Syria: Kofi Annan urges 'consequences' if Assad doesn't end violence - Telegraph.co.uk

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Syria: Kofi Annan urges 'consequences' if Assad doesn't end violence Telegraph.co.uk International envoy Kofi Annan warned that Syria is drifting toward full-blown civil war and urged the divided UN Security Council to threaten "consequences" if Assad doesn't stop the violence. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Photo: AP By Adrian ... UN says civil war 'imminent' in Syria, West urges sanctionsTimes of India Annan: Syria crisis will soon spiral out of controlYnetnews UN observers blocked from entering Hama villagesXinhua National Post -Irish Times -Christian Science Monitor all 5,897 news articles »

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Rightist Greek slaps foe on TV talk show - STLtoday.com

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Rightist Greek slaps foe on TV talk show STLtoday.com Political debate devolved into name-calling and then violence less than two weeks before crucial elections. ATHENS, Greece • Greece's election campaign turned ugly Thursday on live TV: The spokesman of the extreme-right Golden Dawn party, after insults ... Golden Dawn MP's live TV assault shocks GreeceThe Guardian Greek far-right Golden Dawn MP wanted for assaultBBC News Greek extremist party member in TV assaultThe Associated Press Reuters -Wall Street Journal -Washington Post all 509 news articles »

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Kofi Annan blames peace failure on Syrian government - Christian Science Monitor

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Kofi Annan blames peace failure on Syrian government Christian Science Monitor The former Secretary-General and special envoy to the region said that the country was in danger of civil war. By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press / June 7, 2012 UN-Arab League special envoy Kofi Annan addresses the UN General Assembly at the UN ... Annan blames failure of his peace plan primarily on Syria, urges 'consequences ...Washington Post Investigating new massacre, UN monitors fired on in SyriaGlobe and Mail Annan blames Syria for peace plan failureHouston Chronicle Times of India all 5,724 news articles »

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Syria: UN observers come under attack - Christian Science Monitor

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Syria: UN observers come under attack Christian Science Monitor The UN patrol was trying to reach the site of a mass killing when they came under heavy weapons fire. By Edith M. Leterer and Zeina Karam, The Associated Press / June 7, 2012 In this citizen journalism image, anti-Syrian regime protesters chant slogans ... Investigating new massacre, UN monitors fired on in SyriaGlobe and Mail United Nations monitors blocked from Syria massacre siteTimes of India After new Syria massacre, UN urges 'substantial pressure' on AssadWashington Post Atlanta Journal Constitution -PBS -The Associated Press all 4,616 news articles »

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Syria peace plan not working, UN envoy Kofi Annan says - Los Angeles Times

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Syria peace plan not working, UN envoy Kofi Annan says Los Angeles Times BEIRUT â€" Employing his gloomiest assessment to date, United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan acknowledged Thursday that his six-point peace plan was not working and warned that Syria was headed down a path of "brutal repression, massacres, ... Syria Could Unite Russia and China Against the USBloomberg Syria: no peace, no planThe Guardian Annan blames Syria for peace plan failureThe Associated Press Christian Science Monitor -New York Daily News all 3,064 news articles »

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UN monitors shot at in Syria, Annan plan crumbles - Reuters

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UN monitors shot at in Syria, Annan plan crumbles Reuters By Erika Solomon and Louis Charbonneau | BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - UN monitors came under fire in Syria on Thursday while trying to investigate reports of a new massacre that raised the pressure on world powers struggling to halt the carnage ... Syria denies UN observers access to alleged massacre siteChristian Science Monitor After new Syria massacre, UN urges 'substantial pressure' on AssadWashington Post UN official: Syria aims heavy weapons at UN staffAtlanta Journal Constitution PBS -The Press Association -CBS News all 4,665 news articles »

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Syria denies UN observers access to alleged massacre site - Christian Science Monitor

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Syria denies UN observers access to alleged massacre site Christian Science Monitor UN observers were denied access to the Syrian village of Mazraat al-Qubeir, where opposition activists and UN officials say dozens were murdered on Thursday. By Gert Van Langendonck, Correspondent / June 7, 2012 In this citizen journalism image, ... UN monitors shot at near site of Syrian killingsThe Associated Press Syrian crisis / Moscow at the crossroadsHaaretz Ban calls on Assad to implement peace planIrish Times Reuters India -The Independent -Herald Sun all 4,430 news articles »

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Ousting Syria's Assad: Can UN get Russia on board? - Christian Science Monitor

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Ousting Syria's Assad: Can UN get Russia on board? Christian Science Monitor UN envoy on Syria Kofi Annan unveiled a new plan to get all five permanent Security Council members to back the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Russia has begun to hint that it may consider it. By Howard LaFranchi, Staff writer / June 7, 2012 UN-Arab League ... Syria Could Unite Russia and China Against the U.S.Bloomberg Annan blames Syria for peace plan failureAtlanta Journal Constitution It is crucial to push for implementation of peace plan for Syria: AnnanXinhua AFP -Reuters all 3,034 news articles »

