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Syria conflict: BBC exclusive interview with President Bashar al-Assad (FULL)

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Duration: 26:46
Updated: 10 Feb 2015

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has defended his government's actions in the region since the uprising against his rule, which erupted in 2011. In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen, Mr Assad denied that his forces had dropped barrel bombs indiscriminately on rebel-held areas, killing thousands of civilians, and dismissed as propaganda a statement by the UN that his government often blocks access to besieged areas for relief organisations. The Syrian leader also denied that there was a direct dialogue with the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State but confirmed that "general messages" were sometimes passed via third parties. Subscribe to BBC News HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Check out our website: http://www.bbc.com/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcworldnews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcworld Instagram: http://instagram.com/bbcnews

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Charlie Rose interviews Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad

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Duration: 54:15
Updated: 02 Apr 2015

CBS News : Charlie Rose interviews Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad سي بي أس نيوز : مقابلة تشارلي روز مع الرئيس السوري بشار الأسد 30th March, 2015

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad celebrates New Year (2015) in his own way

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Duration: 1:08
Updated: 02 Jan 2015

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad celebrates New Year (2015) in his own way

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Syria: Syrian President Bashar al Assad Charlie Rose Interview (full) September 9, 2013

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Duration: 57:13
Updated: 06 Sep 2014
author: mikenagoya

Syria: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - Charlie Rose Interview (full) - September 9, 2013 PBS' Charlie Rose interviews Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on ...

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FULL EXCLUSIVE Interview of Fox News with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - 9/18/2013

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Duration: 58:48
Updated: 06 Sep 2014
author: YouHotNews

TENSE, VERY INTERESTING, CHEMICAL WEAPON, SARIN, DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM, The Fox interview, in which Greg Palkot and former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich spoke with ...

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Interview Syrian President Dr Bashar Assad

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Duration: 9:10
Updated: 29 Jun 2014
author: wotdoesitmatter

John Simpson Interviews Syrian President Dr Bashar Assad Aired October 9 2006.

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Senator thanks President Assad for saving Syrian Christians from jihadists

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Duration: 7:41
Updated: 05 Sep 2014
author: RT America

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should be lauded for his efforts to protect Christians from the radical militants of the Islamic State, according to Virgini...

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President Assad Interview with Charlie Rose-CBSNEWS| 29 Mar 2015

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Duration: 12:23
Updated: 30 Mar 2015

Charlie Rose interview with the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad | 26 Mar 2015 | Damascus Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad responded to question about the alleged use of chlorine bombs by the Syrian army by saying it is “propaganda.” “This is part of the malicious propaganda against Syria,” Assad said during an interview with Charlie Rose. Assad said “chlorine gas is not military gas” because “you can buy it anywhere” and called the use of traditional arms “more important than chlorine.”

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Exclusive interview with Syrian President Assad

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Duration: 6:11
Updated: 17 Apr 2015

Expressen TV meets the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the presidential palace in Damaskus, for an exclusive interview. PART 1.

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President Assad Full Interview With CBS News|30 Mar 2015

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Duration: 56:29
Updated: 31 Mar 2015

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Assad Amnesty: Syrian president upholds promise after winning third term

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Duration: 1:24
Updated: 20 Aug 2014
author: RT

Syria's re-elected President Bashar al-Assad has announced a general amnesty for all crimes committed to date. That's after he won the country's presidential...

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President Obama Address To The Nation On Syria! - FULL SPEECH!! - 9/10/2013

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Duration: 15:34
Updated: 01 Sep 2014
author: martysoffice

September 10, 2013 - Obama Syria Speech Address - President Obama delivered a speech to the American people on Tuesday night on Syria outlining the U.S. resp...

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Visits Distressed Families of Adra

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Duration: 10:37
Updated: 12 Mar 2014

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad paid a visit to several families who were displaced by militants who took over the town of Adra in the Damascus countryside. He met with members of those families as they spoke about their suffering from having members of their families either kidnapped or killed by terrorists and from being displaced and not being able to return home. President Assad likened Adra to a "little Syria" in its residents' diversity and the suffering it is undergoing due to terrorism. Source: Syrian State TV

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Psychologist says Syrian president 'removed from reality'

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Duration: 4:27
Updated: 21 Jun 2013
author: AlJazeeraEnglish

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Scott Atran, a psychologist and anthropologist at France's National Center for Scientific Research, says Syrian President Bashar al-A...

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Killing innocent people

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Duration: 7:08
Updated: 27 Aug 2014
author: Anti New World Order

At least 10 people have been killed and dozens wounded after Syrian police opened fire on people protesting against the deaths of anti-government demonstrato...

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'US allies want Washington to remove Syrian President Assad'

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Duration: 4:13
Updated: 31 Oct 2014

A leaked memo cites Chuck Hagel as saying that Washington could lose its gains against ISIS unless it alters its approach to the Syrian government. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof thinks America's allies are pushing the US to remove Assad, under the guise of fighting Islamists. RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.

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Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on the fight against ISIS

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Duration: 5:54
Updated: 30 Mar 2015

Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad gave a rare, wide-ranging interview to "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose. Rose joins CBSN with more on his talk with the Syrian leader.

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Assad interview: Syrian President talks about chemical weapons attack on CBS

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Duration: 1:42
Updated: 04 Sep 2014
author: ODN

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has again denied using chemical weapons, in an interview with the American network CBS. "There has been no evidence that I u...

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President Bashar al Assad celebrates New Year's Eve with Syrian Army on the battlefront

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Duration: 8:24
Updated: 02 Jan 2015

