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Syrian violence reaches Lebanon

Thousands flee Telkelakh in western Syria as troops carry out a crackdown on protest there. Soldiers are going from home to home and killing many, say eyewitnesses. Hundreds of Syrians, including many injured by gunfire, have entered Lebanon through the porous border just 5km from the town - despite Lebanese troops reinforcing the frontier, reportedly at Syria's request. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr, reporting from Beirut, has more details.

Syria sees "relatively peaceful' protests

A relatively lower number of deaths and injuries of civilians have been reported as large anti-demonstrations were staged across Syria on Friday. Unlike previous Fridays, security forces mostly held their fire - reportedly on the orders of president Bashar al-Assad. But some activists say the reason for the lower number of casualties is a result of a low-turnout of protesters amid heavy military crackdowns and sieges across the country. Zeina Khodr reports on nationwide demonstrations that some activists said were dedicated to Syrian women imprisoned for protesting.

Shooting on Israel-Syria border

Syria's state TV says four Syrian protesters were shot dead by Israeli troops during a demonstration on the Syrian side of the border with the occupied Golan Heights. Dozens were injured in the shooting after hundreds walked across minefields, overwhelmed border guards and attempted to cross the border near the village of Majdal Shams. Eyewitness Salman Fakhreddin describes the scene to Al Jazeera.

Violence flares at Syrian protest

After online calls for a "day of dignity", protesters demanding an end to alleged government corruption took to the streets of cities across Syria on Friday. But they were met with a violent crackdown orchestrated by state security forces. In one video subsequently posted online, water cannon are used on crowds of protesters. Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports on the "Facebook youth" who appear to be keeping one step ahead of the authorities.

Syrian protests on video

"Great Friday" has been the deadliest day of protests in Syria, with police responding to the tens of thousands of protesters with live bullets and tear gas. Dozens were killed. Here is some of the video footage of the demonstrations - and violence - across the country. Al Jazeera's Stephanie Dekker reports.

Crackdown on Syrian protests continues

At least three people are believed to have been killed by security forces in the Syrian city of Latakia. The protesters on Saturday were calling for reform, but Buthaina Shabaan, an adviser to president Bashar Al-Assad, said the protests are a plan to exploit sectarian divides. She did not say who was behind the alleged plot. The government reportedly freed over 200 political prisoners on Saturday. Protests in Daraa have been going on for over a week and have spread to other parts of the country. In Latakia, snipers were said to be targeting protesters. In Tafas, people set fire to the office of the ruling Baath party and in Sanamin, security cracked down on protesters on Friday's Day of Dignity. Please be aware that some of the images in this report may be disturbing. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports.

Dozens reported killed in Syrian protests

Syrian security forces have clamped down hard on some of the biggest demonstrations to date in the protests that have swept the country since March. Human rights organisation Sawasiah says at least 70 people have been killed, and the casualty figures continue to mount. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in cities across the country, with killings reported in towns on the edges of the capital Damascus, in the central city of Homs, and in Izra'a in the south. Dozens more have been injured in the clashes. ... www.euronews.net

Inside Story: Conspiracy over Syria protests

There is mounting international condemnation of Syria's handling of pro-democracy protests - as more people are killed on streets. Bashar al Assad's regime insists it is a foreign conspiracy against his country. Others suggest a more sinister third party is involved. Inside Story discusses with guests: Marwan Kabalan, a professor of political science from Damascus University; Lamis Andoni, a writer and political commentator on Middle East affairs; and Patrick Seale, a leading British writer on the middle east, and author of "Asad of Syria". This episode of Inside Story aired on Sunday, April 10, 2011.

'Dozens' killed in Syria protests

Up to 60 people have been killed in the latest protests to have swept across Syria. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com

Syria protests defy deadly crackdown

Pro-democracy activists in Syria say security forces have taken control of the coastal city of Baniyas. It comes just days after troops backed by tanks carried out a long bloody crackdown on protesters in the southern city of Deraa. But as Catherine Turner reports, the crackdown has not stopped the protests.

Raw Video: Massive Protests in Syria

Witnesses say at least 15 Syrian protesters have been killed during clashes with security forces who fired live bullets and tear gas at tens of thousands of people shouting for freedom and democracy. (April 22)

Al Jazeera report on Syrian Protests 15th March 2011

This is the first report from Al Jazeera arabic language news channel on the protests in the streets of Damascus on 15th March 2011. The voice is that of a syrian witness Zuhair Alatassi as she describes the unfolding of events in which 4 people were arrested.

