June 2013 - Syria Special Weapons News

US Lawmakers Discuss Aid to Syrian Rebels VOA 30 Jun 2013 -- The Obama administration recently announced a boost in U.S. support for Syrian rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
Persian Gulf States Accuse Hezbollah of Undermining Syria Peace Effort RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2013 -- Foreign ministers from Gulf Arab states condemned the interference of the Lebanese Shia militia group Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict.
Syria militants down helicopter near Aleppo PressTV 30 Jun 2013 -- Foreign-backed militants in Syria have downed a Syrian government helicopter near the northern city of Aleppo.
Lebanese Army Faces Spillover From Syria's War VOA 28 Jun 2013 -- For years, Lebanese have been saying that the Army was the only institution capable of holding the country together through its turbulent and sometimes bloody history.
Kurdish Militia Accused of Killing Syrian Protesters VOA 28 Jun 2013 -- Activists in Syria are accusing a Kurdish militia of gunning down three protesters as tensions rise in towns along the Turkish border.
Russia Says Embassy, Naval Base in Syria Working as Normal RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2013 -- Russia’s embassy in Damascus, as well as its naval base in the port of Tartus, are continuing to perform regular operations.
Netanyahu admits to secret Israeli aerial missions in past year PressTV 28 Jun 2013 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that the Tel Aviv regime’s warplanes have carried out a number of secret operations over the past year.
CIA moving arms to Jordan for Syria’s militants, report says PressTV 27 Jun 2013 -- The US Central Intelligence Agency has begun transferring weapons to Jordan in order to arm militants fighting against the Syrian government.
Iran rejects Saudi Arabia's claims about Iran's interference in Syria PressTV 27 Jun 2013 -- Iran has rejected Saudi Arabia’s recent claims about the involvement of Iran in the conflict in Syria.
Iranian Religious Orator Reportedly In Syria To Defend Holy Shrine RFE/RL 27 Jun 2013 -- Iranian religious orator Hamid Alimi is a well-known figure in the city of Isfahan, where he regularly attends religious ceremonies to chant about Shi'ite figures.
Russia Denies Personnel Withdrawn From Syrian Base RFE/RL 27 Jun 2013 -- The Russian military has denied media reports that personnel were withdrawn from its naval base in Syria.
Russian Navy Pulls Personnel Out of Syria Base – Deputy FM RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2013 -- Russia currently has no military personnel at its resupply facility in the Syrian port of Tartus.
Report: Syria Most Expensive ICRC Humanitarian Operation VOA 27 Jun 2013 -- Syria has moved ahead of Afghanistan to become the International Committee of the Red Cross' most expensive humanitarian operation this year.
ICRC deplores security challenges for personnel in Syria operations delivering health services IRNA 27 Jun 2013 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross deplored security challenges for its personnel in Syria operations delivering health services.
Readout of Secretary Kerry's Call with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman US Dept. of State 27 Jun 2013
UN Prolongs Peacekeeper Mandate in Golan Heights RIA Novosti 27 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations Security Council prolonged the presence of a UN peacekeeping force in the disputed Golan Heights region between Syria and Israel for another six months.
Security Council extends UN force in Golan Heights, calling for greater support UN News Centre 27 Jun 2013 -- The Security Council extended the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights for another six months.
Secretary Kerry Remarks With Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 26 Jun 2013
Capacity-building Central to Syria Strategy AFPS 26 Jun 2013 -- The Defense Department is focusing on building partner capacity in the region, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said.
Kerry, Kuwaiti Leaders Discuss Syria, Other Mideast Issues VOA 26 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Kuwaiti leaders to talk about the war in Syria.
Al-Qaeda-linked groups should be armed in Syria: Saudi Arabia PressTV 26 Jun 2013 -- Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says his country believes the al-Qaeda-linked groups in Syria should be armed.
Syrian army captures city near Lebanese border PressTV 26 Jun 2013 -- Members of the Syrian army have taken a city near the Lebanese border, marking another victory for the Syrian government in its fight against foreign-sponsored militants.
Russia expects US to clarify position on Syria talks PressTV 26 Jun 2013 -- Russia says it expects the United States to clarify its position against an international conference on Syria crisis.
US, Russia to meet for Syria peace conference: UN PressTV 26 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations says US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet next week to facilitate international peace conference on Syria.
Activists Say Syrian Death Toll Tops 100,000 VOA 26 Jun 2013 -- Syrian activists say more than 100,000 people have been killed since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began in March 2011.
Russian Aircraft Evacuates Some 130 People from Syria RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2013 -- A Russian Emergencies Ministry’s plane en route from Syria landed in Moscow bringing some 130 people from Russia and other former Soviet republics.
Remarks With Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 25 Jun 2013
Hezbollah Has Edge on Syrian Battlefield VOA 25 Jun 2013 -- The decision to speed up weapons deliveries to Syria’s anti-government rebels is testimony to the battlefield effectiveness of Lebanon’s Hezbollah fighters.
Syria peace conference doubtful in July UN News Centre 25 Jun 2013 -- An international conference to find a political solution to the Syria crisis is not likely to be held in July.
Brahimi: Delay on International Syria Conference VOA 25 Jun 2013 -- It is unlikely that a Syrian peace conference will take place in July as planned, according to United Nations special representative Lakhdar Brahimi.
Russia, US, UN Fail to Agree on Syrian Conference Date RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2013 -- At their preparatory meeting for an international peace conference on Syria, representativesresolved certain issues regarding the format of the future talks.
Kerry, Saudi FM Discuss Arming Syrian Rebels VOA 25 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal met in Jeddah to talk about Syria.
Saudi Arabia Says It 'Cannot Be Silent' At Iran, Hizbullah RFE/RL 25 Jun 2013 -- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says his country views the involvement of Iran and Lebanese Shi'ite militant group Hizballah in Syria's civil war as dangerous.
Top Russian Diplomats to Hold Talks with Syrian Opposition RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2013 -- Two high-ranking Russian diplomats will hold talks with representatives of Syria's opposition in Geneva.
