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UN General Assembly Vote Reflects Shift in Syrian Public Opinion

A certain optimism, that was more scarce in the past, pervades many neighborhoods.

(HOMS, Syria) - It’s not hard to find critics of the Assad government in Muhafazat or Homs or for that matter, to varying degrees, in Syria’s other thirteen Governorates...

However, after nearly 27 months of turmoil, the public opinion pendulum is markedly shifting back in support of the current regime.

Lebanon Greets the Special Rapporteur for Palestine With an Ear Full

42,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria have been forced into Lebanon.

(DAMASCUS) - The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Palestine, Professor Richard Falk, came to Lebanon last week on an unofficial visit to survey opinion while fact finding the condition in Palestinian refugee’s camps.

It was the Professors first visit to Lebanon since the fateful summer of 1982.

Syria: a Toast to Israeli State Terrorism

Are such peremptory attacks permissible in international law? No – international law only allows military actions in self-defence when under direct attack.

(DAMASCUS) - While the U.S. peddled the threat of chemical weapon use to justify its arming of the ‘opposition’ in Syria, Israel destroyed a chemical research facility near Damascus which was allegedly developing such weapons.

The attack unleashed every single potentially-poisonous particle on the Syrian public.

Was Syria `Nuked`? (INCLUDES VIDEO)

Striking evidence of the use of American EPW (Earth Penetrating Weapons) nuclear weapons in Syria has come to light. Experts say the proof is irrefutable.

(DAMASCUS Press TV) - Dramatic video footage from Syria reveals startling evidence that counters Israel’s claims of “surgical strikes” on weapons headed to Lebanon.

Syria had come under attack by Israel using, not just nuclear weapons, but an American nuclear bunker buster bomb.

Israel Claims Its Attack On Syria Was `To Stop Iranian Missiles Reaching Hezbollah`

Russia said the strikes by Israel “caused particular alarm”, a mild reprimand to a nation that has just bombed a neighbor with whom it is not officially at war.

(CHICAGO) - The civil war in Syria between rebel forces and President Bashar Assad’s Syrian army, escalated this weekend when Israel bombed Damascus, the capital of Syria.

With its standard rationale familiar to Gaza residents, Israel released an official story that claimed the bombing was carried out for defensive purposes.

Damascene Desecration: U.S.-Backed Syrian Salafis Exhume Shia Figure

The west has no clue how dangerous the Islamist radicals they back truly are...

(DENVER) - “Hujribn‘Adi was a pious companion of the Prophet (PBUH) and played a vital role in the correction of the Ummah.”- Abul A’la Maududi.

In a disdainful display of disrespect for the deceased, members of the U.S.-backed Salafist Free Syrian Army have claimed responsibility for desecrating the 7th century grave of Hujr ibn‘Adi al-Kindi.

Backing the FSA is Slow Suicide for Americans

Americans are Hoodwinked again; they are backing militants who are their own dreaded enemy.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Have you ever heard a racist make reference to Blacks or Hispanics in gangs and say, "Let 'em kill each other off"? I heard it while growing up in LA.

I am hearing it again in relation to Syria. People are calling for the end of the Assad government and they're supporting the most dangerous people on the face of the earth.

In Bed With Bibi

It is time our progressive humanists engage in a preliminary ethical investigation.

(LONDON) - Once again we see a familiar pattern: our united 'progressives' -- a veritable synagogue, a collective of great humanists -- lend their support to the oppressed.

This time it is the ‘Syrian people’ whom they wish to liberate and their enemy is obviously Bashar Al-Asad.

EXCLUSIVE Interview with `Sandman` - Member of the Free Syrian Army

WARNING: Includes extremely graphic photographs of atrocities in Syria. PHOTOS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN OR SENSITIVE PEOPLE.

(SACRAMENTO / DAMASCUS) - If there is one thing I learned from this conversation with a jihadist, (Mujahidin) who goes by the name of 'Sandman' - it is that the whole Islamic world may be fragmented beyond repair.

Our perceptions in the west are generally far from reality because Muslim on Muslim conflicts are complicated.

FSA Terrorists through the Eyes of a Nun - Interview with Mother Agnes Mariam

"Non violence is the best way to get what we want."

(DUBLIN) - Mother Agnes Mariam and other religious leaders are trying to illustrate a 'third' way to deal with Syria. She stands opposed to the endless war that has gripped this country.

They want human rights for all - particularly the normal citizens caught in the crossfire, and strongly object to outsider Free Syrian Army rebels who operate like mafia.