http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Residential area) en-us Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:24:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-in-israel-as-hamas-rocket-attacks-increase?start=0 Video footage shows the reaction in Israel to the latest rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. One woman is visibly upset as an Israeli anti-missile system is activated, suggesting further rockets have been launched from Gaza. Three people were killed when this four storey residential building was hit in a town 25 kilometres north of Gaza. They were the first Israeli casualties of the latest conflict. Witnesses say Hamas fired several rockets over the border overnight. Israel's Iron Dome interceptor has shot down more than 30 missiles and the Israeli military says it has destroyed much of Gaza's long-range rocket stockpile during its own strikes. <br /> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-in-israel-as-hamas-rocket-attacks-increase Operation Pillar of Defense, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Israel, Iron Dome, Hamas, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Missile defense, Gaza, Air strike, Residential area Video footage shows the reaction in Israel to the latest rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. One woman is visibly upset as an Israeli anti-missile system is activated, suggesting further rockets have been launched from Gaza. Three people were killed when this four-story residential building was hit in a town 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Gaza. They were the first Israeli casualties of the latest conflict. Witnesses say Hamas fired several rockets over the border overnight. Israel's Iron Dome interceptor has shot down more than 30 missiles and the Israeli military says it has destroyed much of Gaza's long-range rocket stockpile during its own strikes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-residents-flee-air-strikes-on-border-town?start=0 A second day of air strikes on Syrian towns near the Turkish border is continuing to cause chaos. Some refugees can be seen squeezing under barbed wire fences to enter Turkey. Medical workers and refugees in Ceylanpinar say bombs have fallen on residential areas of Ras al-Ain, an Arab and Kurdish town that fell to rebels last week during an advance into Syria's northeast. <br /> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:59:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-residents-flee-air-strikes-on-border-town Syrian Civil War, Ra's al-'Ayn, Syria-Turkey relations, 2012 Syrian–Turkish border clashes, Turkey, Syria, Refugee, Air strike, Free Syrian Army, Ceylanpınar A second day of air strikes on Syrian towns near the Turkish border is continuing to cause chaos. Some refugees can be seen squeezing under barbed wire fences to enter Turkey. Medical workers and refugees in Ceylanpinar say bombs have fallen on residential areas of Ras al-Ain, an Arab and Kurdish town that fell to rebels last week during an advance into Syria's northeast. Opposition activists say at least a dozen people were killed on Monday, the latest of an estimated 38,000 victims of the 19 month civil war. Turkey is reluctant to be drawn into a regional conflict but the proximity of the air raids to the border is testing its pledge to defend itself from any violation of its territory or any spillover of violence from Syria. http://news.linktv.org/videos/another-side-of-africa-kenyas-luxury-housing-boom?start=0 Kenya's luxury residential property values are considered among the best in the world. In Nairobi, investors are especially taking notice. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:11:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/another-side-of-africa-kenyas-luxury-housing-boom Nairobi, Kenya, Real estate development, Real estate, Real estate economics, House prices, Investment, Residential area, CNN Kenya's luxury residential property values are considered among the best in the world. In Nairobi, investors are especially taking notice. http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-june-11-2012?start=105 Democracy Now! interviews Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuban President Ra&uacute;l Castro, on her support for LGBTQ rights, ending the US embargo, and swapping the US-held "Cuban Five" prisoners for jailed contractor Alan Gross. Then award-winning journalist, filmmaker, author, and professor Saul Landau discusses his new film "Will the Real Terrorist Please Stand Up," about US support for violent anti-Castro militants. Plus headlines, and more.<br /> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:09:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/democracy-now-june-11-2012 US-Cuba relations, Cuba, Cuban Five, Mariela Castro, United States, Raúl Castro, United States embargo against Cuba, LGBT, Saul Landau, Alan Phillip Gross The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says he's ordered new restrictions on air strikes targeting Taliban militants hiding in residential homes. The directive from General John Allen prompted the Afghan government to claim the U.S.