President Bashar al Assad celebrates New Year’s Eve with Syrian soldiers on the battlefront. Jobar area, suburb of Damascus. President Bashar Hafez al-Assad: “On the new year, families meet together, but you wanted to be here to protect your people and country, leave your families behind. Receiving a new year is everybody’s hope, but the bigger hope is the victory of our armed forces and of all those who fought alongside with them, in our battle against terrorism. We do embrace you, as a society and people, but we derive our morale from you and your high morale”. With the beginning of the new year, President Bashar al-Assad visited army and popular defense forces at the fire lines of Jobar, Damascus countryside. President al-Assad toured a number of posts and military units which face armed terrorist groups, hailing and appreciating forces’ victories and sacrifices to keep the people of Damascus and its surrounding, as well as their properties, protected and safe. Greeting families, soldiers of the Syrian army and popular defense forces, the President wished quick recovery for injured ones, affirming that sacrifices of martyrs, injured soldiers and the determination of their families were the most important basis for Syria’s steadfastness. The president also hailed soldiers on the fire lines in Jobar and all those who carried arms for defending the homeland in all hot spots of Syria, where terrorists attacked their people. For their part, the soldiers affirmed that they will keep defending Syria preserving its soil and pride till defeating terrorism and restoring safety and security to the homeland. Report by R. al-jazaeri/ Barry, SANA 1/1/2015 ~ Best wishes from our small but active team (www.SyrianFreePress.net) of combative freelancers Mr. President, May God protect you. Honor to you and to the wonderful Syrian Arab Army, Syrian Armed Forces, Syrian Air Forces, National Defence Forces, and all our local allies, Ba’ath Brigades, Hezbollah, Arab Nationalist Guards. Best wishes also to our best friends in the world, from Russia, Novorossia, Iran, China, Venezuela and all those countries who are really working for the peace of the peoples against the aggressions by the hands of the Zionist/Yankee evil forces (and their Euro-NATO puppets) http://syrianfreepress.wordpress.com/2015/01/01/report-40432/ ~ Broadcasted by Syrian National Television, Damascus January 1, 2015 Reloaded by #SyrianFreePress.net Network #Syrian_Patriotic #Freelancers_Network http://www.syrianfreepress.net/ http://syrianfreepress.wordpress.com/ http://tg24siria.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SuriaPress https://www.facebook.com/Tg24Siria ... ... ...and associated web spaces, blogs, Youtube channels and Facebook pages... ... ... http://www.youtube.com/user/syrianpress http://www.youtube.com/user/syriafreepress http://www.youtube.com/user/noticiasdesiria http://www.youtube.com/user/SiriaNews http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNewsSyria * * #Armée_Syrienne #Syrian_Arab_Army #Syrian_women #peuple_syrien #Al_Qaeda #Exposing Al_Qaeda #Zionist plots #groupe_terroriste_armé #armes_chimiques #chemical_weapons #Syria #News #Army #Anti_Terrorism #Syrian_Crisis #Bashar_al_Jaafari #Bashar_al_Assad #Syrian_patriots #Noticias_de_Siria

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President Obama Addresses the Nation on Syria

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Duration: 15:47
Updated: 11 Sep 2013

President Barack Obama delivers remarks from the White House on Syria.

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Putin pledges his support for Syrian President Bashar Assad

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Duration: 1:07
Updated: 29 Jun 2015

There are growing fears of Greece’s default on its debt and an exit from the eurozone. And European stocks have dived at the start of Monday's trading. Frankfurt and Paris indices have shed more than four percent. Meanwhile, the euro dropped below one-point-one US dollars. A similar trend is seen in Asian markets particularly in China, Japan and Hong Kong. Chinese shares closed heavily down after a roller-coaster ride. Hong Kong and Tokyo stocks plunged 3.63% and 2.88% respectively. Meanwhile, oil prices have fallen, with the US crude dipping below 59 dollars per barrel to an almost three-week low. Live @ http://www.presstv.ir/live.html Twitter @ http://twitter.com/PressTV LiveLeak @ http://www.liveleak.com/c/PressTV Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/PRESSTV Google+ @ http://plus.google.com/+VideosPTV Instagram @ http://instagram.com/presstvchannel

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Killing children

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Duration: 0:52
Updated: 11 Feb 2014

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Slams Rumors, Attend Martyrs Day Ceremony

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Duration: 2:37
Updated: 07 May 2015

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Slams rumors claiming his death, attend Martyrs Day ceremony

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad interview with Portuguese State Television, RTP

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Duration: 26:23
Updated: 05 Mar 2015

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad interview with Portuguese State Television, RTP.

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Full Interview of Syrian President Bashar Assad with Fox News in Damascus (Aired Sep 18, 2013)

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Duration: 60:47
Updated: 04 Sep 2014
author: Eretz Zen

This is the full interview of Syrian President Bashar Assad with former US Congressman and Fox News commentator Dennis Kucinich and Fox News senior correspon...

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Assad to RT: 'I'm not Western puppet - I live and die in Syria' (EXCLUSIVE)

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Duration: 25:03
Updated: 09 Nov 2012

In an exclusive interview with RT, Syrian President Bashar Assad said that Syria is not going through a civil war, but rather a different kind of war -- terrorism through proxies - FULL SCRIPT: http://on.rt.com/4sugfx RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.

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Syrian President Dr. Bashar Assad Full Interview with Mayadeen

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Duration: 115:09
Updated: 05 May 2014
author: Arabi Souri

The full interview of the Syrian president Dr. Bashar Al-Assad with Al Maydeen TV aired on 21st October 2013.

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President Assad's interview with France 2

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Duration: 24:17
Updated: 21 Apr 2015

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Syrian President Assad & Barbara Walters ABC News

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Duration: 46:17
Updated: 17 Nov 2012

~ John Rand https://www.facebook.com/groups/John.Rand.Group/permalink/248520141942329/ SHARES https://www.facebook.com/shares/view?id=168661073257508 سورية‎ or سوريا : , Syrian Arab Republic الجمهورية العربية السورية‎ an Arab country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest. In English, the name Syria was formerly synonymous with the Levant, known in Arabic as Sham, while the modern state encompasses the sites of several ancient kingdoms and empires, including the Eblan civilization of the third millennium BC. In the Islamic era, its capital city, Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, was the seat of the Umayyad Caliphate, and a provincial capital of the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt. The population of Syria is 74% Sunni (mostly Sunni Arabs, but also Kurds, Circassians and Turkomans), 12% Alawi and Shia (mostly Arabs), 10% Christian (Arab Christians, Assyrians and Armenians) and 3% Druze (sometimes considered part of Shia Islam). Combined, 87% of the Syrian population is Muslim. The majority of the Syrian population is Arab. The modern Syrian state was established after the First World War as a French mandate, and represented the largest Arab state to emerge from the formerly Ottoman-ruled Arab Levant. It gained independence in April 1946, as a parliamentary republic. The post-independence period was tumultuous, and a large number of military coups and coup attempts shook the country in the period 1949--1971. Between 1958 and 1961, Syria entered a brief union with Egypt, which was terminated by a military coup in Syria. Syria was under Emergency Law from 1963 to 2011, effectively suspending most constitutional protections for citizens, and its system of government is considered to be non-democratic. Bashar al-Assad has been president since 2000 and was preceded by his father Hafez al-Assad, who was in office from 1971. Since March 2011, an uprising against the government of Assad, considered an extension of the events of the Arab spring, has thrown a significant part of the country into armed conflict. As of July 15, 2012, Syria is effectively in a state of civil war. World War III (WWIII or Third World War) is the conflict that denotes a successor to World War II (1939--1945). The conflict would be on a global scale, with common speculation that it would likely be a nuclear war and devastating in nature. In the wake of World War I, World War II, the commencement of the Cold War and the development, testing and use of nuclear weapons, there was early widespread speculation as to the next global war. This war was anticipated and planned for by military and civil authorities, and explored in fiction in many countries. Concepts ranged from the limited use of atomic weapons, to the destruction of the planet.