UK claims Syrian army obstacle to peace PressTV 25 Jun 2013 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague claims the Syrian army’s successful offensive against foreign-backed militants is the biggest obstacle to peace in the country.
Erdogan discusses Syria with Obama PressTV 25 Jun 2013 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Syria with US President Barack Obama, highlighting the need to provide further support to foreign-backed militants in the Arab country.
Displaced Syrians Despair Over Civil War VOA 25 Jun 2013 -- As Syria's civil war grinds into its third deadly year, the number of people displaced inside Syria continues to grow.
Syrian Rebels Welcome Arms Pledges VOA 24 Jun 2013 -- Western and Arab Gulf countries have decided to increase military support for some Syrian rebel groups.
Moscow Slams Friends of Syria Rebel Arms Pledge RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2013 -- Moscow strongly condemned the decision by the Friends of Syria group to supply weapons to rebel forces in Syria.
Syria ready to attend Geneva conference without pre-condition: Syria FM PressTV 24 Jun 2013 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem says Damascus is ready to participate in a peace conference in Geneva without any pre-conditions.
No Iranian military force in Syria: Syrian FM PressTV 24 Jun 2013 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem has categorically denied claims about Iran’s military presence in Damascus.
Analysis: Sectarian violence triggers Sunni-Alawi segregation in Syria IRIN 24 Jun 2013 -- The violence in Syria has triggered an increasing internal migration in the areas affected by the conflict, mirroring broader divisions in society.
Kerry: US, Russia Not Going to Back off in Syrian War VOA 23 Jun 2013 -- The United States and Russia back opposing sides in Syria's civil war.
Friends of Syria Agree To Provide 'Urgent' Support To Rebels RFE/RL 23 Jun 2013 -- The "Friends of Syria” group of nations opposed to President Bashar al-Assad's regime have agreed at talks in Qatar to give urgent military support to Syrian rebels.
Syrian Rebels Attack Police Post in Northern Damascus, 7 Killed VOA 23 Jun 2013 -- Syrian rights activists say rebels have attacked a police post northern Damascus, triggering a battle with security forces that killed at least seven people.
Libya key weapons supplier to Syrian militants: Report PressTV 23 Jun 2013 -- A recent report reveals that the massive arms stockpiles of former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi are making their way to foreign-sponsored militants in Syria.
Jordan against intervention in Syria, prime minister says PressTV 23 Jun 2013 -- Jordan has said it is against any military intervention in Syria, ruling out any attempt by the United States to use its land for a possible war on Syria.
Tunisia fears backlash from militants returning from Syria PressTV 23 Jun 2013 -- The return of Tunisian militants from Syria has sparked fear of possible spillover of the Syrian conflict in the North African country.
Remarks With Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2013
Opening Remarks at the London Eleven Plenary Meeting With Qatari Prime Minister Hamad US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2013
Syria's 'Friends' Pledge More Support for Rebels VOA 22 Jun 2013 -- Foreign Ministers from countries backing Syrian rebels met in Doha to better coordinate military support.
Kerry in Doha for Syria Talks VOA 22 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Doha for a meeting of foreign ministers backing Syrian rebels.
'Friends Of Syria' Ministers Meet In Qatar RFE/RL 22 Jun 2013 -- Foreign ministers of the Friends of Syria group of countries have held talks on boosting their assistance to rebels fighting against the regime in Damascus.
Friends of Syria Promise Weapons For Syrian Rebels RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2013 -- Western and Arab nations in the Friends of Syria group agreed to supply weapons to the rebel forces fighting the Bashar Assad regime in Syria.
Kerry Heads to Doha for Syria Talks VOA 21 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry travels Friday to Doha for a meeting of foreign ministers backing Syrian rebels.
‘Friends of Syria’ to meet in Qatari capital on June 22 PressTV 21 Jun 2013 -- The so-called Friends of Syria group is set to hold a meeting in the Qatari capital to discuss provision of more military assistance to militants inside Syria.
US Must Choose: Back Syria Conference or Rebels – Russia RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2013 -- The United States needs to choose between its support for an international conference designed to end the civil war in Syria and unilateral steps to support the armed opposition.
New weapons supplied to militants in Syria PressTV 21 Jun 2013 -- Foreign-backed insurgents fighting the government of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad say they have received new weapons they claim could change the course of the battle.
Senators introduce bill to block US arming Syria militants PressTV 21 Jun 2013 -- Four bipartisan US senators have introduced a bill aimed at prohibiting the administration of President Barack Obama from providing military assistance to militants in Syria.
600 Russians, Europeans Fight for Syrian Rebels – Putin RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2013 -- At least 600 people from Russia and Europe are fighting for the rebels in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Iran to decide on attending Geneva II after details emerge: Araqchi PressTV 21 Jun 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi says Tehran will decide on its presence in the Geneva II conference on Syria after the details of the event are announced.
Turkey may face 1mn Syrian refugees by end of 2013: UN PressTV 21 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations has warned that the number of Syrian refugees in Turkey could double to one million by the end of the year should the unrest in the Arab country not end.
Russia urges presence of Iran president-elect at Geneva conference PressTV 21 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for the presence of Iranian President-elect Hassan Rohani in the upcoming Geneva international conference on Syria.
Spain Arrests Eight Suspected of Links to al-Qaida VOA 21 Jun 2013 -- Spanish police have arrested eight people they suspect of recruiting militants to fight in Syria.
Spanish Police Break Up Al-Qaeda-Linked Ring Recruiting Syrian Fighters RFE/RL 21 Jun 2013 -- Spanish police say they have broken up an Al-Qaeda-linked network suspected of sending fighters to Syria.
Moscow Concerned by US Plans in Syria RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2013 -- Moscow has received no explanation from the United States over plans to establish a no-fly zone over Syria.
Iran Gives Syria an Economic Boost VOA 20 Jun 2013 -- Iran is stepping in to help Syria stabilize the value of its currency, which has been dropping sharply.
Russia to fulfill S-300 systems contract with Syria: Lavrov PressTV 20 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow will honor its contract to deliver S-300 air defense missile systems to the Syrian government.