-led NATO occupation force has agreed to stop bombing residential areas and homes altogether. But U.S. officials say the attacks will continue but now under stricter guidelines for air strikes, not ground operations. The new policy was unveiled amidst widespread anger over the latest NATO attack that killed 18 civilians, including nine children, last week. On Friday, Allen met directly with some of the victims' families and apologized to the Afghan people. Gen. John Allen: "This was a joint Afghan and U.S. force. They were taken under fire. A hand grenade was thrown. Three of our people were wounded. We called for the people who were shooting to come out. And then the situation became more grave, and the innocent people were killed. On those occasions when our forces accidentally kill or harm Afghan people, we are very sad. And I have come here today to offer you my condolences and my regrets, but importantly, to apologize to each of you for this tragedy." General Allen's new directive to limit air strikes comes nearly two years after his predecessor, General David Petraeus, also issued new rules that were billed as a major step toward reducing civilian casualties. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-diplomatic-efforts-continue-despite-violence?start=0 Against a backdrop of truce violations, Syria's foreign minister says troops backing the government will be pulled from the country's urban centers. But even as he visited China and UN observers arrived in Damascus, attacks on rebels were continuing. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:02:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-diplomatic-efforts-continue-despite-violence Syria, Ceasefire, Syrian conflict peace proposals , Homs, Kofi Annan, Walid Muallem, Syrian Civil War, Bashar al-Assad, Syrian army, Artillery Against a backdrop of truce violations, Syria's foreign minister says troops backing the government will be pulled from the country's urban centers. But even as he visited China and UN observers arrived in Damascus, attacks on rebels were continuing. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-regimes-assault-on-homs-continues-during-ceasefire?start=0 Video posted to a social media website purportedly shows two neighborhoods in Homs coming under heavy shelling as UN peace monitors start their mission to oversee a fragile ceasefire. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-regimes-assault-on-homs-continues-during-ceasefire Homs, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Ceasefire, Siege of Homs, Syrian conflict peace proposals , Residential area, Artillery, Tank, United Nations Video posted to a social media website purportedly shows two neighborhoods in Homs coming under heavy shelling as UN peace monitors start their mission to oversee a fragile ceasefire. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-activist-this-is-the-quiet-before-the-storm?start=0 Speaking from Homs via Skype, Syrian opposition activist Abo Allith says that there have been four mortar attacks on the city despite the ceasefire, and that the regime's tanks and snipers are still in place Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-activist-this-is-the-quiet-before-the-storm Syria, Homs, Ceasefire, Syrian conflict peace proposals , Syrian Civil War, Syrian army, Mortar (weapon), Tank, Sniper, Residential area Speaking from Homs via Skype, Syrian opposition activist Abo Allith says that there have been four mortar attacks on the city despite the ceasefire, and that the regime's tanks and snipers are still in place http://news.linktv.org/videos/kofi-annan-says-syria-plan-alive-despite-attacks?start=0 Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League envoy to Syria, has said it is not too late to implement a UN-brokered peace plan, despite reports of continued violence across the embattled country, including in areas not previously targeted. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:36:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/kofi-annan-says-syria-plan-alive-despite-attacks Syria, Kofi Annan, Ceasefire, Syrian conflict peace proposals , Syrian Civil War, Walid Muallem, Aleppo Governorate, Homs, Syria-Turkey relations, Syrian army Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League envoy to Syria, has said it is not too late to implement a UN-brokered peace plan, despite reports of continued violence across the embattled country. Activists on Tuesday reported heavy shelling by government troops in the city of Homs and the northern village of Marea in Aleppo. Walid Muallem, the Syrian foreign minister, said in Moscow that Damascus had started pulling some troops out of different provinces. But Annan said he had information that while the Syrian military was withdrawing from some areas, it was also moving to others not previously targeted. http://news.linktv.org/videos/continued-violence-marks-syria-ceasefire-deadline?start=0 The Syrian government says it has begun to implement its part of a proposed peace plan, although violence has continued within Syria and across its borders with Turkey and Lebanon. