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Google News: World Press on Iran, Turkey and the Caucasus (February 7, 2012)
[vestnik kavkaza] - Robert Ford, the American ambassador, and 17 other US officials left Syria and were expected to travel back to the United States. Ford informed Syrian authorities of the decision to leave earlier in the day, State Department officials said.
Guardian: US embassy in Syria closes amid security fears – video
[The Guardian] - The US state department says it has been unable to secure the US embassy in Syria's capital, and has withdrawn ambassador Robert Ford and 17 staff. The Syrian embassy in Washington says Syria works in compliance with its international commitments to
France Recalls Ambassador In Syria For Consultations
online.wsj.com
[Wall Street Journal] - The US State Department said Ambassador Robert Ford would be based in Washington, where he will continue working with Syria's political opposition to ensure an eventual political transition. Other European countries such as the UK, Spain and Italy also
US Closes Embassy in Damascus Amid Growing Violence in Syria
www.wnyc.org
[WNYC (blog)] - All embassy staff, including US Ambassador Robert Ford, have left the country. In a statement posted on the US State Department web site, spokeswoman Victoria Nuland explained the events that led to Monday's decision. “The recent surge in violence
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