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Bloomberg View: What to Do With Syria - BusinessWeek

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Bloomberg View: What to Do With Syria BusinessWeek The executions of more than 100 people in Houla and Deir al-Zour last month confirm what we already knew: Syria's Sunnis and Alawites are in a civil war. President Bashar al-Assad's claim that terrorists conducted the slaughter of fellow Sunnis to ... Kofi Annan admits Syria plan failing, calls for international actionChristian Science Monitor China against 'outside armed intervention' in SyriaAFP Annan urges more UN Security Council "pressure" on SyriaReuters Ynetnews -CBS News -The Australian all 2,950 news articles »

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Regime-backed militia does Syria's 'dirty work,' analysts say - CNN International

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Regime-backed militia does Syria's 'dirty work,' analysts say CNN International (CNN) -- The Shabiha militia fighters working hand in hand with Syria's military to repress the 15-month-long uprising are President Bashar al-Assad's "shock troops," observers say. "The regime uses them for the real dirty work, killing and violent ... UN monitors shot at near site of Syrian killingsThe Associated Press Assad regime has lost humanity â€" UNThe Guardian To help Syria, we must fight as dirty as RussiaTelegraph.co.uk AFP -CNN -Herald Sun all 4,275 news articles »

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British ministers join soccer boycott that is riling Ukraine - Los Angeles Times

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British ministers join soccer boycott that is riling Ukraine Los Angeles Times British ministers pledged Thursday to boycott the early games in the Euro 2012 soccer tournament over concerns for the health of Ukraine's imprisoned former prime minister, despite pleas from Kiev that soccer and politics shouldn't mix. Ukraine faces UK football boycottFinancial Times The Euro 2012 Football Championship In NumbersRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Ukraine leader urges warm welcome for Euro visitors in face of racism ...The Republic BusinessWeek -The Guardian all 287 news articles »

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Syria: western powers close to abandoning UN peace plan - Telegraph.co.uk

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Syria: western powers close to abandoning UN peace plan Telegraph.co.uk Britain and America came close to writing off the United Nations peace plan for Syria on Thursday after the latest massacre of as many as 78 villagers triggered international outrage. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Photo: AP The bloodshed in ... UN Monitors Fired On Amid Debate Over Next Steps on SyriaBloomberg China against 'outside armed intervention' in SyriaAFP Annan wants new strategy to end Syria conflictThe Associated Press Voice of America (blog) -The Guardian all 2,863 news articles »

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In Syria, a massacre feels eerily familiar - CNN

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In Syria, a massacre feels eerily familiar CNN (CNN) -- Among the dead were 40 women and children. Again, as in Houla, the images are chilling. Babies, lifeless. Wrapped in blankets, white shrouds. Women with faces in hues of ghostly whites, deep purples and reds -- the colors of death. Syria: full horror of al-Qubeir masacre emergesTelegraph.co.uk Rebel fighter: Syria army firing on more villagesmsnbc.com UN monitors shot at trying to reach Syria massacreAFP Christian Science Monitor -Houston Chronicle all 4,052 news articles »

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Greek political spokesman assaults Communist Party member on television - Christian Science Monitor

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Greek political spokesman assaults Communist Party member on television Christian Science Monitor The violent display reminiscent of trash TV, a week and a half ahead of crucial elections, stunned Greeks as they seek to avoid a catastrophic exit from Europe's common euro currency. By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press / June 7, 2012 In this image ... Greek extremist party member in TV assaultThe Associated Press Manhunt for Greek lawmaker who hit female rival on live televisionmsnbc.com Greek politician throws glass of water, slaps opponent on talk showCNN International Wall Street Journal -USA TODAY -RT all 339 news articles »

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United Nations: Monitors in Syria shot at - Jerusalem Post

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United Nations: Monitors in Syria shot at Jerusalem Post By REUTERS UN condemns reported massacre; Annan to propose "contact group" on Syria at UN; six-point peace plan on verge of collapse. UNITED NATIONS - UN monitors seeking to reach the site of a new reported massacre of Syrian villagers by forces loyal ... Survivor tells of horror in Syrian villageReuters Syria Bars Observers From Alleged Massacre Site, UN SaysBusinessWeek Syria Denies New Massacre ClaimsWall Street Journal The Guardian -Los Angeles Times all 3,835 news articles »

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India eyes increased role in Afghanistan - Christian Science Monitor

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India eyes increased role in Afghanistan Christian Science Monitor India is among regional powers eyeing a larger role in Afghanistan as the US prepares to pull back. Some Afghans worry about becoming a proxy battleground for India and Pakistan. By Tom A. Peter, Correspondent / June 7, 2012 In this file photo, ... Leon Panetta in Delhi, says India 'linchpin' for American strategy in AsiaTimes of India US will continue drone strokes in PakistanTelegraph.co.uk US losing patience with Pakistan, says PanettaReuters Hindustan Times -AFP -Bakersfield Now all 1,954 news articles »