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:52:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/continued-violence-marks-syria-ceasefire-deadline Syria, Syrian conflict peace proposals , Syrian Civil War, Ceasefire, Russia-Syria relations, Syrian army, Kofi Annan, Walid Muallem, Syria-Turkey relations, Lebanon–Syria relations The Syrian government says it has begun to implement its part of a proposed peace plan, although violence has continued within Syria and across its borders with Turkey and Lebanon. http://news.linktv.org/videos/un-calls-for-immediate-end-to-violence-in-syria?start=0 Kofi Annan has called on President Bashar al-Assad to implement the United Nations' proposed peace plan immediately, as Syrian government security forces continue to bombard cities and towns in the country. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:45:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/un-calls-for-immediate-end-to-violence-in-syria Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Syrian Civil War, Kofi Annan, Syrian conflict peace proposals , United Nations, Artillery, Civilian casualties, Homs, Siege of Homs Kofi Annan has called on President Bashar al-Assad to implement the United Nations' proposed peace plan immediately. The Syrian state news agency says President Assad is working to make the plan a success, but government security forces continue to bombard cities and towns in the country. http://news.linktv.org/videos/clinton-calls-on-assad-to-implement-syrian-ceasefire-proposal?start=0 Hillary Clinton has said that Syrian president Bashar al-Assad will be judged by his actions after saying he accepted a peace plan for Syria. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:24:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/clinton-calls-on-assad-to-implement-syrian-ceasefire-proposal Bashar al-Assad, Hillary Clinton, Ceasefire, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Kofi Annan, United Nations, Negotiation, Arab League, Syrian army Hillary Clinton has said that Syrian president Bashar al-Assad will be judged by his actions after saying he accepted a peace plan for Syria. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-syrian-activists-narrowly-avoid-being-killed-in-homs?start=0 Syrian activists filming in a street in Homs narrowly avoid being hit by what are claimed to be government shells in video uploaded to the internet. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-syrian-activists-narrowly-avoid-being-killed-in-homs Homs, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Siege of Homs, Artillery, Residential area, Syrian army, Civilian casualties, Raw video, Telegraph.co.uk Syrian activists filming in a street in Homs narrowly avoid being hit by what are claimed to be government shells in video uploaded to the internet. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-president-assad-tours-devastated-homs-neighborhood?start=0 Syrian state TV showed footage purported to be of Bashar al-Assad touring the Baba Amr district of Homs, which was subjected to a lengthy and brutal artillery attack carried out by military forces under his control. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:49:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-president-assad-tours-devastated-homs-neighborhood Bashar al-Assad, Siege of Homs, Homs, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Syrian army, Civilian casualties, Artillery, Residential area, Free Syrian Army Syrian state TV show footage purported to be of Bashar al-Assad touring the Baba Amr district of Homs, which was subjected to a lengthy and brutal artillery attack carried out by military forces under his control. http://news.linktv.org/videos/fresh-violence-reported-across-syria?start=0 Anger is growing in Syria over international community's failure to intervene in violent crackdown of the uprising against Bashar al-Assad's government, as regime forces continue attacks on residential areas of cities across the country. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:17:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/fresh-violence-reported-across-syria Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Idlib, Civilian casualties, Al-Qusayr, Syrian Civil War, Battle of Idlib, Homs, Residential area, Syrian army Anger is growing in Syria over international community's failure to intervene in violent crackdown of the uprising against Bashar al-Assad's government, as regime forces continue attacks on residential areas of cities across the country, and civilian casualties mount. http://news.linktv.org/videos/heavy-fighting-breaks-out-in-syrian-capital?start=0 In the Syrian capital Damascus, there have been reports of heavy fighting between Free Syria Army rebels and regime forces in the western district of al-Mezze. This follows suicide bomb attacks on intelligence and security buildings during the weekend. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:08:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/heavy-fighting-breaks-out-in-syrian-capital Damascus, Syria, Mezzeh, Free Syrian Army, Bashar al-Assad, Suicide attack, Syrian army, Syrian Civil War, Car bomb, Aleppo In the Syrian capital Damascus, there have been reports of heavy fighting between Free Syria Army rebels and forces loyal to President Bashar al Assad. The fierce gun battles are said to have taken place in the western district of al-Mezze. The area is one of the most heavily guarded in the capital and is home to several security installations. It follows a weekend of deadly violence elsewhere in the capital. At least 27 people are said to have been killed and around 140 others hurt in suicide bomb attacks on intelligence and security buildings near al-Tahrir Square. Residential buildings within 1,000 meters of the blast suffered extensive damage. On Sunday, there was an explosion too in Syria's second city of Aleppo. A car bomb ripped through a residential area killing two people and wounding 30 others. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-army-intensifies-military-assault-on-idlib?start=0 The Syrian army's crackdown appears to be intensifying, with government forces using heavy weapons to bombard civilian areas of Idlib in the northwest of the country. Anita McNaught and her team were in the city when the military assault began. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:18:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-army-intensifies-military-assault-on-idlib Idlib, Syrian army, Syria, Battle of Idlib, Mortar (weapon), Artillery, Offensive (military), Civilian casualties, Tank, Residential area The Syrian army's crackdown on opposition to President Bashar al-Assad's rule appears to be intensifying. Al Jazeera journalists have witnessed Syrian forces using heavy weapons to bombard civilian areas in the city of Idlib in the northwest of the country. Tight reporting restrictions have limited the international media's access to Syria. However, Anita McNaught and her team managed to get into Idlib, and were there when the military assault began. http://news.linktv.org/videos/congo-munitions-blast-site-still-too-dangerous-to-enter?start=0 Relief workers have not yet been able to start the search for bodies at a blast site around a destroyed munitions dump in the Republic of Congo. Unexploded rockets litter the ground near the flattened military base in Brazzaville. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:30:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/congo-munitions-blast-site-still-too-dangerous-to-enter Republic of the Congo, Ammunition dump, Brazzaville arms dump blasts , Brazzaville, Explosion, Unexploded ordnance, Military base, Residential area, Building collapse, Kinshasa Relief workers have not yet been able to start the search for bodies at a blast site around a destroyed munitions dump in the Republic of Congo. Unexploded rockets litter the ground, meaning the area is still too dangerous, even for the Red Cross. The powerful blast destroyed homes in the surrounding area and even blew out windows miles away in Kinshasa, capital of the neighboring DRC. Victims whose houses were flattened are now asking why an arms dump containing bombs up to 250kg (550lbs) in size was located so close to a residential area. Al Jazeera's Khadija Magardie reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/humanitarian-conditions-worsen-in-homs-as-siege-continues?start=0 As residents of the besieged Homs district of Baba Amr lined up outside with buckets in a desperate attempt to reap drinking water from the slight snowfall, the government continued to attack the opposition stronghold. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:19:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/humanitarian-conditions-worsen-in-homs-as-siege-continues Siege of Homs, Syria, Homs, Syrian Civil War, Residential area, Syrian Red Crescent, Civilian casualties, Snow, Drinking water, Humanitarian aid As residents of the besieged Homs district of Baba Amr lined up outside with buckets in a desperate attempt to reap drinking water from the slight snowfall, the government continued to attack the opposition stronghold to only worsen its humanitarian conditions. Witnesses say Baba Amr is surrounded by government forces as they continued to shell residential areas using heavy tanks and rockets for the 27th day in a row. Some activists say opposition fighters have been withdrawing from the district as a "tactical retreat." They said they were running out of weapons and humanitarian conditions were catastrophic. Meanwhile, the Syrian Red Crescent has been denied passage into Baba Amr to help deliver much needed aid to residents. