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n statehood but will consider supporting it if talks with Israel remain deadlocked. Syrian Killings Continue; Al-Asad Stands Firm Syrian President Bashar Al-Asad still believes he can weather the protests that are threatening his regime. Over the weekend so far, at least 70 new deaths at the hands of governm

weekend so far, at least 70 new deaths at the hands of government forces have been reported by Syrian rights groups. 50 were killed in Hama, where Al-Asad's father murdered tens of thousands in the early 1980s. Opposition groups are said to be in the process of coordinating efforts. Anger at the United S

compound in Tripoli. European Union Considers Oil Embargo on Syria The European Union is considering imposing an oil embargo on Syria as President Bashar Al-Asad's violent repression continues a week after he announced it was ending. On Wednesday, Al-Asad's forces backed by tanks were staging hit-and-runs o

imposing an oil embargo on Syria as President Bashar Al-Asad's violent repression continues a week after he announced it was ending. On Wednesday, Al-Asad's forces backed by tanks were staging hit-and-runs on towns and neighborhoods looking for demonstrators. Imposition of an oil embargo would be consi

involvement. The French government is considering sending a similar force to Libya. Al-Asad's Token Concession Fails to Convince Syrian President Bashar Al-Asad ordered new legislation that rescinds emergency powers that have been in effect for forty- eight years, but the move has failed to alleviate the pop

ilitary commitment that could turn out to be another long-term involvement. The French government is considering sending a similar force to Libya. Al-Asad's Token Concession Fails to Convince Syrian President Bashar Al-Asad ordered new legislation that rescinds emergency powers that have been in effect

found at the site on March 27. Syria Appears to be Preparing Attack on Rebels Reports from Syria appear to indicate that forces loyal to President Bashar Al-Asad are preparing to mount an offensive against rebels based in the coastal town of Banias. Farther south, in Dara'a, eyewitnesses report bodies remain

ased in the coastal town of Banias. Farther south, in Dara'a, eyewitnesses report bodies remaining in the streets uncollected since being killed by Al-Asad's troops. The sound of gunfire is still heard while the city is sealed by soldiers and lines of communication, water and electricity have been cut. W

Al-Asad's Insufficient Promises Protestors remained on Syria's streets over the weekend despite the continue killing of demonstrators by President Bashar Al-Asad's forces. On Friday, at least 20 were shot dead as they demanded Al-Asad's overthrow, including a 12- year old and 13-year old. Government sources blam

. or Israel that any of those arrested had any links to the respective governments. Syrian Troops Kill 20 Civilians on Friday; Demonstrators Reject Al-Asad's Insufficient Promises Protestors remained on Syria's streets over the weekend despite the continue killing of demonstrators by President Bashar Al-