Yak-130 Jets For Syria Awaiting 'Political Decision' - Source RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2013 -- Russia has manufactured several Yak-130 combat trainer jets for Syria as part of a deal signed in 2011.
Saudi Arabia provides heavy weaponry to militants in Syria PressTV 20 Jun 2013 -- Saudi Arabia has provided the Takfiri militants operating inside Syria with Russian-made Konkurs anti-tank missiles.
Victory of Syrian forces only a matter of time: Information minister PressTV 20 Jun 2013 -- Syria’s Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi says victory against the foreign-backed militants and terrorists operating inside the Arab country is only a matter of time.
Obama Silent on US Arms to Syrian Rebels VOA 19 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says Syria's government has lost its legitimacy by killing tens of thousands of its citizens in a bloody civil war.
Obama Won't Be Specific On Military Aid To Syrian Opposition RFE/RL 19 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has refused to be specific about what weapons Washington would provide to Syrian opposition forces.
West prepares to send more weapons to Syria PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- Informed diplomats have said a plan for providing foreign-backed militants fighting against the Syrian government has entered the implementation phase.
Israeli President backs US plan to arm Syria militants PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- Israeli President Shimon Peres has supported the United States plans to provide foreign-backed militants in Syria with weapons.
Russia urges presence of Iran, Saudi Arabia in Geneva talks on Syria PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has described as significant the presence of Iran and Saudi Arabia in the international conference on Syria in Geneva.
France changes tone on Iran's participation in Geneva confab PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- French President Francois Hollande says he will welcome the presence of Iran’s President-elect Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rohani in the Geneva conference on Syria “if he can be constructive.”
G8 makes no breakthrough on Syria PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- G8 leaders had almost nothing new to say on Syria at the end of their two-day summit in Northern Ireland, only renewing calls for an unscheduled Geneva peace conference.
Al-Nusra Front assassinates Free Syrian Army officers: Report PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- The al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front has assassinated a large number of the so-called Free Syrian Army officers.
Rockets fired from Syria hit eastern Lebanon PressTV 19 Jun 2013 -- Lebanese security sources say two rockets fired from Syrian territories have hit a Hezbollah stronghold in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa region.
Obama Skeptical About Syria No-Fly Zone Potential VOA 18 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of a potential no-fly zone over Syria.
Russia to Issue Separate Statement on Chemical Weapons in Syria RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2013 -- Russia will issue a separate statement on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Fact Sheet: President Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance to Syrians The White House 17 Jun 2013
Moscow Counts on Finding Syria Compromise with US, UN RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2013 -- Moscow hopes that upcoming three-way talks will result in an agreement that will help end Syria's two-year civil war.
Obama And Putin Disagree On Syria, Push For Diplomatic Solution RFE/RL 18 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held talks on the sidelines of a G8 summit in Northern Ireland focusing on the crisis in Syria.
Putin, Obama Admit Split on Syria But Pledge Cooperation RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama admitted they disagreed on how to respond to the civil war in Syria.
Russia raps UK, EU for seeking to arm thugs in Syria PressTV 18 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused British Prime Minister David Cameron of betraying humanitarian values because of his support for militant gangs in Syria.
Russia warns US, EU against consequences of arming Syria militants PressTV 18 Jun 2013 -- Russia has warned the United States and the European Union against their decision to supply arms to militants in Syria.
G-8 Declaration Highlights al-Qaida Threat in Syria RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2013 -- The heads of government of the world’s biggest economic powers on Tuesday urged the conflicting sides in the Syrian civil war to destroy or expel all al-Qaida affiliates fighting in the country.
Syria Dominates G8 Summit Discussions VOA 18 Jun 2013 -- International efforts to end the violence in Syria have dominated both days of the Group of Eight summit in Northern Ireland.
Visiting Lebanon, UN official urges greater support for Syrian refugees and their hosts UN News Centre 18 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations refugee chief urged greater support for those who have fled the conflict in Syria and for the countries hosting them.
UN Presses Lebanon to Open Syrian Refugee Camps VOA 18 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations is pressing the Lebanese government to allow a dozen refugee camps help resettle up to a million Syrians.
Iran Denies Plans to Send Troops to Help Syria’s Assad RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2013 -- Iran has no plans to send troops to aid Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces in the ongoing civil war there, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Iran questions IAEA’s political stance, says committed to NPT PressTV 18 Jun 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief to avoid politicizing Tehran’s nuclear issue.
Car Bomb Kills 10 Near Damascus VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- Activists say a car bomb near a military airport in Damascus has killed 10 Syrian soldiers and wounded 10 others.
Blast Hits Damascus Suburb Housing Airport - Report RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2013 -- A huge explosion hit a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus that is home to a strategic military airport on Sunday evening.
Syria Conflict Exposes Old Rivalries at G8 Summit VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- World leaders gathering at the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland have been discussing how to end the Syrian conflict.
Cameron Says Russia And Britain Can Bridge Differences RFE/RL 17 Jun 2013 -- U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has said that Russia and Britain can overcome their diverging views on the conflict in Syria despite big differences.
Obama Speaks To Students Ahead Of G8 Summit RFE/RL 17 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Northern Ireland at the start of a two-day summit for the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations.
Syria Set To Top G8 Summit RFE/RL 17 Jun 2013 -- A two-day G8 summit gets under way in Northern Ireland on June 17 with the Syrian conflict expected to be high on the agenda.
Russia not to permit no-fly zone over Syria: Foreign Ministry PressTV 17 Jun 2013 -- Russia will not permit the enforcement of a no-fly zone over Syria, Foreign Ministry spokesman says following reports that US and its allies are planning such a move.
Egyptian Support for Syrian Rebels Still Words Over Action VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- Egypt has further aligned itself with those trying to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It remains unclear, though, how far Egypt will back its words with action.
Moscow Seeks Clarification After Egypt Cuts Syria Ties RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2013 -- Russia has asked for clarification from Egypt over its decision to sever relations with Syria, which came as a complete surprise to Moscow.
