Egypt ups pressure on world powers over SyriaEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has urged world powers not to hesitate to enforce a no-fly zone over Syria as he threw the backing of the most populous Arab state firmly behind the revolt against the Iranian-backed Damascus government. More… |
Egypt ups pressure on world powers over SyriaEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has urged world powers not to hesitate to enforce a no-fly zone over Syria as he threw the backing of the most populous Arab state firmly behind the revolt against the Iranian-backed Damascus government. More… |
US mulls no-fly zone after Syria crosses 'red line'The United States is considering a no-fly zone in Syria, potentially its first direct intervention into the two-year-old civil war, Western diplomats said after the White House said Syria had crossed a "red line" by using nerve gas. More… |
US mulls no-fly zone after Syria crosses 'red line'The United States is considering a no-fly zone in Syria, potentially its first direct intervention into the two-year-old civil war, Western diplomats said after the White House said Syria had crossed a "red line" by using nerve gas. More… |
US studying Syria no-fly zone near JordanThe United States is studying setting up a limited no-fly zone in Syria close to the southern border with Jordan, two senior Western diplomats in Turkey said on Friday. Their comments, confirmed by a third regional diplomat, came More… |
Syrians demand no-fly zone as 36 killedSyrian government forces killed at least 36 people on Friday when they opened fire at demonstrations after activists called for a no-fly zone to protect civilians and soldiers deserting the army, a rights group said. The security More… |
Nato weighing military options for LibyaThe United States and its Nato allies are weighing the legality of imposing a no-fly zone over Libya without United Nations backing, The Washington Post reported, citing US and European officials. With a UN mandate far from certain, count More… |
UK, France press for Libya no-fly zoneBritain and France spearheaded a drive at the United Nations for a no-fly zone over Libya after Muammar Gaddafi's warplanes attacked rebels, while aid officials said a million people were in need. Civilians were surrounded by forces loyal More… |