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Charlie Rose | Bashar al-Assad - President of Syria

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Duration: 54:01
Updated: 29 May 2010

May 27, 2010 Copyright © 2010 Charlie Rose LLC. All rights reserved. Bashar al-Assad is the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Regional Secretary of the Baath Party, and the son of former President Hafez al-Assad. Originally trained as a doctor, Assad attended medical school at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He then went on to get subspecialty training in ophthalmology in London's academic hospitals. Initially Assad had few political aspirations; his father had been grooming Bashar's older brother, Basil al-Assad, to be the future president. However, Basil's death in an automobile accident in 1994 suddenly made Bashar his father's new heir apparent. When the elder Assad died in 2000, Bashar was elected President unopposed with apparent massive popular support, after Syria's Majlis Al Shaa'b (Parliament) swiftly voted to lower the minimum age for candidates from 40 to 34. Upon becoming President, Bashar al-Assad promised economic and political reforms to Syria, but he has so far delivered little change from the status quo. The Baath Party remains in control of the parliament, and is constitutionally the "leading party" of the state.

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BBC: NEW Interview with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad (ENG+AR) 10-02-15

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Duration: 27:03
Updated: 10 Feb 2015

Interview from the BBC with the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, 10-02-2015. It shows how our Syrian President reveal the lies, which are coming from the Western Media.

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EXCLUSIVE: Full interview of Syrian president Dr. Bashar Al-Assad on Addounia TV 29.08.2012

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Duration: 63:04
Updated: 31 Aug 2012

With English subtitles - enjoy!!!!

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Interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad 08.11.2012 (French subtitles)

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Duration: 25:03
Updated: 18 Aug 2014
author: GlobalResearchTV

In an exclusive interview with RT, Syrian President Bashar Assad said that Syria is not going through a civil war, but rather a different kind of war -- terr...

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Interview with Ikhbariya (English Subtitles)

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Duration: 58:28
Updated: 21 Apr 2013

Translated by: Arabi Souri http://www.youtube.com/user/3arabiSouri During this televised interview with Syrian al-Ikhbariya TV, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the West "will pay a heavy price" for pitting al-Qaeda militants against the Syrian government. Assad also condemned measures taken by Turkey and some of the country's Arab neighbors to support anti-Syrian terrorists, and their attempts to start a sectarian civil war in the country. He added that Jordan has allowed thousands of militants to enter Syria through its borders. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the US was dispatching 200 troops to Jordan for military operations along the Syrian border. Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011. Many people, including large numbers of Syrian army and security personnel, have been killed in the violence. The Syrian government says that the chaos is being orchestrated from outside the country, and there are reports that a very large number of the militants are foreign nationals. Damascus says the West and its regional allies including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are supporting the militants. http://www.youtube.com/user/EretzZen2 Source: al-Ikhbariya TV Article source: PressTV

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(English) The Future of the Syrian Revolution: President Ahmad Jarba's First Washington Address

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Duration: 51:24
Updated: 31 May 2014
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The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted "The Future of the Syrian Revolution," a conversation with President Ahmad Jarba, head of the National Coalition for Syria...

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BREAKING NEWS 9-9-2013 syrian President Bashar Al Assad CBS interview

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Duration: 57:44
Updated: 09 Mar 2014
author: thesyrianfighter6

US & Al Qaeda VS Syria.

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(Arabic) The Future of the Syrian Revolution: President Ahmad Jarba's First Washington Address

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Duration: 48:40
Updated: 03 Sep 2014
author: U.S. Institute of Peace

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted "The Future of the Syrian Revolution," a conversation with President Ahmad Jarba, head of the National Coalition for Syria...

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Full Speech of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad [English Voice-Over] (January 6, 2013)

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Duration: 55:00
Updated: 26 Aug 2014
author: Eretz Zen

Syria's president has outlined a plan to end the country's conflict, starting with a halt to international support to "al Qaeda-linked terrorist groups." The...

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Moaz Al-Khatib, Founding President of the Syrian National Coalition

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Duration: 62:57
Updated: 20 Mar 2015

March 19, 2015 - MEI and the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy hosted Mouaz Al-Khatib (Founding President, Syrian National Coalition, and former Imam at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus) for a discussion of the latest conflict dynamics in Syria and his vision for the country's political future. Drawing upon his crucial experience in Syria's revolutionary movement and his efforts to bring about an inclusive political solution to the conflict, Sheikh Al-Khatib discussed U.S. policy toward Syria, the global strategy to combat the Islamic State, and current diplomatic efforts to renew peace talks between the regime and the increasingly fragmented opposition.

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Syrian President Assad Interview with Syrian al-Ikhbariya TV: Backing al-Qaeda Has Repercussions

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Duration: 58:28
Updated: 18 Feb 2014
author: Eretz Zen

Translated by: Arabi Souri During this televised interview with Syrian al-Ikhbariya TV, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the West "will pay a heavy pric...

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Syrian President Bashar Al Assad Interview On Fox News [Full] [HD] September 18, 2013

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Duration: 122:14
Updated: 08 Feb 2015

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POV 28 x 5 Full Episode

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Duration: 47:17
Updated: 21 Jul 2015

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News Item (9e92e0ce-fc65-dc67-28bb-e8e2144d9fed)

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015

notes: col print location: damascus title: assad victory serviced date: 02/11/78 no: lnc 90437 date shot: 02/09/78 length: 28ft seconds: 45 sound: natsof date of arrival: film shows: supporters of syria's president hafez assad marching past his house in support of his victory in the national plebiscite last week: assad and wife on a balcony acknowledge the tribute. lead in: an impressive demonstration of support followed the re-election of syria's president hafez assad to a second seven-year term of office this week (ending saturday 11 february). the re-election of assad was a forgone conclusion in the unopposed nation-wide plebiscite held on wednesday (8 february). on friday (10 february) supporters marked the hardline arab leader's victory by marching through the streets of damascus. feet r/secs 3 5 gv crowd in street 5 8 ms marching children with pictures of assad 8 13 gv children march past assad's home 10 16 ls assad, wife and son on balcony 15 24 gv crowd pan to assad 21 34 gv chairman of syrian parliament addressing news conf 2~ 35 gv press 28 45 mcu chairman commentary: a massive publicity campaign before the balloting stressed assad's role in the 1973 middle east war and in dispatching syrian peace-keeping troops to end the civil war in neighbouring lebanon. assad, who acknowledged the demonstration of support, from the balcony of his home, is the longest ruling syrian president since the country's independence from france. results of the plebiscite were released at a press conference by chairman of the syrian parliament, mohamed ali alhalabi. the press were told that a "massive support had been voiced for president assad". nomination by the baath socialist party leadership and a unanimous endorsement from parliament last ensured assad of a second term. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/9e92e0cefc65dc6728bbe8e2144d9fed Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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SYRIA: PRESIDENT CLINTON'S VISIT

