Western nations expel Syrian envoys over massacre - The Associated Press

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Western nations expel Syrian envoys over massacre The Associated Press By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY, AP â€" 1 minute ago BEIRUT (AP) â€" Eyewitness accounts from the Syrian massacre are emerging, describing shadowy gunmen slaughtering whole families in their homes and targeting the most vulnerable in poor farming villages. Syrian massacre: diplomats expelled from Western nationsChristian Science Monitor Iran blames Israel for ongoing violence in SyriaJerusalem Post Western nations expel Syrian ambassadors to protest scores of killings in HoulaBoston Globe Irish Times -ABC Online all 8,672 news articles »

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Syrian massacre: diplomats expelled from Western nations - Christian Science Monitor

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Syrian massacre: diplomats expelled from Western nations Christian Science Monitor The US, Britain, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Bulgaria all expelled diplomats in response to revelations that more than a 100 people were brutally killed in Houla, Syria, by Assad strongmen. By Elizabeth A. Kennedy, ... US, allies expel Syrian diplomats over massacreWashington Post Supporters and Critics of Annan See Crisis in Syria as a Threat to His LegacyNew York Times UN's Annan meets with AssadPittsburgh Post Gazette Los Angeles Times -BBC News -NOLA.com all 8,439 news articles »

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US, allies expel Syrian diplomats over massacre - Washington Post

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US, allies expel Syrian diplomats over massacre Washington Post The United States and 10 other countries expelled Syrian diplomats Tuesday after blaming government forces for last week's massacre of more than 100 villagers in central Syria but again stopped short of calling for more aggressive action to end the ... Supporters and Critics of Annan See Crisis in Syria as a Threat to His LegacyNew York Times Syrian Diplomats Expelled After Slaughter in HoulaPBS Syria 'at a tipping point,' Annan declaresGlobe and Mail Los Angeles Times -BBC News -Toronto Star all 8,382 news articles »

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Syria 'at a tipping point,' Annan declares - Globe and Mail

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Syria 'at a tipping point,' Annan declares Globe and Mail As the civil war veers toward what the UN's peace envoy called a decisive moment, grisly details from the scene of a massacre have prompted Canada and several other countries to expel Syrian diplomats. “We are at a tipping point,” former UN ... Syrian Diplomats Expelled After Slaughter in HoulaPBS US and Western allies expel Syria envoys in wake of massacre of more than 100 ...New York Daily News Greens says more Syria sanctions neededSydney Morning Herald BBC News -Los Angeles Times -Politico all 8,403 news articles »

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Northern Italy shaken by another, deadlier earthquake - Globe and Mail

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Northern Italy shaken by another, deadlier earthquake Globe and Mail SAN FELICE SUL PANARO, ITALY AND MILANâ€" AP Workers at the small machinery company had just returned for their first shift following Italy's powerful and deadly quake earlier this month when another one struck Tuesday morning, collapsing the roof. Earthquakes Again Rock Italy RegionWall Street Journal Workers Among 16 Dead in Latest Big Italian QuakeABC News In Italy, 5.8 quake kills 16, injures 350Los Angeles Times all 2,443 news articles »

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Greek Opinion Poll Shows Majority Want Revised Terms - Bloomberg

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Greek Opinion Poll Shows Majority Want Revised Terms Bloomberg Most Greeks want to see the terms of an international financial rescue revised even as they acknowledge that not abiding by austerity measures required for the funds may lead to the country leaving the single currency, according to an opinion poll ... Greece's Conservatives Lead In PollWall Street Journal Greece's pro-bailout conservatives leading in pollChicago Tribune Insight: Europe treads a thin line on GreeceReuters New York Times all 1,061 news articles »

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Syria at 'tipping point', says UN envoy Annan - BBC News

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Syria at 'tipping point', says UN envoy Annan BBC News UN-Arab League envoy to Syria Kofi Annan has said the country has reached a "tipping point" after more than a year of conflict. Mr Annan made the remarks after talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Mr Annan told reporters the six-point ... Unclear if Houla massacre a Syria turning point, experts sayLos Angeles Times Western nations expel Syrian envoys over massacreThe Associated Press Eyewitnesses give massacre accountsThe Press Association MiamiHerald.com all 8,206 news articles »

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Annan urges pacifying Syria's situation, West ramps up diplomatic pressures - Xinhua

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Annan urges pacifying Syria's situation, West ramps up diplomatic pressures Xinhua DAMASCUS, May 29 (Xinhua) -- International envoy to Syria Kofi Annan stressed here on Tuesday the necessity of implementing his six-point peace plan in order to stem the violence, as the West has taken an even more hard-line stance towards the country ... UN's Kofi Annan meets with Syria's Bashar Assad as rebels say cease-fire plan ...MiamiHerald.com Analysis: Syria massacre unlikely to break UN deadlockReuters After Houla massacre, Russia cools toward Syria (+video)Christian Science Monitor The Australian -Times of India -CNN all 8,073 news articles »