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-army-launches-ground-assault-on-opposition-areas?start=0 New video is said to show Syrian troops driving through the streets of Daraa, as government attacks move from the air to the ground. There are also reports of a ground assault being carried out by security forces in the besieged city of Homs. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:54:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-army-launches-ground-assault-on-opposition-areas Syria, Homs, Siege of Homs, Daraa, Syrian army, Free Syrian Army, Syrian Civil War, Machine gun, Automatic rifle, Sarmin New unverified amateur video is said to show Syrian troops driving through the streets of Daraa, as government attacks move from the air to the ground. The restive southern region is where the uprising began in March and it has been the site of intense clashes between troop and army defectors over the past week. There are also reports of a ground assault being carried out by security forces in the besieged city of Homs. Troops are now using automatic rifles and machine guns, according to Syrian activists. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-ambassador-walks-out-of-un-human-rights-meeting-as-homs-destruction-continues?start=0 As the devastation continued in Homs, Syrian UN Ambassador Faysal Khabbaz Hamoui stormed out of a UN human rights session in Geneva. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-ambassador-walks-out-of-un-human-rights-meeting-as-homs-destruction-continues Syria, United Nations Human Rights Council, Homs, Syrian Civil War, Siege of Homs, Mortar (weapon), Artillery, Geneva, Syrian army, Residential area Amateur video of the devastation in Homs, Syria, where shooting and shelling continues to threaten the lives of residents, and Syrian UN Ambassador Faysal Khabbaz Hamoui storms out of a UN human rights session in Geneva. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-referendum-held-amid-continuing-bloodshed-and-violence?start=0 Syrian military shelling has continued on the city of Homs as a referendum boycotted by opposition parties approved a new constitution proposed by president Bashar al-Assad. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:50:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-referendum-held-amid-continuing-bloodshed-and-violence Bashar al-Assad, Syria, Homs, Syrian Civil War, Siege of Homs, Referendum, Protest, Civilian casualties, Syrian National Council, Constitution Syrian military shelling has continued on the city of Homs as a referendum boycotted by opposition parties approved a new constitution proposed by president Bashar al-Assad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-open-warfare-on-streets-of-homs?start=0 Syrian activists have uploaded video to the internet which is purported to show running gun battles in the streets of Homs. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:48:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-open-warfare-on-streets-of-homs Siege of Homs, Homs, Syria, Free Syrian Army, Syrian Civil War, Syrian army, Urban warfare, Residential area, Rocket-propelled grenade, Shooting Syrian activists have uploaded video to the internet which is purported to show running gun battles in the streets of Homs. http://news.linktv.org/videos/un-accuses-syria-of-crimes-against-humanity?start=0 Independent UN investigators say that the Syrian army has committed crimes against humanity against civilians under orders from the government, as international condemnation of the Assad regime grows. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:08:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/un-accuses-syria-of-crimes-against-humanity Crimes Against Humanity, Syrian army, Siege of Homs, Syria, Homs, Syrian Civil War, Civilian casualties, Bashar al-Assad, United Nations, Alain Juppé Independent United Nations investigators say that the Syrian army has committed crimes against humanity against civilians under orders from the government, as international condemnation of the Assad regime grows. http://news.linktv.org/videos/homs-a-city-under-siege?start=0 WARNING: Graphic Content. Unlike the grainy video footage we have become used to seeing from Syria, this extraordinary film vividly documents what life has been like inside Homs during the past three weeks with crystal clear focus. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:18:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/homs-a-city-under-siege Homs, Siege of Homs, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Free Syrian Army, Civilian casualties, Bashar al-Assad, Syrian army, Sniper, Artillery WARNING: Graphic Content. Unlike the grainy video footage we have become used to seeing from Syria, this extraordinary film vividly documents what life has been like inside Homs during the past three weeks with crystal clear focus. "Mani," a French photojournalist who was in the city when the siege began on February 3, captures the chaos of running battles in the streets, the euphoria of anti-regime protests, and the bravery and defiance of ordinary people struggling to survive in unbelievable conditions -- everyone from rebel fighters prepared to risk their lives to bring down al-Assad's regime, to bereaved families unable to escape the snipers and shelling. http://news.linktv.org/videos/homs-is-a-death-trap-foreign-journalists-syrian-activist-killed-in-shelling?start=0 Two foreign journalists and a leading Syrian activist have been killed in Homs, as shelling continued amid warnings of an escalating humanitarian crisis in the city. