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Syria transitional govt paramount for divided opposition
Aug 3rd, 2012
As rebels gain in Syria, creating a transitional government is now on the front burner for the opposition, but its eventual composition is hotly debated between civilians abroad and fighters at home. (Source: AFP) -
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Syrian troops backed by tanks and warplanes launched an assault Sunday on a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, pounding the area with airstrikes and artillery salvos that killed at least 30 people and forced residents to scramble for cover in basements and makeshift bunkers, activists said. (Source: Associated ... [Full Article]
ROME (AP) - Italy's new cross-party government faces its first crucial test with a vote of confidence in the lower house a day after a lone gunman shot two police officers outside the prime minister's office. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - When the barriers carving Cyprus in half were finally breached 10 years ago this week, Turkish Cypriot Fethi Akinci forged what some might consider the unlikeliest of friendships with Yiannis Maratheftis - the Greek Cypriot he almost killed in battle with a gunshot to the head. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
BEIRUT (AP) - Syria's main opposition bloc wants to consult its allies before deciding on joining a U.S.-Russia initiative to negotiate a peaceful transition in Syria, its leader said Monday. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
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