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How Syria's Assad plans to survive
Despite promises of a referendum next week on a new constitution, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime seems to have made a clear decision to base its survival on repression.
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Russian opposition to intervention in Syria shows no sign of abating
Russian opposition is not just about its interests in Syria – increasingly it is based on skepticism about Western democracy promotion in the Middle East.
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Syria: Why international action remains unlikely even as death toll rises
The Arab League asked the United Nations Security Council to send forces to Syria today to stop the bloodshed there. But international military action against Bashar al-Assad's regime remains unlikely.
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Terrorism & Security Pressure for Western intervention in Syria builds with fresh assaults (+video)
A Syrian Army invasion of opposition neighborhoods in Homs is seemingly imminent and explosions rocked the northern city of Aleppo today.
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Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said he convinced Assad to make concessions, but Russian experts say his visit to Damascus was more about saving face for Russia than ending the violence.
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As Syria's Assad pummels Homs, West reluctantly weighs military option
After diplomatic efforts at the UN failed Saturday, there is a growing consensus that supporting the rebel Free Syrian Army may be the only way to break the stalemate between Assad and his opponents.
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Why UN gridlock on Syria could encourage Israel to attack Iran
If the UN Security Council can't take action against Syria, then Israel might well conclude that the council will be impotent to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon.
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Terrorism & Security Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has come (+video)
Russia's foreign minister is meeting with Assad in Damascus today, just days after Moscow blocked UN action against the regime.
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Russia: Why the fury over UN veto on Syria?
Responding to global criticism of Russia's UN veto, Russia's foreign minister said the vote was 'hasty.' He will travel to Damascus Tuesday to meet President Assad.
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Terrorism & Security Syria assault on Homs escalates. Does Assad think he has carte blanche now? (+video)
Residents of Homs say Syrian forces have stepped up their assault after Russia and China blocked UN Security Council action against the Assad regime this weekend.
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Syria next steps: With diplomacy stalled, escalation expected
Vetoes by Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council leaves few diplomatic options available to stem the violence in Syria.
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Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
Russia and China on Saturday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad. The other 13 members of the council, including the US, Britain, and France, voted in favor of the resolution aimed at stopping the ongoing violence in Syria.
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UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault
In an unusual weekend session, European envoys to the UN Security Council said they would vote on a resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down. The move came as more than 200 people reportedly were killed in one of the worst episodes of the uprising.
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Can US and Russia cut a deal on Syria action? Both sides to give it a try.
With Russia balking at even a watered down Syria resolution and the Arab League concerned by the UN text's weakening, Hillary Clinton is set to meet with Sergei Lavrov in Germany.
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Why Russia is so opposed to asking Assad to go
Russia is taking a hard line against a UN resolution asking Syrian President Assad to step down, saying the possibility of military intervention must first be ruled out.
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Global News Blog Russia closes deal on $550 million worth of warplanes for Syria
Russia has remained a staunch supporter of Syria's President Assad, blocking UN efforts to impose an international arms embargo.
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Why Russia is willing to sell arms to Syria
Russia, which has weapons contracts with Syria worth $5 billion, is increasingly resisting international pressure to punish its ally. Yesterday it did not deny a report of a recent arms shipment.
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Terrorism & Security Russia pressures Syria to extend Arab League observer mission
The Arab League observer mission to Syria officially ends tomorrow. Many have dismissed it as ineffective, but it may be the only alternative to UN action, which Russia has blocked.
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As Syria death toll soars, so does US frustration with Russia
The death toll from the crackdown in Syria has topped 5,000, the top UN human rights official told the Security Council. With Russia blocking action, the US and others are voicing increasing frustration.
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Occupy Moscow? Street protests over Vladimir Putin presidency
On Monday, 5,000 protesters chanted "Russia without Putin." More protests are planned Wednesday night in Moscow over election rigging by Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.
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A turning point for Syria protests?
Syrian Army defectors launched a fresh assault on a pro-government group yesterday. Some say their concentrated military action could be the turning point for the Syrian protest movement.
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Arab League threatens sanctions on Syria (video)
The Arab League has given Syria an ultimatum: end the violence, or face sanctions. But can sanctions sway a government already under heavy pressure?
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Arab League set to announce plan to end Syrian uprising
President Bashar al-Assad's government has reportedly agreed to a plan to end the Syrian uprising. Leaked details include the release of all political prisoners, a new constitution, and free elections.
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As Palestinians push for statehood, US tries to keep peace process alive
The president is seeking a statement from the European Union, Russia, and the UN – that would set the path for a resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority no matter what happens Friday.
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Libya's rebels stage bold offensive on oil town of Brega
Taking Brega, a strategic oil port in eastern Libya, would be a key victory for the rebels, who lost the town to Qaddafi's troops months ago.
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