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Leon Panetta: US "reaching the limits of our patience" with Pakistan terror ... - CBS News

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Leon Panetta: US "reaching the limits of our patience" with Pakistan terror ... CBS News (CBS News) KABUL - In some of the strongest language yet from a US official, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday that the US was "reaching the limits of our patience" with Pakistan allowing militant groups to enjoy safe haven inside parts of ... Panetta: Patience with Pakistan 'reaching limits'Wall Street Journal US losing patience with Pakistan, says PanettaReuters Panetta says US losing patience with Pakistan over terroristsChristian Science Monitor AFP -Hindustan Times -CNN all 1,863 news articles »

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Clinton tells Syria's Assad to quit, leave country - Jerusalem Post

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Clinton tells Syria's Assad to quit, leave country Jerusalem Post By REUTERS After meeting with Arab, Western FMs in Istanbul, US secretary of state calls ongoing violence in Syria "unconscionable"; reaffirms dedication to Annan plan, potential action through UN Security Council. ISTANBUL - US Secretary of State ... UN observers blocked from reaching site of reported Syria massacreWashington Post UN: Syria blocks monitors from site of killingsThe Associated Press Syria: Bashar al-Assad has 'doubled down on brutality', says Hillary ClintonTelegraph.co.uk CBS News -Bloomberg all 3,492 news articles »

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Syria conflict: 5 warring factions - Christian Science Monitor

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Syria conflict: 5 warring factions Christian Science Monitor Syria is at the nexus of two of the Middle East's central problems: sectarian and ethnic rivalries and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Between that and its ties to anti-Israel groups like Hezbollah and Al Qaeda-inspired groups, as well as a three-decade ... Clinton condemns latest violence in SyriaThe Associated Press Clinton: US willing to work with Russia for orderly Assad ousterHaaretz Syria activists: Dozens massacred in HamaCBS News Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 3,260 news articles »

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Syria Denies New Massacre Claims - Wall Street Journal

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Syria Denies New Massacre Claims Wall Street Journal By NOUR MALAS BEIRUTâ€"Syrian activists reported two attacks by pro-government forces that they say killed hundreds of people, in new reports of large-scale killings that echo the brutal attacks at Houla two weeks ago. If confirmed, the reports could ... Activists report new Syria massacreCNN China, Russia repeat stance on Syria interventionThe Associated Press China, Russia call for dialogue only on SyriaReuters ABC Online -Washington Post all 3,839 news articles »

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Activists: Dozens dead in new Syria massacre - The Associated Press

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Activists: Dozens dead in new Syria massacre The Associated Press By ZEINA KARAM, AP â€" 1 minute ago BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syria on Thursday denied as "absolutely baseless" claims by opposition groups about a new massacre in the central Hama province in which government forces allegedly killed dozens of people, ... David Cameron condemns President Assad's 'illegitimate' regime in SyriaTelegraph.co.uk UN meets to discuss Syria amid reports of new massacreCNN Syrian expat business community sets up $300m fund for rebelsgulfnews.com msnbc.com -Houston Chronicle -Reuters all 3,745 news articles »

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UN meets to discuss Syria amid reports of new massacre - CNN

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UN meets to discuss Syria amid reports of new massacre CNN (CNN) -- International mediator Kofi Annan plans to brief the United Nations on Thursday as world powers seek ways to pile on pressure against the Syrian regime amid new reports of a massacre. Annan -- the international envoy to Syria -- will address ... Activists: 40 women, children among victims of new Syria massacremsnbc.com Syrian activists claim civilian massacre by pro-Assad forces in HamaTelegraph.co.uk UK PM urges concerted action on SyriaHouston Chronicle New York Times -Washington Post all 3,523 news articles »

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Activists: 40 women, children among victims of new Syria massacre - msnbc.com

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Activists: 40 women, children among victims of new Syria massacre msnbc.com Reports of mass killings have emerged not even two weeks after a recent massacre that killed about 100 people. NBC's Ayman Mohyeldin reports. By msnbc.com news services BEIRUT -- Syrian troops and militiamen loyal to President Bashar Assad stood ... Amid Reports of New Massacre, Nations Press SyriaNew York Times Syria: David Cameron condemns 'brutal and sickening' killing of civiliansTelegraph.co.uk Syrian opposition groups say dozens dead in new massacre by the regimeWashington Post Jerusalem Post all 3,512 news articles »

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Annan at UN for last-ditch effort to save Syrian peace plan - Jerusalem Post

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Annan at UN for last-ditch effort to save Syrian peace plan Jerusalem Post By REUTERS Ban Ki-moon, Kofi Annan to address UN Security Council, set to propose establishment of group bringing together world powers, regional players; meeting comes after reports of new massacre in Hama province, with 78 killed. Syria accused of new massacre as UN council meetsReuters 'Massacre' reported in Syria's Hama provinceBBC News Diplomats say Annan will ask key nations to come up with new strategy to end ...Washington Post all 3,349 news articles »

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