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Syrian forces fight back after rebel surge into capital

YoopyaJul 21, 20120

(Reuters) – Syrian government forces pounded rebels in Damascus overnight, battling to reverse opposition gains in the aftermath of the assassination of President Bashar al-Assad’s

How “Damascus Volcano” erupted in Assad’s stronghold

YoopyaJul 21, 20120

(Reuters) – As darkness descended over Damascus last Saturday, few of its 1.7 million residents could have had any inkling that a decisive battle to

Syrian forces stretched, spy chief 4th bomb victim

YoopyaJul 20, 20120

(Reuters) – A fourth member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s inner circle died on Friday from wounds sustained in a bomb attack this week and

North Korea says U.S. hostility forcing it to “reexamine” nuclear program

YoopyaJul 20, 20120

(Reuters) – North Korea said on Friday it was being forced to “reexamine” its nuclear program because of fresh signs the United States remains hostile

Syrian forces stretched, intelligence chief dies

YoopyaJul 20, 20120

(Reuters) – A fourth member of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s inner circle died on Friday from a bomb attack this week and his forces fought

Rebels keep pressure on Assad, fight near government buildings

YoopyaJul 19, 2012April 13, 20230

(Reuters) – Syrian rebels kept up pressure on President Bashar al-Assad following the assassination of three top lieutenants, fighting loyalist troops within sight of the

Syria conflict: Fresh fighting follows regime deaths

YoopyaJul 19, 20120

There have been clashes throughout the night in many parts of Syria, after the deaths on Wednesday of three top regime figures in a suspected

China strengthens Africa ties with $20 billion in loans

YoopyaJul 19, 20120

(Reuters) – Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday offered $20 billion in loans to African countries over the next three years, boosting a relationship that

Bomb kills powerful Assad kin; battle in Damascus

YoopyaJul 18, 20120

(Reuters) – A bomber killed three of Bashar al-Assad’s top military officials on Wednesday – including his powerful brother-in-law – in a devastating blow to

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un named marshal

YoopyaJul 18, 20120

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been given the title of marshal, state media has announced. The move followed a high-level military reshuffle in which