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Obama Sees Russia Failing in Syria Effort - New York Times Sat, 03 Oct 2015 01:07:53 GMT

New York Times

Obama Sees Russia Failing in Syria Effort New York Times WASHINGTON — The already fragmented battlefield in Syria grew even more complicated on Friday, as Russia and Iran expanded their military efforts to defend the beleaguered Syrian government in defiance of President Obama, who predicted that their ... Obama: Russia heading for 'quagmire' in SyriaCNN Iran Expands Role in Syria in Conjunction With Russia's AirstrikesWall Street Journal Obama says Russian strategy in Syria is 'recipe for disaster'The Guardian Bloomberg -BBC News -BBC News all 16,089 news articles »

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As Syria Reels, Israel Looks to Expand Settlements in Golan Heights - New York Times Fri, 02 Oct 2015 20:14:16 GMT

New York Times

As Syria Reels, Israel Looks to Expand Settlements in Golan Heights New York Times With Syria “disintegrating” after years of civil war, they argue, it is hard to imagine a stable state to which the territory could be returned. Further, they say that international — or, at least, American — recognition of Israel's 1981 annexation ... and more »

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US-backed Syrian rebels appeal for antiaircraft missiles - Washington Post Fri, 02 Oct 2015 20:37:46 GMT

The Guardian

US-backed Syrian rebels appeal for antiaircraft missiles Washington Post BEIRUT — U.S.-backed rebels in Syria appealed to the Obama administration Friday for antiaircraft missiles to defend their positions against relentless Russian airstrikes that have so far mostly targeted the moderate opposition to President Bashar al ... Who's who in the Syrian conflict, and what happens next?The Guardian all 188 news articles »

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Putin in Paris for talks as Russia urged to stop hitting Syrian opposition - The Guardian Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:44:23 GMT

The Guardian

Putin in Paris for talks as Russia urged to stop hitting Syrian opposition The Guardian Russia insists it is only bombing Isis and other “terror” groups. The Russian president is in Paris for a peace summit on the Ukraine conflict, but Russia's sudden intervention in Syria looks set to dominate as he holds talks with France's François ... The Link Between Putin's Military Campaigns in Syria and UkraineThe Atlantic Russian Warplanes Bomb Syria; Russian TV Takes On The U.S.NPR Chrétien's support of Russian intervention in Syria draws fireThe Globe and Mail Telegraph.co.uk all 585 news articles »

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UK policy in Syria hampered by 'wishful thinking' - BBC News Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:40:25 GMT

BBC News

UK policy in Syria hampered by 'wishful thinking' BBC News UK policy in Syria has been hampered by "wishful thinking", says a former top military adviser in the Middle East. Lt Gen Sir Simon Mayall said the UK had underestimated the staying power of President Bashar al-Assad. In an interview with BBC Newsnight ... and more »

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Syria at UN: Airstrikes 'useless' unless coordinated - U.S. News & World Report Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:44:00 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Syria at UN: Airstrikes 'useless' unless coordinated U.S. News & World Report UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria's foreign minister said Friday that airstrikes against the Islamic State group "are useless" unless they are coordinated with the Syrian government, as the international community scrambled to respond to Russia's airstrikes ... Syria doubts value of talks, air strikes useless without DamascusYahoo News all 81 news articles »

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West, Middle East slam Russia over Syria airstrikes - CNBC Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:37:00 GMT

CNBC

West, Middle East slam Russia over Syria airstrikes CNBC A coalition of Western and Middle Eastern states have denounced recent Russian military action in Syria as the Kremlin announced it was making plans for a prolonged campaign in the war-torn country on Friday. Speaking to French radio station Europe 1, ... These 5 Facts Explain Putin's War in SyriaTIME Russian Syria airstrikes strengthen Putin's hand as he enters talksToronto Star Russia's Information Campaign Spreads From Ukraine to SyriaForeign Policy Christian Post all 797 news articles »

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Putin Has His Own No-Fly Zone in Syria - Bloomberg View Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:19:54 GMT

Bloomberg View

Putin Has His Own No-Fly Zone in Syria Bloomberg View In the U.S. there is an increasing bipartisan call for the U.S. to move toward some form of a no-fly zone or humanitarian buffer zone in Syria. Hillary Clinton said Thursday that if she were in office, she would be advocating for a no-fly zone to ... Hillary Clinton Backs Potential No-Fly Zone in SyriaU.S. News & World Report Clinton backs potential no-fly zone in SyriaYahoo News Republican candidate Kasich to call for no-fly zones in SyriaReuters all 196 news articles »

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Airstrikes "useless" unless coordinated, Syrian FM says - CBS News Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:45:00 GMT

CBS News

Airstrikes "useless" unless coordinated, Syrian FM says CBS News UNITED NATIONS -- Syria's foreign minister said Friday that airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group "are useless" unless they are coordinated with the Syrian government, as the international community scrambled to respond to ... John Kerry: 'Catastrophic mistake' for Russia to back AssadCNN Syria's foreign minister tells UN airstrikes not enough to defeat ISISToronto Star US wants Britain, Germany and France excluded from Syria peace talksTelegraph.co.uk Dallas Morning News -ITV News all 810 news articles »

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Analysts: Russia's Syria Strikes Shake Regional Powers - Voice of America Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:19:44 GMT

Voice of America

Analysts: Russia's Syria Strikes Shake Regional Powers Voice of America Image posted on Twitter account of Syria Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, a volunteer search and rescue group, shows the aftermath of purportedly Russian airstrike in Talbiseh, Syria, Sept. 30, 2015. Russia's Move in Syria Risks Aiding Militants, Saudis WarnWall Street Journal all 185 news articles »