Aug 15, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- The brother of President Bashar Assad, the architect of the
regime's drive to destroy the Sunni revolt, was said to have been severely
injured in the bombing of Syrian intelligence headquarters in July 2012.

Jul 30, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Sunni tribes have played a major role in the revolt
against Syrian President Bashar Assad, a report said.

Jul 24, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Members of the ruling Alawite community have been openly
criticizing Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Jul 23, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Tens of thousands of Alawites have relocated to the coast
of Syria in what could form the basis of a minority state led by President
Bashar Assad.