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American journalist missing in Syria
January 2, 2013 12:40 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - The family of an American journalist says he went missing in Syria more than one month ago while covering the civil war there. A statement released online Wednesday by the family of James Foley said he was kidnapped in northwest Syria by unknown gunmen on Thanksgiving. The... more » -
Gunbattle in Beirut amid fears of Syria spillover
May 21, 2012 1:27 AM
BEIRUT (AP) - A gunbattle has erupted in Beirut as fears mounted that the conflict in neighboring Syria is bleeding across the border. Lebanon's National News Agency says six people were wounded in the clashes that erupted late Sunday and continued early Monday. The fighting comes hours after Lebanese soldiers... more » -
Annan 'optimistic' about Syria, but no deal yet
March 11, 2012 2:12 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - U.N. peace envoy Kofi Annan says he is optimistic following two sets of talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad, but there is still no deal in place to end the bloodshed. Annan briefed reporters in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday after his meetings with Assad. He... more » -
UN envoy Kofi Annan in Syria to press for end to violence
March 10, 2012 1:35 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - U.N. envoy Kofi Annan met with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Saturday in Damascus during a high-profile international mission to mediate an end to the country's yearlong conflict, even as activists reported fresh shelling by regime forces that sent families fleeing for safety in the northern province... more » -
Witness says 4 protesters killed in Syria
April 10, 2011 5:37 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - A witness says Syrian security forces have killed four protesters and wounded dozens in a coastal city. The witness says the names of the dead were read out on mosque loudspeakers Sunday in the port city of Banias. He said most of the shooting occurred in... more »
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