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A Glimpse of Syrian Lives Ravaged by War in Homs - New York Times Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:45:28 GMT

A Glimpse of Syrian Lives Ravaged by War in Homs New York Times Anne Barnard, the Beirut bureau chief for The New York Times, traveled to Syria recently and reported her experiences in Damascus and Homs via Twitter. Her social media dispatches provided a rare view into the dire circumstances in Syria where the ... Syria Reporter's Incredible Photos Show The Devastation Of HomsHuffington Post all 4 news articles »

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Iraqi Attacks Remind Assad of Unfinished Business in Syria - Bloomberg Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:03:21 GMT

The Guardian

Iraqi Attacks Remind Assad of Unfinished Business in Syria Bloomberg A little over a week after its takeover of several Iraqi cities, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant militant group is now under attack in Syria as the government in Damascus tries to stifle gains by a group surging in strength. “They believed ... Syria Looks Across The Border As Violence Engulfs IraqTIME Isis breach of Iraq-Syria border merges two wars into one 'nightmarish reality'The Guardian Iraq turmoil sparks Syria debateBBC News Wall Street Journal -New York Times -Huffington Post all 8,122 news articles »

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Middle East|What to Call Iraq Fighters? Experts Vary on S's and L's - New York Times Thu, 19 Jun 2014 02:50:01 GMT

Middle East|What to Call Iraq Fighters? Experts Vary on S's and L's New York Times Everyone seems to agree that the Sunni extremists who are striving to carve out a caliphate in Syria and Iraq have upended the region, but there is no consensus on what to call the militant group, in English at least. Many news outlets, including The ...

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After backing Sunni rebels in Syria, Gulf nations face blowback in militant ... - Fox News Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:24:31 GMT

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After backing Sunni rebels in Syria, Gulf nations face blowback in militant ... Fox News Saudi Arabia and other Gulf petro-powerhouses encouraged a flow of cash to Sunni rebels in Syria for years. But now they face a worrying blowback as an al-Qaida breakaway group that benefited from some of the funding storms across a wide swath of Iraq. Urgent intervention sought to save SyriaArab News S Arabia turns to Iraq again after Syria failure: ExpertPress TV all 253 news articles »

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What to Do With the Twins? - New York Times Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:02:45 GMT

What to Do With the Twins? New York Times There is much talk right now about America teaming up with Iran to push back the coalition of Sunni militias that has taken over Mosul and other Sunni towns in western Iraq and Syria. For now, I'd say stay out of this fight — not because it's the best ... and more »

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Syria probably used chlorine gas in attacks this year, weapons inspectors say - Washington Post Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:33:00 GMT

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Syria probably used chlorine gas in attacks this year, weapons inspectors say Washington Post International weapons inspectors have issued preliminary findings that chlorine gas was used in a “systematic manner” in Syria this year, long after the government of President Bashar al-Assad pledged to give up other toxic weapons such as sarin. Syria conflict: Toxic chemicals 'used systematically' in attacksBBC News US Suggests Getting Tougher With Syria on Chemical Weapons DeadlineNew York Times Syria witnessed 'systematic' chemical weapons useMiddle East Eye Reuters -RTE.ie -Yahoo News all 68 news articles »

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Pair under police investigation skip bail 'to fight in Syria' - BBC News Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:02:20 GMT

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Pair under police investigation skip bail 'to fight in Syria' BBC News Two men who were under criminal investigation have absconded from the UK intending to join jihadists in Syria, the BBC has learned. One - Junaid Hussain of Birmingham - left the UK while on bail pending investigation for violent disorder. The other ... and more »

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Syria's Assad says 'terror' will strike West - The Daily Star Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:47:50 GMT

The Daily Star

Syria's Assad says 'terror' will strike West The Daily Star DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar Assad said Wednesday that terrorism will strike back against the West and other countries that "supported" attacks in Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East. Ever since a revolt broke out in March 2011, Assad has ... Syria conflict: Defiance inside Damascus rebel suburbBBC News The British government has completely failed Syria's refugeesLeft Foot Forward all 29 news articles »

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'Foreign Legion' in Iraq and Syria may bring jihad to West - CNN Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:43:34 GMT

The Atlantic

'Foreign Legion' in Iraq and Syria may bring jihad to West CNN (CNN) -- Abu Usama appears to be in his late 20s. With a neat ginger beard and a rifle slung over his shoulder, he addresses fellow Muslims back in Germany from his new home in northern Syria. In a 9-minute video released by the Islamic State of Iraq ... In One Map, The Dramatic Rise Of ISIS In Iraq And SyriaNPR (blog) The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Has a Consumer Protection OfficeThe Atlantic Obama 'urgently' considering air assault on targets in Syria and IraqThe Guardian Financial Times -Council on Foreign Relations -Jerusalem Post all 9,795 news articles »

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ISIS moving seized US tanks, Humvees to Syria - Fox News Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:22:35 GMT

ISIS moving seized US tanks, Humvees to Syria Fox News Syrian and Iraqi terrorist forces obtained significant numbers of tanks, trucks, and U.S.-origin Humvees in recent military operations in Iraq and those arms are being shipped to al Qaeda rebels in Syria, according to U.S. officials. U.S. intelligence ...