Syrian security forces have launched new raids, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to discuss the country’s unrest. Rights groups say at least one civilian was killed and three wounded on Wednesday after tanks moved into several northwestern villages near the Turkish border. Meanwhile, witnesses say security forces have pushed further into Deir el-Zour, an […]
Syrian Government Launches New Raids Ahead of Security Council Meeting
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
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Iran, Libya Condemn British Crackdown
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
Iran and Libya are chastising Britain over its handling of ongoing riots that have swept through London and other major British cities. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad condemned what he called Britain’s “savage” treatment of peaceful protesters. He also told reporters in Tehran Wednesday the British government needs to listen to the demands of the people […]
Syrian Forces Move on Villages; UN Security Council to Meet
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have launched new raids, as the U.N. Security Council prepares to discuss the country’s unrest. Rights groups say at least one civilian was killed and three wounded on Wednesday after tanks moved into several northwestern villages near the Turkish border. The Security Council meeting later Wednesday is set to focus on possible […]
UN Security Council Meeting on Syria
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 6:30 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council is meeting Wednesday to discuss the situation in Syria, a week after issuing a strong statement condemning the government crackdown on opposition protesters and calling for the violence to stop. Wednesday’s talks come after several Arab nations condemned the violence, possibly creating a new opening for council action. Saudi Arabia, […]
Death of Gadhafi Son Refuted, as Libyan TV Airs Alleged New Footage
Posted August 10th, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
Libyan state television has broadcast what it says is footage of leader Moammar Gadhafi’s son Khamis recorded Tuesday, days after rebels claimed he was killed. The man reported to be Khamis Gadhafi was shown visiting wounded Libyans in a hospital. The Libyan government has denied rebel claims that Khamis, commander of one of his father’s […]
US Praises Libyan Rebels for Reorganizing Leadership
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 9:40 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is praising the decision by Libya’s rebels to reorganize their leadership following last month’s mysterious killing of a rebel military chief. A State Department spokeswoman said Tuesday the opposition Transitional National Council is trying to reassure Libyans that by reshuffling, it has a democratic and transparent leadership group. She said the U.S. […]
Commission: 137 Detainees Freed in Bahrain
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
An independent probe of the unrest in Bahrain earlier this year says 137 detainees have been released to await trial in civilian courts, including two former Shi’ite members of parliament. The head of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni, said Tuesday the attorney general ordered the release of the detainees. Bassiouni said […]
Syria’s Assad Vows to Continue Pursuing “Terrorist Groups”
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his forces will not stop pursuing what he calls “armed terrorist groups,” as Turkey and other countries appealed for Syria to stop its violent crackdown on political dissidents. Syria’s state-run news agency said Mr. Assad made the vow in a meeting Tuesday with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Damascus. […]
Libya Accuses NATO of Civilian Deaths
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
The Libyan government is accusing NATO forces of killing dozens of civilians in a village near the western town of Zlitan. Authorities Tuesday said 85 people were killed late Monday following allied airstrikes over the region. State-run television showed video of what it said were victims of the strikes, including women and small children. The […]
Death Toll Mounts in Syria as World Powers Appeal for Calm
Posted August 9th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Turkey and other foreign powers have made fresh appeals for Syria to stop its violent crackdown on political dissidents. The calls come as rights activists say renewed government attacks Tuesday killed at least 25 people. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says he discussed ways to end the bloodshed with President Bashar al-Assad during talks in […]