US reportedly considering to prepare for imposing no-fly zone over Syria PressTV 17 Jun 2013 -- The US may reportedly be preparing to impose a no-fly zone over Syria.
Gulf Source Says Saudi Supplying Missiles to Syria Rebels VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- Saudi Arabia, a staunch opponent of President Bashar al-Assad since early in Syria's conflict, began supplying anti-aircraft missiles to rebels “on a small scale” about two months ago.
Qatar, Israeli regime discuss arming Syrian militants PressTV 17 Jun 2013 -- An Israeli regime’s coordinator has met Qatari officials in London to discuss arms deliveries to Syrian foreign-backed militants.
US picks defected Syrian general as sole conduit of arms aid to rebels PressTV 17 Jun 2013 -- The Obama administration has picked defected Syrian General Salim Idriss as the sole conduit of direct US military assistance to anti-Damascus insurgents.
Assad says Europe will pay price if it arms militants PressTV 17 Jun 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says European countries will "pay the price" if they send weapons to foreign-backed militants in the Arab country.
Syrian Refugees Lukewarm About Promise of US Arms VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- Syrian refugees camped out in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley are expressing mixed reactions to Washington’s decision to send weapons to the rebels trying to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
Palestinian refugee camps in Syria now ‘theatres of war’ – UN agency chief UN News Centre 17 Jun 2013 -- A senior United Nations agency official said that more than half of the Palestinian refugee camps in Syria have become “theatres of war.”
UN Cuts Aid in Lebanon, Profiteering on Rise VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- A lack of funding is forcing United Nation agencies helping in Lebanon to cutback on assisting Syrian refugees.
Gulf States to Launch Sanctions Against Hezbollah VOA 17 Jun 2013 -- Gulf Arab states are preparing to launch a series of measures against Hezbollah’s interests in the region.
Syria condemns Egypt's decision to cut ties with Damascus Iran Press TV 16 Jun 2013 -- Syria has slammed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's recent decision to sever ties with Damascus, calling it an "irresponsible" act.
Morsi Calls For No-Fly Zone Over Syria RFE/RL 16 Jun 2013 -- President Muhammad Morsi has announced he has cut all of Egypt's ties to the Syrian government and has called for world powers to impose a no-fly zone over Syria to help protect Syrian opposition supporters.
Russian Arms Supplies to Syria 'No Breach of Law' - Putin RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin on Sunday defended Russia's weapons supplies to Syria saying they are in the framework of the international law.
Syria's Assad Seeks to Bolster Iran Ties after Rouhani Win RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Sunday Damascus plans to bolster relations with its strategic ally Tehran after Hassan Rouhani's victory as Iran's president, the SANA news agency has reported.
Egypt Cuts Ties With Syria RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2013 -- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has announced the decision to sever of diplomatic relations with and to recall Egypt's charge d'affaires from Damascus.
Syria Slams Egypt's 'Irresponsible' Move to Cut Ties RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2013 -- Syria's authorities have condemned Egypt's decision to sever diplomatic relations with Damascus and support the uprising against President Bashar Assad.
Iran to Send Troops to Support Syria's Assad - Paper RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2013 -- Iran has decided to deploy 4,000 troops to Syria to aid Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces in war against rebels, The Independent reported on Sunday.
Putin Questions West Over Arming Syrian Rebels VOA 16 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning the West to be careful in arming Syrian rebels.
Russia questions US evidence on Syria's use of chemical weapons Iran Press TV 15 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has questioned the reliability of the evidence put forth by the United States on the alleged use of chemical weapons by Syrian forces against foreign-sponsored militants.
Syria army captures Damascus suburb Iran Press TV 15 Jun 2013 -- Syrian army soldiers have captured a suburb near the international airport in the capital, Damascus, Syria's official SANA news agency reports.
No-Fly Zone in Syria Would Break International Law - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2013 -- The creation of a no-fly zone in war-torn Syria would contravene international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday, amid media speculation that the US plans to do just that.
Russia Slams UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Syria RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2013 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has described a resolution on Syria passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council as "biased" and said that it is an attempt to legitimize one particular Syrian opposition group.
White House: Decision to Arm Syrian Rebels 'Finalized' VOA 15 Jun 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama will face difficult talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week after his decision to arm Syrian rebels.
G8 Leaders Meet on Economy, Syria VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- Leaders from eight of the world’s leading industrialized countries meet in Britain next week for their G8 annual summit on the economy and world affairs.
Syria, Surveillance Issues Await Obama at G8, Berlin VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- President Barack Obama leaves early Monday for the Group of Eight summit in Northern Ireland and a visit to Berlin.
Pentagon Weighs Type of Arms to Give Syrian Rebels VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- Following the White House announcement that the United States will provide lethal aid to Syrian rebels, the Pentagon is recommending options on what weapons to provide and to whom.
Official: Aid Decision to Result in Dramatic Increase in US Support for Syrian Rebels VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- White House officials say U.S. President Barack Obama spent several weeks deciding whether to send military aid to Syrian opposition groups.
Analysts Examine Debate Over US Arms to Syrian Rebels VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- As the United States is moving ahead to provide weapons to Syrian rebels, there are questions about how Washington will do so.
World Reacts to US Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- Amid international support and criticism, the United States is proceeding with a plan to arm Syrian rebels.
Reaction Mixed to US Move on Syria VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- Reaction to the U.S. decision to arm the Syrian rebels broke along predictable lines Friday, with U.S. allies supportive and Syria and its allies, including Russia, critical.
Obama Plans to Arm Syrian Rebels VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- Officials say the United States is proceeding with a plan to arm Syrian rebels, a move that prompted a positive early reaction from U.S. allies in Europe.
Syria Opposition Hails US Military Aid Pledge RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2013 -- The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces welcomed Friday the US decision to provide military support to armed insurgents.
Syria opposition hails US arms supply plan PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- Syria's foreign-backed opposition has welcomed a decision by the United States to provide militants fighting the Syrian government with new weapons.
