UN: Nearly 93,000 killed in Syrian conflict
The international organization acknowledges that the true number is likely to be far higher
Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 12:14 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria
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UN wants more evidence on Syrian chemical weapons
A new report reveals there's "reasonable grounds" to believe they've been used, but by whom remains unclear
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 11:36 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria
U.S. soldier to admit to Afghan massacre
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales has been charged with slaughtering 16 villagers
Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:13 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Roger Bales
Top 5 investigative videos of the week: “Winning” Afghanistan
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Saturday, May 25, 2013 3:00 PM UTCTechnology Video, The I Files, The Sopranos
Human Rights Watch: Syrian government practiced torture
Visits to abandoned prisons have turned up torture devices and other evidence of detainee abuse
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:30 PM UTCPolitics Associated Press, Syria
Are the Syrian rebels the ones using chemical weapons?
A new Reuters report casts doubt on U.S. military intelligence
Monday, May 6, 2013 12:05 PM UTCNews Syria, The Middle East, Reuters
Israeli airstrikes on Syria provoke threats
Syria and its patron Iran have hinted at possible retribution
Monday, May 6, 2013 11:16 AM UTCNews Associated Press, Israel, Syria
American journalist likely being held by Syrian government
James Foley was abducted at gunpoint in Northern Syria this past November
Friday, May 3, 2013 6:48 PM UTCNews Peter Gelling, Syria, James Foley
Obama hints at military action in Syria
On Tuesday, the president reiterated he'd prefer to have international backing before escalating U.S. involvement
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 9:45 PM UTC4 From the Wires, Barack Obama
13 killed in Damascus bombing, reports Syrian TV
The attack comes a day after the country's prime minister narrowly escaped an assassination attempt
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 12:22 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Damascus, Syria
Syrian officials deny use of chemical weapons
The Assad regime insists that it wouldn't use such weapons even if it had access to them
Friday, Apr 26, 2013 4:30 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria
Hezbollah: Drone’s not ours
An Israeli warplane shot down a drone approaching the Israeli coast from Lebanon
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 5:59 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Israel, Lebanon
Syria may have crossed “red line” with use of chemical weapons
Officials say more proof is needed, and the U.S. is not ready to escalate its involvement in the conflict
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 5:13 PM UTCTechnology Associated Press, Chuck Hagel
Israel: Syrian government used chemical weapons
The assessment could raise pressure on the U.S. and other Western countries to intervene
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 3:06 PM UTCNews Associated Press, Syria, Israel
Former president Musharraf flees Pakistan
His bail had been revoked after being accused of treason
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 1:25 PM UTCPolitics Associated Press
Did this 25-year-old foreign service officer have to die?
Anne Smedinghoff's death in a suicide bombing has reignited debate over U.S. intervention in Afghanistan
Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 12:52 PM UTCPolitics GlobalPost, Anne Smedinghoff
Israel may be operating in Syria
Troops are allegedly working to identify wounded Syrians and administer basic medical care
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 2:27 PM UTCNews GlobalPost, Israel, Syria, Lebanon
Is Egypt ready for its own Jon Stewart?
The country is no stranger to satire, but Bassem Youssef's unique brand of humor is unlike anything it's ever seen
Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 6:00 PM UTCEntertainment GlobalPost, Egypt, Jon Stewart
Syrian conflict exacts heavy toll on women
With their husbands fighting government forces, many of the country's women are left to suffer their hardship alone
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 9:57 PM UTCPolitics GlobalPost, Syria
Can Obama earn his Nobel Peace Prize?
To do so, he'll have to perform a high-wire balancing act in the Middle East -- one that may prove impossible
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 1:05 PM UTCPolitics TomDispatch.com, Syria, Israel
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