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Russian-Syrian talks begin as assault on Homs continues
07/02/2012 - SYRIA

Russian-Syrian talks begin as assault on Homs continues

Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday began talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to end the crackdown, while residents of Homs reported that Syrian forces continued to pound the restive city with rockets.
Syrian forces bomb city of Homs
06/02/2012 - WEBNEWS

Syrian forces bomb city of Homs

Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad launch fresh attacks on the Syrian city of Homs. A photo taken out of context sparks lively debate on social networks. And an American professor documenting his cancer battle in online videos.
Massacre in Homs (part 2)
06/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

Massacre in Homs (part 2)

Eyewitnesses describe the indiscriminate shelling of Homs, one that activists see as the prelude to full-blown civil war in Syria. François Picard’s panel argues over the next step following the Russian and Chinese veto of a UN resolution.
Massacre in Homs
06/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

Massacre in Homs

Eyewitnesses describe the indiscriminate shelling of Homs, one that activists see as the prelude to full-blown civil war in Syria. François Picard’s panel argues over the next step following the Russian and Chinese veto of a UN resolution.
US, British ambassadors recalled from Damascus
06/02/2012 - SYRIA

US, British ambassadors recalled from Damascus

The United States has closed its embassy in Damascus and recalled all diplomatic personnel amid persistent security concerns, US officials said Monday. Britain also recalled its ambassador to Syria "for consultations" on Monday.
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Syrian forces launch sustained assault on Homs
06/02/2012 - SYRIA

Syrian forces launch sustained assault on Homs

Syrian forces bombarded several districts of the restive city of Homs on Monday, killing at least 50 people, opposition groups said, as Britain and the United States recalled their ambassadors from Damascus.
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China defends veto on Syria resolution
06/02/2012 - SYRIA

China defends veto on Syria resolution

China on Monday defended its veto of a United Nations draft resolution calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to leave power, on the grounds that last year’s resolution on Libya led to foreign interference that went beyond its mandate.
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Western leaders urge united action after veto 'travesty'
05/02/2012 - SYRIA

Western leaders urge united action after veto 'travesty'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday echoed the French president’s call for "friends of Syria" nations to squeeze the regime in Damascus after Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution on the unrest. Clinton called the veto a "travesty".
Pressure on Russia to broker deal after stalemate at UN
05/02/2012 - SYRIA

Pressure on Russia to broker deal after stalemate at UN

With a UN peace plan for Syria in tatters following a double veto by Russia and China, Syrian opposition groups say it is now up to Moscow to broker a deal with President Bashar al-Assad to end the bloodshed.
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Anger as Russia, China veto UN draft resolution on Syria
05/02/2012 - UNITED NATIONS

Anger as Russia, China veto UN draft resolution on Syria

Russia and China vetoed a draft UN resolution backing an Arab League call for Syria's Bashar al-Assad to step down on Saturday, prompting anger from the United States and France. The US ambassador said she was “disgusted” by the move.
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