Turkish "Retaliatory" fire has killed 12 Syrian soldiers -report:
Turkey's military has fired on Syria 87 times, killing 12 Syrian soldiers and destroying several tanks in retaliation for Syrian shells and mortars landing on Turkish territory, a Turkish newspaper reported on Saturday. Ref. Source 2
Turkey Scrambles Fighter Jets as Syrian Violence Flares on Border:
Syrians run for cover as smoke rises over the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain after an airstrike, as seen from the Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar. The strikes, and Turkey's response, came just hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Istanbul for talks. Ref. Source 7
Turkey says Syrian opposition should not be pressured into talks with Assad regime:
Turkey on Sunday pledged its continued support for the Syrian opposition, saying its leaders should not be pressured into talks with the regime as civil war rages. Ref. Source 9
Turkey: 'Assad the Butcher' will be Tried
Turkey's prime minister on Sunday delivered his most virulent attack so far on Bashar al-Assad, calling the Syrian president a "Butcher" And warning that he will be held to account for the deaths of tens of thousands of his citizens. Ref. Source 3
Syria denies responsibility for Turkey bombings:
A Syrian minister on Sunday denied accusations that Damascus was behind a bomb attack in a Turkish town that left dozens dead, a day after Ankara blamed supporters of President Bashar al-Assad for the blasts. Ref. Source 5
Turkey shuts border, battle rages for Qusair:
Turkey has shut its last border crossing near forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Syria's opposition has urged rebels to reinforce the town of Qusair near Lebanon as Assad's forces press a four-day assault. Ref. Source 8