US decides to keep fighters in Jordan PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- The United States has decided to keep F-16 fighter jets and Patriot anti-missile weapons in Jordan after ending a joint military drill there this month.
No-fly zone over Syria unlikely without UN approval: France PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- France says imposing a no-fly zone over Syria is unlikely for now, noting that a decision from the United Nations Security Council is required for the measure.
Ban renews appeal for access to Syria for UN chemical weapons probe UN News Centre 14 Jun 2013 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated the need for an on-the-ground investigation into allegations of reported chemical weapons use in Syria.
Kremlin Plays Down US Report on Chemical Weapons in Syria RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2013 -- Russia is not convinced by a US report on the alleged use of chemical weapons by Syrian government forces against rebels.
Britain backs US chemical weapons claims in Syria PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- Britain has backed Washington’s claims that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has used chemical weapons against militants in Syria.
Joint press point by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Iurie Leanca, Prime Minister of Moldova NATO 14 Jun 2013
NATO Head 'Concerned' by Syrian Chemical Weapons Use RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2013 -- The use of chemical weapons in Syria is a “matter of great concern,” NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.
Syria slams US chemical weapons claims as fabrications PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- Syria has dismissed the United States’ allegations of use of chemical weapons against foreign-backed militants as mere “lies” and “fabrications.”
US Chemical Weapons Report in Syria ‘Fabricated’ – Russian MP RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2013 -- A US government report concluding Syria has used chemical weapons against rebels is a fabrication, a senior Russian lawmaker said.
US Says Syria Used Chemical Arms RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2013 -- The White House said it now believes with “high confidence” that Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons multiple times during the two-year conflict.
Russia Keeps Freeze on S-300 Contract with Syria RIA Novosti 14 Jun 2013 -- Russia is not planning to deliver S-300 air defense systems to Syria, a presidential aide said.
Syria says UN should condemn massacre in Hatlah village PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- Syria has called on the United Nations to condemn the slaughter of 60 Shia Muslims in the eastern village of Hatlah by foreign-backed Takfiri militants.
Hezbollah Upsets The Balance in Lebanon VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says the nation’s militant Shia movement, Hezbollah, is risking the “fate of the nation” by taking on an expanded front-line role in neighboring Syria’s civil war.
Guarantee border security, Syria tells Lebanon PressTV 14 Jun 2013 -- Syria has called on Lebanon’s army to guarantee security and stability on the border between the two countries, expressing ‘keenness’ on the security of Lebanon.
UN Refugee Agency Says Qusair Refugees 'Traumatized' VOA 14 Jun 2013 -- The UNHCR says many people who had been trapped by fighting in the besieged city of al-Qusair are now taking to the road and are fleeing to Lebanon.
UN delivers aid to thousands stranded in northern Syria UN News Centre 14 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations refugee agency said it has delivered vital aid for 5,000 people displaced in the northern Syria area of Al Raqqa.
Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on Syrian Chemical Weapons Use The White House 13 Jun 2013
On-the-Record Conference Call by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on Syria The White House 13 Jun 2013
White House Assesses Assad Used Sarin, Will Boost Opposition Aid AFPS 13 Jun 2013 -- The White House in a statement today condemned Bashar Assad's regime in Syria for multiple uses of chemical weapons against Syrian citizens, and pledged increased aid to opposition forces there.
White House: Obama Decides to Send Military Support to Syrian Rebels VOA 13 Jun 2013 -- The White House says it now has conclusive evidence that Syrian troops have used chemical weapons against rebels - a move President Barack Obama has said would cross a 'red line.'
Ban recommends strengthening UN peacekeeping force in Golan Heights UN News Centre 13 Jun 2013 -- Warning that recent clashes in the Golan Heights area are threatening the decades-long ceasefire between Syria and Israel and putting civilians and United Nations personnel at risk, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has recommended enhancing the self-defence capacity of the UN Mission there.
Obama 'Very Closely' Evaluating Syria Options VOA 13 Jun 2013 -- With the death toll in Syria's civil war now at 93,000 by United Nations estimates, the White House says President Obama continues to 'closely' evaluate options available to him.
FSA militants fire rockets at Lebanon's Bekaa Valley towns Iran Press TV 12 Jun 2013 -- Foreign-backed militants in Syria have fired a number of rockets at the Lebanese border towns and villages of Bekaa Valley.
Injured from al-Qusayr battle struggle to get medical care IRIN 13 Jun 2013 -- Ahmad* has tired eyes and seems anxious as he watches military planes flying overhead. He runs an improvised clinic in a private flat in this small town along the Damascus-Aleppo highway.
Kerry vows US commitment to aid Syria rebels after 'disastrous' losses Iran Press TV 13 Jun 2013 -- US secretary of State John Kerry has again vowed American "commitment" to aid foreign-backed insurgents in Syria following their "disastrous" recent defeats at the hands of the Syrian Army.
Over 90,000 Killed in Syria Conflict - UN RIA Novosti 13 Jun 2013 -- The number of documented deaths resulting from the conflict in Syria between March 2011 and the end of April 2013 has reached 92,901, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay announced on Thursday.
Nearly 93,000 people killed in 'vicious' Syria conflict – UN human rights chief UN News Centre 13 Jun 2013 -- Warning the real figure is likely to be much higher, the United Nations human rights chief today announced that the death toll in Syria is nearly 93,000, with more than 5,000 people killed a month as the situation in the country has "deteriorated drastically" over the past year.
UN Says 93,000 Dead in Syria Conflict VOA 13 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations says nearly 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in Syria's war, although it warns the actual figure is probably much higher.
Kerry, Hague Discuss Boosting Support for Syrian Opposition VOA 13 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and British Foreign Secretary William Hague say a political solution is the only way to end the Syrian crisis. But as fighting continues, the two men met in Washington to discuss ways to increase support for Syrian rebels.
Syria: UN humanitarian agencies reiterate call for access to 1.2 million stranded in Damascus UN News Centre 12 Jun 2013 -- With United Nations-led convoys standing by to deliver urgent relief items, UN humanitarian agencies in Syria today reiterated their calls for immediate access to an estimated 1.2 million people in hard-to-reach areas of rural Damascus and elsewhere throughout the country.
