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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

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

Syria: Assad regime ‘ready to use chemical weapons’

YoopyaJul 17, 2012July 17, 20120

The most senior Syrian politician to defect to the opposition has told the BBC the regime will not hesitate to use chemical weapons if it

Defector lashes Assad, troops raid Damascus suburb

YoopyaJul 12, 20120

(Reuters) – The first ambassador to abandon Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has called on the army to “turn your guns on the criminals” of the