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Islamist rebels capture 2 key army bases in Syria - Al-Arabiya Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:23:15 GMT

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Islamist rebels capture 2 key army bases in Syria Al-Arabiya The body of an alleged rebel fighter lies on the ground during an operation by Syrian regime forces to take control of the Al-Maleh farms, west of the Handarat hill which is located just north of Aleppo, on December 15, 2014. (AFP) ... Islamic Fighters Capture 2 Army Bases in NW SyriaABC News Syria conflict: Rebels capture key Idlib army basesBBC News Qaeda takes two Syrian bases in major blow to regimeYahoo News Fox News all 268 news articles »

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EU Looks to Iran, Russia to Help End Syria War - Wall Street Journal Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:16:15 GMT

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EU Looks to Iran, Russia to Help End Syria War Wall Street Journal The EU has been tentative in dealing with Moscow and Tehran over Syria. The conflict with Russia over Ukraine has complicated such co-operation, while Europe has prioritized nuclear talks with Iran over other topics. But Ms. Mogherini on Monday ... Could Aleppo plan cut Syrian bloodshed?BBC News Syria conflict: Assad forces move on Aleppo supply hillBBC News Syrian army recaptures territory north of Aleppo in fierce fightingReuters ABC News -Al-Arabiya -CTV News all 195 news articles »

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France busts cell recruiting Syria fighters - Aljazeera.com Mon, 15 Dec 2014 14:20:48 GMT

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France busts cell recruiting Syria fighters Aljazeera.com French police have arrested at least 10 people in an operation to dismantle a network sending would-be fighters to Syria. Police announced ten arrests on Monday, mostly in the southern region of Toulouse, but also around Paris and in the northern ... and more »

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The Fight Against ISIS on the Border Between Turkey and Syria - TIME Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:49:16 GMT

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The Fight Against ISIS on the Border Between Turkey and Syria TIME In recent weeks, the town of Kobani in Syria has become a symbol of resistance against Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) militants. A battle to control the border city has raged for over two months between ISIS and Kurdish fighters, as the ... Abandoning the Free Syrian ArmyCommentary Magazine Defunding the failed policy of regime change in SyriaThe Hill (blog) Opinion: Syria's Crisis and the Absence of LeadershipAsharq Alawsat English Catholic World Report all 43 news articles »

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Syria Parties Are Killing Not Protecting Civilians - ABC News Tue, 16 Dec 2014 02:06:12 GMT

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Syria Parties Are Killing Not Protecting Civilians ABC News The U.N. humanitarian chief accused the warring parties in Syria on Monday of ignoring Security Council demands to protect civilians, citing a doubling of the number of people killed from 100,000 in February to close to 200,000 today and around 1 ... Islamic State Extremists Train Five-Year-Olds For Combat in Syria: UNSputnik International all 33 news articles »

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300 Chinese are fighting alongside ISIS in Iraq, Syria - New York Post Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:58:58 GMT

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300 Chinese are fighting alongside ISIS in Iraq, Syria New York Post Chinese members of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement are traveling to Syria via Turkey to join the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or IS, said the Global Times, a tabloid run by China's ruling Communist Party's official newspaper, the People's Daily. China: About 300 Citizens Fighting With IS in Iraq, SyriaVoice of America About 300 Chinese Nationals Fighting Alongside Islamic State in Iraq, SyriaSputnik International Around 300 Chinese fight alongside ISISAl-Arabiya teleSUR English all 55 news articles »

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French raids target alleged Syria jihadist network - The Guardian Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:31:39 GMT

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French raids target alleged Syria jihadist network The Guardian French police launched raids across the country early on Monday targeting an alleged network sending jihadist fighters to Syria, according to a police source. Elite and anti-terror police units descended on around a dozen targets, mostly in the ... French police dismantle network sending jihadist fighters to Syriai24news French police stop network sending jihadis to SyriaThe Daily Star all 79 news articles »

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Five men in court on Syria-related terror and fraud charges - BBC News Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:38:31 GMT

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Five men in court on Syria-related terror and fraud charges BBC News Five men from London have appeared in court charged with a range of Syria-related terror and fraud offences. The men were arrested by counter-terror officers on 30 November at Dover and on 1 and 4 December in London and appeared at Westminster ... and more »

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Al-Qaeda faction in Syria claims to have US-supplied anti-tank weapon - Washington Post Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:12:14 GMT

Al-Qaeda faction in Syria claims to have US-supplied anti-tank weapon Washington Post As extremist rebels in Syria lay claim to fresh weapons, a new video circulating online purports to show an al-Qaeda-linked group fielding U.S.-supplied anti-tank weapons that may have been intended for more moderate factions in the conflict. In early ... and more »

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Syrian wins song contest based on 'American Idol,' declines to wear flag ... - CNN Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:40:10 GMT

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Syrian wins song contest based on 'American Idol,' declines to wear flag ... CNN (CNN) -- In a region scarred by conflict and instability, a broadcast unites Arabs from many nations in front of their television sets. "Arab Idol," an adaptation of "American Idol," is going strong in the Middle East. In the latest finale, the winner ... War-torn Syria celebrates as countryman wins Arab Idol contestJerusalem Post 'Arab Idol' Winner Hazem Sharif Refuses To Carry National Flag Of Syria During ...Huffington Post UK Syria's Hazem Sharif crowned Arab Idol 2014Al-Arabiya all 85 news articles »