Syrian conflict sends ripples across a long-calm frontier with Israel - The Washington Post

The border between Israel and Syria remains calm, but Syria’s revolution is fraying nerves in the Golan Heights and across Israel.

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West softens demands ahead of UN vote on Syria | World news | The Guardian

Latest draft of resolution being submitted to UN security council drops call for Syria's president to bow out

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ution-drops-assad-demand?newsfeed=true

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Morning Bits - Right Turn - The Washington Post

Must-read links to start the day.

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ning-bits/2011/11/14/gIQA7a4nLN_blog.html?wprss=right-t
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Outside pressure on Syria grows

International pressure mounted on Syria's president Monday, with key European governments and the United Nations denouncing a deadly crackdown that has failed to dampen a popular uprising against the authoritarian regime.

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astn_africa/

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Political Debate Intensifies Over U.S. Role in Mideast as Unrest Spreads - FoxNews.com

As unrest spreads in the Middle East, so does the debate in Washington over how far the United States should go in seeking to shape the outcome.

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