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Russia's airstrikes in Syria are playing well at home - CBS News Sun, 04 Oct 2015 21:06:00 GMT

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Russia's airstrikes in Syria are playing well at home CBS News MOSCOW -- Whatever effect Russia's airstrikes are having on the ground in Syria, their impact at home is clear: They prove to Russians that their country is showing up the United States and reclaiming its rightful place as a global power. So far ... Russia intensifying Syria airstrikesCNN Assad warns of Mid-East destructionBBC News Moscow scuppers US coalition plans for no-fly zone in SyriaFinancial Times NBCNews.com -The Guardian -McClatchy Washington Bureau all 19,111 news articles »

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US Aims to Put More Pressure on ISIS in Syria - New York Times Mon, 05 Oct 2015 01:32:10 GMT

New York Times

US Aims to Put More Pressure on ISIS in Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — The American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State has begun preparing to open a major front in northeastern Syria, aiming to put pressure on Raqqa, the terrorist group's de facto capital, according to military and administration ... Syria crisis: The West wrings its hands in horror but it was our folly that ...The Independent Why Outside Powers Can't End the Destruction in SyriaWall Street Journal (blog) all 8 news articles »

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Conflicting Agendas, Caution Beset Pentagon' Plans in Syria - Wall Street Journal Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:23:47 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Conflicting Agendas, Caution Beset Pentagon' Plans in Syria Wall Street Journal To build a rebel army, the Pentagon asked Syrian commanders last winter to nominate their best fighters. U.S. military officers spent more than a month checking each one for criminal or terrorist connections. Those who made the cut were sent to ... Syria, the Times and the Mystery of the "Moderate Rebels"Huffington Post all 11 news articles »

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Russia must work with, not against, America in Syria - Financial Times Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:56:23 GMT

Financial Times

Russia must work with, not against, America in Syria Financial Times There is still time to avert a painful repetition, this time exploding in the Middle East, and in Syria specifically. I supported President Barack Obama's initial decision not to use force in the Syrian tragedy. The use of US power to remove President ... and more »

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Syria's Assad Stresses Importance of Alliance With Russia, Iran, Iraq - Wall Street Journal Sun, 04 Oct 2015 14:15:40 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Syria's Assad Stresses Importance of Alliance With Russia, Iran, Iraq Wall Street Journal Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that his coalition with Russia, Iran and Iraq must succeed in Syria's war, suggesting the alternative would be a region in chaos. The alliance “must succeed, otherwise we are facing the destruction of the ... What does Russia want in Syria?Los Angeles Times Russia's military is unlikely to turn the tide in Syria's warWashington Post McCain: Trump doesn't understand SyriaCNN Yahoo! Maktoob News -The Seattle Times -ABC News all 1,791 news articles »

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In Putin's Syria Intervention, Fear of a Weak Government Hand - New York Times Sun, 04 Oct 2015 07:01:17 GMT

New York Times

In Putin's Syria Intervention, Fear of a Weak Government Hand New York Times That diagnosis has been a driving force in his consolidation of political power, and it does much to explain Russia's forceful intervention last week to bolster the besieged government of Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad. The specter of mass protest ... The Link Between Putin's Military Campaigns in Syria and UkraineThe Atlantic West, Middle East slam Russia over Syria airstrikesCNBC Russia moves warheads that INCINERATE targets into Ukraine amid Syria airstrikesDaily Mail The Guardian -Foreign Affairs -Huffington Post all 1,002 news articles »

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ISIS Destroys Another Monument at Palmyra Ruins in Syria - New York Times Mon, 05 Oct 2015 01:18:20 GMT

New York Times

ISIS Destroys Another Monument at Palmyra Ruins in Syria New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — Islamic State militants have blown up another major monument in the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria's antiquities chief said Sunday. In recent months, the militants destroyed two ancient temples in the central Syrian city. The ... IS blows up Arch of Triumph in Syria's PalmyraYahoo News Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'BBC News Syrian activists: IS group destroys ancient Palmyra archWashington Post Voice of America all 50 news articles »

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Syrian crisis: Assad warns of Mid-East destruction - BBC News Sun, 04 Oct 2015 13:48:15 GMT

BBC News

Syrian crisis: Assad warns of Mid-East destruction BBC News Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said a coalition between Syria, Russia, Iran and Iraq must succeed "or else the whole region will be destroyed". Mr Assad also criticised the US-led coalition and its air strikes in Syria and Iraq as counter ... Syrian crisis: Russia vows to intensify air strikesBBC News Syria crisis: Let's welcome Russia's entry into this warThe Independent Who's who in Syria: A look at 8 key players in the warLos Angeles Times Huffington Post -PBS NewsHour (blog) all 1,323 news articles »

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Trump wants to 'sit back,' watch Russia fall into Syria 'trap' - Yahoo News Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:20:46 GMT

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Trump wants to 'sit back,' watch Russia fall into Syria 'trap' Yahoo News Washington (AFP) - Republican US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said he would like to "sit back" and watch as Russia continues air strikes in Syria, suggesting it could be a "trap" that could bog down Moscow. Christie calls Trump 'painfully naive' on SyriaCNN Chris Christie Raps Donald Trump As 'Painfully Naive' About SyriaHuffington Post Donald Trump: Syrian refugees potentially headed to U.S. are mostly menPolitiFact ABC News -The Hill -Breitbart News all 163 news articles »

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Assad says Russian failure in Syria would 'destroy' Mideast - Yahoo News Sun, 04 Oct 2015 13:36:02 GMT

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Assad says Russian failure in Syria would 'destroy' Mideast Yahoo News Damascus (AFP) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in comments broadcast on Sunday that the success of Russia's military intervention in his country's civil war was vital for the whole Middle East. "The alliance between Russia, Syria, Iraq and Iran ... Russia's airstrikes in Syria are playing well at home and serving Putin's ...Fox News all 1,601 news articles »