BREAKING NEWS

Italy recalls Syrian ambassador for consultations

By REUTERS

FEBRUARY 7, 2012 13:04

ROME - Italy recalled its ambassador to Syria for consultations on Tuesday, a day after Britain and the US stepped up pressure on Syrian leader Bashar Assad to step down, a statement from the foreign ministry said.

On Monday Britain recalled its ambassador for consultations, and the US closed its embassy in Damascus. Italy said its embassy would remain open to provide assistance to its citizens in the country.

Three days ago Russia and China caused outrage by vetoing a UN resolution that backed an Arab League call for Assad to leave power. The United Nations says 5,000 people have been killed in Assad's military crackdown on protests.

IDF Chief of Staff pens letter for Holocaust Remembrance Day

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

05/05/2024 07:32 AM

Rocket sirens sound in the Upper Galilee

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

05/05/2024 07:19 AM

Heavy rains in southern Brazil kill nearly 60, over 70 still missing

By REUTERS

05/05/2024 04:13 AM

Pro-Palestine protests disrupt graufdaiton festivities

By REUTERS

05/05/2024 03:42 AM