[SunkenCiv]

The Assad Dynasty is burning down; even the Iranians acknowledge it, finally.

Syrian Fight Uproots 1.5 Million as Iran Urges Cease-Fire
By Terry Atlas - 2012-08-10T13:48:10Z
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-09/iran-starts-meeting-on-syria-crisis-amid-aleppo-battle-correct-.html

Syrian Rebels Claim First Jet Downing, in Possible Shift for War
by Damien Cave
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/14/world/middleeast/syrian-rebels-claim-to-have-brought-down-a-jet.html?pagewanted=all

Syria’s UN human rights envoy defects in Geneva
http://www.arabnews.com/syria%E2%80%99s-un-human-rights-envoy-defects-geneva

Kevmo:

Islamist Leader not Optimistic About Future of Islamic Groups in Kurdistan
http://www.rudaw.net/english/interview/5083.html

Cincinna:

Total told to halt Kurdish deals or sell Halfaya stake
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/13/us-energy-iraq-total-idUSBRE87C09B20120813

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Appears to be MB approved.