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Syria cuts internet and cellphone services

Syria cuts internet and cellphone services

29 Nov 2012 20:02 - Barbara Surk
The government shut down the internet across the country and cut cellphone services in select areas as rebels and government troops wage battles.
Blasts kill dozens near Syrian capital

Blasts kill dozens near Syrian capital

28 Nov 2012 16:26 - Sapa-AFP
Simultaneous car bombings have killed more than 50 people and left a trail of destruction in a town near Syria's capital.
South Africa can contribute to ending bloodshed in Syria

South Africa can contribute to ending bloodshed in Syria

23 Nov 2012 00:00 - Ole Solvang
The recent unification of Syria's opposition could curb human rights violations against civilians, but international pressure is still needed.
Ten things about Syria

Ten things about Syria

16 Nov 2012 00:00 - Mail & Guardian Correspondent
The Mail & Guardian brings you ten facts you might have not konwn about Syria.
Report indicates N Korea shipped missile parts to Syria

Report indicates N Korea shipped missile parts to Syria

14 Nov 2012 07:21 - Sapa-AFP
North Korea tried to export ballistic missile parts to Syria in May in violation of UN sanctions, according to Japanese media reports.
France recognises Syrian opposition coalition

France recognises Syrian opposition coalition

13 Nov 2012 21:21 - Sapa
France has officially recognised the newly formed National Coalition of the Syrian opposition as the sole representative of Syria's people.
Israel in 'direct hits' on Syria targets after Golan fire

Israel in 'direct hits' on Syria targets after Golan fire

12 Nov 2012 18:27 - Sapa-AFP
Israeli troops fired tank shells into Syria on Monday, confirming "direct hits" on the source of a mortar round that struck the Golan Heights.
Policy from the West is failing Syria

Policy from the West is failing Syria

22 Oct 2012 07:45 - Guardian Reporter
The only way forward for Syria is to broker a political settlement in consultation with Russia and Iran, writes Peter Hain.
Your world in pictures: October 15 - 19

Slideshow | Your world in pictures: October 15 - 19

18 Oct 2012 16:11
We present some of the most outstanding images shot around the world this week --- from the Royal Palace of Cambodia, to the troubled streets of Syria.
Syrian wins 'writer of courage' prize

Syrian wins 'writer of courage' prize

12 Oct 2012 00:00 - Alison Flood
Samar Yazbek was named by British poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy as international "writer of courage" with whom she will share the Pen/Pinter prize.
Turkey strikes back at Syria after Erdogan warning

Turkey strikes back at Syria after Erdogan warning

07 Oct 2012 06:28 - Reuters
Turkey returned fire after Syrian mortar bombs landed in a field in southern Turkey on Saturday.
Bombs hit Syria's Aleppo, angering Turkey

Bombs hit Syria's Aleppo, angering Turkey

03 Oct 2012 20:39 - AFP
Car bombs tore through Syria's second city Aleppo on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead, as shells from the conflict crashed into neighbouring Turkey.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo as blaze engulfs souk

Fierce fighting in Aleppo as blaze engulfs souk

30 Sep 2012 14:02 - AFP
Troops shelled rebel positions in Aleppo on Sunday after a night of fighting for control of the city where a fire tore through a historic souk.
Weekend 101: Gangnam style

Video | Weekend 101: Gangnam style

28 Sep 2012 14:44
Malema goes to court, war continues in Syria, Robert Mugabe criticises the West and Gangnam style takes over the world. Watch Weekend 101 to stay in the know.
Syria's bloodiest day claims over 305 lives

Syria's bloodiest day claims over 305 lives

27 Sep 2012 11:51 - Sapa-AFP
More than 305 people were killed across Syria on Wednesday, making it the bloodiest single day of the 18-month revolt, an NGO has revealed.
Obama to lead calls for UN action on Syria

Obama to lead calls for UN action on Syria

25 Sep 2012 13:42 - Tangi Quemener
US President Barack Obama will lead Western demands for action on the Syrian civil war at the United Nations General Assembly.
Aleppo pounded as Jolie visits Syria refugees

Aleppo pounded as Jolie visits Syria refugees

11 Sep 2012 12:02 - Michel Moutot
Syrian troops have pounded Aleppo to thwart a rebel advance in Syria's second city as actress Angelina Jolie visited a Jordanian camp for refugees.
Syrians struggle in cramped Jordanian refugee camp

Syrians struggle in cramped Jordanian refugee camp

07 Sep 2012 01:00 - Harriet Sherwood
The Zata'ari refugee camp, opened by the Jordanian government to house 500 people, has swollen to a population of more than 26 000.
Ban Ki-moon defends visit to Iran

Ban Ki-moon defends visit to Iran

01 Sep 2012 07:17 - Andrew Torchia
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he had used this week's trip to push for human rights and transparency from Tehran over its nuclear programme.

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