Syrian state television says a bomber has struck the National Security building in Damascus, killing Defense Minister Daoud Rajha and Deputy Defense Minister Assef Shawkat, brother-in-law to President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian General Hassan Turkmani, a former defense minister, is also reported to have died of injuries sustained in Wednesday’s bombing. The rebel Free Syrian Army […]
Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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State TV: Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state television says a suicide bomber has struck the National Security building in Damascus, killing Defense Minister Daoud Rajha and Deputy Defense Minister Assef Shawkat, brother-in-law to President Bashar al-Assad. At least one rebel group has claimed responsibility for the attack that seriously wounded several other officials taking part in a high-level meeting Wednesday. […]
State TV: Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state television says a suicide bomber has struck the National Security building in Damascus, killing defense minister Daoud Rajha and seriously wounding several other officials. Reports say the deputy defense minister, Assef Shawkat, was also killed. Shawkat was brother-in-law to President Bashar al-Assad. Wednesday’s attack took place during a meeting of top government officials. […]
State TV: Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state television says a suicide bomber has struck the National Security building in Damascus, killing defense minister Daoud Rajha and seriously wounding several other officials. The attack Wednesday comes amid days of clashes between rebels and government troops in the capital. Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a […]
State TV: Suicide Bombing Kills Syrian Defense Minister
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Syrian state television says a suicide bomber has struck the National Security building in Damascus, killing the country’s defense minister and seriously wounding several other officials. The attack Wednesday comes amid days of clashes between rebels and government troops in the capital. Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a […]
Divided Security Council to Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would extend the U.N. observer mission in Syria. The mission’s mandate expires Friday, and the Council has been divided over whether a new resolution should include a threat of sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Britain, France, the United States and […]
Divided Security Council to Vote on Syria Resolution
Posted July 18th, 2012 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would extend the U.N. observer mission in Syria. The mission’s mandate expires Friday, and the Council has been divided over whether a new resolution should include a threat of sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Britain, France, the United States and […]
Annan: Security Council Needs to Unite on Syria
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 6:00 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations envoy Kofi Annan says he hopes the Security Council will unite in the search for peace in Syria. Mr. Annan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow Tuesday as the Council faces-off on competing resolutions about Syria. Lavrov said he does not see why the Council cannot […]
Damascus Clashes Continue as UN Weighs Syria Resolutions
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 10:15 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say clashes between rebels and government forces in the capital, Damascus, have continued for a third day, in what has been the heaviest period of fighting in the city since the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad began. Amateur video posted online Tuesday appeared to show panicked Damascus residents fleeing the fighting earlier this […]
Damascus Clashes Continue as UN Weighs Syria Resolutions
Posted July 17th, 2012 at 8:05 am (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say clashes between rebels and government forces in the capital, Damascus, have continued for a third day, in what has been the heaviest period of fighting in the city since the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad began. Amateur video posted online Tuesday appeared to show panicked Damascus residents fleeing the fighting earlier this […]
