Senate panel backs arming Syria rebels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to send weapons to rebels fighting Syria's government, but it was not clear who would get the arms even if the bill succeeds, as Washington struggles to deal with its response to the conflict.

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Senate panel backs arming Syria rebels

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to send weapons to rebels fighting Syria's government, but it was not clear who would get the arms even if the bill succeeds, as Washington struggles to deal with its response to the conflict. The Senate Foreign Relations...

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UN: Poaching threatens central Africa peace

The illegal trade in elephant ivory may constitute an important source of funding for armed groups, including the Lord's Resistance Army, threatening peace and security in central Africa, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report to the Security Council. In a report obtained Tuesday by The Associated...

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Senate Advances Call to Arm Syrians

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to authorize the Obama administration to provide arms to Syrian rebels, confirming a growing sentiment in Congress in favor of a shift in U.S. strategy on Syria.

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As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to send weapons to rebels fighting Syria's government, but it was not clear who would get the arms even if the bill succeeds, as Washington struggles to deal with its response to the conflict.

reuters.com (5 hours ago)

As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to send weapons to rebels fighting Syria's government, but it was not clear who would get the arms even if the bill succeeds, as Washington struggles to deal with its response to the conflict. The Senate Foreign Relations...

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Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels- Israeli military chief issues stark warning on...

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Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Senate panel has voted to provide weapons to rebels battling the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad....

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Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

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Rightwing Tory rebels call on peers to reject gay marriage bill

Conservative opponents of gay marriage have invited the House of Lords to reject the bill after 133 Tory MPs, including two cabinet ministers, defied David Cameron to vote against the measure. As a Tory grassroots organisation warned of a "civil war in conservatism", prompted in part by the legislation, more than...

guardian.co.uk (7 hours ago)

Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate panel has voted to provide weapons to rebels battling the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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Senate Committee Votes to Authorize Arms for Syrian Rebels

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to authorize the Obama administration to provide arms to Syrian rebels, confirming a growing sentiment in Congress in favor of a shift in U.S. strategy on Syria.

wsj.com (7 hours ago)

Senate panel approves weapons for Syrian rebels

A Senate panel has voted to provide weapons to rebels battling the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

miamiherald.com (8 hours ago)

Spain backs sending defensive arms to Syria rebels

MADRID - Spain favors a partial lifting of sanctions against Syria that would allow the delivery of "defense material" to rebel groups to help protect the population, its foreign minister said Tuesday. To date, Spain has defended sending only non-lethal aid. Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo said Syrians should decide...

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Syrian foes move towards talks but fighting rages

By Dominic Evans BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's opposition and the government of President Bashar al-Assad seem to be preparing to take part in an international peace conference against a background of some of the worst fighting this year. On Tuesday, Lebanese Hezbollah fighters and Syrian soldiers, backed by air...

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Austria says peackeepers may quit Golan if EU arms rebels

By Michael Shields VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria may pull its peacekeeping troops from the Golan Heights, evacuating the U.N. buffer zone, its defence minister warned on Tuesday, as Syria and Israel exchanged fire across a long dormant frontline now inflamed by civil war. Vienna's warning was aimed at Britain and other...

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Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions

Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel where their leader is based.

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Spain backs sending defensive arms to Syria rebels

Spain says it favors a partial lifting of sanctions against Syria that would allow the delivery of "defense material" that could include arms to help protect the population.

azstarnet.com (10 hours ago)

Congolese army, rebels clash for a second day, 19 dead

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Two days of clashes between Congo's army and rebel fighters near the eastern city of Goma have killed at least 19 people, threatening an uneasy six-month peace just days before a scheduled visit by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

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Congolese army, rebels clash for a second day, 19 dead

By Chrispin Mvano GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Two days of clashes between Congo's army and rebel fighters near the eastern city of Goma have killed at least 19 people, threatening an uneasy six-month peace just days before a scheduled visit by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Government forces...

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Spain backs sending defensive arms to Syria rebels

Spain says it favors a partial lifting of sanctions against Syria that would allow the delivery of "defense material" that could include arms to help protect the population. To date, Spain has defended sending only non-lethal aid. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo said Tuesday Spain's position was...

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Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions

Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel where their leader is based. Their demonstration marks a dangerous development, underscoring the divisions that are emerging within the Seleka rebel movement. The rebels outside the...

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5 Serbs released from Libya after 21 months

Officials say five Serbian citizens have returned home after spending 21 months in captivity in Libya. Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic says the men flew back to Serbia on Tuesday following months-long negotiations. He says that "we waited until they crossed the border to inform the families." Authorities say...

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Spain backs sending defensive arms to Syria rebels

MADRID (AP) - Spain says it favors a partial lifting of sanctions against Syria that would allow the delivery of "defense material" that could include arms to help protect the population.    

boston.com (11 hours ago)

Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) - Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel where their leader is based.    

boston.com (11 hours ago)

Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions

Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel where their leader is based.

miamiherald.com (11 hours ago)

Rebels in C. African Republic Protest Conditions

Rebels in Central African Republic protest at leader's headquarters, protest living conditions    

abcnews.com (11 hours ago)

Spain backs sending defensive arms to Syria rebels

MADRID (AP) - Spain says it favors a partial lifting of sanctions against Syria that would allow the delivery of "defense material" that could include arms to help protect the population.

yahoo.com (11 hours ago)

Rebels in C. African Republic protest conditions

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) - Some members of the rebel alliance who overthrew the president of Central African Republic are protesting outside the luxury hotel where their leader is based.

yahoo.com (11 hours ago)

Fighting in eastern DR Congo kills 19

CLASHES between the army and rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have left 19 people dead and 27 wounded.    

news.com.au (12 hours ago)