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President Clinton is holding talks on Middle East peace with the Syrian President, Hafez Assad, after arriving in Damascus on the latest leg of his six-nation Middle East tour. Clinton is hoping to capitalise on the momentum towards peace following Wednesday's historic peace agreement between Jordan and Israel. This is the first visit by an American leader to Syria in 20 years. Clinton was met at the airport by President Assad. The two men shook hands and stood side by side for the welcoming ceremony. The two leaders then drove to the presidential palace for talks. Today's talks are expected to focus on the future of the Golan Heights, a strategic plateau which changed hands in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Syria is insisting on a complete and unconditional withdrawal. Israel has hinted at a willingness to withdraw but is seeking guarantees on peaceful relations from Syria in return. Clinton arrived from Jordan where he witnessed the signing of a peace accord between Israel and Jordan that ended a 46-year-state of war. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/826580053af05bf539bf0c58a21009c4 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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ISRAEL: PRESIDENT CLINTON'S VISIT

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Nat Sound President Clinton has arrived in Israel for talks with Israeli leaders on Middle East peace. Clinton travelled to Jerusalem from talks in Damascus where Syrian President Hafez Assad renewed his call for Israel to give up Arab land in exchange for full peace. President Clinton touched down after a short flight from Damascus where he held talks with the Syrian President, Hafez Assad. Clinton was welcomed at the airport by President Ezer Weizman, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Cabinet ministers and religious leaders. SOUNDBITE: "Like all Americans I have been inspired by Israel's long struggle to survive and flourish. Today Israel is strong and growing stronger. You stand on the threshold of a new era of peace and security. America as always is proud to stand by you." SUPER CAPTION: President Clinton Earlier Assad said Syria wanted "full withdrawal for full peace" saying Israel must return to Syria the Golan Heights it seized in the 1967 war as well as returning land it seized in southern Lebanon. Clinton conceded that no Israeli-Syrian peace agreement was at hand but he held out some hope saying Assad had gone beyond previous statements. Clinton said he would convey the Syrian leader's position in his talks with Rabin. Clinton also briefly addressed terrorism in his meeting with Assad. The official U.S. position is that Syria is a state sponsor of terrorism. Assad, at his news conference, denied his country sponsors terrorists and said he and Clinton did not discuss the topic as a separate issue. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/9402bd6f6cff04cdcab9887b01e4309c Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Syria - Warren Christopher On Middle-East

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US Secretary of State Warren Christopher left Damascus on Sunday, after presenting Syrian President Hafez al-Assad with new Israeli peace proposals. SHOWS: DAMASCUS, SYRIA, 1/5 two shot warren christopher and hafez al-assad seated for talks pulls in to christopher listening to assad cu assad speaking pans to syrian foreign minister Farouk Shara cu assad speaking pulls out to two-shot wide shot reception room wide shot reception room christopher coming to microphone to address press christopher sot: "i know the hour is very late but i thought i would give you a few brief comments, let me characterize the discussions that i've had as being very serious and substantive. i think from my standpoint, my own evaluation is we've entered a new more substantive phase in the negotiations but it's clear that theres a good deal of work to be done, a lot of work to be done ahead, but i would indicate to you the united states is going to play the most effective and determined role we can to try to aid the parties and to come to some resolution of the situation but i'm afraid i can't go much further than what i've said and i do believe weve entered a more substantive phase based upon the discussions i've had with the leaders of the two countries over the last three days" PALMYRA gvs christopher touring ruins 2.24 You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/4e8e56bab4797a7fc0448e5bcbd7b464 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Israel - Head Of US Delegation Arrives

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The head of the U.S. delegation to the Middle East peace talks, Denis Ross, arrived in Jerusalem on Monday (17/1) seeking a favourable response from a wary Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's call for peace at the U.S.-Syria summit. SHOWS: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, 17/1 dennis ross out of limo ross shaking hands with foreign minister shimon peres gvs meeting peres and ross out of building ca media peres eng sot: "we shall try to advance peace process on all its parts..." ca media ross eng sot: "president assad used language he has never used before, not previously talked about normal peaceful relations so those kinds of phrases... represent breaking of new ground" general ehud barak, chief of staff, arriving for meeting ross talking to delegates as prime minister yitzhalk rabin arrives rabin and ross shaking hands 1.56 You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/51c71bbe93a3161824649cc51f906c02 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Israel - Head Of US Peace Talk Delegation Arrives

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The head of the U.S. delegation to the Middle East peace talks, Denis Ross, arrived in Jerusalem on Monday (17/1) seeking a favourable response from a wary Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's call for peace at the U.S.-Syria summit. SHOWS: JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, 17/1 0.00 ross out of car at foreign affairs ministry 0.04 ross and shimon peres shaking hands during photo opportunity 0.06 pan from israeli officials to u.s. delegation and ross 0.21 exterior ministry of foreign affairs, pans to ross and peres coming out 0.29 cutaway camera crews 0.32 peres at mic SOT: "we shall really try to advance the peace process and all its parts, with all the partners, the syrian partner being very important in it" 0.44 ross at mic SOT: "he (assad) has not previously talked about normal peaceful relations so those kinds of phrases represent a departure and a breaking of new ground." 0.56 exterior government house 1.00 press cutaway 1.02 ross and rabin shaking hands, zoom in to rabin seated 1.12 ends You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/0c16e7ba2e6a72fe74aef78c6917e3ca Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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USA - Clinton Foreign Policy Press Conference

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President Clinton held a press conference on Wednesday (3/8) experssing foreign policy opinions. He spoke with cautious optimism over North Korea. On the subject of the Middle East peace process, President Clinton said that despite problems between Israel and Syria, after talks on the telephone with Syrian President Assad, he was convinced that the Syrian leader was anxious for a peace deal. SHOWS: WASHINGTON, DC, 3/8 ws presser Clinton sot on North Korea: "I think at this time, when North Korea has shown a willingness to stop reprocessing and to stop refueling, and when our talks are about to begin again next Friday, we should take the facts as we have them and keep working for progress. This is an issue which is very important to the long-term security of the United States." ca presser Clinton sot on Mideast: "I think there are difficult issues still between Israel and Syria, but I believe both leaders do want to make peace. As you know, before I announced that King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin would come here to end their state of war and to commit to establishing full peace, I had a long talk with President Assad on the telephone. I then spoke with him again. I am convinced that he is still very much interested in a comprehensive peace. 1.06 ends You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/de5f1a1684c4364e0533ce66386150bc Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Middle East/Syria - Syrian Peace Talks

