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Syrian rebels overrun northern city of Raqa
05/03/2013 - SYRIA

Syrian rebels overrun northern city of Raqa

Syrian rebels took "near total control" of Raqa on Monday after days of fierce fighting, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The northern city is strategically located on the Euphrates river near the Turkish border.
Assad's criticism of UK is 'delusional' says Hague
03/03/2013 - SYRIA

Assad's criticism of UK is 'delusional' says Hague

British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Sunday described Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as 'delusional' for failing to see the bloodshed from the 23-month conflict in his country was his own doing.
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'Pulp Fiction: Chinese tomatoes for Italian tomato puree'
28/02/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Pulp Fiction: Chinese tomatoes for Italian tomato puree'

We look at some of the front page coverage of the Pope's final hours as Pontiff. And at La Stampa's "Vatican Insider" which says "Mum's the word" at the moment among cardinals concerning the conclave. Staying in Rome, we've got reaction to the "Friends of Syria" meeting underway there and a look at the Grillini newcomers to the Italian parliament. Finally, a report about Italian tomato puree made with Chinese tomatoes - yep, another food frightener.
Syria: amateur photographers capture life inside war-torn Homs
25/02/2013 - WEBNEWS

Syria: amateur photographers capture life inside war-torn Homs

Amateur photographers in Syria are capturing life in war-torn Homs. Cardinals will be banned from tweeting for the duration of the conclave. And we discover life through the eyes of Super Mario.
Regime 'ready to talk' to Syrian opposition, media say
25/02/2013 - SYRIA

Regime 'ready to talk' to Syrian opposition, media say

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem (pictured) said Monday that the regime was "ready for dialogue with everyone who wants it ... Even with those who have weapons in their hands," the Itar-Tass news agency reported.
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Syrian opposition slams international ‘silence’
23/02/2013 - SYRIA

Syrian opposition slams international ‘silence’

Syria’s opposition National Coalition on Saturday said it was pulling out of several international meetings to protest against the ‘shameful’ lack of action taken by world powers to prevent “crimes committed against the Syrian people.”
Car bomb strikes near HQ of Syria's ruling party
21/02/2013 - SYRIA

Car bomb strikes near HQ of Syria's ruling party

A car bomb exploded at a security checkpoint near the Damascus headquarters of President Bashar Assad's ruling Baath party on Thursday, eyewitnesses and opposition activists said. Syrian state television called the blast a "terrorist" attack.
Syria: time to talk? (part 2)
18/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

Syria: time to talk? (part 2)

Why the sudden diplomatic flurry? The ball is in Assad's court after the head of the opposition umbrella coalition offers talks. François Picard's panel weighs the relative weight of the big outside players in forcing meaningful discussions.
Syria: time to talk?
18/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

Syria: time to talk?

Why the sudden diplomatic flurry? The ball is in Assad's court after the head of the opposition umbrella coalition offers talks. François Picard's panel weighs the relative weight of the big outside players in forcing meaningful discussions.
EU amends Syria arms sanctions to protect citizens
25/02/2013 - EUROPEAN UNION

EU amends Syria arms sanctions to protect citizens

EU governments on Monday agreed to extend sanctions against Syria for another three months but plan to alter an arms embargo to allow more non-lethal aid and technical assistance into the country.
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