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Syria: US says military options 'may not be avoidable'

One-Minute Read Thu 9 Feb 2012, AT 11:54

As diplomacy founders, and shelling of Homs continues, 'the window is closing' on Assad

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Divided Syria is still a long way from regime change

Talking Point Wed 8 Feb 2012, AT 11:35

Assad may be a monster and the bombing of Syrians a crime, but he still has allies, and his enemies are divided

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Assad's 'delusional' wife Asma defends Syria crackdown

One-Minute Read Tue 7 Feb 2012, AT 08:33

What does President Assad's British-born wife think of his behaviour? She finally breaks her silence

Syria: China defends use of UN veto as '50 killed' in Homs

First Post Mon 6 Feb 2012, AT 11:55

Beijing warns that enforcing regime change in Damascus would be "an error"

Hague faces calls to expel Syrian ambassador after Homs massacre

One-Minute Read Sun 5 Feb 2012, AT 12:42

London embassy was defended by riot police after attack by 150 protesters

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Syria moves against rebels as Russia pledges support

One-Minute Read Mon 30 Jan 2012, AT 11:54

Assad's regime sends tanks into eastern suburbs of Damascus as Arab League pushes for UN resolution

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Teen hackers wage Israel v Saudi Arabia cyberwar

First Post Tue 17 Jan 2012, AT 10:49

Hamas eggs on 'hacktivists' as Israeli government warns no hacker is immune from retaliation

Nato planning Libya-style no-fly zone for Syria, claims Russia

Summary Thu 12 Jan 2012, AT 13:31

Russian security chief makes no-fly claim as Arab League peace monitor quits Syrian ‘farce’

Iranian nuclear scientist killed as drums of war beat louder

Robert Fox Wed 11 Jan 2012, AT 09:59

Today's assassination of a scientist in Tehran will only ratchet up the talk of war and provocation

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