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US Secretary of State Warren Christopher on Wednesday (18/5) briefed Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on his talks with Israeli leaders about the idea of a phased return of the Golan Heights. SHOWS: 18/5 DAMASCUS, Syria warren christopher and president assad seated side by side close-ups of both men two men chatting 0.47 ends You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/7c2e12cbcde2881a654b6e40622e6b82 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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SYRIA - Christopher Arrives In Damascus

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US Secretary of State Warren Christopher arrived in Damascus from Israel on Sunday (7/8) for talks with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on how to break the deadlock in Syrian-Israeli peace talks. He was welcomed by Syrian Foreign Minister Farouq al-Shara. SHOWS DAMASCUS, SYRIA. 7/8: plane carrying us secretary of state warren christopher taxiing across damascus airport officials walk across tarmac christopher alights plane and greeted by syrian foreign minister farouq al-shara official party across tarmac christopher seated with syrian foreign minister farouq al-shara christopher leaves building and into car motorcade departs vs of photo-op christopher with syrian president Hafez al-assad. ends: 2.19 You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/4d8ae2908ec347357edfd90e648fba0f Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Egypt - Assad Meets Mubarak On Israel/JordanAccord

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US President will attend a ceremony next week to formalise the peace deal agreed between Israel and Jordan ending 46 years of war between the two countries. The ceremony will take place near the border crossing between Israel and Jordan. A controversial part of the deal - a plan to lease back to Israel land it has occupied has paricularly angered Arab nations. Syrian President Hafez Assad said the formula used to resolve the land dispute between Jordan and Israel would never work when it came to the Golan Heights . Assad is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on the Israeli-Jordanian accord. SHOWS: CAIRO, EGYPT, 18/10 00:00 ext building 00:03 Syrian President Hafez al-Assad meeting Mubarak 00:08 cu mubarak 00:14 media cutaway 00:17 mubarak and assad addressing press 00:21 cu mubarak sot in arabic saying we discussed the iraqi kuwaiti crisis, the peace process in the middle east and some bilateral issues. 00:38 assad sot in arabic 00:49 ws leaders leave presser 00:53 ENDS You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/90b46d7dc344e6ed7ae44cc22399160c Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Egypt - Syria Against Compromise On Israel

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Syrian President Hafez al-Assad ruled out any compromise on full Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights, saying on Tuesday (18/10) it would be blasphemy even to lease some of the land back to the Israelis. He was commenting in Egypt on reports that Jordan will lease some land to Israeli farmers under the draft peace treaty it initialled with Israel on Monday. Assad was in the Egyptian capital Cairo for talks with President Hosni Mubarak apparently prompted by Syrian dissatisfaction with the peace accord. SHOWS: CAIRO, EGYPT, 18/10 00:00 ext building 00:03 Syrian President Hafez al-Assad meeting Mubarak 00:08 cu mubarak 00:14 media cutaway 00:17 mubarak and assad addressing press 00:21 cu mubarak sot in arabic saying we discussed the iraqi kuwaiti crisis, the peace process in the middle east and some bilateral issues. 00:38 assad sot in arabic 00:49 ws leaders leave presser 00:53 ENDS You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/42ebffc1d1b6b2278953e866e90f870f Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Syria - Visit US Secretary Of State Christopher

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US Secretary of State Warren Christopher was cautiously optimistic about prospects for peace between Israel and Syria after meeting Syrian President Hafez al Assad in Damascus on Tuesday (11/10). SHOWS: DAMASCUS, SYRIA, 11/10 U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher off plane, greeted by officials Christopher walking across tarmac, waving Christopher sot on determination to facilitate peace process. i am anxious to be of help to syrian president hafez al-assad and prime minister yitzhak rabin ws meeting between assad and christopher 1.11 You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/aab63a20f0a778ac281fce39d46ae11a Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Israel - Christopher In Israel/Syria Mediation

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US Secretary of State Warren Christopher tried to put an end on Wednesday (7/12) to a war of words between Israel and Syria and place the search for peace back on the diplomatic rails. Christopher, who had met the Syrian President on Wednesday completed his diplomatic rounds with a meeting in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Afterwards Rabin noted an improvement in the "tone" with Syria., SHOWS: JERUSALEM (7/12) exterior prime minister's office christopher out of car and in christopher along corridor officials seated at table, handshake, and rabin and christopher talking rabin and christopher leaving building, to microphones engsot rabin says he was briefed by christopher on his visit to damascus, and impressions that we can overcome certain difficulties in the future cutaway natsot christopher says he will be meeting arafat later in gaza, and he refers to the security problem (on his syrian visit) christopher says there is a seriousness of purpose between the syrians and israelis on outstanding issues, and the gap is being narrowed handshake 3.00 ends. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b199e5a11cda2cda8e3cb95aa99ab8d5 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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LEBANON: PRESIDENT ELIAS HRAWI GIVEN 3 MORE YEARS IN OFFICE

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015

Arabic/Nat The Lebanese Parliament has given pro Syrian President Elias Hrawi an unprecedented three more years in office to oversee peace negotiations with Israel and Lebanon's post-war reconstruction. The extension had been widely expected after President Hafez Assad of Syria, the undisputed power in Lebanon, decreed last week that he wanted his close ally, a 68-year-old Maronite Catholic, to stay on as head of state. Hrawi was elected on November 24, 1989, two days after his predecessor, Rene Mouawad, was assassinated with 31 aides and guards in a car-bomb ambush in Beirut after only 17 days in office. His objectives were clearly defined by the deputies present in Parliament. SOUNDBITE:(Arabic) "Everything was decided (the extension of the president's term of office), what we want now is to rearrange the social situation, the management situation, and all the problems we were suffering before." SUPERCAPTION: Deputy Pierre Helou Besides social and economic policies, foreign policy is clearly also on the agenda. SOUNDBITE:(Arabic) "We said it before during the session, first of all we hope that south Lebanon will be soon free of all foreign armed troops, and the arrangement of the social and living situations will be much improved" SUPERCAPTION: Deputy Adnan Traboulsi There is however widespread opposition to the decision - including from the President's own community, the Maronite Christians. Opponents branded the extension a threat to democracy in a country struggling to rise from the ashes of the war. Anti-Syrian leaders in exile denounced the vote as an unwarranted violation of Lebanon's sovereignty by Syria, which has some 40,000 troops controlling most of the country. A protest was banned by the Government. However, Assad's decision to back Hrawi ensured a parliamentary majority well in excess of the two-thirds needed to amend the constitution. Legislators voted 111-10 to amend Article 49 of Lebanon's constitution and provide for the one-time extension five weeks before Hrawi's six-year term expires. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b64b58c708fa94d377cfaf777e0d3fa0 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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LEBANON : PRESIDENT ELIAS HRAWI REQUESTS 3 YEAR EXTENSION IN POWER

