In Focus | Syria
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Wednesday Jun 19
Obama refuses to specify US aid to rebels
Heavy fighting near Shiite shrine south of Damascus
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Wednesday Jun 19
Shooting spree in Lebanon leaves one dead
Situation in Sidon back to normal, army says
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Monday Jun 17
Russia opposes Syria no-fly zone proposal
G8 summit focus turns to conflict as hosts Britain reiterate peace push
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Monday Jun 17
Syrian refugees in Egypt hit by break in ties
Syrians have no access to consular services as Mursi severs relations
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Sunday Jun 16
Gunmen kill four Lebanese Shiites in Bekaa region
Qaa region along the Syrian border is a predominately Sunni area
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Sunday Jun 16
UN in aid appeal for Syria’s Palestinians
There is a prevalent atmosphere of danger and fear, says official
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Sunday Jun 16
Syria condemns ‘irresponsible’ Egypt move
Mursi has ‘joined the conspiracy and incitement led by US and Israel’, official says
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Sunday Jun 16
Jordan can protect itself from war threats: king
Comments come after US announced its warplanes and missiles will remain in kingdom
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Sunday Jun 16
Mohammad Mursi decision ‘harmonious’ with Western stance
This is a step that conforms with US escalation to arm Syrian rebels, analyst says
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Saturday Jun 15
Egypt’s Mursi severs relations with Syria
Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Mursi on Saturday announced the “definitive” severing of relations with war-torn Syria
