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U.S. says Russian missiles may embolden Syria's Assad
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Russian shipment of anti-ship missiles to Syria could embolden President Bashar al-Assad's forces and prolong the conflict, the top U.S. military officer said on Friday. "It's at the very least an unfortunate decision that will...Tags: U.S. Military, Missile Systems, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey, Military Equipment
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Russia defends weapons shipments to Syria
MOSCOW -- Russian officials on Friday defended the country’s weapons sales to Syria, saying the country is primarily providing defense systems that are in line with international treaties. Responding to news reports that Russia has sent advanced...
Tags: Missile Systems, Barack Obama, The New York Times, Russia, Weaponry
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U.N. chief Ban says must not lose momentum on Syria conference
ReutersSOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday a proposed international conference on Syria should be held as soon as possible, but that no date had yet been agreed. "We should not lose the momentum," Ban said of a U.S.-...Tags: Russia, Iran, Ban Ki-moon, Vladimir Putin
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Obama: U.S. preserves diplomatic, military options on Syria
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he reserved the right to resort to both diplomatic and military options to pressure Syrian President Bashar al-Assad but insisted that U.S. action alone would not be enough to resolve the...Tags: Barack Obama, White House, Israel, Russia, Iraq War (2003-2011)
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Turkey detains prime suspect in car bombings near Syrian border
Reuters* Official says cars were registered to detained man * Total of 16 held over weekend attacks ANKARA, May 17 (Reuters) - Turkish police have detained a man they believe to be one of the main perpetrators of car bombings that killed more than 50 people...Tags: Bombings, Turkey
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WRAPUP 1-Hold Syrian peace talks soon, says U.N. chief
Reuters* U.N. chief wants peace talks soon * Planned conference faces growing obstacles * Refugee numbers top 1.5 million. says U.N. By Darya Korsunskaya SOCHI, Russia, May 17 (Reuters) - A proposed international conference on Syria should be held as soon as...Tags: Barack Obama, Saudi Arabia, The New York Times, Russia, Moscow (Russia)
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Turkey detains prime suspect in car bombings
ReutersANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish police have detained a man they believe to be one of the main perpetrators of car bombings that killed more than 50 people near the Syrian border, officials said on Friday. Turkey has accused Syria of involvement in the two...Tags: Bombings, Turkey
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Pro-Assad hackers attack UK newspaper FT's website, Twitter feed
ReutersLONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - The website of British newspaper the Financial Times was hacked on Friday, apparently by the "Syrian Electronic Army", a group of hackers and on-line activists who say they support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Stories on...Tags: BBC, Human Rights, Civil Rights, France, Electronics
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WRAPUP 2-Hold Syrian peace talks soon, says U.N. chief
Reuters(Adds Ban comment on chemical weapons inspections) * U.N. chief wants peace talks soon * Planned conference faces growing obstacles * Refugee numbers top 1.5 million. says U.N. By Darya Korsunskaya SOCHI, Russia, May 17 (Reuters) - A proposed...Tags: Barack Obama, Saudi Arabia, White House, The New York Times, Russia
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Syria rebel 'heart eater' says ready to face trial if Assad does
ReutersBy Erika Solomon BEIRUT, May 17 (Reuters) - The Syrian rebel commander who rose to international notoriety for footage of him cutting out and eating the organ of a slain soldier said he was willing to face trial for his actions if President Bashar al-...Tags: Rebellions, Human Rights, Research, Civil Rights, Politics
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INSIGHT-Syria's Nusra Front eclipsed by Iraq-based al Qaeda
Reuters* Al Qaeda group overshadows Syrian rebel fighters * Jihadis' aims go beyond toppling Assad * Rebel break-up complicates calculation for West By Mariam Karouny BEIRUT, May 17 (Reuters) - The most feared and effective rebel group battling President...Tags: Ayman al-Zawahri, Rebellions, Al-Qaeda, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Punishment
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COLUMN: Washington-gate
Reuters(David Rohde is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By David Rohde NEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Unprecedented U.S. Justice Department searches of journalists' phone records. IRS targeting of conservative political groups. Spiraling sexual...Tags: U.S. Military, White House, Journalism, Central Intelligence Agency, Politics
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