Obama: China, Russia not signed on for Assad’s removal
Putin says Syrians should decide if Assad in power; Chief monitor says U.N. Syria team was targeted; Russian Syria-bound arms ship turns back-Britain
June 20, 2012 4:00
Syria grain trade signals alarm for Assad
Financial sanctions hit Syria grain imports; Food situation inside Syria seen worsening; Syria only able to buy small cargoes of grains
May 27, 2012 12:26
Assad Emails Show He Took Iran's Advice, Joked About Reforms-Guardian
Newspaper says obtains thousands of Assad emails; Emails indicate Assad took Iran's advice on revolt; Assad shown to have made light of reform pledges; Qatar Emir's daughter said Assad family could go to Doha
March 17, 2012 8:59
Swiss unfreeze 3M euros held by Assad cousin
Switzerland is unfreezing roughly 3 million euros ($4 million) held in a Geneva bank by a cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to a court ruling.
February 11, 2012 6:03Arab League sends ‘urgent message’ to Assad to end violence
Arab ministers said on Friday they had sent an urgent message to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, calling on him to end seven months of violence against civilians following the killing of 40 pro-democracy demonstrators by Syrian forces.
October 29, 2011 2:57
Unmoving—EU oil jolt may not be enough to rock Assad
Oil sanctions which the European Union is expected to impose on Damascus for repressing protests would be a significant blow to Syria's economy but it may take more than that to hasten the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule.
August 29, 2011 5:33
Stepping out—US, EU calls for Syria’s Assad to step down
Syria faces US sanctions and appeals to step down as international community calls on Syrian leader Assad to step down. Gisela Perez-Mauri reports from New York.
August 20, 2011 1:15
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April 1, 2011 8:19Lebanon: Israeli Scud allegations divert attention from peace negotiations
Israeli threats at issue in talks between Hariri govt and French and Turkish officials.
April 27, 2010 8:56
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43