Homs blitzed by Syrian troops

Syrian troops have sealed off the population of a rebel stronghold in the city of Homs and bombarded it using tanks, helicopters and artillery.

After the veto: Russia takes lead in Syrian crisis

Russia has stepped into efforts to resolve the deepening Syrian crisis, calling for an "Arab solution" to the anger against Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Arab League seeks UN support on Syria

As the monitors head out of Syria, the Arab League has called on the United Nations to support a plan to end President Bashar al-Assad's rule.

Syria rejects unity plan as bloody conflict rages on

Syria has rejected the Arab League's plan to end the country's conflict, saying the call for a unity government is a violation of Syria's sovereignty.

Syria rejects calls for Assad to step down

Syria has rejected a call by Arab League foreign ministers for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power and set up a new unity government.

Arab League meets to extend mission in Syria

The Arab League has met for talks to extend its observer mission to Syria, with Riyadh 'pulling its observers' as Damascus has not kept its promises.

Syria considers letting Arab League monitors stay longer

Syria says it might allow Arab monitors to stay for another month on its peacekeeping mission, but those against Bashar al-Assad want UN intervention.

Arab League's Syria mission 'not going to plan'

Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi admits that reports of violence in Syria are "worrisome" as disaffection among observers escalates.

Arab League head denies disorder in Syria mission

The head of the Arab League mission to Syria says the criticism from one of its monitors -- who said the mission was a farce -- is untrue

Arab League observer accuses Syria of war crimes

An Arab League observer has left Syria, saying it has turned the monitoring mission sent to check its compliance with a peace plan into a "farce".

Arab ministers consider progress of Syria mission

Arab foreign ministers are reviewing the record of a criticised observer mission to Syria, amid calls for the bloc to cede to the United Nations.

Syria's rebels warn of increased attacks on al-Assad forces

Frustrated with the Arab League's lack of progress, the head of the Free Syrian Army has threatened to step up attacks on Bashar al-Assad's forces.

'Don't let Syria bamboozle Arab League monitors'

France is worried about Arab League peace monitors working in Syria, saying it is crucial Syrian authorities be prevented from hoodwinking them.

Syrians plan protest during observer mission

Internet activists are urging regime opponents, emboldened by the presence of observers, to take to Syria's streets despite unrelenting bloodshed.

Doubts cast over Arab League mission to Syria

Doubts have been raised after a Sudanese general said the situation in Homs is 'reassuring' despite footage of monitors witnessing casualties.

Arab peace observers begin Syrian evaluation

Arab peace monitors will visit the Syrian city of Homs, which opponents of President Bashar al-Assad say has been pulverised by government troops.

Arab League: Syria to agree on mediators, peace talks

The Arab League expects Syria to agree soon to allow observers in to monitor and mediate the protection of civilians while peace talks get under way.

Syrian activists want a strike to pressure al-Assad's regime

Activists have called for a general strike to increase pressure on Syria's president's regime as fears grow of an 'invasion' of protest hub, Homs.

Syria expects to sign Arab League deal soon

The Arab League's plan aimed at ending violence in Syria has been positively received, with the league expecting the agreement to be signed soon.

2011 in retrospect

The drama in 2011 seemed to unfold on an almost daily basis, with scandals, disasters and political unrest rolling in one after the other.

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