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'Peace on Earth' means Syria, Sudan, and Nigeria, Pope says on Christmas - CNN Thu, 26 Dec 2013 03:45:51 GMT

CNN

'Peace on Earth' means Syria, Sudan, and Nigeria, Pope says on Christmas CNN (CNN) -- Pope Francis doesn't want a commonly quoted Bible verse chanted as empty words on Christmas Day -- the one about peace on Earth. "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors," heavenly hosts ... Pope Francis urges aid access to Syria in Christmas speechBBC News Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria, Middle East in Christmas addressNew York Daily News Pope calls for peace in South Sudan, SyriaAljazeera.com The Australian all 851 news articles »

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Syria signs deal with Russian firm to drill offshore for oil and gas - euronews Thu, 26 Dec 2013 01:12:04 GMT

RT

Syria signs deal with Russian firm to drill offshore for oil and gas euronews The Syrian government has signed a contract in Damascus with a Russian company to search for offshore oil and gas in Syrian waters. Reports say the deal with Soyuzneftegaz spans 25 years and the costs will be met by the firm, which was represented at ... Report: Syria signs oil exploration deal with Russian firm SoyuzneftegazFox News Syria signs offshore oil and gas exploration deal with RussiaRT Syria inks oil, gas exploration deal with Russian firmThe Daily Star WRTV Indianapolis -CTV News -The West Australian all 59 news articles »

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Al-Qaeda group targeted UN workers in Syria - CBC.ca Wed, 25 Dec 2013 18:49:10 GMT

CBC.ca

Al-Qaeda group targeted UN workers in Syria CBC.ca The shadowy leader of a powerful al-Qaeda group fighting in Syria sought to kidnap United Nations workers and scrawled out plans for his aides to take over in the event of his death, according to excerpts of letters obtained Wednesday by The Associated ... Al Qaeda leader targeting UN workers in SyriaWashington Times Syria Al-Qaida Leader Targeting UN WorkersThe Epoch Times all 137 news articles »

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Jihadists in Syria Draw Children of Muslims Who Settled in Europe - Wall Street Journal Thu, 26 Dec 2013 03:28:46 GMT

Jihadists in Syria Draw Children of Muslims Who Settled in Europe Wall Street Journal The family's lawyer said the sisters probably went to Syria to help suffering civilians. However, Norwegian authorities said they were with the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham, one of the most active al Qaeda offshoots fighting on the rebel side in ... and more »

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What makes Syria's 'barrel bombs' so scary - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:28:12 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

What makes Syria's 'barrel bombs' so scary Washington Post (blog) In some ways, the Syrian regime's latest tool of terror, barrel bombs, are nothing special. The oil drums filled with explosives and metal shrapnel such as nails and then dropped on rebel-controlled areas differ from conventional bombs mostly in that ...

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Iraq closes border with ally Syria - Al-Arabiya Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:19:53 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraq closes border with ally Syria Al-Arabiya Tuesday, 24 December 2013. Iraq ordered on Tuesday the closure of its border with Syria as the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is conducting a massive military operation hunting for al-Qaeda and militant hideouts in the country's western ... and more »

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In Syria, 'barrel bombs' bring more terror and death to Aleppo - Washington Post Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:58:38 GMT

New York Times

In Syria, 'barrel bombs' bring more terror and death to Aleppo Washington Post BEIRUT — Even as international powers are moving to destroy its chemical weapons, Syria's government has turned to crude “barrel bombs” in a concentrated attack on the country's largest city and surrounding towns, apparently looking to press its ... Dozens Are Killed in Syrian Violence, Even Amid Preparations for Peace TalksNew York Times Aerial assault on Syria's Aleppo continuesAljazeera.com Syria conflict: Deadly air strikes continue in AleppoBBC News Los Angeles Times all 1,016 news articles »

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Funeral of British doctor who died in Syria to take place on Boxing Day - The Guardian Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:40:02 GMT

The Guardian

Funeral of British doctor who died in Syria to take place on Boxing Day The Guardian The doctor's mother, Fatima, has denied claims made by Syria's deputy foreign minister Faisal Mekdad that her son killed himself. Earlier this month, the family revealed a letter in which the doctor expressed his optimism at being released, and his ... Post-Mortem Due for UK Doctor Who Died in SyriaABC News Funeral for Syria-death doctorEvening Standard Body of Indian-origin doctor killed in Syria to be flown to UKTimes of India all 48 news articles »

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Syria's War, and Its Past, on a Street Called Straight - New Yorker (blog) Wed, 25 Dec 2013 05:05:47 GMT

New Yorker (blog)

Syria's War, and Its Past, on a Street Called Straight New Yorker (blog) That Syria is gone, replaced by a country of shards. No corner of this ancient land is untouched by the war, now almost three years old. It has left over a hundred and twenty thousand dead, at least half a million wounded, and displaced close to a ...

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Syria's Assad 'has secret Iraq oil lifeline' - Aljazeera.com Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:33:48 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria's Assad 'has secret Iraq oil lifeline' Aljazeera.com The Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad has received substantial imports of Iraqi crude oil from an Egyptian port in the last nine months, shipping and payments documents show, part of an under-the-radar trade that has kept his military ... and more »