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Senate vote sets up Syria cliff - Politico Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:53:01 GMT

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Senate vote sets up Syria cliff Politico The Senate's passage of President Barack Obama's plan to arm Syrian rebels sets up an even bigger battle in deadline-driven Washington: The Syria cliff. While the Senate voted, 78-22, to arm Syrian rebels that oppose the Islamic State and temporarily ... Strong Senate Vote for Obama on Syria Rebel AidABC News Senate approves Obama's Syria plan in funding billUSA TODAY US ready to strike ISIS in Syria, military officials sayCNN New York Times -Los Angeles Times -The Hill (blog) all 5,830 news articles »

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Tainted Measles Vaccine Eyed in Deaths of 15 Children in Syria - Newsweek Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:14:51 GMT

Newsweek

Tainted Measles Vaccine Eyed in Deaths of 15 Children in Syria Newsweek More than 15 children have died in northern Syria after receiving a measles vaccine, but the cause of their death remains unknown. Reports suggest medics administering the vaccines gave the children — all aged between six and 18-months-old — the ... UN: At least 15 children die from bad measles vaccinations in northern SyriaCNN Syrian children's deaths 'caused by vaccine mix-up'BBC News 15 Syrian Children Die After Getting VaccinationsABC News New York Times -Science AAAS -NBCNews.com all 223 news articles »

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US Tracks Threats Against West by Al Qaeda Affiliate in Syria - Wall Street Journal Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:40:02 GMT

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US Tracks Threats Against West by Al Qaeda Affiliate in Syria Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The U.S. is tracking multiple terror plots based out of Syria that target the West—threats that current and former intelligence officials say have been traced to al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate and not to Islamic State, the extremist group ... Al Qaeda's quiet plan to outdo ISIS and hit USCBS News all 17 news articles »

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Militant Gains Illustrate Plight of Syrian Kurds - ABC News Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:53:07 GMT

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Militant Gains Illustrate Plight of Syrian Kurds ABC News Islamic State militiamen backed by tanks defiantly advanced Thursday in Syria, capturing more than 20 Kurdish villages as the international community strains to assemble a coalition that might destroy them. The gains highlighted the plight of Syria's ... Islamic State captures 16 villages in northern SyriaUSA TODAY Islamic State militants seize Kurdish villages in northern SyriaThe Guardian ISIS fighters capture 16 Kurdish villages in SyriaAl-Arabiya Reuters -Newsweek all 615 news articles »

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Syrian Regime Intensifies Attacks on Rebels in Damascus Suburbs - Wall Street Journal Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:47:25 GMT

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Syrian Regime Intensifies Attacks on Rebels in Damascus Suburbs Wall Street Journal BEIRUT—Syrian warplanes bombarded rebel-held areas near the capital Damascus and in the center and north of the country Wednesday, the latest round of attacks in an intensified campaign of airstrikes that began a week ago. At least 10 people ...

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Syria Infant Tragedy: Vaccine Mix-Up With Atracurium Not Uncommon - Forbes Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:37:17 GMT

Syria Infant Tragedy: Vaccine Mix-Up With Atracurium Not Uncommon Forbes The World Health Organization and UNICEF issued a joint press release yesterday confirming that at least 15 infants died in a measles vaccination campaign being conducted in the northern Syria town of Idlib. While reports originally speculated that ...

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House approves Obama's Iraq-Syria military strategy amid skepticism - Washington Post Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:30:30 GMT

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House approves Obama's Iraq-Syria military strategy amid skepticism Washington Post The House on Wednesday approved President Obama's plan to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels to counter the growing threat of the Islamic State organization, even though lawmakers in both parties remain deeply skeptical about its chances for ... Odd Coalitions, Unusual Fractures in Syria, Continuing Resolution Votes (Video)Roll Call (blog) Obama's Syria plan meets resistancePolitico all 710 news articles »

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Syrian Forces Are Seen Stepping Up Attacks on Rebels as US Sets Sights on ISIS - New York Times Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:32:22 GMT

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Syrian Forces Are Seen Stepping Up Attacks on Rebels as US Sets Sights on ISIS New York Times The people of Talbiseh, a rebel-held village north of Homs in central Syria, have seen many government air raids, but the strikes on Wednesday morning surprised them with their ferocity and their precision. “Something new is going on,” said Hassan Abu ... Syria conflict: Dozens killed in strikes on TalbisehBBC News Monitoring group: Nearly 50 dead in Syria air strikes on central provinceJerusalem Post all 144 news articles »

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France to strike ISIL in Iraq but not Syria - Aljazeera.com Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:37:07 GMT

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France to strike ISIL in Iraq but not Syria Aljazeera.com France will not carry out military action against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group in Syria, but will soon begin air strikes to support Iraqi and Kurdish forces in Iraq, President Francois Hollande has said. "I have decided to respond ... France Rules Out Military Strikes in SyriaWall Street Journal France rules out military action in Syria, prepares Iraq strikesBangor Daily News French president rules out military action in SyriaJerusalem Post all 358 news articles »

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As ISIS captures towns, Senate prepares for rebels aid vote - CNN Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:52:07 GMT

As ISIS captures towns, Senate prepares for rebels aid vote CNN The so-called Islamic State continues to spread its radical Islamist rule in Syria and Iraq and on Thursday captured 16 predominantly Kurdish villages in northern Syria over the past 24 hours, a Syrian opposition group said. ISIS used artillery and ...