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How Syria's Assad plans to survive

Despite promises of a referendum next week on a new constitution, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime seems to have made a clear decision to base its survival on repression.

Russian opposition to intervention in Syria shows no sign of abating

Syria: Why international action remains unlikely even as death toll rises

Terrorism & Security Pressure for Western intervention in Syria builds with fresh assaults (+video)

Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in Syria

As Syria's Assad pummels Homs, West reluctantly weighs military option

Why UN gridlock on Syria could encourage Israel to attack Iran

Terrorism & Security Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has come (+video)

Russia: Why the fury over UN veto on Syria?

Terrorism & Security Syria assault on Homs escalates. Does Assad think he has carte blanche now? (+video)

Syria next steps: With diplomacy stalled, escalation expected

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria

UN council to vote on Syria amid new assault

Can US and Russia cut a deal on Syria action? Both sides to give it a try.

Why Russia is so opposed to asking Assad to go

Global News Blog Russia closes deal on $550 million worth of warplanes for Syria

Why Russia is willing to sell arms to Syria

Terrorism & Security Russia pressures Syria to extend Arab League observer mission

As Syria death toll soars, so does US frustration with Russia

Occupy Moscow? Street protests over Vladimir Putin presidency

Terrorism & Security A turning point for Syria protests?

Terrorism & Security Arab League threatens sanctions on Syria (video)

Terrorism & Security Arab League set to announce plan to end Syrian uprising

As Palestinians push for statehood, US tries to keep peace process alive

Terrorism & Security Libya's rebels stage bold offensive on oil town of Brega