The Independent | Malaysia Airlines avoids Ukraine, but flies over Syria? CNN (CNN) -- Now that many airlines can't fly over eastern Ukraine due to safety concerns, a Malaysia Airlines flight chose a different route -- over war-torn Syria. The decision to divert a plane from a dangerous route to an equally risky route was a head ... Malaysia Airlines flight flies over war-torn Syria to avoid Ukrainian airspace Malaysia slammed over Syria fly-over 'It is approved airspace': Malaysia Airlines defends rerouting flight over ... |
Al-Arabiya | Turkish soldiers killed in Syria border clash Al-Arabiya Two Turkish soldiers were killed in a clash with suspected smugglers near the Syria border, a local official said on Tuesday, according to Reuters news agency. A military patrol confronted a group of smugglers trying to cross from Syria into the ... Two Turkish soldiers killed in clash with suspected smugglers near Syria border Three soldiers, 6 PYD militants killed in clash on Syria border CRIME > Two soldiers, six militants killed in clashes on Syrian border, says ... |
The Daily Star | EU expands sanctions on Syria The Daily Star BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers agreed Tuesday to expand sanctions on Syria over the government's "violent repression" of its civilian population. The ministers added three people and nine entities to the current list of those subject to an ... EU Adds New Targets for Syria Sanctions Why Triumphant Jihadis In Iraq Will Help Assad Crush Opposition In Aleppo 'Syria Is With You, Gaza' |
Toronto Sun | Syrian death toll and extremist threat increases, but the US does little Washington Post THE FIGHTING in Gaza has served to obscure developments in another Middle East war that is far bloodier and more important to U.S. interests. In the last week, more than 700 fatalities have been reported in a single battle in Syria, as government ... Museums And Heritage Sites In Syria Are Under Siege |
Politico | Syria's guns heard in Arkansas Senate race Politico Syria's civil war echoes in Arkansas' own political battles this summer and fall. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor is no boat-rocker when it comes to foreign policy. But last week he irritated colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee by ... |
Sydney Morning Herald | Malaysia Airlines diverts flight from Ukraine - to Syria Sydney Morning Herald Malaysia Airlines re-routed a Kuala Lumpur-to-London flight over Syrian airspace on Sunday after its usual route over Ukraine was closed, flight tracking data showed on Monday. Flightradar24 posted a flight map on its Twitter account on Monday showing ... |
Middle East Eye | Report: IS militants selling Syrian oil to Iraqis Middle East Eye The Islamic State (IS) is selling oil and liquid gas products extracted from fields under its control in Syria to Iraqi businessmen across the border, a monitoring group said on Monday. IS has captured large swathes of territory in Syria and Iraq ... More Western fighters joining militants in Iraq and Syria More than 700 killed in Syria as ISIS tightens grip on east Gloves come off between Syrian regime, Islamic State |
The Daily Star | Syria rebels press bid to expel ISIS from Damascus area The Daily Star DAMASCUS: Syrian rebels have expelled ISIS militants from several parts of the suburbs of Damascus after sustaining losses of territory to the Al-Qaeda splinter group in the north and east of the country. ISIS, meanwhile, has started selling Syrian oil ... July 22nd, 2014 ยท 2 min read Syria: The Executive Summary, 7/22 Syria rebels press bid to expel jihadists from Damascus area Syrian rebels press bid to expel jihadists from Damascus area |
Daily Mail | Blind faith: Jihadist who cannot see is pictured with ISIS militants in Syria ... Daily Mail A blind jihadist pictured fighting alongside ISIS militants in Syria has reportedly urged others to join the Islamist militants, saying having a disability is no excuse. Taymullah al-Somali, a Dutch national who is believed to have travelled to the ... |
The Guardian | Europe must give Syrian refugees a home The Guardian Lebanon, by contrast, a country with a population of around 4.4 million, is host to 1.1 million Syrians in exile. These are just those who have registered as refugees. That is 10 times as many, in a country with less than 1% of Europe's population. In ... Militant groups encumber Syria aid efforts TURKEY'S SYRIA POLICY VS. LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES |