 TIME | Syrian forces fight rebels in Damascus Ynetnews Syrian troops backed by helicopters and tanks have struck back in Damascus against rebel fighters emboldened by a bomb attack against President Bashar Assad's inner circle. Assad's forces, who also pushed into a rebel-held district in the northerly ... Syrian capital's governor tours troublesome district Syrian troops battle rebels in Aleppo Syria crisis: Profiles of security and defence chiefs killed in Damascus blast |
 The Hindu | Syrian troops battle rebels in Aleppo Financial Times BEIRUT/AMMAN July 21 â€" Syrian troops and armoured vehicles pushed into a rebel-held district of Aleppo on Saturday and struck back in Damascus against fighters emboldened by a bomb attack against President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle. Syria crisis: Profiles of security and defence chiefs killed in Damascus blast Syria rebels' gains in Damascus surprise even them Heavy fighting between troops, rebels in Syria's largest city |
 BBC News | Syria crisis: Profiles of security and defence chiefs killed in Damascus blast BBC News A blast at the headquarters of the National Security Bureau (NSB) in Damascus on 18 July killed President Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law and Deputy Defence Minister Gen Assef Shawkat, Defence Minister Gen Daoud Rajiha, former Defence Minister Hassan ... Syrian army battle rebels in Aleppo Heavy fighting between troops, rebels in Syria's largest city Syria rebels' gains in Damascus surprise even them |
 USA TODAY | Conflict spreads to Syria's second main city Washington Post MASNAA, Lebanon â€" Heavy clashes rocked Aleppo, Syria's largest city and commercial capital, for a second day on Saturday as thousands streamed across the border into neighboring Lebanon to escape widespread fighting in the country. Amid violence, Syrians race to borders A sequel to a nightmare for Iraqi refugees living in Syria Analysis: With Assad Future in Question, Lebanon on Edge |
 Los Angeles Times | Syria rebels' gains in Damascus surprise even them Los Angeles Times In the video, two camouflage-clad rebel fighters crouch behind a dumpster firing their rifles as cars drive by at casual, everyday speeds. In the distance, impatient drivers honk as if the revolution had not arrived on this street in southern Damascus. New Clashes Erupt in Syria's Second City Revolt reaches Assad stronghold Syrian rebels storm Assad regime bastion of Aleppo |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian rebels storm Assad regime bastion of Aleppo Globe and Mail BEIRUT â€" AP Riding a wave of momentum, Syrian rebels made a run on Aleppo Saturday in some of the fiercest fighting seen in the country's largest city, which has been a key bastion of support for President Bashar Assad over the course of the ... Syria Presses to Regain Cities From Rebel Forces Syrian forces fight rebels in Damascus, residents flee Syria revolt reaches Aleppo; rebels target cities |
 Telegraph.co.uk | UPDATE 1-S.Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing, suspends direct talks Chicago Tribune * Latest flare-up heightens tension after thaw * S.Sudan said two people injured in bombardment * Sudan denies bombing the South's territory * Countries face the threat of sanctions by the UN (Updates with South Sudan suspending direct talks, ... South Sudanese Runner to Compete Without a Team South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing village Runner Without Country to Compete at Olympics |
 BBC News | South Sudanese Runner to Compete Without a Team New York Times Guor Marial, a South Sudanese refugee who lives and trains in the United States, will be able to compete in the marathon at the London Games as an independent Olympic athlete, officials said Saturday. Marial hit the Olympic A standard last October, ... South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing village Runner Without Country to Compete at Olympics London 2012 Olympics: South Sudan's Guor Marial allowed to compete under ... |
 The Guardian | Syrians flee fierce fighting in Aleppo The Guardian Fierce fighting erupted on Saturday in Syria's historic northern city of Aleppo, with thousands of residents forced to flee amid bloody clashes between resurgent Free Syrian Army fighters and government troops. Activists posted video showing residents ... Syria Rebels Fight for Border Posts as Clashes Spread Clashes Grow in Syria Over Two Main Cities In Damascus, the reverberation of mortars, automatic weapons and explosions is ... |
 New York Times | Clashes Grow in Syria Over Two Main Cities New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Syrian government forces on Saturday fought to regain control over areas that rebels claimed to have seized in recent days, with sustained skirmishing over neighborhoods in Aleppo and Damascus, the country's two main cities and the ... Syria Revolt Reaches Aleppo Bashar al-Assad's Syria is now in a death spiral Syria revolt reaches Aleppo; rebels target cities |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Syria revolt reaches Aleppo; rebels target cities Businessweek By Zeina Karam on July 21, 2012 BEIRUT (AP) â€" Riding a wave of momentum, Syrian rebels made a run on Aleppo Saturday in some of the fiercest fighting seen in the country's largest city, which has been a key bastion of support for President Bashar Assad ... Syria crisis: rebel push quelled in Damascus but spreads to northern city of ... Ban: Syrian regime 'failed to protect civilians' government forces battle rebels in Aleppo |
 Globe and Mail | Syria Rebels Fight for Border Posts as Aleppo Shelled Businessweek By Zaid Sabah and Donna Abu-Nasr on July 21, 2012 Syrian rebels fought for control of the country's border crossings as clashes spread to the city of Aleppo, the latest sign of an escalating conflict that is driving thousands to escape to neighboring ... Ban: Syrian regime 'failed to protect civilians' In Damascus, the reverberation of mortars, automatic weapons and explosions is ... government forces battle rebels in Aleppo |
Telegraph.co.uk | South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing village Businessweek By Michael Onyiego on July 21, 2012 JUBA, South Sudan (AP) â€" South Sudan accused Sudan on Saturday of bombing one of its villages just two weeks before a UN-imposed deadline on peace and oil negotiations between the two nations. Military spokesman Col. South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombing village while deadline for UN-mandated ... Runner Without Country to Compete at Olympics South Sudanese runner to compete under Olympic flag |
 Voice of America | New Clashes Erupt in Syria's Second City Voice of America Syrian government troops clashed with rebels for a second straight day in the northern city of Aleppo, as the intensifying conflict sent thousands of civilians from across the war-torn nation pouring into neighboring Lebanon and Iraq. Clashes erupt in Aleppo, Syrian business hub and Assad stronghold Activists report heavy fighting in Syria's Aleppo Assad forces push into rebel-held Aleppo after fierce clashes in Syria capital |
 USA TODAY | Activists report heavy fighting in Syria's Aleppo USA TODAY BEIRUT (AP) â€" Syrian troops clashed with rebels in the city of Aleppo for a second day Saturday, forcing inhabitants to flee to safer areas in some of the fiercest fighting to date in a key bastion of support President Bashar Assad, activists said. Assad forces push into rebel-held Aleppo after fierce clashes in Syria capital Syria crisis: residents flee Aleppo as fighting engulfs the nation's second city Syrian forces battle rebels in Aleppo |
 ABC News | Activists Report Heavy Fighting in Syria's Aleppo ABC News Syrian troops clashed with rebels in the city of Aleppo for a second day Saturday, forcing inhabitants to flee to safer areas in some of the fiercest fighting to date in a key bastion of support President Bashar Assad, activists said. Syrian forces battle rebels in Aleppo Syria crisis: residents flee Aleppo as fighting engulfs the nation's second city Battle for Syria shifts to Aleppo |
 CBC.ca | Syrian forces battle rebels in Aleppo | Reuters By Dominic Evans and Khaled Yacoub Oweis | BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian soldiers and armored troops pushed into a rebel-held district of Aleppo on Saturday after striking back in Damascus against fighters emboldened by a bomb attack against ... Amid violence, Syrians race to borders Syrian forces fight back after rebel surge into capital Syria rebels fail to seize post on Jordan border: security |
 Business Recorder | Syrian forces fight back after rebel surge into capital Jerusalem Post By REUTERS Rights group says 550 people killed in the past 24 hours, making it the deadliest two days in the 16-month uprising. BAB AL-HAWA, Syria/AMMAN - Syrian government forces pounded rebels in Damascus overnight, battling to reverse opposition ... Syria moves chemical weapons before wider offensive: defector Amid violence, Syrians race to borders UN approves 30 more days for observers as clashes continue in Syria |
 Xinhua | UN approves 30 more days for observers as clashes continue in Syria Xinhua • UN Security Council members passed a resolution to allow monitors to stay for another 30 days. • "We believe the Syria issue must be resolved through political means, " said China's UN envoy. • The EU has approved 16 rounds of sanctions against Syria ... Witnesses: Syrian capital largely cut off by tanks, checkpoints UN approves last 30 days for UN observers in Syria Thousands flee as Syrian rebels wage guerrilla war |
TIME | Witnesses: Syrian capital largely cut off by tanks, checkpoints CNN International (CNN) -- After a week of intense clashes, the Syrian capital of Damascus is now largely isolated by checkpoints and tanks, witnesses said Saturday. "When I went outside to get some food and medicine I noticed that the streets are almost empty," an ... UN approves last 30 days for UN observers in Syria Syrian forces fight back after rebel surge into capital Syria army shelling border town |
 The Daily Star | Still options for under-pressure Assad: experts The Daily Star PARIS: A fight to the death to keep Damascus, a fall back to his Alawite strongholds or even exile abroad - experts say Syrian President Bashar Assad must be considering a range of choices in the face of an armed rebellion. And each, they say, ... Syrian forces fight back after rebel surge into capital Syria Crisis Spills Over into Lebanon Syria says it has chased rebels from Damascus' Midan neighborhood |
Globe and Mail | Syrian forces fight back after rebel surge into capital Reuters India By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Khaled Yacoub Oweis | BAB AL-HAWA, Syria/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces pounded rebels in Damascus overnight, battling to reverse opposition gains in the aftermath of the assassination of President Bashar ... Syrian forces fight back in capital Syrians flee as Damascus violence spikes New clashes erupt in Aleppo: NGO |
 San Francisco Chronicle | Syrians flee as Damascus violence spikes San Francisco Chronicle In this photo taken during a government-organized tour, Syrian soldiers celebrate after they regained control of the district of Midan, in the southern part of Damascus, Syria, Friday, July 20, 2012. Syrian troops and tanks on Friday drove rebels from ... Assad's security chief dies from bomb wounds Syria crisis: Russia and China veto UN resolution Syrian forces launch Damascus assault |
 CBS News | Assad's security chief dies from bomb wounds CBS News (CBS/AP) DAMASCUS, Syria - Syria's national security chief has died of wounds suffered in a rebel blast on Wednesday, the fourth senior regime official to be killed by the attack. Gen. Hisham Ikhtiyar is the fourth member of President Bashar Assad's ... Syria crisis: Russia and China veto UN resolution Syrian forces launch Damascus assault UN approves extension of mission to Syria |