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:58:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/homs-is-a-death-trap-foreign-journalists-syrian-activist-killed-in-shelling Siege of Homs, Homs, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Marie Colvin, Civilian casualties, Rémi Ochlik, Idlib, Residential area, Artillery Two foreign journalists and a leading Syrian activist have been killed in Homs, as shelling continued amid warnings of an escalating humanitarian crisis in the city. Omar Shakir, an activist in the city, told Al Jazeera that the deaths of Marie Colvin, a US reporter working for the UK's Sunday Times newspaper, and French photographer Remi Ochlik occurred when a building used by activists as a media center was shelled on Wednesday. Another Syrian activist, Rami Ahmad Alsayeed, thought to be a leading figure in a group of Syrian video journalists known as SyriaPioneer, was also killed, leading to a surge of fury and grief across the country. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-civilians-die-as-homs-is-pounded-by-artillery?start=0 WARNING: Contains Distressing Images. After two weeks of withering bombardment, an all-out assault was expected on Homs. That is what is now happening. The killing is indiscriminate, the destruction total. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:49:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-civilians-die-as-homs-is-pounded-by-artillery Siege of Homs, Syria, Homs, Syrian Civil War, Civilian casualties, Artillery, Syrian army, Tank, Residential area, Child WARNING: Contains Distressing Images. After two weeks of withering bombardment, an all-out assault was expected on Homs. That is what is now happening. The killing is indiscriminate, the destruction total. Shells blowing houses to pieces, military snipers shooting civilians as they flee their devastated homes ... one seasoned war correspondent inside the city tells Channel 4 News it's the worst she has ever witnessed as a war reporter. Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Miller has this report http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-army-launches-assault-on-daraa?start=0 In Syria, residents of Daraa report that government troops have launched a bombardment against rebels there. It came a day after President Bashar al-Assad promised a referendum on a new constitution. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:57:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-army-launches-assault-on-daraa Daraa, Syria, Syrian army, Syrian Civil War, Bashar al-Assad, Artillery, UN Security Council Resolution, China, France, Russia In Syria, residents of Daraa report that government troops have launched a bombardment against rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. It came a day after Assad promised a referendum on a new constitution and multi-party elections within three months. The reported attack coincided with an article in an influential Chinese newspaper, claiming foreign meddling in Syria risked stirring up yet more bloodshed and instability in the region. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrias-assad-announces-referendum-as-homs-assault-continues?start=0 Bashar al-Assad says a referendum on a draft constitution will be held in less than two weeks, while Syrian government troops stormed parts of the capital Damascus and stepped up their ongoing assault in Homs and other areas of protest. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:38:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrias-assad-announces-referendum-as-homs-assault-continues Bashar al-Assad, Syria, Siege of Homs, Syrian Civil War, Damascus, Homs, Referendum, UN General Assembly, Non-binding resolution, Syrian army Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says a referendum on a draft constitution will be held in less than two weeks with parliamentary elections to follow in 90 days. His proposals would limit presidents to two seven-year terms and end one-party rule in the country. Meanwhile, government troops stormed parts of the capital Damascus and stepped up their ongoing assault in Homs and other areas of protest. At the UN, a new, non-binding resolution calling for an end to violence has been tabled by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Russia and China will likely vote against it, but this time they have no power of veto. http://news.linktv.org/videos/bombardment-of-syrias-homs-continues?start=0 The Free Syrian Army says it is desperately trying to defend civilians but has warned of serious consequences if the international community fails to act. But, as shells continue to fall on residential areas, little progress is being made at the UN. