#Syria army deserters kill 7 troops in revolt, attack on an armored convoy

www.reuters.com (via @OYeWhoBelieve) - October 25, 2011 2:03 PM

Syrian army deserters kill 7 troops in revolt

 AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian army deserters killed seven soldiers in an attack on an armored convoy on Tuesday, an activist group said, a day ahead of an Arab League visit which aims to open dialogue between (Syrian army deserters kill 7 troops in revolt...

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www.reuters.com (via @gryphon1) - October 17, 2011 11:53 AM

Syrian forces kill 4 in restive central city

 AMMAN (Reuters) - Government troops on Monday killed four people in attacks on opponents of President Bashar al-Assadin districts of the central Syrian city of Homs, residents and activists said.Two (ReuWorld Syrian forces kill 4 in restive central...

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english.aljazeera.net (via @HARMONYJamaica) - October 16, 2011 9:27 AM

The digital revolution in sub-Saharan Africa - Features - Al Jazeera English

 Innovative solutions using mobile technology are becoming increasingly popular in solving local problems. (RT @ict4peace: Enhanced potential for conflict early warning, prevention and recovery?

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english.aljazeera.net (via @AntiGovDr) - October 15, 2011 10:47 AM

UN rights head warns of 'civil war' in Syria - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

 International community urged to take immediate action as UN's estimated death toll since protests began exceeds 3,000.

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www.voanews.com - October 15, 2011 12:33 AM

Thousands Protest in Support of Syrian Army Defectors - Voice of America

 Thousands Protest in Support of Syrian Army DefectorsVoice of AmericaLandis says he expects the Syrian army is not likely to break up, as the opposition hopes, because Syria's ruling elite belong to the minority Alawite sect, whose members form the...