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Drawn Into the Tangle of Syria's War - New York Times Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:45:22 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Drawn Into the Tangle of Syria's War New York Times The deaths of two Britons in recent days have shown just how much that fascination with foreign parts has been sustained — and perhaps retextured — by Syria's civil war. Both killings showed the perils awaiting outsiders. Both showed how easily lives ... Family Refused Access To Briton Killed In SyriaSky News Dr Abbas Khan's mother accuses Syrian regime of killing son to spite BritainTelegraph.co.uk Syria: of deaths foretoldThe Guardian The Conversation -The Globe and Mail -FRANCE 24 all 108 news articles »

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Drive for Syrian Peace Talks Resumes in Geneva - New York Times Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:57:08 GMT

BBC News

Drive for Syrian Peace Talks Resumes in Geneva New York Times GENEVA — After months of diplomatic haggling and frustration, Syria's government and opposition have committed to take part in a peace conference next month and will soon name their delegations, but Iran's participation remains blocked by the United ... Brahimi says Iran could attend Syria talksAljazeera.com Iran 'unwelcome' at Syria peace talks - USBBC News No agreement on Iran invite to Syria conferenceWashington Post Deutsche Welle all 211 news articles »

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Syrian Rebel Chief Urges Unity Ahead of Talks - ABC News Fri, 20 Dec 2013 19:20:28 GMT

Amnesty International

Syrian Rebel Chief Urges Unity Ahead of Talks ABC News The commander of Syria's main Western-backed rebel group appealed for unity in the insurgency's ranks Friday, trying to ease rifts with Islamic extremist rivals ahead of an international peace conference for Syria in January, over which the opposition ... Syria: Harrowing torture, summary killings in secret ISIS detention centresAmnesty International Russia did not 'block' Syria draft statement at UN – Foreign MinistryRT Syria vanishings, 'secret jail' abuses exposedAl-Arabiya Jerusalem Post -BBC News -Huffington Post all 675 news articles »

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War and peace in Syria Where are the good guys? - The Economist Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:09:01 GMT

The Hindu

War and peace in Syria Where are the good guys? The Economist WHAT to do when the party you have been backing loses sway? That is the question facing Western supporters of the Syrian National Coalition, the umbrella group that claims to represent the main political opposition, and its armed wing of loosely allied ... Jihadists Hunt Moderate RebelsDaily Beast US Weighing Closer Ties With Hardline Islamists in…Foreign Policy (blog) 'West abandoning regime change project in Syria'The Hindu Jerusalem Post -Asharq Alawsat English -McClatchy Washington Bureau all 231 news articles »

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UK to aid in destroying Syria chemical weapons stockpile - Al Jazeera America Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:51:29 GMT

Al Jazeera America

UK to aid in destroying Syria chemical weapons stockpile Al Jazeera America Britain's Foreign Office said it has agreed to destroy 150 tons of two industrial-grade chemicals from Syria's stockpile at a commercial facility. The chemicals will be shipped to the U.K. before being transferred to a commercial site to be incinerated ... UK pledges to help destroy Syria chemicalsAljazeera.com Britain to help destroy Syria's chemical weaponsTelegraph.co.uk UK to help destroy Syria chemical weaponsCNN International Sky News -Reuters -Military.com all 222 news articles »

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Syria conflict: Barrel bombs show brutality of war - BBC News Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:17:23 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Barrel bombs show brutality of war BBC News For all the attention given to the issue of chemical weapons in Syria the fact remains that the overwhelming majority of deaths and injuries - especially civilian deaths and injuries - are caused by conventional weapons. Many of them - like the barrel ... and more »

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On Iran and Syria, Diplomatic Tests Intertwine - New York Times Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:38:21 GMT

On Iran and Syria, Diplomatic Tests Intertwine New York Times WASHINGTON — Early next year, the Obama administration will embark on an extraordinary diplomatic doubleheader, trying to negotiate a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran while seeking yet again a political end to nearly three years of civil war in Syria.

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Video raises worries of Britons fighting with Syria militants - Reuters Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:06:45 GMT

BBC News

Video raises worries of Britons fighting with Syria militants Reuters U.S. and British officials say the number of British citizens who have traveled to Syria to join anti-government rebels - often the most radical factions - is in the "low hundreds," and that as many as 100 Britons are in Syria fighting with militants ... British man recruits for Syria jihadBBC News all 9 news articles »

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11420 Children Dead In Syria's Civil War, So Far - NPR Thu, 19 Dec 2013 22:10:43 GMT

NPR

11420 Children Dead In Syria's Civil War, So Far NPR As we near the end of 2013, NPR is taking a look at the numbers that tell the story of this year. Numbers that, if you really understand them, give insight into the world we're living in, right now. Over the next two weeks, you'll hear the stories ...

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British doctor's death in Syria no suicide, family says - CNN Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:19:38 GMT

New York Times

British doctor's death in Syria no suicide, family says CNN (CNN) -- Abbas Khan's family had been preparing for a homecoming in Britain after learning that Syria's government was going to release him. The 32-year-old orthopedic surgeon was arrested for entering Syria without a visa more than a year ago after ... Britain Warns Syria After Report of Imprisoned Doctor's DeathNew York Times Abbas Khan: Syrian regime murdered British surgeon, says foreign ministerThe Guardian UK doctor dies in Syrian jailAljazeera.com ABC News -Sky News -ITV News all 289 news articles »