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Islam, Iraq and Syria - The Economist Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:38:13 GMT

The Economist

Islam, Iraq and Syria The Economist Perhaps most tellingly, a survey carried out in Syria in May by ORB, a British firm that specialises in opinion-taking in war zones, found that only 4% of respondents believed that SIC “best represents the interests and aspirations of the Syrian people ... ​1000-strong Syrian rebel brigade defects to Islamic State - reportRT (blog) ISIS Destroys Historic Sites in Iraq and SyriaHyperallergic Taliban calls for reconciliation in Syria, avoids mentioning Islamic State's ...Long War Journal Al-Monitor -Vox -Al-Shorfa all 539 news articles »

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'Regular Canadian' killed in Syria conflict featured in slick, new ISIS ... - National Post Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:14:36 GMT

National Post

'Regular Canadian' killed in Syria conflict featured in slick, new ISIS ... National Post TORONTO — The terrorist group that controls northern Syria and Iraq made a renewed push to recruit more Canadians on Friday, issuing a propaganda video featuring hockey, snowscapes and a posthumous statement by a dead Ontario jihadist. “Life in ... Canadian killed in Syria shown in new propaganda videoThe Globe and Mail US Ignored Warnings Before ISIS Takeover of a Key CityDaily Beast all 3 news articles »

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Europe Isis: Seeking missing sons in Syria - BBC News Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:34:38 GMT

BBC News

Europe Isis: Seeking missing sons in Syria BBC News The BBC's Duncan Crawford on the border of Turkey and Syria has met a Belgian father who made a dangerous three-day journey to northern Syria in a bid to persuade his son to leave the ranks of Isis militants. "Of course I was scared," Pol Van Hessche ... and more »

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Obama caves to conventional wisdom on Syria - Washington Post Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:59:33 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Obama caves to conventional wisdom on Syria Washington Post The Obama administration's decision to seek $500 million to train and fund elements of the Syrian opposition has been greeted with bipartisan support in Washington. The general consensus is that, if the administration had done this three years ago, the ... ISIS intensifies offensive against Kurds in SyriaAl-Arabiya Syria war toll tops 170000, one-third civiliansThe Daily Star Death toll in Syria's civil war rises to 170000Khaleej Times MSN News -3News NZ all 194 news articles »

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UN Names 3rd Point Man in Syrian War - ABC News Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:27:49 GMT

Reuters

UN Names 3rd Point Man in Syrian War ABC News Staffan de Mistura, who has held top U.N. positions in Iraq and Afghanistan, on Thursday inherited the mandate to try to end Syria's three-year-old conflict, a goal that eluded his two predecessors. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he chose the ... De Mistura succeeds Brahimi as UN Syria mediator: diplomatsReuters Diplomats Say Staffan de Mistura is New Syria EnvoyWall Street Journal UN chief confirms de Mistura appointed new Syria envoyAl-Arabiya U.S. News & World Report -CCTV all 118 news articles »

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UN Expected to Vote Monday to Speed Aid to Syria - ABC News Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:52:10 GMT

UN Expected to Vote Monday to Speed Aid to Syria ABC News Sponsors of a U.N. resolution that would authorize cross-border delivery of humanitarian aid to Syrians in desperate need of food and medicine finalized the text ahead of a Security Council vote expected on Monday. The final draft, obtained Friday by ... and more »

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​'Appetites of ISIS extend far beyond Iraq & Syria' - RT Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:26:58 GMT

RT

​'Appetites of ISIS extend far beyond Iraq & Syria' RT The biggest concern now, not to mention Syria, is an extremely complex situation in Iraq. A so-called 'Islamic caliphate' has been established in this country and neighboring Syria. It is obvious that the appetites of the Islamic State of Iraq and the ... Iraq to Syria and back againAhram Online Misidentifying the Conflict in Iraq and SyriaBrookings Institution (blog) all 111 news articles »

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Catasauqua man dies in 'random shooting' in Syria - Allentown Morning Call Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:14:01 GMT

Catasauqua man dies in 'random shooting' in Syria Allentown Morning Call Mouhrez, 51, who had been in Syria for the last two months visiting family members and negotiating peace efforts in its civil war, became another victim of it Wednesday when he was gunned down in Harasta, a suburb several miles outside Damascus.

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In Syria, rebels face challenges in policing areas they control - Los Angeles Times Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:53:17 GMT

BBC News

In Syria, rebels face challenges in policing areas they control Los Angeles Times Not long after Syrian opposition fighters began seizing control of entire neighborhoods and towns, they established administrative councils and courts to impose a measure of order in lawless locales. Of late they have begun forming civilian police ... How Syria's ancient treasures are being smashedBBC News Syria Troops Converge as Rebels Ready for Aleppo ShowdownBreitbart News all 37 news articles »

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France Steps Up Efforts to Stop Syria-Bound Fighters - Wall Street Journal Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:26:30 GMT

Wall Street Journal

France Steps Up Efforts to Stop Syria-Bound Fighters Wall Street Journal French authorities said that a man detained on suspicion of having killed four people at the Jewish Museum in Brussels in May was believed to be the first jihadist returning from Syria to carry out an attack in Europe. Agence France-Presse/Getty Images. France targets Syria recruits with new lawAljazeera.com Women who like jihadists, and other news from SyriaGlobalPost (blog) all 107 news articles »