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Protests Rock Syria After Embassy Attacks

Protesters attack Saudi, Qatari embassies after Arab League vote

(Newser) - Tens of thousands of Syrian government supporters poured into the streets today to protest an Arab League vote to suspend the country's membership, as Turkey sent planes to evacuate diplomatic staff and their families after a night of attacks on embassies. Facing growing isolation, the Syrian government called for...

Turkey Harboring Rebel 'Free Syrian Army'

Group claims to have 10,000 fighters, more than 18 battalions

(Newser) - Turkey isn’t just playing host to camps of Syrian refugees, it’s also harboring an armed opposition group calling itself the Free Syrian Army, the New York Times reports. The group claims to have more than 10,000 fighters across at least 18 battalions, and claims responsibility for the...

8 Killed as Syrian Protesters Celebrate Gadhafi's Death

Developments in Libya inspire protesters

(Newser) - Inspired by the scenes of euphoria in Libya, Syrian protesters poured into the streets today and shouted that President Bashar Assad's regime will be the next to unravel now that Moammar Gadhafi is dead. But Syrian forces fired on the protesters, killing at least eight, activists said. In the...

5 Dead After Syrian Forces Open Fire on 2 Funerals

One was for a slain opposition leader

(Newser) - Syria edges closer to the brink: Government forces opened fire on thousands of mourners today who turned out for the funeral of a murdered opposition leader, reports Reuters . At least two people were killed. Syrian troops also opened fire on a separate funeral yesterday, killing three. Today's funeral was...

UN Tries to Threaten Syria With Sanctions

...but China, Russia veto resolution; Turkey vows to press ahead

(Newser) - Russia and China yesterday vetoed a European-backed UN Security Council resolution that threatened sanctions against Syria if it didn't immediately halt its military crackdown against civilians. It would have been the first legally binding resolution adopted by the Security Council since President Bashar al-Assad's military began using tanks...

Scattered Syrian Opposition Forms United Front

10 protesters killed in latest violence

(Newser) - Syria’s diverse opposition has finally come together in an official coalition, a move that should help the movement gain international support as violence continues, with at least 10 protesters killed yesterday. The new Syrian National Council brings together protest organizers, Kurdish groups, Syria’s banned Muslim Brotherhood, and others;...

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