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Syria to Discuss Russia Peace Plan Talks - New York Times Sun, 28 Dec 2014 02:12:40 GMT

Reuters

Syria to Discuss Russia Peace Plan Talks New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Syria said Saturday that it was willing to participate in “preliminary consultations” in Russia aimed at restarting peace talks next year to end its civil war. But members of the Western-backed Syrian opposition dismissed the Russian ... Syria ready to discuss Russia peace plan talks, opposition dismissiveReuters Syria 'ready' for peace talks with oppositionAljazeera.com Syrian opposition group not part of planned talksCNN Irish Independent all 454 news articles »

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US-led forces launch 13 air strikes in Syria, Iraq - Reuters Sun, 28 Dec 2014 13:50:27 GMT

Reuters

US-led forces launch 13 air strikes in Syria, Iraq Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.-led forces on Sunday conducted eight air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and five strikes on IS targets in Iraq, the U.S. military said in a statement. In Syria, air strikes centered on the town of Kobani ... Anti-ISIS Syria tribesmen among 2000 'executed'Al-Arabiya Rights Group: IS Executed Nearly 2000 in Syria in 6 MonthsVoice of America ISIS Executed Almost 2000 People in Syria Over the Past Six MonthsTIME The Guardian -Stuff.co.nz all 340 news articles »

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As Syria's Revolution Sputters, a Chaotic Stalemate - New York Times Sat, 27 Dec 2014 22:47:28 GMT

New York Times

As Syria's Revolution Sputters, a Chaotic Stalemate New York Times ANTAKYA, Turkey — It was a victory that President Bashar al-Assad's opponents had dreamed of: Insurgents seized a key army base in northern Syria after more than a year of trying. But the mood in this Turkish border town, flooded with Syrians who have ... Syrian Rebels Merge Into 'Levant Front,' Gain Ground In NorthInternational Business Times all 8 news articles »

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Syrian government claims it's 'ready to participate' in peace talks in Moscow - Fox News Sun, 28 Dec 2014 05:14:45 GMT

Fox News

Syrian government claims it's 'ready to participate' in peace talks in Moscow Fox News 27, 2014: The Arab League's Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby, right, meets with Hadi Bahra, the head of the Syrian National Coalition, the country's main political opposition group, left, and Haitham al-Maleh, a member of the group, second left, at the ... and more »

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ISIS loses ground to Kurds in Syria's Kobane - Al-Arabiya Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:59:20 GMT

Al-Arabiya

ISIS loses ground to Kurds in Syria's Kobane Al-Arabiya Three Islamic State fighters pray (bottom) as another runs to the top of a hill in the outskirts of Syrian town of Kobani, as seen from the Mursitpinar crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern town of Suruc. (File photo: Reuters) ... and more »

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Cairo talks focus on bold plan for Syria - The Daily Star Sun, 28 Dec 2014 22:57:00 GMT

The Daily Star

Cairo talks focus on bold plan for Syria The Daily Star Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri said that Syria's opposition had indicated its agreement in principal to attend meetings in Moscow, according to the Anadolu news agency, but did not mention the plan reportedly being floated. “We should leave no ... Main opposition was not invited to Syria peace talks in MoscowYa Libnan Syria 'ready to participate' in Moscow peace talksSalt Lake Tribune all 9 news articles »

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Outlook Darkens for Syria Refugees in Turkey - Wall Street Journal Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:42:35 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Outlook Darkens for Syria Refugees in Turkey Wall Street Journal On a recent night here, dozens of Syrian men lined to use the only bathroom in a commercial building that once housed offices and workshops, but now shelters homeless Syrians, who pay $240 a month for a bunk bed in one of its 30 rooms. With nighttime ... and more »

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Syria barrel bombs 'kill dozens in Islamic State areas' - BBC News Fri, 26 Dec 2014 13:59:05 GMT

BBC News

Syria barrel bombs 'kill dozens in Islamic State areas' BBC News Syrian planes and helicopters have dropped barrel bombs on Islamic State-held areas in the north-east, killing some 40 people, activists say. The barrel-bombs, crudely made drums of explosives, were dropped during Thursday and overnight, targeting ... Observatory: Dozens killed in Syria government strikesDeutsche Welle Syria: 'civilians killed' in government raids near Aleppoeuronews Report: Syrian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of CiviliansVoice of America Scotsman -Reuters -Daily Mail all 236 news articles »

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Children among the dead in Syria bombing - Al-Arabiya Sun, 28 Dec 2014 22:06:27 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Children among the dead in Syria bombing Al-Arabiya The war in Syria began in March 2011 with peaceful protests against President Bashar al-Assad's government, but quickly escalated into an armed rebellion after a brutal regime crackdown. According to the Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a ... and more »

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Melbourne jihad bride flies to Syria to marry ISIL pinup boy - 9news.com.au Sun, 28 Dec 2014 16:34:32 GMT

9news.com.au

Melbourne jihad bride flies to Syria to marry ISIL pinup boy 9news.com.au A young Melbourne woman has slipped out of the country to marry a playboy-turned-jihadist in Syria. Zehra Duman, 21, declared she would burn her passport as she travelled in late November to meet Mahmoud Abdullatif, a former "party boy" also from ... Parents of a young woman, 21, who sneaked off to Syria to marry a jihadi ...Daily Mail all 4 news articles »