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After Houla massacre, Russia cools toward Syria (+video) - Christian Science Monitor

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After Houla massacre, Russia cools toward Syria (+video) Christian Science Monitor Russia joined UN Security Council members in condemning Syria's government after a massacre in Houla. Some Russian officials speculate the massacre was carried out by rebels to garner sympathy. By Fred Weir, Correspondent / May 29, 2012 Russian Foreign ... After Syria massacre, what's next?CNN Kofi Annan urges Assad to 'act now' as West expels envoysTimes of India Diplomats expelled as Annan tells Assad to stop the killingABC Online Voice of America -AFP -euronews all 8,007 news articles »

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After Syria massacre, what's next? - CNN International

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After Syria massacre, what's next? CNN International By Joe Sterling, CNN (CNN) -- World powers weighed tough options to end brutality in Syria on Tuesday amid the aftermath of the now-infamous massacre in Houla. Politicians and opposition forces have been going back and forth over the future of the Kofi ... US Expels Syrian Diplomat Over Houla MassacreVoice of America US expels Syrian envoy: a clear message whose impact is dubiousChristian Science Monitor Syrian diplomat expelled by US following Houla massacreThe Guardian msnbc.com -The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times all 7,937 news articles »

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US, allies expel Syrian diplomats over massacre - USA TODAY

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US, allies expel Syrian diplomats over massacre USA TODAY By Louise Osborne, Special for USA TODAY Western nations expelled Syria diplomats Tuesday as the rebellion opposing the regime of Bashar al-Assad insisted that only military force can stop the slaughter of civilians epitomized by a massacre of women ... Kofi Annan says Syria is at 'tipping point' after Houla massacreLos Angeles Times UN points finger at pro-Syrian thugs in massacreThe Associated Press Syrian diplomat expelled by US following Houla massacreThe Guardian TIME -Hindustan Times -Reuters India all 7,851 news articles »

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Pro-Assad militia likely responsible for Houla massacre: UN - Reuters

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Pro-Assad militia likely responsible for Houla massacre: UN Reuters | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said on Tuesday that militia supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were probably responsible for killing people with small arms and knives in the massacre of 108 civilians in Houla. After Houla massacre, Russia cools toward SyriaChristian Science Monitor UN points finger at pro-Syrian thugs in massacreThe Associated Press Syrian boy describes watching militiamen slaughter his whole family during ...New York Daily News ABC News -Wall Street Journal -Ynetnews all 7,463 news articles »

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UK Expels Syrian Diplomats As Part Of Coordinated Action - Wall Street Journal

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UK Expels Syrian Diplomats As Part Of Coordinated Action Wall Street Journal By Nicholas Winning LONDON (Dow Jones)--Britain on Tuesday ordered three Syrian diplomats to leave the country, part of coordinated international action aimed at increasing pressure on the regime of President Bashar al-Assad to carry out a UN peace ... US and allies expel top Syrian diplomats after Houla massacreABC News As the US and Others Toss Syria's Envoys, Is Moscow Changing Its Mind About Assad?TIME Western countries expel Syria envoys over killingsReuters The Guardian -Telegraph.co.uk -Ynetnews all 7,340 news articles »

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Syrian diplomats being expelled across Europe, elsewhere - Los Angeles Times

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Syrian diplomats being expelled across Europe, elsewhere Los Angeles Times LONDON -- Governments in Europe and elsewhere announced Tuesday that they were expelling top Syrian diplomats in a coordinated response to the killings last week of more than 100 civilians, mostly women and children, in the embattled country. Syrian diplomats around the world expelledThe Associated Press US expels top Syrian diplomat from Washington, joins other nations in protest ...Fox News UN: Most of 108 Killed in Syria ExecutedTIME MiamiHerald.com -Wall Street Journal -AFP all 7,169 news articles »

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Syrian diplomats around the world expelled - The Associated Press

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Syrian diplomats around the world expelled The Associated Press By ANGELA CHARLTON, AP â€" 1 minute ago PARIS (AP) â€" Governments around the world expelled Syrian ambassadors and diplomats Tuesday, an unusual, coordinated blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime following a gruesome massacre that the United ... Syrian diplomats being expelled across Europe, elsewhereLos Angeles Times UK Expels Syrian Diplomats As Part Of Coordinated ActionWall Street Journal US expels Syrian envoy Zuheir Jabbour as part of coordinated blow to Bashar ...CBS News Reuters -CTV.ca -Christian Science Monitor all 6,864 news articles »

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After Houla massacre, Syrian diplomats expelled around the world - Christian Science Monitor

