Nikos Plakias, whose twin daughters died in the Tempe train crash, has called for peaceful demonstrations on February 28, marking the second anniversary of the tragedy.

More than 200 Syrian refugees that have sought solace in Athens, began a hunger strike outside of the Greek Parliament this week.

Protesters that included anti-war activists, anti-Wall Street activists, and some Syrian expatriate who support the Assad government gathered in New York City's Times Square to oppose any U.S. military action in Syria.