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US Steps Up Its Attacks on ISIS-Controlled Oil Fields in Syria - New York Times Fri, 13 Nov 2015 02:07:00 GMT

New York Times

US Steps Up Its Attacks on ISIS-Controlled Oil Fields in Syria New York Times ERBIL, Iraq — The United States and its allies have sharply increased their airstrikes against the sprawling oil fields that the Islamic State controls in eastern Syria in an effort to disrupt one of the terrorist group's main sources of revenue ... The Mindless Logic of Republican Foreign PolicyThe Atlantic Gen. John Allen: US 'very attentive' to ISIS spread beyond Syria, IraqCNN The War in Syria: Complex and More DangerousOxford Research Group Seattle Globalist -The Independent -US Department of State (press release) all 99 news articles »

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John Kerry's speech on Syria was a glaring sign of what's to come for Assad - Business Insider Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:01:00 GMT

Business Insider

John Kerry's speech on Syria was a glaring sign of what's to come for Assad Business Insider In a speech at the US Institute of Peace on Thursday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that the country had been "building on common ground" with Russia and Iran at peace talks in Vienna over the conflict in Syria. Kerry said that the US remained ... John Kerry Tempers Expectations for Syria TalksNew York Times G-20 summit to focus on Syria, migrantsUSA TODAY Syria Crisis to Dominate G-20 TalksWall Street Journal Voice of America -Financial Times -CNN all 1,666 news articles »

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Syrian media reports Israeli airstrike near Damascus airport - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:55:48 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Syrian media reports Israeli airstrike near Damascus airport Jerusalem Post Israel News Another reported strike targeted a Lebanese military installation near the Syrian border, wounding six. It is believed to belong to a pro-Syrian Palestinian faction. In a newsflash, Syrian state television quoted a military source as saying that ... Israel Strikes In Syria Blasted Iran-Backed Terror Group's Weapons Cache ...The Inquisitr Israel Strikes Syria: Reports Say Hezbollah Weapons Shipment Was TargetNewsmax Israel Warplanes Strike near Syria Airport: ReportCenter for Research on Globalization Western Journalism -The Atlantic all 62 news articles »

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Regional Newspapers Weigh In on Syria Talks - New York Times Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:45:32 GMT

Regional Newspapers Weigh In on Syria Talks New York Times Diplomats from around the world will try again in Vienna this weekend to find a way to end the four-year-old civil war in Syria. Judging by editorial opinion in the region, though, the region is sharply divided over whether the talks have any chance of ...

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Syria Film Festival sheds light on agony of war - Toronto Star Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:15:32 GMT

Toronto Star

Syria Film Festival sheds light on agony of war Toronto Star As Canada gets ready to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees, one local Syrian-Canadian and his friends are trying to raise awareness about the agony and hardships faced by millions of people caught up in the crisis with the launch of the Syria Film Festival ... More than Refugees: Syria Film Festival Opens in TorontoTorontoist For Syrian refugees, South Florida is a beacon of hopeMiami Herald As Liberals decide how to bring 25K Syrians to Canada, the choice is also whoCTV News Huffington Post -Syria Deeply -Sputnik International all 126 news articles »

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US airstrike targets 'Jihadi John' in Syria - CNN Fri, 13 Nov 2015 03:55:00 GMT

CNN

US airstrike targets 'Jihadi John' in Syria CNN Washington (CNN) U.S. forces targeted "Jihadi John" in an airstrike in Raqqa, Syria, the Pentagon announced Thursday night. "Jihadi John," whom Western officials have identified as Mohammed Emwazi, has appeared in a series of brutal ISIS execution ... US Launches Airstrike in Syria Targeting ISIS' Notorious 'Jihadi John'NBCNews.com US carries out Syria strike targeting 'Jihadi John'Reuters 'Jihadi John' targeted in Syria air strike, US official saysITV News BBC News -USA TODAY -The Hill all 50 news articles »

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Islamic State Claims Attack on Hezbollah After Syria War Setback - Bloomberg Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:28:14 GMT

Bloomberg

Islamic State Claims Attack on Hezbollah After Syria War Setback Bloomberg Islamic State militants claimed their first attack against Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Thursday, as the groups' intensifying confrontation in Syria's civil war spills across borders. Two suicide bombs that exploded just minutes apart killed at ... and more »

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Syria pledges no arbitrary attacks, US takes with 'grain of salt' - Yahoo News Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:30:35 GMT

Yahoo News

Syria pledges no arbitrary attacks, US takes with 'grain of salt' Yahoo News UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria's pledge not to use indiscriminate weapons must be taken with "a grain of salt," the United States said on Thursday, noting there were nearly 1,500 barrel bomb attacks in October even though the country's government ... and more »

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Meet 'The Tiger', the commander with a crazy cult following - NEWS.com.au Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:57:38 GMT

NEWS.com.au

Meet 'The Tiger', the commander with a crazy cult following NEWS.com.au It's a mantra said to be fondly used by Syria's most notorious commander, Colonel Suheil Al-Hassan, who certainly won't be forgotten anytime soon. Known as The Tiger, he leads a special forces brigade of soldiers and has developed a cult-like celebrity ... and more »

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White House to Ben Carson: No, The Chinese Are Not in Syria - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:46:31 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

White House to Ben Carson: No, The Chinese Are Not in Syria Foreign Policy (blog) By David FrancisDavid Francis is a staff writer for Foreign Policy, where he oversees FP's breaking news blog, The Cable. An award-winning journalist, David has reported from all over Europe, Nigeria, Kenya, Mexico, and Afghanistan on terrorism ... WH rebuts Carson's claim of Chinese involvement in SyriaThe Hill The White House just shut down Ben Carson's odd debate claim about Chinese ...Business Insider The Chinese Are Coming....To SyriaMother Jones TPM -Washington Examiner -KING5.com all 21 news articles »