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:38:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/bombardment-of-syrias-homs-continues Syria, Homs, Siege of Homs, Syrian Civil War, Free Syrian Army, Angela Merkel, Artillery, Peacekeeping, Tank, Arab League The Free Syrian Army says it is desperately trying to defend civilians but has warned of serious consequences if the international community fails to act. But, as shells continue to fall on residential areas, a plan for a joint Arab League and United Nations peacekeeping force seems a long way from becoming a reality. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-heavy-shelling-in-homs-syria?start=0 Syrian government forces have renewed their assault on the city of Homs in what activists describe as the heaviest shelling in days. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:26:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-heavy-shelling-in-homs-syria Homs, Siege of Homs, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Artillery, Civilian casualties, Tank, Residential area, Raw video, Associated Press Syrian government forces have renewed their assault on the city of Homs in what activists describe as the heaviest shelling in days. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-military-intensify-shelling-of-homs?start=0 The plight of people in the Syrian city of Homs became all the more grave after yesterday sustaining some of the most intense shelling yet by the Syrian Army. Activists say they now fear ground troops will be deployed very soon. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:55:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-military-intensify-shelling-of-homs Homs, Syrian army, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Artillery, Civilian casualties, Tank, Residential area, Infantry, Funeral The plight of people in the Syrian city of Homs became all the more grave after yesterday sustaining some of the most intense shelling yet by the Syrian Army. Activists say they now fear ground troops will be deployed very soon. Amateur footage has shown Syrian Special forces or pro-government militias appearing to move in. Activists claim they are murdering civilians in their homes. http://news.linktv.org/videos/besieged-homs-endures-tank-assault?start=0 The Syrian military is reportedly moving deeper into the city of Homs, firing rockets and mortars rounds into residential areas, a day after the Russian foreign minister said President Bashar al-Assad was "fully committed" to ending the bloodshed. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:04:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/besieged-homs-endures-tank-assault Homs, Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Syrian Civil War, Tank, Syrian army, Mortar (weapon), Sergei Lavrov, Offensive (military), Civilian casualties The Syrian military is reportedly moving deeper into residential areas in the city of Homs, a day after the Russian foreign minister said President Bashar al-Assad was "fully committed" to ending the bloodshed. Activists said the army was firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts on Wednesday, as tanks entered the Inshaat neighborhood and moved closer to Bab Amr. Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111011?start=1335 <p>Bahraini activists hold "volcano of anger" protest, steep court fees obstruct Palestinians' demand for justice, the search for an Iranian smoking gun continues, and more.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111011 Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, Iran, Protest, Civilian casualties, Military strike, Ali Khamenei, Pre-emptive strike, International sanctions, Russia Presenter, Male #1 Our al-Jazeera correspondent in Yemen reported that a child was killed and over ten people were wounded in the city of Taiz when Saleh's loyalist forces shelled Freedom Square and ar-Raoda residential neighborhood with artilleries and tanks. Presenter, Female #1 Our correspondent in Yemen added that the shelling is still ongoing in the two areas. The shelling came after a massive demonstration march to Freedom Square demanding the arrest and trial of President Saleh. Presenter, Male #1 The following images show the child who was killed and a number of wounded in the shelling by President Saleh's forces on neighborhoods in the city of Taiz. Reporter, Male #2 This is Freedom Square in Taiz on a Friday. Protestors flocked here after they marched through streets of the city. But security concerns dominate the atmosphere after President Saleh's forces stormed the square and tore down the camp there in late May. Armed supporters of the revolution managed to rebuild the camp several days later. Guest, Male #3 The