<< Back

---

Putin: Russian bombs key to Syria political compromise - CBS News Sun, 11 Oct 2015 19:39:00 GMT

CBS News

Putin: Russian bombs key to Syria political compromise CBS News BEIRUT - Syrian troops backed by Russian airstrikes advanced against insurgents in the center of the country as President Vladimir Putin defended Moscow's intervention in the ongoing Syrian conflict, saying it would aid efforts to reach a political ... Did US weapons supplied to Syrian rebels draw Russia into the conflict?Washington Post Syria conflict: Putin defends Russia's air strikesBBC News Russia Launches New Airstrikes Against Syrian RebelsVoice of America BBC News -Reuters -Financial Times all 3,363 news articles »

---

Shiites in Iraq Hailing Putin for Syria Push - New York Times Mon, 12 Oct 2015 01:12:46 GMT

New York Times

Shiites in Iraq Hailing Putin for Syria Push New York Times The United States also took the lead more than a year ago to assemble a coalition to conduct airstrikes in Syria and Iraq against the Sunni militants of the Islamic State. But with the struggle against the Islamic State largely stalemated, it is the ... and more »

---

Obama tells '60 Minutes' he's going to stay the course on Syria - Washington Post Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:54:46 GMT

Washington Post

Obama tells '60 Minutes' he's going to stay the course on Syria Washington Post SAN DIEGO — President Obama indicated in an interview with “60 Minutes” that he isn't mulling over any major changes to his approach to Syria following the failure of his administration's plan to train more than 5,000 moderate rebels and the ... Obama Says US Knew Russian Military Planned to Intervene in SyriaNBCNews.com Barack Obama: Vladimir Putin not leading in Syria fightCNN International Obama: Russian involvement in Syria 'not an indication of strength'The Hill Wall Street Journal (blog) -NEWS.com.au all 84 news articles »

---

Russia's Putin, Saudi Defense Minister Agree to Cooperate in Syria - NBCNews.com Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:43:46 GMT

NBCNews.com

Russia's Putin, Saudi Defense Minister Agree to Cooperate in Syria NBCNews.com SOCHI — Russian warplanes pounded Syrian rebels unaffiliated with ISIS on Sunday, insurgents said, helping Moscow's ally, Bashar Assad, reclaim territory and dealing a fresh setback to the strategy of Washington and its allies. President Vladimir ... Russia will pay price for Syrian airstrikes, says US defence secretaryThe Guardian White House Is Weighing a Syria RetreatBloomberg View U.S. Pulls Plug On Syria Rebel Training EffortHuffington Post Financial Times -Los Angeles Times -USA TODAY all 3,209 news articles »

---

Should there be a no-fly zone over Syria? - BBC News Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:37:35 GMT

BBC News

Should there be a no-fly zone over Syria? BBC News Influential figures such as Hillary Clinton and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have long supported the establishment of a no-fly zone, but the White House has been reticent. Mr Kerry's comments now revive one of the longest-running policy ... and more »

---

Here's what Russian intervention in Syria means for oil - Business Insider Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:23:56 GMT

Business Insider

Here's what Russian intervention in Syria means for oil Business Insider REUTERS/Khaled al-HaririAn election poster for Syria's President Bashar Assad and a photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin are seen on a car at al-Qardahah town near Latakia city in Syria. Russia intervened militarily in Syria in a major escalation ... and more »

---

Don't greenlight Mr. Putin's Syria project - Washington Post Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:01:36 GMT

Washington Post

Don't greenlight Mr. Putin's Syria project Washington Post PRESIDENT OBAMA'S response to Russia's military campaign in Syria increasingly appears to boil down to “let them have it.” Mr. Obama has taken to lecturing Vladimir Putin that he is making a mistake that will result in a “quagmire,” while publicly ... US says progress made with Russia during latest Syria airspace safety talksCBC.ca U.S. Abandons Failed Rebel-Building Effort in SyriaRealClearPolitics US to abandon training new Syria rebel groupsBBC News Reuters all 3,134 news articles »

---

Syria conflict: Russia intensifies air strikes - BBC News Sat, 10 Oct 2015 23:49:50 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Russia intensifies air strikes BBC News Russia is increasing the number of air strikes against Islamic State in Syria, its defence ministry has said. It said on Saturday morning that it had hit 55 Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria in the last 24 hours. Later, US defence officials ... Russia Increases Syria AirstrikesNewsweek ISIS Makes Gains in Syria Territory Bombed by RussiaNew York Times Syria: New Russian-Made Cluster Munition ReportedHuman Rights Watch The Guardian -Fox News -CNN all 16,882 news articles »

---

We need a Syria strategy, not half-baked reasons to drop bombs - Financial Times Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:01:57 GMT

Financial Times

We need a Syria strategy, not half-baked reasons to drop bombs Financial Times As David Cameron prepares the ground for a return to the House of Commons to seek support for the bombing of Syria, many will search in vain for a longer-term strategy that guides him. “We need a Syria free of Assad and of [Isis]”, the UK prime ... and more »

---

War in Syria: Vladimir Putin seeks to allay Gulf's fears over air strikes - The Independent Sun, 11 Oct 2015 17:54:41 GMT

War in Syria: Vladimir Putin seeks to allay Gulf's fears over air strikes The Independent The two men discussed the situation in Syria in the southern Russian city of Sochi before heading off to watch the Russian Grand Prix. There is growing unease in the Gulf over Russian air strikes, which appear to be shoring up President Bashar al-Assad ... and more »