Washington Post | Turkey Downs Warplane From Syria After Warning New York Times ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish fighter jets shot down a Syrian warplane on Sunday after it violated Turkish airspace, Turkey's prime minister said, part of the longstanding hostilities between the two nations over the conflict in Syria. “If you violate my ... Syrian Rebels Capture Town Near Turkish Border Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane, Prime Minister Erdogan says Assad cousin killed in Syria's Latakia |
Aljazeera.com | FM says Syria crisis poses threat to Lebanon Aljazeera.com At least a million Syrians have sought asylum in neighbouring Lebanon as peaceful protests demanding the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad in March 2011 turned into a raging war which had killed at least 130,000 people. "There is a plot to keep ... Lebanon calls for support for army to counter Syria fallout Lebanon clashes: Violence in Beirut among Syria rivals Shia fighters tip balance in Assad's favour in Syria |
Turkey shoots down Syrian fighter jet Aljazeera.com Turkey's air force has shot down a Syrian aircraft for violating Turkish airspace, an action that Syria denounced as "unprecedented and unjustifiable". The incident happened on Sunday, with the plane crashing near the Syrian town of Kasab on the ... |
Marlborough Express | Despite UN resolution, Syria's war foes hinder aid access: Ban Reuters Some 9.3 million people in Syria need humanitarian assistance, Ban said, while another 2.6 million have fled the three-year civil war, sparked in March 2011 by a revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. "Humanitarian access in Syria remains extremely ... Syria's war foes hinder aid access Brutality continues unabated in Syria: UN chief UN chief says both sides in Syria block aid |
Human Rights Watch | Syria: Unlawful Air Attacks Terrorize Aleppo Human Rights Watch In mid-March – after the Security Council called for an end to barrel bomb attacks – refugees newly arrived in Turkey, and other people displaced inside Syria, described to a Human Rights Watch researcher recurrent, almost daily indiscriminate air ... Syria Accused of Swapping Chemical Weapons For 'Barrel Bombs' Despite U.N. Orders, Syria Still Blocking Aid, Targeting Civilians Human rights group labels Syria's use of barrel bombs a war crime |
Syria: Ceasefire now Aljazeera.com The son espoused the transition to a moderate, open and free Syrian society. Those ideals were so desirable that many gave him the benefit of the doubt, remained patient and forgiving so that he could "overcome the old guard resistance" that he inherited. |
The Verge | Russian Defiance Is Seen as a Confidence Builder for Syria's Government New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — Russia's growing rift with the West over the crisis in Ukraine has bolstered the confidence of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, pro-government analysts here say, emboldening him to press ahead with plans for re-election despite a ... Syria may miss final deadline for chemical weapon destruction Why is Syria launching a space program during a civil war? US changes stance of Syria |
BBC News | Turkey downs Syria military jet 'in airspace violation' BBC News Turkish forces have shot down a Syrian military jet they say was violating their airspace despite warnings. Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned such action by Syria merited a "heavy response". But Syria accused Turkey of "blatant ... |
Straits Times | US shifts Syria strategy to 'southern front' Los Angeles Times IRBID, Jordan — The Free Syrian Army commander, head of a moderate rebel force fighting just across the border in southern Syria, watched helplessly for months as better-funded Islamist militant groups peeled off half the 2,000 fighters from his brigade. Syria: Army Ambushes Rebels Who Came From Jordan |
Syria crisis: Tensions rise after Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane The Independent The rebels have been fighting for control of the Kasab crossing in the border region since Friday when they launched an offensive that, according to Syrian authorities, was backed by Turkey's military. Syria said that Turkish air defences shot down the ... |