Syria forced people to attend pro-Assad rallies, report

Syrian workers and students were forced to attend rallies in support of President Bashar al-Assad this week, a human rights campaigner from the country told CNN Wednesday. (more…)

Syrian FM denies Iran, Hezbollah helping regime put down unrest

Syria’s foreign minister vowed Wednesday to present “an unprecedented example of democracy” in the country within three months, an extraordinary promise in a nation facing an uprising against an authoritarian system in place for decades. (more…)

Berri to hold cabinet vote of confidence session June 29

Speaker Nabih Berri told Al Jumhouria newspaper in report published Wednesday that he intends to hold the cabinet vote of confidence session on Wednesday June 29 provided he gets the ministerial policy statement by this Saturday June 25. (more…)

Syria’s cultural revolution

For the young Syrians who are key players in the uprising, president Assad failed in his Monday speech to recognise the new politics they represent.

EU extends Syria sanctions: EU diplomat

European Union states agreed on Tuesday to extend sanctions against Syria to four military-linked firms and more people connected with the violent suppression of anti-government protests, an EU diplomat said. (more…)

MP Zahra slams aoun’s statements

MP Antoine Zahra a key member of the Lebanese Forces criticized Change and Reform bloc leader MP Michel Aoun’s statement that the March 14 alliance is disrespectful, saying that Aoun should have delayed  his Tuesday press conferences until after mid-night so “children do not hear him.” (more…)

Jumblatt: We won’t engage in or cover up for ‘vengeful actions’

In a clear response to the attacks against the Future Movement by MP Michel Aoun , National Front Struggle bloc leader MP Walid Jumblatt said on Tuesday that his parliamentary bloc will not engage in any “vengeful actions,” nor will it cover up for such behavior. (more…)

Future bloc says statements by Aoun, allies reveal hatred, sick minds

The Future parliamentary said in a statement following its weekly meeting on Tuesday that statements of some Change and Reform bloc MPs, including its leader Michel Aoun,reveal how much hatred the bloc members possess toward others.

“Their statements reveal the vengeful intents that aim to cancel others. Such a policy was mastered by Hezbollah, (more…)

7 protesters killed in Syria including a teenager as protest turn violent

Syrian President Bashar Assad’s effort to drown out pro-democracy protests exploded into clashes between government supporters and opponents Tuesday, and security forces opened fire and killed seven people, including a teenager, activists said. (more…)

Seven people charged in northern Lebanon clashes

Military Court Judge Saqr Saqr charged on Tuesday seven people for being involved in the clashes that took place in Tripoli, National News Agency reported. (more…)