 Ynetnews | Clinton warns Russia over Syria policy Hindustan Times US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Russia that its support for the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will have negative consequences. "The situation is spiralling towards civil war, and it's now time for everyone in the ... France considers a UN no-fly zone to stop Syria bloodshed Copters in Syria May Not Be New, US Officials Say Russia urged to get tough on Syria |
 CTV.ca | US aims to pressure Russia in criticism of Syrian helicopter shipments Boston Globe By Andrew E. Kramer and Eric Schmitt WASHINGTON - When Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Russia on Tuesday of shipping attack helicopters to Syria that would “escalate the conflict quite dramatically,'' it was the Obama administration's ... Clinton says Russia fueling Syria in civil war spiral Syria strains US-Russia ties on eve of talks Russia denies sending weapons to Syria |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Syria strains US-Russia ties on eve of talks Jerusalem Post By REUTERS WASHINGTON/MOSCOW- An escalating crisis in Syria, echoing with Cold War-style recriminations, has badly frayed US-Russian relations at a delicate time, just as US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin try to renew their ... US aims to pressure Russia in criticism of Syrian helicopter shipments Russia denies sending weapons to Syria Clinton warns Russia over Syria policy |
 USA TODAY | Greek voters headed back to the polls USA TODAY ATHENS â€" Angry and despairing Greek voters head to the polls Sunday in the second election in six weeks, a make-or-break poll that may decide Greece's economic future and whether it remains in the eurozone. "I'm going to vote the same party again, ... Greek crisis hits hard at the pharmacy In Athens, Party Aims to Delay Austerity Greek radical Tsipras is no working class hero |
 CBS News | Copters in Syria May Not Be New, US Officials Say New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Russia on Tuesday of shipping attack helicopters to Syria that would “escalate the conflict quite dramatically,†it was the Obama administration's sharpest criticism yet of Russia's ... Syrian forces overrun rebellious village amid signs of more powerful weapons Syria overruns rebellious village, violence spikes Lavrov Didn't Accuse US of Arming Syrian Rebels, Audio Shows |
 Globe and Mail | PM urges Russia to join global squeeze on Assad regime Globe and Mail Stephen Harper is urging Russia to stop thwarting international efforts to slap sanctions on Bashar al-Assad's “murderous†regime in Syria. The Prime Minister targeted Moscow with public remarks Wednesday, calling on Russia to climb on board ... Syria puts stress on US-Russia ties on eve of Obama-Putin talks Russia's Appalling Cynicism on Syria Helicopter allegations roil US-Russia ties |
 Globe and Mail | US Bolsters Ties to Fighters in Syria Wall Street Journal By JAY SOLOMON And NOUR MALAS WASHINGTONâ€"US intelligence operatives and diplomats have stepped up their contacts with Syrian rebels in part to help organize their burgeoning military operations against President Bashar al-Assad's forces, according to ... Helicopter allegations roil US-Russia ties Russia's Appalling Cynicism on Syria US says Russian arms kill Syrians 'hourly' as West turns up pressure |
Ynetnews | Sending Gunships to Assad Displays Breathtaking Cynicism Bloomberg According to Hillary Clinton, a delivery of helicopter gunships is on its way from Russia to President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria. If so, any prospect of a managed end to the bloodshed there is dwindling fast, and Russia will bear responsibility. Syria overruns rebellious village, violence spikes Russian-supplied weaponry killing Syrians 'on an hourly-basis' US buying more helicopters from firm supplying Syria |
 Christian Science Monitor | Syria war drumbeat builds, but where is it leading? Christian Science Monitor Pundits from John Bolton to Nick Kristof are issuing calls to arms. But there's little regard for national interest, or the law of unintended consequences, in the urgings to act now. By Dan Murphy / June 13, 2012 In this image made from amateur video ... Syria crisis: France calls for UN to enforce Annan plan Is Syria in a civil war? Syria: Russia and US embroiled in row over arms supply |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Is Syria in a civil war? CNN (CNN) -- The UN peacekeeping chief says Syria is now in a civil war. Some experts agree with UN official Herve Ladsous that the war-torn country has reached that chilling milestone. Others say the country is hurtling in that direction. Syria war drumbeat builds, but where is it leading? US accuses Russia but needs its help in Syria Syria: Russia and US embroiled in row over arms supply |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Syria: France demands peace plan be legally enforced as West works on resolution Telegraph.co.uk Western powers were drawing up a fresh resolution for the United Nations Security Council in an attempt to rescue Kofi Annan's peace plan for Syria, as France demanded it be made legally binding on Bashar al-Assad's regime. US stands firm on claim that Syria is using Russian-made arms on civilians Russia must stop impeding UN sanctions on Syria, Harper says Russia defended country's ongoing arms sales to Syria |
Globe and Mail | Syria Crisis and Putin's Return Chill US Ties With Russia New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Sitting beside President Obama this spring, the president of Russia gushed that “these were perhaps the best three years of relations between Russia and the United States over the last decade.†Two and a half months later, those halcyon ... Clinton calls on Russia to stop arming Assad regime Russia denies Obama team's claims about arming Syria Russia Rejects US Accusation of Arms for Syria Repression |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Russian foreign minister denies selling helicopters to Syria Los Angeles Times TEHRAN and BEIRUT--Russia's foreign minister on Wednesday denied allegations by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Moscow was sending attack helicopters to the Syrian military. All of Russia's military contracts with Syria are for air-defense ... Syria crisis: Russia denies Hillary Clinton claim over helicopters Obama administration rejects Russia accusation of arming Syrian opposition Syria becoming wider global, regional proxy war |
