Updates Friday 20 July 2012

 

 

TOP OF THE NEWS Syrian rebels seize Iraq border as UN action blocked July 20, 2012 Rebels seized control of Syria's border crossings with Iraq on the bloodiest day of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, as China and Russia dismayed the West by blocking UN action against his regime. Meanwhile, the focused its resources on Damascus, resorting to tank fire in the capital for the first time in its efforts to root out rebel fighters. NEW OPINION The one-trick pony July 19, 2012 On the sixth anniversary of his party's disastrous 2006 war with Israel, Hassan Nasrallah sought to convince us that the crumbling Syrian regime is made of up of stout-hearted fellows who have sacrificed much to help the Resistance and the wider Arab cause. AGENDA A Damascene conversion Alex Rowell, July 19, 2012 Wednesday's surprise assassination of three key members of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle may be the largest military setback for the regime since the armed uprising began in mid-2011. Opposition sources tell NOW Lebanon the attack heralds a decisive shift in momentum for the rebels. NOW SYRIA Latest Syria developments July 20, 2012 They toare standing up for freedom and demanding democratic reforms in the face of an oppressive regime. NOW Syria is tracking the latest developments from inside the state, where peaceful protesters are pushing forward the Arab Spring with a new uprising. BLOG Does chaos make driving special? Posted by: Luna Safwan Friday, July 19, 2012 Why did SANA report the death of Shawkat et al? Posted by: Shane Farrell Friday, July 19, 2012 Trial and error Posted by: Matt Nash Friday, July 19, 2012 ARTS & CULTURE جبران خليل جبران وقد حاولتُ وباطلاً حاولت أن أتعلّم محبّته فلم أتعلّم... CUTS Deaths in Damascus Steve Coll , The New Yorker Syria rebels will not claim their greatest prize Robert Fisk , independent.co.uk Waffling on pushing Syria to the edge Editorial Board , The Washington Post Is the murder of the Syrian strongmen the beginning of the end? Martin Chulov , guardian.co.uk Subscribe a Friend - Enter your friends' email address if you want them to receive our daily newsletter.

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