Syrian Army progression must be stopped: French FM Iran Press TV 12 Jun 2013 -- French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says the Syrian Army's advance towards the strategic northern town of Aleppo must be halted.
Syrian army makes fresh advances in strategic city of Aleppo Iran Press TV 12 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian government forces have made fresh advances in fighting with foreign-backed Takfiri insurgents in the flash point city of Aleppo, Press TV reports.
Attempts to Arm Syria Rebels Prevent Conference - Russian FM RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2013 -- The West's attempts to arm the Syrian opposition hinder efforts to hold an international conference on Syria, the Russian foreign minister said.
US, Britain to Discuss Syria Amid Reports of Sectarian Killings VOA 12 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hosts his British counterpart for talks Wednesday on Syria, as activists report anti-government rebels killed dozens of Shi'ites in a town in eastern Deir el-Zour province.
Syrian Troops Positioned for Aleppo Offensive VOA 11 Jun 2013 -- Syrian government forces are moving into position to launch a major offensive on the rebel-held half of the country's biggest city, Aleppo, according to opposition activists.
Analysis: Hard choices: When the Syria aid response runs out of money IRIN 11 Jun 2013 -- In a spacious office in Jordan's general security building, a career diplomat, now the Jordanian government focal point for Syrian refugees, runs off a list of expenses: water tank vehicles, additional classrooms, hospital equipment, even insecticides.
Putin Warns Against Syria Intervention RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that foreign intervention in the Syrian civil war is unacceptable because it would result in a new source of terror in the region.
Twin Bombs Kill 14 in Syrian Capital VOA 11 Jun 2013 -- Two suicide bombers struck al-Marjeh Square in the Syrian capital Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more in the second major attack on the square since the end of April.
US Poised to Decide Whether to Arm Syrian Rebels VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- The United States could make a decision as early as this week on whether to arm Syrian rebels.
White House meet this week to dicuss Syria no-fly zone, arms aid to rebels PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- Obama administration officials have confirmed planned White House meetings this week to discuss further aid to foreign-backed insurgents in Syria.
US says giving S-300 systems to Syria threatens future US, Israeli strikes PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- US claims its spy agencies have identified Russian ships taking “weapons” to Syria, including the S-300 anti-air defense system.
UK: Syria successes impact Geneva conference chances PressTV 10 Jun 2013 -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague claims the recent battlefield accomplishments by Syrian army forces undermines chances of a planned conference on Syria in Geneva.
Analysis: For some, the best bad choice: Returning from refuge to Syria IRIN 10 Jun 2013 -- Amid concern from aid agencies, the number of Syrian refugees leaving Jordan to return to their country has increased in the last two months.
Zawahri Intervenes in Dispute Between Syrian, Iraqi al-Qaida Wings VOA 10 Jun 2013 -- Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri has intervened in a dispute between the Iraqi and Syrian branches of his network.
U.S., Jordan Conduct Military Exercises RFE/RL 10 Jun 2013 -- Both Washington and Amman said the "Eager Lion" exercises were not related to the conflict in Syria.
After Qusayr victory, Syrian army launches Aleppo operation Iran Press TV 09 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian army has launched a major operation to clear the northwestern city of Aleppo of the foreign-backed militants in the country, Press TV reports.
Syrian Army Launches Operation to Win Back Rebel-Held Aleppo RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian Army has launched a major offensive in Aleppo to retake the rebel-held northern city, the Al-Manar website said on Sunday.
Syrian Opposition Says No Talks Unless They Get Arms - Paper RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian opposition will not agree to take part in the proposed peace conference unless its forces get new weapons, a top opposition military commander told New York Times on Saturday.
OIC supports Geneva peace conference on Syria IRNA 08 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) supports the Geneva 2 conference on Syria.
Balkan Militants Join Syria's Rebel Cause RFE/RL 08 Jun 2013
Russia Offers to Send Peacekeepers to Golan Heights RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia was ready to deploy its troops to the Golan Heights, in eastern Israel, to replace Austrian peacekeepers as part of a UN monitoring mission on the border between Israeli troops and the Syrian army.
Russia Reiterates Golan Heights 'Solution' – Official RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2013 -- A senior Russian foreign ministry official has responded to the United Nations' decision not to accept Russian peacekeepers in the Golan Heights by reiterating that Russian troops can replace Austrian forces when they withdraw.
Lebanon Moves To Avoid Syria War Spillover VOA 07 Jun 2013 -- The military command issued a strong warning Friday that Lebanese should be "wary of plots" that could turn the nation into a battlefield like next door in Syria.
Syria Army retakes three villages near Qusayr Iran Press TV 07 Jun 2013 -- Syrian troops have managed to retake control of several villages near the recently liberated strategic city of al-Qusayr in Homs province.
Russian FM warns against claims Syria used chemical weapons Iran Press TV 07 Jun 2013 -- Russia's foreign minister has warned against 'speculations and provocation' surrounding claims that Syrian forces used chemical weapons against militants.
UN Launches Record $5 Billion Syria Aid Appeal RFE/RL 07 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations is seeking $5 billion to fund relief operations in Syria through to the end of the year.
Russia Offers to Send Peacekeepers to Golan Heights RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia was ready to deploy its troops to the Golan Heights, in eastern Israel, to replace Austrian peacekeepers as part of a UN monitoring mission on the border between Israeli troops and the Syrian army.
UN Launches Record $5-Bln Aid Drive for Syria RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations plans to raise more than $5 billion to aid victims of the ongoing civil war in Syria, a UN refugee agency said Friday.
UN announces largest ever humanitarian appeal for conflict-torn Syria UN News Centre 07 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations today launched a $4.4 billion humanitarian appeal – the largest aid request in the Organization's history – to assist the growing number of people suffering the effects of the crisis in Syria, which began two years ago with peaceful demonstrations but has since turned into a bloody conflict.