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English/Nat A plan by the Lebanese president to extend his term in office has met with widespread concern. President Elias Hrawi, who is supported by the Syrian government, wants an extra three years in power. But opponents to the plan claim it will kill democracy in the country. Beirut might be mostly peaceful these days, but a new war has erupted in Lebanese politics. In an unprecedented move, Parliament plans to amend Lebanon's constitution to allow president, Elias Hrawi, to stay on for three more years after his six year term ends on November the 23rd.. It will mean bypassing a presidential election and the people's vote. Sixty-eight-year-old Hrawi has the strong support of Syrian president, Hafez Al Assad, whose 40-thousand strong army exerts a decisive influence in the Lebanon. But the extension is opposed by many who fear Lebanon will become like other Arab countries where leaders stay in office until they die. SOUNDBITE: 'I would like to have proper president elections, I would like to have renewed elections, I would like to have a new electoral law, I would like to have free elections under the supervision of the United Nations even to assure the neutrality of the elections and the freedom of vote. ' SUPER CAPTION: Mr Dory Chamoun, National Liberal Party leader. SOUNDBITE:' I mean we don't know the other steps they might take later, and our democracy would just vanish like that' SUPER CAPTION: Sami Ramadan, University student. SOUNDBITE: 'I am in principle against an amendment of the article 49 of the Constitution, because I'm against personalized or tailor made amendment of this Constitution' SUPER CAPTION: Mr Nassib Lahoud, Member of Parliament. With the Syrian 'peace-keeping' presence so pervasive, the success of the amendment is almost guaranteed. The vote will be taken by roll call or show of hands, and few politicians will want to be identified publicly as opposing the wishes of the powerful Syrian President Assad. SOUNDBITE: 'President Hrawi has made a very interest, and a very great achievement in reconstructing the country' SUPER CAPTION: Mr Sami Al-Khatib, Member of Parliament. SOUNDBITE: ' Yeh, he's done a lot for the country, and we could hope for the best' SUPER CAPTION: Imad Hamoud, University student. Hrawi's supporters point to the great changes he's made, including the huge re-building program in Beirut after years of civil war. Opponents, however, point to declining living conditions and alleged government corruption. To the Lebanese people, though, President Hrawi's move is a clear sign their troubled country is not free of its problems yet. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/2165f6b2b6e1e634307c511a70602d45 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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SYRIA: PALESTINIANS EXPELLED BY LIBYA ARRIVE IN LATAKIA

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Arabic/Nat Over 250 Palestinians expelled by Libya have arrived in the Syrian port of Latakia, ending an 11-day ordeal in the Mediterranean. The ferry carrying the deportees had been docked in Cyprus for almost a week until the Syrian government agreed to give them sanctuary. Syria had originally refused to allow the vessel to dock but relented following international pressure. The Palestinian men, women and children were among more than 650 who were deported from Libya ten days ago. These Palestinians had been camped out in the Syrian port of Latakia for almost a week, waiting for news of their loved ones, who had been stranded in Cyprus with nowhere to go. Their relatives were among more than 650 Palestinians - half of them children - who were deported from Libya ten days ago. Thousands more are being expelled by Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gadhafi supposedly to show his opposition to the Israeli-PLO peace accord. For those counting the hours at Latakia it had been an anxious wait. SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) "I have been here for three days waiting for my daughter and my nephew coming from Libya because Mr. Gadhafi expelled them. We have no-one in the world except Mr. Assad who's saved us." SUPER CAPTION: Yassine Abd Al-Fattah - Palestinian relative of deportees The ferry Fayza Express first headed for Syria ten days ago but the authorities refused to let it dock. It then sailed to Cyprus where it arrived on Tuesday. Syria finally relented under international pressure and agreed to take in all passengers carrying Syrian documents. After the 16-hour journey from Cyprus the 250 passengers - and those waiting on the quayside - were jubilant. Many of them chanted in praise of Syrian President Hafez Assad, whose government agreed to give them sanctuary. Though some of the Palestinians were elated to be heading for Syria, others worry that they'll face yet more trouble in there. Most Arab countries have refused to receive the Palestinians, saying they should go to the Palestinian-ruled West Bank and Gaza Strip. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/6253ace9885d6a0edebdde99e1b28e0b Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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SYRIA: WARREN CHRISTOPHER HAS MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ASSAD

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English/Nat U-S Secretary of State Warren Christopher has boosted prospects for renewed negotiations between Israel and Syria after a four-hour "positive and constructive" meeting with Syrian President Hafez Assad. Christopher's brief but upbeat account to reporters before flying to Jerusalem indicated the two sides are likely to reopen negotiations, possibly through a Christopher shuttle mission next year. On his visit to Syria to improve Israel-Syria relations, U-S Secretary of State Warren Christopher had talks with Syria's President Hafez Assad. He said the four hour talks were constructive and had boosted the prospects for restarting talks between the two countries. Talks between Israel and Syria have effectively at a stalemate over the Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights. Israel captured the strategic land in a war with Syria in 1967 and the Syrian President Hafez Assad has been demanding it back ever since. Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres signaled in Washington this week he would be prepared to negotiate leaving the territory for the right peace terms. Buoyed by this more conciliatory attitude from Israel, Christopher said his four hour meeting with the Syrian President went well. SOUNDBITE: "Based upon the constructive discussions today, I can say that the parties clearly want to press forward, the remainder of my time here will be spent trying to find the best way , the best process, the best means to press forward as the parties definitely want to do." SUPER CAPTION: Warren Christopher, U-S Secretary of State An announcement is expected this weekend on a schedule for a series of talks in Damascus and Jerusalem. The shuttle diplomacy is hoped to yield a treaty centered on an Israeli withdrawal from its security zone on the Golan Heights. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/86f31135871f351c207af0414af8e9a9 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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USA: ISRAELI AND SYRIAN DELEGATIONS ARRIVE FOR MIDDLE EAST TALKS

