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Rebels' rise a threat to Syrian army Sydney Morning Herald Autoplay OnOff Video feedback Video settings AN INCREASINGLY effective Syrian rebel force has been gaining ground in recent weeks, stepping up its attacks on government troops and expanding the area under its control even as world attention has been ... See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald

Syrian troops and rebels clash across country Huffington Post BASSEM MROUE | June 11, 2012 04:53 AM EST | AP BEIRUT — Activists are reporting that Syrian troops and helicopters are clashing with rebels in the central town of Rastan. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Local Coordination ... See all stories on this topic »

Activists: Syrian government forces send in helicopters after failed armored ... Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian troops attacked a rebel-held town in the center of the country with helicopter gunships on Monday and shelled other restive areas across the country, activists said. The aerial assault targeted the strategic river crossing town of ... See all stories on this topic »

Libya must resolve tensions with rebels to secure release of lawyer: ICC advisor ABC Online ELEANOR HALL: An Australian advisor to the International Criminal Court in the Hague says Melinda Taylor's release is dependent on the central authorities in Libya being able to resolve tensions with the rebels responsible for her detention. See all stories on this topic »

Syrian troops and rebels clash across country Sarasota Herald-Tribune By BASSEM MROUE AP BEIRUT - Activists are reporting that Syrian troops and helicopters are clashing with rebels in the central town of Rastan. This image made from video released by UNSMIS, the UN observer mission in Syria and accessed Saturday, ... See all stories on this topic »

WATCH / Syrian rebels take control of missile base Haaretz Photo by AP The Associated Press By Barak Ravid, Reuters and The Associated Press By The Associated Press | Jun.10,2012 | 10:17 PM | 3 By Reuters | Jun.10,2012 | 10:17 PM | 3 Syrian rebels gained control of a military missile base near Homs, ... See all stories on this topic » Haaretz

Syria opposition, rebels urge mass defections AsiaOne Similar calls were made by the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA), which also urged a campaign of mass "civil disobedience" to ratchet up internal pressure on President Bashar al-Assad's beleaguered regime. "We are entering a sensitive phase. See all stories on this topic » AsiaOne

Army, rebels battle in centre of capital as violence escalates Vancouver Sun Those atrocities led the rebel Free Syrian Army to abandon the UN-backed ceasefire and to strike in three districts of Damascus that had escaped relatively unscathed. Shooting and explosions could be heard across the city for more than 12 hours on ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria rebels deny Kuwaiti fighters with them: report The Daily Star KUWAIT CITY: Syrian rebel army chief, Colonel Riad al-Asaad, denied in comments published Monday that Kuwaitis were fighting alongside his men against forces of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. "Reports indicating the presence of Arab fighters (in ... See all stories on this topic » The Daily Star

ECOWAS Losing Patience with Malian Rebels Voice of America An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the sub-regional body is running out of time and patience for negotiating a settlement with Mali's northern rebels. Abdel Fatau Musah, ECOWAS director for external relations, ... See all stories on this topic » Voice of America

Syrian opposition, rebels urge defection Sky News Australia Syrian opposition, rebels urge defection Updated: 14:37, Monday June 11, 2012 Syria's new opposition leader has called for mass defections from a regime he says is struggling to survive by carrying out massacres. Similar calls were made by the rebel ... See all stories on this topic »

In former rebel camp, Somali athletes eye London Fox News The Konis stadium served as an al Shabaab rebel training camp until the al Qaeda-linked combatants fled the capital in August last year. Bullet holes pepper the stadium's concrete stands, which lie in mounds of rubble in places. See all stories on this topic »

