Mar 08, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- The regime of President Bashar Assad, amid its onslaught of
Sunni rebels, appears to be losing control over northern Syria.

Mar 10, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States was said to have long ignored the
growing military capabilities of Syria.

Mar 11, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- The Syrian revolt does not threaten President Bashar Assad,
a leading think tank said.

Mar 12, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- President Bashar Assad, one year into the revolt, has
failed to mobilize sufficient forces for a nationwide counter-insurgency
campaign in Syria, a report said.