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Iran urges end to arms flow into Syria

Wed Sep 18, 2013 18:43:48

Iran’s deputy foreign minister has called for a halt to the influx of weapons to the foreign-backed militants in Syria, which has aggravated the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Syria hands Russia proof on militants’ use of nerve agent sarin

Wed Sep 18, 2013 09:21:17

The Syrian authorities have handed over to Russia evidence proving that opposition forces were allegedly involved in the use of chemical weapons last month, a senior Russian diplomat says.

Syrian army advances in Rif Dimashq, 2 areas cleared

Tue Sep 17, 2013 19:40:53

Syrian army has made considerable advancements near capital despite foreign pressures and threats, clearing two districts completely from extremist militants after days of fierce clashes.

Car bomb rocks Syria-Turkey crossing

Tue Sep 17, 2013 18:13:08

A car bomb has exploded on the Syrian side of the main Bab al-Hawa crossing with Turkey wounding dozens of people.

Most Americans back Russian initiative on syria: Poll

Tue Sep 17, 2013 17:46:11

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows 80 percent of Americans support US – Russia agreement on framework for Syria to bring all its chemical weapons under international observation.

Syria raps West for wrecking diplomatic process

Tue Sep 17, 2013 16:24:14

Syria has criticized Western countries for trying to wreck prospects for a negotiated end to the two and a half year long foreign-backed war in the country by imposing preconditions on the peace process and supporting the militants.

Syria capable of hurting foes without CWs: PM

Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:28:21

Syrian Prime Minister Wael Nader al-Halqi says Damascus has other means to inflict pain on its enemies, even without its chemical weapons.

UN report on Syria CWs offers no 'bulletproof data'

Tue Sep 17, 2013 09:45:47

Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin says the UN report on the chemical attack of August 21 in Syria offers no “bulletproof data or conclusions” on who ordered it.

Russia to send 11th warship to Mediterranean, near Syria

Tue Sep 17, 2013 08:07:05

The Russian naval presence in the Mediterranean Sea will be boosted by another military vessel till the end of September, according to the country’s Black Sea Fleet command.

Syrians form human shield to bar military strikes

Mon Sep 16, 2013 23:07:36

Dozens of Syrian people supporting President Bashar al-Assad have formed a human shield near capital to prevent possible attack against their country.

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