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English/Nat The Israeli and Syrian delegations have arrived at a rural conference centre in Maryland in the U-S for top level talks on peace between their two countries. It is hoped the crucial issue of the Golan Heights, on the northern border between Israel and Syria, can be resolved to bring a wider peace to the Middle East. The Syrian delegation was first to arrive at the Aspen-Wye Plantation, the rural conference centre in Maryland where the talks are being held. They were followed not long after by the Israeli delegation. The two countries are resuming their land-for-peace negotiations with an unusual air of optimism that the results this time will be positive. The Clinton administration is taking an active role in the negotiations. U-S officials will participate in all sessions at the "River House" of Aspen-Wye Plantation, about 50 miles (80 kms) east of Washington on the East Wye River. At stake are the future of the Golan Heights, a strategic border enclave that Israel occupied in its war against Syria in 1967. Israeli-Syrian talks broke down last June in Washington, but the two sides agreed to try again after Secretary of State Warren Christopher traveled to the region two weeks ago. Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres already has hinted that for the right peace terms Syrian President Hafez Assad could recover the border buffer zone. And Assad has telegraphed that he is inclined to come to terms with Israel. Although the two leaders are not attending in person, their top negotiators go into the talks buoyed up by these promising moves. SOUNDBITE: This obviously is the first time in many months that the Syrians and Israelis have gotten together and met. We hope to be able to facilitate that meeting and facilitate their progress on a broad range of issues. SUPER CAPTION: Glyn Davies, U-S State Department spokesman Davies also gave reporters a glimpse Wednesday of the delegations' restricted meeting place. This is the only time reporters will be allowed into the River House, a 26-room mansion in hundreds of acres of parkland. It will be off limits to media and the public for two rounds of meetings this week and next. The Wye Plantation talks are to run through Friday and resume after New Year's Day. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/53d40f1bfb39293c6ee28533fa0f252b Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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ISRAEL: US SECRETARY OF STATE WARREN CHRISTOPHER VISIT

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015

English/Nat US Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, was back in Israel today (Tuesday) after a brief visit to Syria. He had an early morning meeting with Israeli Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin. Christopher reportedly made progress in talks yesterday (Monday) with Syrian President Hafez Assad. At issue is the disputed area of the Golan Heights on the border of Syria and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's house was the setting for talks between Rabin and US Secretary of State Warren Christopher. Christopher did not speak to waiting journalists but his aides have said the five-hour meeting in Damascus yesterday with Syrian President Hafez Assad was helpful. It seems Christopher has found renewed interest and enthusiasm from both Israel and Syria, to restart peace talks. The Israel-Syria talks broke down in December with Israeli and Syrian military chiefs negotiating security arrangements for the Golan Heights in the expectation Rabin would agree to at least a partial pullback. Christopher is expected to embark on the second stage of peace negotiations- he's expected to continue serving as an emissary between the Syrians and the Israelis. Rabin briefly told the press waiting outside his office this morning, that the meeting with Christopher was 'very good, as usual.' SOUNDBITE: "We have to find a general definition of what will be the purpose of the security arrangements- that's what we're negotiating now." SUPER CAPTION: Israeli Prime-Minister, Yitzhak Rabin SOUNDBITE: "There are no security arrangements if Israel were to withdraw from the Golan. You can not defend Israel against incoming tanks with out the Golan... without Israeli tanks in the Golan." SUPER CAPTION: Benjamin Netanyahu, Opposition Leader While U-S officials reported progress in breaking the stalemate between Israel and Syria, Rabin told his parliament that there is no agreement on four major components. And he says without that, there can't be talks. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/5375bee1002451d252c36e04d65318db Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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MIDDLE EAST: ISRAEL AND SYRIA: HOPE OF RESUMING NEGOTIATIONS

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015

Natural Sound US Secretary of State Warren Christopher raised hopeful signs today (Monday) of resuming stalled negotiations between Israel and Syria. Christopher spent five hours talking with Syrian President Hafez Assad in Damascus. In Damascus today (Monday) Syrian President Hafez Assad met US Secretary of State Warren Christopher. Their meeting lasted five hours. Assad's position has been that Israel should commit itself to a withdrawal from the occupied area of the Golan Heights that Israel seized in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Before arriving in Damascus Christopher was hoping that he might be able to penetrate the wall of silence that has kept Syria and Israel apart for over a year. One of Christopher's aides said the five-hour meeting with Assad had been very good and had touched on a range of issues. Christopher was due back in Damascus on Tuesday after shuttling back to Israel, and a brief stop in Jordan, his aides said. Success in convincing Syria and Israel to talk would crown a trip that has clearly tired the 69-year-old American official. He was hospitalised recently in Canada with a bleeding ulcer and has now taken the precaution of travelling with a doctor. He was all smiles today, though, in the hopes that his efforts will help secure a lasting Middle East peace. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/d5acaf08de98e0a5048bf48d70c6d00f Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Israel/Golan - Syrian Peace Unlikely This Year

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015

T/I: 10:31:16 Israel's cabinet convened in Jerusalem on Sunday (5/3) to hear the annual military intelligence report, which contained a prediction that a peace deal with Syria is unlikely this year. Economy Minister Shimon Shitrit said Syria's President Hafez Assad is ready for peace but still insists on a total Israeli pull-out from the Golan Heights. SHOWS: JERUSALEM / GOLAN, 5/3 - FILE JERUSALEM, 5/3: Cabinet ministers arriving Premier yitzhak rabin arrives for cabinet meeting Cu rabin seated Foreign minister shimon peres arriving for cabinet meeting Ext pm's office Ministers seated around table Ministers chatting Natsot minister of education amnon rubenstein saying there are several pre-requisites for peace between israel and syria, most importantly the defining of peace on the part of the syrians. Natsot shimon shitrit saying he believes that syrian president hafez assad is ready for peace but still insists on the rejected precondition of total israeli pullout from the golan heights. GOLAN HEIGHTS FILE: Pan of golan heights. Bringing tank through the golan heights 1.54 You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/f0e83928cfb8ad0ffb268e18138829e2 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Syria - Christopher On Syrian/Israeli Talks

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015

T/I: 10:04:58 U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher ended his Middle East tour on Wednesday (15/3) having persuaded Syria and Israel to resume direct talks over the disputed Golan Heights. At times during the week-long trip, progress looked difficult to achieve. But at his final stop-over in Damascus, Christopher persuaded Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to agree to re-open talks between the Syrian and Israeli ambassadors in Washington. SHOWS: DAMASCUS, SYRIA 14/3: christopher up to podium sot from warren christopher saying talks will resume soon... i have had intensive discussions with rabin in the past 24 hours and today with president assad. these have been productive. we've made good progress and on the basis of these, direct contacts with israel and syria will be resumed... in light of the dicussions with the ambassadors i'll expect to be sending us ambassador ross back to the middle east in the next two weeks to review and prepare the ground for subsequent discussions. both of the leaders made it clear they look forward to my return to the region. i think it has also been brought home the critical importance the u.s. plays in middle eastern matters. as a result of my trip there has been a renewal of the process in the middle east and a burst of energy not only on this track but on all tracks. 1.47 vision You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/cb96cf73941ffe95ea885c82127ce603 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Bobbi Kristina Dead -- Whitney Houston's Daughter Dies at 22

TMZ

27 Jul 2015

Whitney Houston's Daughter. Bobbi Kristina. Dead at 22. 12 minutes ago BY TMZ STAFF. Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's daughter Bobbi Kristina has died at the age of 22. She passed away outside Atlanta in the hospice care facility where she's been since June 24 ... ....