Syria: Security Council 'gravely concerned' about situation of civilians in Qusayr UN News Centre 07 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations Security Council today urged Syrian authorities to protect civilians and to allow humanitarian access to the embattled town of Qusayr, where some families fleeing the fighting reported having had to hide for days without food.
Security Council to hold emergency talks on UN peacekeeping force in Golan Heights UN News Centre 07 Jun 2013 -- The Security Council has strongly condemned the "intense" fighting in the Golan Heights, including the attack that injured two United Nations peacekeepers yesterday, and is set to hold closed-door talks today on the latest developments, including the decision by one of the major troop contributors to withdraw its soldiers from the mission amid escalating violence in Syria.
UN Launches $4.4 Billion Appeal to Help Syrians VOA 07 Jun 2013 -- Estimating that 6.8 million Syrians are in need of urgent help, the United Nations on Friday launched a record $4.4 billion international aid appeal for operations in Syria and neighboring countries.
Austria to pull out UN forces in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights Iran Press TV 07 Jun 2013 -- Austria says it will withdraw all of its peacekeeping forces from the Israeli-occupied Syrian territory of the Golan Heights, following clashes between Syrian forces and militants that led to the injury of two UN observers.
US Marines deployed along Jordan border with Syria: Report Iran Press TV 07 Jun 2013 -- US Marines have reportedly been deployed along Jordan border with Syria as the Syrian Army continues to inflict heavy losses on foreign-backed militants.
Ban regrets Austria's decision to withdraw troops from UN mission in Golan Heights UN News Centre 06 Jun 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he regrets Austria's decision to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights, which has faced a number of security risks and operational challenges in recent months amid the escalating conflict in Syria.
UN Golan Mission Faces Troop Shortage VOA 06 Jun 2013 -- Austria says it is withdrawing its troops from the increasingly dangerous U.N. Observer Mission in the Golan Heights, as Syrian government forces and rebels engaged in intense fighting in the area between Syria and Israel.
Austria Pulling Peacekeepers From Golan Amid Syria Fighting RFE/RL 06 Jun 2013 -- Austria's government says it is withdrawing its UN peacekeeping contingent from the Golan Heights because of the escalation of fighting in the area.
Syrian Army recaptures key Golan Heights crossing Iran Press TV 06 Jun 2013 -- Syrian army troops have established control over a key crossing in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights shortly after it fell into the hands of foreign-backed militants.
Syrian Army Retakes Golan Crossing VOA 06 Jun 2013 -- Syrian government troops have recaptured a U.N.-manned crossing along the cease-fire line with Israel in the Golan Heights just hours after reports indicated Syrian rebels had briefly seized the area.
Amid Syrian crisis, Iraqi refugees in Jordan forgotten IRIN 06 Jun 2013 -- Up to 10 years after fleeing violence in their country, many Iraqi refugees living in Jordan are poor, failing to integrate, and unable to return home or get resettled in a third country.
Syria militants take over crossing in Golan Heights: Israel radio Iran Press TV 06 Jun 2013 -- Reports say the militants in Syria have taken over the Quneitra crossing between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Syrian Army troops take full control of al-Daba'a town Iran Press TV 06 Jun 2013 -- Syrian Army troops have taken control of al-Daba'a town in the central province of Homs, a day after they fully purged the strategic border town of al-Qusayr from foreign-sponsored militants.
Russia to push for Iran's participation in Syria conference Iran Press TV 06 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow will continue to push for Iran's participation in the upcoming international conference on Syria despite opposition from some Western states.
With Hizballah Victory In Syria, Risk Of Wider Regional War Looms RFE/RL 06 Jun 2013 -- Damascus this week announced that government troops allied with Lebanon's Shi'ite Hizballah militia had recaptured the strategic Syrian border town of Qusayr after nearly three weeks of fighting.
Russia, West Divided on Iran Role in Syria Settlement RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2013 -- Moscow insists that all countries with any influence on the situation in Syria, including Iran, should attend an international peace conference despite Western nations opposing this, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.
Turkey Unrest May Impact Syria Peace Talks VOA 06 Jun 2013 -- Turkey is central to U.S. and European efforts to get opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to possibly come to the peace table. But growing domestic unrest in Turkey could complicate Ankara's efforts at Middle East diplomacy.
Israel On Guard as Fighting in Syria Comes Closer VOA 06 Jun 2013 -- Fighting between Syrian rebels and government forces near Syria's cease-fire line with Israel and along Syria's border with Lebanon has underscored Israeli fears the Syrian conflict increasingly is drawing closer. Israel says it is neutral but will respond if its security is threatened.
Pro-Government Forces Deal Syrian Rebels Big Setback VOA 05 Jun 2013 -- Now that Syrian government troops and Hezbollah guerrillas have captured the strategic border town of Qusair from anti-government rebels, military experts and diplomats say there will almost certainly be a renewed government-led offensive on the northern city of Aleppo.
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in Qusayr The White House 05 Jun 2013
Syria rights report biased, mum on militants terrorist acts: Russia Iran Press TV 05 Jun 2013 -- Russia says certain states have used a 'biased' United Nations human rights report on Syria to censure the Damascus government while ignoring abuses committed by foreign-backed militants in the Arab country.
Iran lauds Syria army for Qusayr victory Iran Press TV 05 Jun 2013 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has congratulated the Syrian nation and government on the victory of their army in regaining control of the strategic town of Qusayr in Western Syria.
Syria army to 'continue battle' until all militants are defeated Iran Press TV 05 Jun 2013 -- Syrian army has urged citizens in the newly-recaptured city of al-Qusayr to return to their home, saying the battle will continue to crush all foreign-backed militants across the country.
France not to take unilateral decision on Syria intervention: Official Iran Press TV 05 Jun 2013 -- French government spokeswoman says her country will not take a unilateral decision with regard to military intervention in Syria.
Syrian Regime Claims Control Of Qusair RFE/RL 05 Jun 2013 -- Syrian rebels have confirmed reports that government troops have regained control of the strategic town of Qusair, near the Lebanese border. This follows a government offensive against rebel fighters that lasted nearly three weeks.