 The Guardian | Syria crisis: Russia denies Hillary Clinton claim over helicopters The Guardian Russia has rebuffed US accusations that it is supplying armed helicopters to Syria as the regime of President Bashar al-Assad reported that its forces had defeated rebels in Latakia province. Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, flatly denied a ... Russia Defends Arms Sale to Syria, Blasts US Russian foreign minister denies helicopter sales to Syria How Russian and Chinese media justify Syrian support |
Telegraph.co.uk | State Department rejects Russia accusation of arming Syrian opposition Fox News The State Department on Wednesday unequivocally rejected Russia's accusation that the US is arming the Syrian opposition, saying American support comes strictly in the form of "nonlethal" aid. "We do NOT -- repeat NOT -- provide arms to anyone in Syria ... Russia Rejects Clinton Accusation of Arms for Syria Repression Syrian authorities say troops have secured strife-torn Haffah Syria crisis: Russia denies Hillary Clinton claim over helicopters |
 CBC.ca | Syria denies it is in a state of civil war CBC.ca Syria denied today it is in a state of civil war, saying the country is facing "an armed conflict to uproot terrorism." Wednesday's regime statement comes Wednesday, the same day France echoed a statement the day before by UN peacekeeping chief Herve ... Syria claims it has retaken rebellious village Russia Denies Sending Attack Helicopters to Syria Clinton turns on Russia amid talk of civil war |
 New Yorker | Syria Choppers Censured by Clinton Said to Be Sold Decades Ago Bloomberg Russia is only repairing helicopters sold to Syria by the Soviet Union, two people familiar with the matter said, after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said shipments of Russian attack choppers were escalating 15 months of violence. Russia's arms to Syria in line with UN: export agency Is This Obama's 'Put Up or Shut Up' Moment on Syria Intervention? Obama team: Russia sending attack helicopters to Syria |
 Christian Science Monitor | Car bombings hit Shiite pilgrimage, underscoring Iraq's sectarian divide Christian Science Monitor Sunni-Shiite tensions are high in Iraq, where Prime Minister Maliki's coalition government partners â€" particularly one Sunni bloc â€" accuse him of failing to share power. By Ariel Zirulnick, Staff writer / June 13, 2012 People and security forces ... A glance at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since US troop pullout Iraq's Shias targeted in wave of attacks 65 killed in wave of Iraq bombings |
 Globe and Mail | Wave of car bombs kills dozens in Iraq Globe and Mail BAGHDAD â€" AP Coordinated car bombs struck mainly Shiite pilgrims in several Iraqi cities Wednesday, killing at least 63 people and wounding dozens more in one of the deadliest attacks since US troops withdrew from the country. The bloodshed was a stark ... Car bombs targeting Shiites kill 65 in Iraq Religious festival bombs kill 53 in Iraq Iraq car bombs target Shiite pilgrims, killing more than 65 people |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | Wave of car bombs kills 63 during Iraq pilgrimage Atlanta Journal Constitution By SINAN SALAHEDDIN AP BAGHDAD â€" Coordinated car bombs struck mainly Shiite pilgrims in several Iraqi cities Wednesday, killing at least 63 people and wounding dozens more in one of the deadliest attacks since US troops withdrew from the country. Bombs kills at least 56 people at Shi'ite pilgrimage in Iraq Iraq: Series of bomb attacks target pilgrims Iraq car bombs targeting Shiite pilgrims kill scores |
 Voice of America | Aung San Suu Kyi Departs on Landmark Trip to Europe Voice of America Long-time Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi has departed on a landmark European tour that will include her formal acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to her more than 20 years ago. The opposition leader, who spent much of the past two ... Burma's Suu Kyi embarks on landmark Europe trip Suu Kyi visits Europe for first time in 24 years Suu Kyi set to steal Myanmar spotlight on Euro tour |
 Voice of America | Bombs Kill at Least 31 People in Iraq Voice of America Iraqi authorities say several bombs exploded in Baghdad and the central city of Hilla early Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and wounding many others. They said four bombs targeted Shi'ite pilgrims who were gathering in the Iraqi capital for an ... Scores Die in Attacks on Shiite Targets in Iraq Iraq: Series of bomb attacks target pilgrims Iraq car bombs targeting Shiite pilgrims kill scores |
 BBC News | Scores Die in Attacks on Shiite Targets in Iraq New York Times BAGHDAD â€" A coordinated series of attacks struck Shiite Muslims in the capital on Wednesday morning as they began gathering to mark the death of a revered imam who was the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. In the south, explosions hit two Shiite mosques and ... Iraq bombs kill scores of Shia pilgrims and police At least 44 killed during religious festival as bombers target Iraq pilgrims, cops Iraq attacks kill 49 during Shiite commemoration |
 USA TODAY | Thousands in Russia defy Putin in protest Philadelphia Inquirer MOSCOW - Thousands of protesters marched through central Moscow on Tuesday under flags from across the political spectrum, defying government efforts to silence them - and fierce thunderstorms besides. The crowd, estimated by police at 18000 and by ... Russians protest against Putin despite pressure Protesters flood Moscow's streets despite moves to limit dissent Putin to visit Israel amid Syria, Iran concerns |
