Syrian Leader Blames Protests On 'Conspirators'; No Reforms Announced - rferl

President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has delivered an uncompromising rebuff to demonstrations against his rule by blaming "conspirators" and.... -- Unyielding Assad Blames 'Conspirators' For Protests --- Syrian Leader Blames ‘Conspiracy’ for Turmoil - nytimes Syria president dismisses protests as 'foreign conspiracy' telegraph Assad blames foreign agents for Syrian protests - guardian