Daily Archives: June 16, 2012

Lebanon must end rifts to withstand Syria turmoil

Posted on June 16, 2012 by hms9

By: Laila Bassam and Erika Solomon BEIRUT, Lebanon – Lebanon risks being sucked into a worsening spiral of violence that has already begun to spill over from neighboring Syria unless its deeply divided leaders set aside their disputes, Interior Minister … Continue reading →

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Russia Sending Missile Systems to Shield Syria

Posted on June 16, 2012 by hms9

By: Andrew E. Kramer MOSCOW, Russia — Russia’s chief arms exporter said Friday that his company was shipping advanced defensive missile systems to Syria that could be used to shoot down airplanes or sink ships if the United States or … Continue reading →

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U.N. observers in Syria suspend activities, citing violence

Posted on June 16, 2012 by hms9

BEIRUT, Lebanon — The chief of U.N. observers in Syria says the mission is suspending its activities and patrols because of escalating violence in the country.   Maj. Gen. Robert Mood said in a statement Saturday that the bloodshed is … Continue reading →

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