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Turkey cools down tempers over Syria

Posted by seumasach on June 21, 2011

M.K.Bhadrakumar

Asia Times

22nd June, 2011

As Monday dawned, Turkey kept its fingers crossed in keen anticipation of the nationwide address by President Bashar al-Assad on the situation in Syria. Ankara sent an open message ahead of Assad’s speech that if he failed to announce reforms even in a third attempt, he would “miss a big chance” to preserve power.

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Medvedev opposes Libya-style resolution on Syria

Posted by seumasach on June 20, 2011

Voltairenet

20th June, 2011

 

Moscow will use its veto rights in the UN Security Council to prevent the adoption of a resolution on Syria similar to the one passed against Libya, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.

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