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.

Jul 24, 2012

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

Aug 20, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran has been developing a militia loyal to Syrian
President Bashar Assad.

Aug 27, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- President Bashar Assad's military has become a leading
arms source of Sunni rebels sworn to overthrow him.