revolutionaries cannot continue protesting the same as before because the peacefulness of the squares was tainted by the repeated attacks on them. Reporter, Male #2 A tour inside the square reveals the scale of the damages inflicted on it and the surrounding buildings by President Saleh's forces after they continuously shelled it, most intensely at night. Journalists, including a team from al-Jazeera, were staying in this hotel before it turned into evidence of the scale of violence facing the revolution. The square is filled with activities. Here, for instance, artists are painting the wishes of those they refer to as martyrs of the revolution. There are also children in Freedom Square doing what they like. Other children vigorously walk through the square on their way home. It seems they may learn a lot from the square. Many have abandoned their sites in the square to organize daily protests outside. But these young people refused to leave the square, even if staying costs them their lives. They stay in this camp and share the misery of life together. Guest, Male #4 We are camping out here for our martyrs, for the young and children martyrs, and for the beaten women. We will be steadfast here until the final day when Ali Abdullah Saleh steps down. Reporter, Male #2 In the city's suburbs and countryside, the youth of the revolution built squares with the same name, so the whole region of Taiz appears to be praising the revolution. The youth of the revolution here say that President Saleh's regime is seeing its final days because of the revolution's escalation outside the squares. To them, Freedom Square is a symbolic place people frequent in order to affirm the importance of unity in the face of the continued attempt to dismantle the organized leadership of the movement. Hamdi al-Bukari, al-Jazeera, Freedom Square, Taiz. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100611?start=38 Al-Jazeera's correspondent in Sirte reports that a revolutionary was killed and at least 30 others were wounded in the continuous street fighting with Gaddafi's battalions in the city. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100611 Protest, Civilian casualties, US Armed Forces, Palestinians, Sniper, US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Sirte, Syrian Civil War Presenter, Female #1 Our al-Jazeera correspondent in Sirte reported that a revolutionary was killed and at least 30 others were wounded in the continuous street fighting with Gaddafi's battalions in the city. Presenter, Male #1 Our correspondent quoted a revolutionary field commander saying they took control of several of the city's neighborhoods and confirming they are facing violent resistance from a group of trained snipers. Presenter, Female #1 Our correspondent, Osama Said Ahmed, reports on the latest military developments in Sirte. Reporter, Male #2 Street fighting is ongoing between the revolutionaries and Gaddafi's battalions in the city of Sirte. Its intensity increases every day and the sound of artillery and gunfire overwhelms everything else. Heavy clashes are taking place on the edges of what is known as the "Mauritanian neighborhood" inside the city. A number of snipers from Gaddafi's battalions are massing here, opening heavy fire on the revolutionaries. The revolutionaries are deeply engaged in ferocious clashes with what they refer to as the remnants of Gaddafi's battalions. Guest, Male #3 (Hathim bin Ali, Field Commander) We are fighting a real, intense war for the victory of our revolutionary brothers and the defeat of Gaddafi's forces. As you can see, the battle is very heated. And as you can see and hear, the fighting is very intense, and we're praying that God help us defeat them, eliminate Gaddafi and his aids, and bring peace. Reporter, Male #2 Clouds of smoke are rising in central Sirte from the concentrated mortar shelling by the revolutionaries, who confirmed their control over a large part of one of the biggest neighborhoods in the city, neighborhood No. 3, in addition to 600 residential units near the coast. They are engaged in fierce battles and continuing to advance towards central Sirte. Guest, Male #5 (Makhlouf al-Farjani, Spokesman for the Military Council in Sirte) Our revolutionaries pushed into the residential neighborhood No. 3 and now they're combing the sea coast. And of course, the well-known 600-unit residential complex in Sirte was taken over by the revolutionaries two days ago. Now we're advancing towards the coast. In this coming hour we will head to central Sirte to liberate it from the corrupt gang. Reporter, Male #1 The reality inside the city paints a picture of violent confrontations which may not end soon. The clashes, referred to as 'the street war' between the revolutionaries and Gaddafi's battalions inside the city of Sirte, are still at their height. Meanwhile, the revolutionaries assert once again that the battle will be resolved soon and the city will be in their full control. Osama Said Ahmed, al-Jazeera, from inside the city of Sirte.