key Iraqi border crossing, a monitoring group said Monday.

Foreign militants blamed for polio outbreak in Syria

Mon Nov 4, 2013 18:42:48

Foreign militants who have come to Syria to wage war are responsible for the outbreak of polio in the rebel-controlled north, a government minister has said.

Arab League formally endorses Geneva talks

Mon Nov 4, 2013 17:53:56

Arab states formally endorsed proposed peace talks to end the Syrian civil war that have been delayed by disputes between world powers and divisions among the opposition.

Takfiris tell Qatar FM they want independent army

Mon Nov 4, 2013 12:53:22

Qatar Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiya recently held a round of meetings with Turkish officials in Istanbul in order to gather support over interacting with Syrian opposition and militant groups and their stances regarding the Geneva 2 talks.

Syrian rebel commander in Aleppo announces resignation

Mon Nov 4, 2013 10:47:06

A leading commander from Syria’s Western-backed militant anti-government group has announced his resignation following infighting and deepening rifts among the armed groups.

Syrian opposition finally decides: No Talks

Sun Nov 3, 2013 22:02:22

Syria’s US-backed opposition has refused to take part in talks aimed at finding a solution to end the deadly war in the country because no date is set for departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from his post.

War cost $2.2 bn to Syria industry sector

Sun Nov 3, 2013 21:32:03

Syrian Industry Minister Kamaleddine Tohme says the destructive insurgency in Syria has caused country’s industrial sector more than two billion dollars.

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