Syrian opposition figures meeting in Turkey say they are exploring ways to topple President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Hundreds of dissidents gathered in Istanbul on Saturday, a day after Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters, killing at least 32 people. Conference leader Haitham al-Maleh told participants that Syria’s current “regime” could not rob them […]
Syrian Opposition Mulls Transition Plan
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition figures meeting in Turkey say they are exploring ways to topple President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Hundreds of dissidents gathered in Istanbul on Saturday, a day after Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters, killing at least 32 people. Conference leader Haitham al-Maleh told participants that Syria’s current “regime” could not rob them […]
Yemeni Opposition Figures Form Shadow Government
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Yemeni opposition figures say they have formed a transitional council that will lead efforts to end President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 33-year rule. Opposition youth groups announced the 17-member council’s formation on Saturday in the capital, Sana’a. They also named their choices for some key leadership positions, including a former defense minister as their choice for […]
Syrian Opposition Mulls Government Transition
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition figures meeting in Turkey say they are exploring ways to topple President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Hundreds of dissidents gathered in Istanbul on Saturday, a day after Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters, killing at least 32 people. Conference leader Haitham al-Maleh told participants that Syria’s current “regime” could not rob them […]
Four Killed in Iraq Bombings
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
A bomb blast near Shi’ite pilgrims traveling to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala killed at least two people on Saturday, while two others were killed in a Baghdad bombing. Iraqi officials say at least 15 people were wounded in the blast near Karbala, where thousands of Shi’ite pilgrims are gathering for a religious festival. Two […]
Syrian Activists Explore Ways to Topple Government
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition figures meeting in Turkey say they are exploring ways to topple President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Hundreds of dissidents gathered in Istanbul on Saturday, a day after Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters, killing at least 32 people. Conference leader Haitham al-Maleh told participants that Syria’s current “regime” could not rob them […]
Hundreds of Syrian Opposition Leaders Meet in Turkey
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Hundreds of Syrian opposition figures are holding talks in Turkey Saturday to discuss plans to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. About 350 Syrian dissidents gathered in Istanbul for the “National Salvation Conference.” Opposition members say a similar meeting planned in Damascus was canceled due to a bloody government crackdown on demonstrators the day before. Syrian […]
Syrian Opposition Leaders Meet in Turkey
Posted July 16th, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian opposition figures are holding talks in Turkey Saturday to discuss plans to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Opposition members say a similar meeting planned in Damascus was canceled due to a bloody government crackdown on demonstrators the day before. Syrian security forces opened fire on protesters during some of the largest anti-government protests to […]
At Least 32 Dead in Syrian Protests
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
At least 32 people have been killed after Syrian security forces opened fire on demonstrators during some of the largest protests to date against President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied across the country, where some waved large Syrian flags and chanted anti-government slogans. Witnesses and activists say police responded with live […]
10 Killed in Unrest in Southern Yemen
Posted July 15th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
At least 10 people were killed in Yemen following clashes between security forces and opposition tribesmen, while thousands rallied on Friday against President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The clashes erupted late Thursday near the southern city of Taiz and continued into Friday. Security officials and witnesses say at least three people were killed, including a colonel […]