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File - This still image from an undated video released by Islamic State militants on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, purports to show journalist Steven Sotloff being held by the militant group.

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Jihadi John said to have fled Islamic State amid murder fears

The Australian

27 Jul 2015

Jihadi John, Islamic State’s notorious executioner, has reportedly fled the terror group over fears he would be killed by IS’s leaders. Mohammed Emwazi, the British computer science graduate who became famous via the group’s grisly beheading videos, has not been seen in a propaganda video for nearly six months, since he was filmed beheading Japanese journalist Kenji Goto in January ... ....

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This July 15, 2015 image made available by NASA on Friday, July 24, 2015 shows the atmosphere of Pluto backlit by the sun when the New Horizons spacecraft was about 1.25 million miles (2 million kilometers) away.

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Scientists Find Something Very Bizarre Behind Pluto

IFL Science

27 Jul 2015

Pluto has a tail!. The path of New Horizons as it flew past Pluto on July 14 took it directly into the dwarf planet's shadow, and while this provided a fascinating opportunity to see its atmosphere lit up by the Sun, it also allowed the spacecraft to see the effects of solar wind on Pluto ... It is mostly composed of nitrogen ions, which form a plasma tail, although scientists aren’t yet sure what shape or size this tail is ... ....

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China escalator accident: Mom makes ultimate sacrifice for her child

The Examiner

27 Jul 2015

A mom made the ultimate sacrifice for her child in a deadly China escalator accident ... In a horrific scene captured on video, the mother got caught on the escalator machinery and was killed. Surveillance footage of the China escalator accident is extremely graphic ... ....

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Boston booted as U.S. candidate for 2024 Olympics

Toronto Sun

27 Jul 2015

Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympics is over. A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that the U.S. Olympic Committee has severed ties with Boston. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not yet been made public. The Boston bid soured within days of its beginning in January, beset by poor communication, low public support and an active opposition group ... 15 ... ....

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US, Turkey join forces to drive Islamic State from Syria

Jakarta Post

28 Jul 2015

Details of the zone "remain to be worked out", the official, who asked not to be named, said during a visit by President Barack Obama to Ethiopia, while adding that "any joint military efforts will not include the imposition of a no-fly zone" -- a long-standing Turkish demand ... But Turkish officials denied the military was deliberately targeting Syrian Kurds and said it was responding to fire from the Syrian side of the border....

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Following a familiar pattern, Syrian Kurds could be the next Middle East threat

The Examiner

28 Jul 2015

Is the US strategy creating the next militant force to replace ISIS? The question is more valid given the recent tensions between Turkey and Syrian Kurds reported July 27, 2015, than some may believe ... Also a factor was the US support of Syrian rebels, in opposition to the Assad regime ... The Iraqi Kurds for their part have been singing the praises of President Bush and Republicans ... This has not helped the Syrian Kurdish effort....

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Syria's Assad admits his army's troubles

Al Jazeera

28 Jul 2015

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has made an unprecedented statement, admitting that some parts of Syria will have to be neglected....

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Russia Seen Reassessing Support for Assad

Wall Street Journal

28 Jul 2015

Russia has led a fresh push for diplomacy to resolve the Syrian conflict in recent months and Syrian opposition leaders say they have detected a shift in Moscow’s long-standing support for President Bashar al-Assad ... ....

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US, Turkey plan for 'safe zone' free of IS in northern Syria

Boston Herald

28 Jul 2015

has long rejected Turkish and other requests for a no-fly zone to halt Syrian government air raids, fearing it would draw U.S ... plan raises the question of which Syrian rebel forces would be involved in a ground operation against IS ... But in the absence of a no-fly zone to neutralize Syrian President Bashar Assad's warplanes, it is not clear how the possible buffer zone may be considered a safe haven where displaced people could return....

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Turkey vows to strike anyone killing civilians in planned free zone

The Miami Herald

28 Jul 2015

It shows a swath of territory some 65 miles in length and up to 25 miles deep into Syria, titled a “potential safe zone” – the place to which displaced Syrians could flee ... Turkey insists that the goal is the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, whom it blames for the rise of terror groups in his country....

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A Syrian tank is seen in Idlib, Syria, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

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US, Turkey agree to create ‘IS-free zone’ in Syria

Dawn

28 Jul 2015

Details of the zone “remain to be worked out”, the official said during a visit by US President Barack Obama to Ethiopia ... The Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) — which routed IS from the Syrian flashpoint of Kobane early this year with the help of Western air strikes — said Turkish tanks hit its positions and those of allied Arab rebels overnight in Zur Maghar village in Aleppo province....

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Syria rebels sceptical about Turkey’s plan to tackle IS

The Irish Times

28 Jul 2015

Syria’s rebels have cast doubt on Turkey’s ambitious plans to confront Islamic State, saying Ankara has yet to provide details of how it will drive jihadis from the Syrian border and create a “safe zone” for refugees ... Most Syrian rebels say the Turkish push for more forceful action in Syria is less about IS than about curbing the Kurds, who have been pushing back the jihadi group under coalition air cover....

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US and Turkey agree to create 'ISIL-free zone' in Syria

Al Jazeera

28 Jul 2015

Turkey and the US have agreed on a plan to drive the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group from a strip of Syrian territory along the Turkish border, officials say. The plan opens the possibility of a safe haven for tens of thousands of displaced Syrians but also sets up a potential conflict with Syrian Kurds' YPG forces in the area ... The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said four fighters were injured in the shelling....

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US Rules Out Military Solution to Topple Assad - State Department Official

Sputnik

28 Jul 2015

A State Department official said that the United States was not planning to oust Syrian President Bashar Assad militarily because force alone will not solve the crisis in Syria ... ....

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U.S. and Turkey to set-up "safe zone" for Syrian rebels

CBS News

28 Jul 2015

Turkey hopes the "safe zone" will eventually encourage some Syrian refugees to return home; Nearly 2 million Syrians have fled to Turkey since the country's civil war began ... ....

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US and Turkey to Provide Air Cover for 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels

Sputnik

28 Jul 2015

Reversing a long standing decision by the two countries, the United States and Turkey have announced plans to provide air cover for "moderate" Syrian rebels. While the Pentagon has admitted severe problems in identifying so-called moderates, the new strategy is meant to combat ISIL and to establish a safe zone along Turkey’s Syrian border ... ....

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Turkey's military offensive sets off hashtag war

Al Jazeera

28 Jul 2015

#NATOStopErdogan campaign, referring to the Turkish president and launched by Kurdish activists just before a NATO meeting, aimed " to call on NATO to stop Turkey's anti-Kurdish stance " ... However, Kurdish forces in Syria and UK-based monitoring group Syrian Observatory of Human Rights said Turkish tanks also shelled Kurdish-held villages in northern Syria, a claim denied by Turkey....