Is Replacing Annan in Syria Worth It?
Mediation may no longer be an option with all the sieges and violence and whatnot.
Syria
Syria Rebels Placing Roadside Bombs Around Aleppo
The army continues to push into the rebel stronghold
Iranian Pilgrims Kidnapped in Syria Linked to Military
"Retired" members of the Revolutionary Guard are among the 48 pilgrims taken hostage by rebels in Damascus
Syrian Rebels Have Retreated From Parts of Aleppo
A heavy government assault has forced rebels to abandon some of their positions.
Jordanian Officials Confirm That They Are Hosting Syria's Prime Minister
Riyad Hijab fled Syria earlier this week with his family.
Heavy Fighting Reported in Aleppo
The government's heavy weapons continue to face fierce resistance in Syria's largest city.
Clinton Says It's Time To Plan A Syrian Political Transition
The Secretary of State made the remarks during talks in South Africa.
U.N Monitors Flee Aleppo With Civilians
Spokesman says the move comes amid a "deteriorating security situation".
Syrian Cabinet Summoned After Prime Minister's Defection
Rearranging the deck chairs on the Hindenburg
Iran Says U.S. Responsible for Lives of Hostages Taken in Syria
Rebels claim the Iranians were members of the Revolutionary Guard. Iran says they were pilgrims.
White House Says Assad Losing Control of Syria
Describes government as "crumbling from within."
Syrian Prime Minister Defects
Two or three cabinet leaders may have joined him, contradicting reports that he had been sacked.
Mass Graves Discovered in Damascus
Rebels executed twenty people and buried them under rubble.
Syria Rebels Claim Iranian Pilgrims Were Militiamen
Iran is working with Turkey and Qatar to secure release of the hostages
Iran: No Revolution in Syria
The Islamic Republic says Syrians support their government because their government opposes Israel.
Syrian Prime Minister Defects to Jordan
Defected with three other ministers, according to a rebel spokesperson
Syria TV Bombed
Syria's state television continued to broadcast after a bomb that went off on the third floor wounded three.
Iranian Pilgrims Kidnapped in Damascus
Gunmen seize a tour bus of Iranian pilgrims as fighting flares up in the Syrian capital
Israeli Ambassador to UN: Syria Capable of Gassing Its People
"We shouldn't pretend a regime that cuts throats of children today will not be prepared to gas them tomorrow," he told the General Assembly
Russia Says UN Resolution Undermines Peace Efforts in Syria
It's okay: Nobody probably heard it over the explosions.
Syria Moving Missiles to Lebanese Border
Israel says it will it will stop Assad if he tries to transfer chemical stockpiles to Hezbollah.
Medics: Syria Fired Mortars at Palestinian Refugee Camp
Fighting continues in Damascus and elsewhere in Syria
UN: Syria Army Onslaught Imminent in Battle of Aleppo
Kofi Annan is disengaging but the U.N. continues to provide observations.
UN General Assembly To Condemn Its Own Security Council
A planned resolution from the UN General Assembly aims to pressure the Security Council to act amid escalating violence in Syria.
Hundreds of Russian Marines Are Heading to Syria
Three Russian landing ships will arrive in Syria soon to deliver supplies.
UK Backing Syria Rebels
British foreign minister says they're already helping in a "practical and non-lethal" way.
Annan Washes Hands of Syria Mess
Former U.N secretary-general quits as international peace envoy.
Aleppo Execution Video Draws Condemnation
Apparent rebel execution of loyalists draws rebuke from other rebel and opposition groups.
Reuters: Obama Signed Secret Order to Assist Syrian Rebels
CIA, other agencies given nod to help oust Assad.
Rebels Carry Out Executions in Aleppo
Those executed, supposed extreme loyalists, were accused of murder.
Cryptocat Makes Web Privacy Easy and Accessible
Nadim Kobeissi has made encrypted online communication sexy
Assad Urges His Military Forward in Aleppo
The move comes amid continued fighting in Syria's largest city.
Olympian From Aleppo Tightlipped About Situation Back Home
Bayan Jumah has not commented on the escalation of violence in her home city where Assad is pushing back against rebel advances.
Syrian Aircraft Pound Aleppo
Both the rebels and the government claim the upper hand as the violence continues.
Rebels Execute Government Supporters In Syria
Amateur video purports to show Syrian rebels executing supporters of Bashar Assad in Aleppo, Syria
Fighting in Damascus Reaching Christian Districts
Clashes between rebels and government forces have been reported in two districts in Damascus for the first time in the uprising
Assad to Army: Step Up the Fight
The long time strong man of Syria is trying to get a grip on a country in revolt
Food, Gas Low in Aleppo as Syrian Siege Continues
Syria's largest city on 11th day of fighting.
Panetta: Keep Syria's Military Intact After Assad's Ouster
U.S. defense secretary warns against repeating Iraq mistake of dismantling security forces.
