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Ex-Attorney-General Bakkour ‘Survives Attack’
The former attorney-general in Hama who disappeared last week has survived an attack.
Libya After Gaddafi
The bodies of 53 Gaddafi loyalists have been found at a hotel in the Libyan city of Sirte after apparently being executed, a human rights group says. Human Rights Watch said the victims – some of whom had their hands bound – died about a week ago. It is the latest accusation of atrocities in Libya committed by both sides during the eight-month conflict.
World Leaders Call For Syria’s President Assad To Step Down
President Obama: “The time has come for President Assad to step aside.”
How Syria’s State Media Report the Uprising
The Syrian government says it is fighting armed gangs who terrorize average citizens, and that the country is the target of an imperialist plot.
Syrian Forces Continue Crackdown on Latakia
Activists and human rights organizations in Syria say more than two dozen people have been killed and many others wounded in Latakia.
Assault On Syria Port Intensifies
Syrian forces are continuing their crackdown on protesters in the port city of Latakia for a third day, reportedly using tanks and gunboats.
Lebanese Government Puts Chill on Free Expression
The Lebanese security forces have begun detaining human rights activists.
Syrian Army Continues Assault on Deir Al Zour
The continued violence came as several Gulf Arab states recalled their ambassadors.
Unlocked iPhones No Big Deal in Lebanon
In the Geo Quiz we’re looking for the name of the main street in Beirut where iPhones sell cheap.
Why Lebanon Worries about Unrest in Syria
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Syrian security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters on Friday, killing at least eight people, reports say. The continuing demonstrations against the regime in Syria are affecting life in next door Lebanon. As Ben Gilbert reports, officials there worried that pro and anti-Syrian forces will clash and create instability in their country. Download MP3
Syrian Troops Kill Protesters
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Syrian security forces shot dead at least 20 people as mass protests again swept across the country after Friday prayers. Deaths are also being reported at protests in other parts of the country. The rallies come a day after President Barack Obama called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to lead a transition to democracy or “get out”. Reporter Ben Gilbert caught up with Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Ben Gilbert reports. Download MP3
US Imposes Sanctions on Syria
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The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Syria. The move is in response to the brutal crackdown on protesters there. The sanctions target President Bashar al Assad himself, along with 6 top officials in his regime. For the past two months, the Assad regime has used violence to crush the protests. Anchor Marco Werman gets the latest from Ben Gilbert in Beirut. Download MP3
PRI’s The World(05/18/2011: Matthew Brunwasser, Ben Gilbert)
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Syria’s relentless crackdown on protesters. Also, in Albania, mediators work to edge out a tradition of blood-for-revenge with peaceful negotiation. Plus, surfing the Pacific tides in Peru. Download MP3
Syria Protests after Friday Prayers
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Thousands of Syrians turned out to demonstrate after Friday prayers, following a reported pledge from the government not to fire on protesters. The UN says as many as 850 people may have been killed in the two-month crackdown on anti-government protests. The World’s Ben Gilbert updates us on the latest events around Syria. (flickr image shows protest in Deraa in April) Download MP3
PRI’s The World:(05/13/2011: Ben Gilbert, Jason Margolis)
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The Pakistan Taliban launched what it calls its first act of revenge for the killing of Osama bin Laden, at least 80 people perished in a double-suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan, Then, the Syrian government continues to crack down on opposition protests, and to Australia, where last year’s devastating floods yielded unexpected benefits for the famed Australian Outback. Download MP3
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