Rebel group announces officers of new council to govern northern half of Mali Washington Post BAMAKO, Mali — One of the two insurgent groups that seized control of the northern half of Mali says it has put together a council to govern the territory under rebel control. A statement issued by the rebel National Movement for the Liberation of ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian rebels urge civil disobedience News24 Syrian troops heavily shelled a rebel-held neighbourhood in the flashpoint central city of Homs as President Bashar al-Assad's troops appeared to be readying to storm the area. (AP Photo/Shaam News Network) Beirut - The Free Syrian Army on Sunday ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian troops shell rebels near city of Latakia San Francisco Chronicle (06-10) 05:17 PDT BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Syrian government forces pounded areas in the central province of Homs on Sunday in a renewed push to regain control of rebel-held territories, and activists said at least 38 people were killed in shelling ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian forces bombard opposition strongholds in Homs The Guardian Free Syrian Army rebels had been intensifying attacks in the area, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights and other opposition campaigners. Government forces also carried out raids on neighbourhoods in and around Damascus to try to flush out ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Olympics-In former rebel camp, Somali athletes eye London Reuters Four Somali athletes competing for two places * Training ground was rebel camp until 2011 * Olympic bid run on a shoestring * Running for pride, not medals By Richard Lough MOGADISHU, June 11 (Reuters) - Training in a bullet-riddled stadium where the ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria opposition, rebels urge defections SBS The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 57 people killed nationwide on Sunday - 37 civilians, 16 soldiers, three army deserters and one rebel fighter. Syria's new opposition leader has called for mass defections from a regime he says ... See all stories on this topic » SBS

Syrian troops resume shelling rebels Castanet.net by The Canadian Press - Story: 76349 Syrian government forces pounded parts of central Homs province Sunday in a renewed push to regain control of rebel-held territories, and activists said at least 38 people were killed by shelling there over the past ... See all stories on this topic »

New rebel chief pledges democracy in post-Assad Syria The National ISTANBUL // A post-Assad Syria will be a democratic state with minority rights protected, the new opposition leader pledged yesterday. But on his first day in office Abdel Basset Sayda already faced a deadline of a month to come up with a plan for ... See all stories on this topic » The National

Syrian troops renew shelling of rebel areas in central Homs province Toronto Star BEIRUT—Syrian government forces pounded areas in the central province of Homs on Sunday in a renewed push to regain control of rebel-held territories, and activists said at least 38 people were killed in shelling there over the past 24 hours. See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Syria not alone in killing civilians TheChronicleHerald.ca Spurring on the editorial comments calling for immediate air strikes in support of the Syrian rebels and political cartoons depicting Syrian, Russian and Chinese officials dancing on a mound of dead Syrian civilians are comments from US Secretary of ... See all stories on this topic »

Congo gov't says rebel fighters trained in Rwanda Sacramento Bee Lambert Mende said late Saturday that Rwandan citizens were among the 200 to 300 fighters trained for the rebel group known as M23. Last week, a human rights group accused the Rwandan military of providing support to renegade Bosco Ntaganda and his ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria army kills 35 in Homs as attacks intensify The Daily Star By Lauren Williams BEIRUT: Syrian army forces killed at least 35 people in intense shelling of central Homs Sunday, activists said, as opposition forces appeared to escalate operations in other rebel hubs and around the capital Damascus. See all stories on this topic »

22 Killed across Syria, Troops Pound Rebel Bastion Naharnet by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 June 2012, 08:59 Syrian regime troops pounded on Monday a key rebel bastion in central Homs province in a bid to regain control of the area as 22 people were killed in violence across the country, monitors said. See all stories on this topic » Naharnet

Syria violence kills 12; revolt toll tops 14100 Hindustan Times The Britain-based watchdog counts rebel fighters who are not deserters from the army as civilians. The violence has intensified in Syria despite the presence of 300 United Nations observers charged with monitoring a truce that was supposed to take ... See all stories on this topic »

Call for talks as Syrian toll rises The Australian Video Image Syria under duress ARMY shelling and gunfire have killed at least 83 civilians in Syrian protest towns, a rebel-backed watchdog said, as Russia pushed for an international conference, including Iran, to end the fighting. See all stories on this topic »