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After Houla massacre, Syrian diplomats expelled around the world Christian Science Monitor France, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Australia are expelling Syrian diplomatic envoys. The response to the Houla civilian massacre is increasing Syria's isolation. By Joseph Logan, Reuters / May 29, 2012 A German police car patrols in ... Assad: "terrorist groups" behind rise in violence:TVReuters UN: Most of 108 killed in Syria were executedThe Associated Press Syrian envoys expelled, as Annan holds crisis talksAFP USA TODAY -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 6,827 news articles »

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Houla deaths: Western states to expel Syrian diplomats - BBC News

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Houla deaths: Western states to expel Syrian diplomats BBC News Major Western powers say they are expelling senior Syrian diplomats following the killing of 108 people in the Houla region of Syria on Friday. France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada and Australia have all announced expulsions. Kofi Annan meets with Assad as peace plan in Syria teetersLos Angeles Times Syrian diplomats expelled over Houla killingsReuters Western Nations Expel Syrian DiplomatsWall Street Journal Christian Science Monitor -The Associated Press -Bloomberg all 6,402 news articles »

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Syrian diplomats expelled over Houla killings - Reuters

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Syrian diplomats expelled over Houla killings Reuters (Reuters) - France and Australia threw out Syrian diplomats from their capitals on Tuesday and other countries were due to follow suit as revulsion over the killing of more than 100 civilians in a Syrian town spurred them to act against President ... Kofi Annan meets with Assad as peace plan in Syria teetersLos Angeles Times Syrian government: we have not made a single violation of Kofi Annan's ceasefireTelegraph.co.uk 19 dead in Syria violence, including 7 in Homs: NGOAFP ABC Online -Bloomberg all 5,894 news articles »

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Syria's Assad Talks to UN's Annan Following Houla Massacre - BusinessWeek

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Syria's Assad Talks to UN's Annan Following Houla Massacre BusinessWeek By Dahlia Kholaif on May 29, 2012 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and United Nations envoy Kofi Annan met for talks in Damascus today following the massacre of more than 100 people in Houla. The two men spoke as the Syrian army continued attacks on ... Syria crisis: Most Houla victims 'were executed'BBC News Kofi Annan meets Syria leader Bashar Assad to try and revive ceasefire planCBS News Children among the more than 90 summarily executed in Syria massacre, UN saysFox News USA TODAY -The Associated Press all 5,709 news articles »

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Kofi Annan meets Syria leader Bashar Assad to try and revive ceasefire plan - CBS News

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Kofi Annan meets Syria leader Bashar Assad to try and revive ceasefire plan CBS News (CBS/AP) DAMASCUS - International envoy Kofi Annan met Tuesday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in an effort to salvage Annan's faltering six-point plan to end more than 14 months of violence in the country. CBS News' George Baghdadi reports that ... UN envoy meets Syrian president following massacreThe Associated Press Annan Meets Syrian President as Peace Effort IntensifiesNew York Times Syrian opposition makes plans for hours following Assad departureTelegraph.co.uk Fox News -CNN all 5,221 news articles »

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Annan Meets Syrian President as Peace Effort Intensifies - New York Times

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Annan Meets Syrian President as Peace Effort Intensifies New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" International efforts to pressure Syria intensified on Tuesday, as the United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan began talks with President Bashar al-Assad in the capital, Damascus, after the chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs ... UN-Arab League special envoy Annan meets Syria's Assad after massacreFox News Annan to meet Syrian president al-Assad as crisis reaches 'turning point'CNN UN envoy meets Syrian president following massacreAtlanta Journal Constitution Reuters -The Press Association -Hindustan Times all 5,166 news articles »

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Strong earthquake hits northern Italy after last week's shock - Reuters

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Strong earthquake hits northern Italy after last week's shock Reuters | MILAN (Reuters) - A strong earthquake was felt through much of northern Italy on Tuesday, just over a week after a tremor struck the region killing seven people and destroying or damaging hundreds of buildings. According to the US Geological Survey, ... New earthquake shakes northern ItalyBBC News New Quake Shakes Northern ItalyABC News Earthquake hits northern Italyeuronews all 120 news articles »

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Tensions flare as Egyptian revolutionaries lament election results - ABC Online

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Tensions flare as Egyptian revolutionaries lament election results ABC Online ELEANOR HALL: Protestors torched the headquarters of one of Egypt's leading presidential candidates overnight, as the official announcement of the results of the first round of presidential voting stoked tensions in the country. Egypt presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq's HQ attackedBBC News Egyptian contenders soften tone heading to runoff voteBoston Globe Egyptian runoff candidate's HQ torched in CairoIndian Express Daily Herald -Irish Times -euronews all 1,300 news articles »

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