Wednesday, May 8, 2013
'Insurgents used the deadly nerve agent Sarin'
Israel has launched airstrikes against Syria. The U-N human rights investigator says the insurgents have used the deadly nerve agent, Sarin, in their fight against Assad's government. Despite this, the U-S and its regional allies continue to provide arms and funds to the insurgents. Many have warned that instigating insurgency in Syria will threaten the peace and stability of the whole region.
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Harper Government Affirms Support for Israel's Assault on Syria
Canada's neo-conservative government has expressed its support for Israel in its attack on the Syrian capital Damascus. Syrian expats and political analysts in Canada have slammed Ottawa's one-sided support for Tel Aviv. They say such pro-Israeli policies are isolating their country in the world.
Israel-Syria Border Tension: third Syrian mortar shell in 24hrs lands in Golan Heights
Third mortar shell in 24-hours lands in Golan with incidents viewed as result of fighting in Syria.
Syrian Civil War Spillover: Israel on high security alert as Syrian mortars hit Golan Heights
Three mortar shells fired from Syrian territory have landed in the southern Golan Heights. There were no reports of injuries or damage. The incidents are believed to be spillover from clashes between the Syrian army and opposition forces — not a retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in Syrian territory over the weekend.
US plans to arm and train Syrian rebels
After the Israeli air strikes in Syria shook the ground over the weekend, on Tuesday Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said this act of aggression on his country will be seen as a declaration of war and all options of retaliation are on the table. The White House commented on the move by Israel saying they have the right to respond "in their own sovereign interest." Meanwhile, legislation has been introduce that would arm and train Syrian rebels. So what does this mean for violence in the region? RT's Anastasia Churkina brings us up-to-date.
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Russia & US to pressure both sides in Syria to find peace deal - Lavrov
Russia and the US reiterated their commitment to bringing the sides of the Syrian conflict to the negotiating table, and have announced an international conference to be called by the end of May which will serve as a follow-up to the Geneva communique -
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Kerry searches for common ground with Russia on Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday sought to narrow differences with Russia over the Syria conflict as he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.Duration:
Syria - Israeli Attack on Damascus | White House Briefing
The Syrian uprising is an ongoing internal conflict in Syria, a part of the wider Arab Spring, that began in January 2011. Public demonstrations first took place on 26 January 2011, but were only a sporadic occurrence until mass protests erupted in Damascus on 15 March.[48] The situation quickly developed into a full-scale nationwide uprising, with protesters demanding the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad and the overthrow of the government. The situation in Syria is part of the Arab Spring, a wave of social upheaval throughout the Arab World demanding greater political freedom and an end to autocracy. Inspired by the successful revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, Syrian protesters have employed the use of tactics such as marches, hunger strikes, rioting, and vandalism, in a sustained campaign of civil resistance aimed at ending nearly five decades of Ba'athist rule. The uprising was described as "unprecedented" by several political commentators
Did Israel Declare War on Syria?
"Israel sought to avoid a direct confrontation with the Syrian regime on Monday by stressing that air strikes across its northern border at the weekend were intended to prevent weapons reaching Hezbollah in Lebanon rather than further destabilise the government of President Bashar al-Assad."*
It's still not clear who used chemical weapons in Syria- forces for the Assad regime or the rebels- and the situation is getting even more tense. After conflict with Israel, will Assad take the opportunity to seize more power in order to fight against the nation? Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
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