Syria Opposition Undecided on Peace Conference - Moscow RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2013 -- The main obstacle in talks between Russia, the United States and the United Nations regarding the conflict in Syria is that the Syrian opposition has not decided whether it would attend an international peace conference, a Russian deputy foreign minister said Wednesday.
France Certain Chemical Weapons Used in Syria - FM RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2013 -- French authorities are certain that chemical weapons were used in Syria on several occasions, CNN quoted French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius as saying on Tuesday.
Syria peace conference may now take place in July - joint UN-Arab League envoy UN News Centre 05 Jun 2013 -- Further steps have been taken towards the convening of an international conference on Syria but it will not be possible to hold it this month as planned, the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the Arab League for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said today.
Syrians fleeing Qusayr report harsh conditions along dangerous route - UN agency UN News Centre 04 Jun 2013 -- The embattled Syrian town of Qusayr is badly damaged and the living conditions there are extremely difficult, people crossing into Lebanon to escape the violence have told the United Nations refugee agency.
Explosions and security checks: a day in the life of an UNRWA staffer in Syria UN News Centre 04 Jun 2013 -- Many United Nations staff members are deployed in duty stations deemed difficult or hazardous, but the current situation in violence-torn Syria presents the furthest extreme in work conditions – all-out open combat.
FEATURE: Despite constraints, UN agency delivers for Palestinian refugees in war-torn Syria UN News Centre 04 Jun 2013 -- Should we keep a school open, or not; should the health centre shut its doors, or not. These are just some of the questions the dedicated staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have to answer on a daily basis as they carry out their work in embattled Syria.
UN, France Allege Chemical Weapons Use in Syria VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- A United Nations report says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe a limited amount of chemical weapons have been used in Syria.
Qusayr-headed militants ambushed Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian army has ambushed a group of foreign-backed militants heading toward the western strategic city of al-Qusayr in Homs Province.
Putin warns against foreign military intervention in Syria Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned against any attempt at foreign military intervention in Syria, stressing that the move would only make the situation worse.
Russia Criticizes UN Report on Syrian Human Rights Abuses RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2013 -- A new UN report into human rights violations in Syria, including the use of chemical weapons, on Tuesday drew criticism from Russia.
Putin Says Moscow Has Not Yet Delivered S-300 Missiles To Syria RFE/RL 04 Jun 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia has not yet sent S-300 antiaircraft missile-defense systems to Syria.
Syrian S-300 Missile Contracts Not Yet Fulfilled – Putin RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his country's sale of S-300 air defense systems to war-torn Syria on Tuesday, but said the contracts for the missiles have not yet been fulfilled.
Russia's Putin Says No Missiles Delivered to Syria VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow has not delivered advanced air-defense missiles to Syria, saying Russia does not want to upset the balance of forces in the Middle East.
Independent UN panel calls for diplomatic surge to end 'daily reality' of war crimes in Syria UN News Centre 04 Jun 2013 -- With Syria engulfed in an escalating and increasingly brutal civil war, a panel of United Nations human rights experts today issued its latest report on the crisis, detailing war crimes it says were committed by both the Syrian Government and opposition forces, and calling for a "diplomatic surge" to end the violence.
UN: 'Reasonable Grounds' to Believe Chemical Weapons Used in Syria VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- A new United Nations report says there are 'reasonable grounds' to believe a limited amount of chemical weapons have been used in Syria, while pro-government and opposition fighters continue to commit human rights violations.
UN Says It's Likely Chemical Weapons Were Used In Syria RFE/RL 04 Jun 2013 -- UN investigators say they have 'reasonable grounds' to believe that limited amounts of chemical weapons have been used in Syria.
Syrian army foils infiltration attempt by militants on Lebanese border Iran Press TV 03 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian army has driven back a group of militants who were attempting to infiltrate Syria through the Lebanese border.
Syria Tops Russia-EU Summit Agenda VOA 03 Jun 2013 -- Russia and the European Union are beginning two days of talks overshadowed by disputes over the EU's strong backing of the Syrian opposition and Moscow's continued support for President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia Blocks UN's Qusair Resolution, Calls It 'Unilateral' RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2013 -- Russia has blocked British-drafted resolution that criticizes the Syrian regime's offensive in the strategic town of Qusair in Syria, UN diplomatic sources told RIA Novosti on Sunday.
Lavrov, Kerry Discuss Syria Crisis – Ministry RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a telephone talk to discuss ways for resolving the Syria crisis, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on its website on Sunday.
Syria Peace Talks Could Start in July – France RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2013 -- An international peace conference on ending the ongoing civil conflict in Syria could take place in July, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Sunday.
Syrian Army Seizes Sarin From Rebels in Hama – Report RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2013 -- The Syrian army has seized two cylinders of the nerve agent sarin in an operation in the city of Hama, Press TV reported on Sunday.
Syrian Rebels Fight in Lebanon, Car Bomb Hits Damascus VOA 02 Jun 2013 -- Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad appear to have fought a rare battle inside Lebanon, exchanging fire with members of pro-Assad Lebanese group Hezbollah.
UK prepared to supply arms to militants in Syria: Official Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2013 -- A senior British diplomat has said that the UK could be in a position to supply weapons to militants fighting against the Syrian government in a few months if planned peace talks fail to make progress.
Syria: Senior UN officials urge warring parties in Qusayr to free civilians trapped by fighting UN News Centre 01 Jun 2013 -- With fighting raging in Qusayr, western Syria, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos and UN human rights head Navi Pillay today called for the protection of civilians and urged that thousands of trapped residents be allowed to flee the city.
Syrian Troops, Hezbollah Fight Rebels in Border Town VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- Syrian troops and their Hezbollah allies trying to capture the strategic border town of Qusair engaged in fierce fighting with rebels Saturday.
Leading Sunni Cleric Calls for Holy War in Syria VOA 01 Jun 2013 -- A leading Sunni Muslim cleric has called on Sunnis from across the Middle East to go to Syria to fight against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

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