Khartoum government denies rebels' claims gulfnews.com Khartoum: Sudanese rebels seized control of an area in war-ravaged eastern Darfur after deadly clashes with government militias, their spokesman said on Saturday, adding that the army continued to bombard the area. "Justice and Equality Movement forces ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian troops renew shelling of rebel areas in Homs, activists say 38 killed ... Winnipeg Free Press There has been some willingness to support the rebels with funds and arms, but the lack of a cohesive front or a single address has hampered the efforts as the bloodshed intensifies. On Sunday, government forces shelled rebel-held cities and villages, ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian forces renew Homs assault, kill 35 - activists Reuters Free Syrian Army rebels had been intensifying attacks on army patrols, roadblocks and missile batteries in the area, the Syrian Network for Human Rights and other opposition campaigners said. Abu Qassem, an activist in Rastan, 25 km (15 miles) north of ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria crisis: new opposition leader calls for mass defections - live updates The Guardian Government forces have renewed their efforts to impose control in Homs province and the suburbs Damascus after a series of attacks by the rebel Free Syrian Army. At least 35 people were killed when the army used artillery, mortars and rockets to hit ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Fighters from Kuwait joining Syrian rebels – Kurd new SNC leader Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Dozens of Kuwaitis are fighting with the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) after crossing from Turkey, Al-Qabas newspaper reported yesterday, citing the fighters' relatives. The daily said that "dozens of Kuwaitis have crossed the Turkish-Syrian ... See all stories on this topic »

Israel calls for action as Syrian military shells Homs again The Independent Opposition activists said 38 people had died since Saturday as the regime attempted to regain control of rebel strongholds in Homs. They said Damascus had sent reinforcements to the mountainous area of Haffa, near the coastal city of Latakia, ... See all stories on this topic »

Syrian rebels elect Kurd as new leader Global Times ... which is largely composed of Syrian military deserters, yesterday called on Syrians to begin a campaign of mass "civil disobedience" and also urged the strife-torn regime's military officers and troops to jump ship and join the rebel ranks. See all stories on this topic » Global Times

Clashes reported in Damascus as Syrian opposition, rebels call for mass defections Al-Arabiya Shelling was also reported in Harasta in Damascus suburbs; Karnaz in Hama and al-Ashara in the outskirts of Deor Ezzor, where clashes were reported between government forces and rebel troops. The new head of Syria's main opposition group called Sunday ... See all stories on this topic » Al-Arabiya

Syria rebels gaining momentum amid growing deadlock in country Newstrack India Damascus, June 10 (ANI): Syrian rebel forces appear to be gaining some momentum, stepping up their attacks on government troops and expanding the area under their control. The attacks come at a time when the world is focused on pressuring Syrian ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria: Government helicopters strike rebel-held town Evening Standard His warning came as activists reported that Syrian troops, backed by helicopters, were clashing with rebels in the central town of Rastan. Shelling was also reported today in the central provinces of Homs and Hama, the southern region of Daraa, ... See all stories on this topic » Evening Standard

A rebel IIT Livemint For all practical purposes, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has rebelled against the decision to hold a common entrance test for IITs and other centrally funded institutes (see Page 5). It has plans to conduct its own test in 2013. See all stories on this topic »

'Long Hair' Leung: Hong Kong's rebel with a cause AFP By Beh Lih Yi (AFP) – 2 hours ago HONG KONG — A hero to some and a pest to others, maverick Hong Kong lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung is universally recognised as the most outspoken critic of the city's ruling business elite. See all stories on this topic » AFP

Wales turn to Rebel Delve The Roar By AAP, 11 Jun 2012 Wales have called up Melbourne Rebels star Gareth Delve to replace No.8 Toby Faletau who has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests against the Wallabies with a broken hand suffered in the first Test defeat in Brisbane. See all stories on this topic »

Philippines Muslim rebel leader hopeful of deal Bangkok Post The leader of the Philippines' largest Muslim rebel group is optimistic about the signing of a peace deal with the government, the group said on its website Sunday. Murad Ebrahim (pictured), chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, s optimistic ... See all stories on this topic » Bangkok Post

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