Mass Syrian protests in Daraa city on 20/March.

Thousands of Syrians protesting in Daraa city on 20/March.

Syrian Revolution Protests in Dar'aa on 18th March 2011 p1

This clip shows moments from the Syrian protests in the town of Dar'aa (Dar3aa) on 18th March 2011.

Mosaic News - 04/13/11: New Syria Protests

Syrian women march against mass arrests in Baida, Qatar summit on Libya calls on Gaddafi to step down, Bahrain urged to investigate torture allegation, and more. Headlines: Syrian women march against mass arrests in Baida Al Jazeera TV, Qatar Qatar summit on Libya calls on Gaddafi to step down BBC- Arabic Civil disobedience in Aden as protests continue across Yemen Al-Alam TV, Iran Egypt detains Mubarak and sons Dubai TV, UAE Clinton: Obama to unveil new plan for Arab-Israeli peace plan IBA TV, Israel Bahrain urged to investigate torture allegation Press TV, Iran Bahrain starts second wave of deporting of Lebanese nationals Future TV, Lebanon Freedom Flotilla II to sail as scheduled Syria TV, Syria Mosaic is a Peabody Award-winning daily compilation of television news reports from the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, the Palestinian Authority, Iraq and Iran. Watch more at www.linktv.org

Syria: demonstration and attack on protesters - no comment

Amateur footage obtained by AP Television purportedly showed anti-government protests on Friday in Douma, just outside the Syrian capital Damascus.... No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | www.euronews.net

Assad blames 'conspirators' for Syria protests

President Bashar al-Assad has blamed 'conspirators' bent on destroying Syria for pro-democracy protests in the country. He was given a rapturous reception outside and inside parliament in Damascus, the day after a government-organised show of mass support. Despite speculation, there was no announcement about lifting Syria's emergency laws in Assad's first public speech since the challenge to his rule began. Instead, two weeks on, he explained that Syria was the target of a plot to sow sectarian strife. ... www.euronews.net

riots in syria protest 2011: one syrian demonstrator killed and several others injured by police

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Mosaic News - 03/25/11: Syrian Protests Escalate

Syrians demanding 'freedom' now want to topple the regime, Qatar and the Emirates join military intervention in Libya, thousands in Bahrain defy ban on demonstrations, and more. Headlines: Qatar and the Emirates join military intervention in Libya Al Jazeera TV, Qatar Syrians demanding freedom now want to topple the regime BBC- Arabic Thousands in Bahrain defy ban on demonstrations Al-Alam TV, Iran Saleh ready to cede power, as Yemenis mark 'Friday of Departure' Dubai TV, UAE Jordanian government loyalists attack protestors with stones and bricks Press TV, Iran Robert Gates urges Israel to take bold action to achieve peace with Palestine IBA TV, Israel Effects of the Gulf Cooperation Council's intervention in Bahrain ANB TV, England Mosaic is a Peabody Award-winning daily compilation of television news reports from the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, the Palestinian Authority, Iraq and Iran. Watch more Mosaic at www.linktv.org

Second day of Syrian Protests in Dar'aa 19th March 2011 p1

This clip shows moments from the Syrian protests in the town of Dar'aa (Dar3aa) for the second day running on 19th March 2011. The protests started during the funerals of the young martyrs that were killed by government forced the day before.

Mosaic News - 04/20/11: Syrian Protests Spread

Students in Syria's Aleppo join protest movement, France's Sarkozy vows to intensify air strikes over Libya, fresh violence breaks out in Yemen, and more. Headlines: France's Sarkozy vows to intensify air strikes? over Libya Al Jazeera TV, Qatar Students in Syria's Aleppo join protest movement BBC- Arabic Fresh violence breaks out in Yemen Al-Alam TV, Iran US opposes unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood IBA TV, Israel Egypt report blames Mubarak regime for protest violence Future TV, Lebanon Bahrain intensifies crackdowns on protests and desecration of religious sites Press TV, Iran A glimpse at the Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi New TV, Lebanon Mosaic is a Peabody Award-winning daily compilation of television news reports from the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, the Palestinian Authority, Iraq and Iran. Watch more at www.linktv.org

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