Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah appeared in public for the first time in almost two years today, declaring his continued support for Palestinians to ecstatic cheers from a Beirut crowd.
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Syrian conflict: Only reversals on the battlefield will bring opposition to negotiating table
Thursday 01 August 2013
While President Assad, buoyed by a recent win in Homs, has praised his soldier's bravery in the face of 'the fiercest barbaric war in modern history'
UK to send £650,000's worth of equipment to help Syrian rebels with defences
Wednesday 17 July 2013
Britain is to supply rebels in Syria with defences against chemical attacks, including protective hoods, after repeated claims that regime forces have been using sarin gas.
Syrian rebels offer Assad truce in Homs during Ramadan
Monday 08 July 2013
New opposition leader offers cease-fire for duration of Muslim holy month as Hezbollah and Assad forces besiege strategic city
Syria civil war: Britain increases military aid to Lebanon, to protect border
Friday 05 July 2013
General Sir David Richards cites 'UK's commitment to Lebanon's stability, democracy and sovereignty'
Lebanon: Protesters gather in support of militant Ahmad al Assir
Friday 28 June 2013
Large crowds poured into the streets in the troubled northern Lebanese city of Tripoli today in support of the radical Sunni sheikh Ahmad al Assir, whose followers fought fierce battles with the Lebanese army this week.
Dozens dead as Syrian war spreads to Lebanese coastal city of Sidon
Monday 24 June 2013
Snipers out on the streets as Lebanese army scours city for anti-Hezbollah cleric
Syria civil war: Friends of Syria agree to supply 'all the necessary material' to rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad
Sunday 23 June 2013
Members also call for Hezbollah and other foreign fighters to pull out
Syria civil war: Friends of Syria agree to supply 'all the necessary material' to rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad
Saturday 22 June 2013
Members also call for Hezbollah and other foreign fighters to pull out
G8: World leaders appeal to allies of Assad to force the Syrian President to surrender power
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Loyalists could have a future in a new Syria if they topple their President
Syria spillover into Lebanon intensifies with clashes in Sidon
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Army moves in after fighting between Sunni cleric’s followers and Hezbollah supporters
David Cameron tells Russia at G8 summit: Join the club or face isolation on Syria
Tuesday 18 June 2013
David Cameron on Monday evening made a final attempt to bounce Russia into supporting a future for Syria without President Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian civil war: Tony Blair calls for intervention after use of chemical weapons by President Bashar al-Assad and Hezbollah involvement
Saturday 15 June 2013
Former PM: 'We should be taking a more interventionist line. That’s where I come from in politics'
William Hague seeks global action on Syria following talks with John Kerry
Thursday 13 June 2013
William Hague has warned that the international community must be “prepared to do more” to end the Syria crisis following talks in Washington with US secretary of state John Kerry.
Syria: 60 Shia Muslims massacred in rebel ‘cleansing’ of Hatla
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Opposition activists claim attack on Hatla was incited by President Assad’s decision to arm villagers
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