Reuters | Syria talks produce election road map after Paris attacks Reuters The Paris attacks shifted the focus of negotiations in Vienna from the detail of which organizations would count as opposition groups rather than terrorist ones, and could therefore take part in a political solution in Syria, to defeating Islamic State ... What Iran Expects to Gain from the Syrian Civil War Attacks in Paris Add Urgency to Talks on Ending Syria War World Powers Push Timetable for Syria Solution |
ABC News | What French Have Been Doing Against Islamic State in Syria ABC News The Islamic State group on Saturday expressed fury at France's recently launched airstrikes against it in Syria as it claimed responsibility for Friday's attacks in Paris. The airstrikes have hit training camps and reflect France's fears that hundreds ... France more active than rest of the west in tackling Syria Syria's President Assad says Paris attacks result from France's aiding of rebels France Pays Price for Front-Line Role From Syria to West Africa |
PolitiFact | Ben Carson says China is involved in the Syrian conflict PolitiFact Ben Carson suggested during the Fox Business News debate in Milwaukee that China is involved in the Syrian conflict. When asked if he supports President Barack Obama's decision to put 50 special operations troops in Syria, Carson said any presence is ... Carson Attempts To Clarify Claim of Chinese Involvement In Syria Ben Carson: My sources 'better' than White House on Syria BEN CARSON: Here's the evidence that China is involved in Syria |
Wall Street Journal | Paris Attacks Prompt Debate on Further Military Intervention on Syria Wall Street Journal BRUSSELS—A pair of terror attacks apparently linked to Islamic State—in Paris and in the skies of Egypt—is forcing a quick recalculation in the West of what more can be done to defeat the militants in Syria and prevent future strikes. It is possible ... After the Paris terror attacks, it's clear we owe more foreign aid to Syria Paris attacks: Fresh calls to bomb Islamic State in Syria Why This Weekend Could Be Crucial in the Fight Against ISIS |
Christian Science Monitor | What Paris attacks might mean for Syria peace talks Christian Science Monitor US Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that the Paris attacks “underlined the need to end the 4½ year old [Syria] conflict,” adding the attacks “have encouraged us today to do even harder work to make progress and to help resolve the crises we ... Syria talks in Vienna overshadowed by Paris massacre Syria Talks Continue in Vienna Despite Paris Attacks Essay: Russia's Military Role in Syria |
Bloomberg | Paris Attack Spurs Search for Unity in Syrian Peace Talks Bloomberg Diplomats attending Syria peace talks called for unity following deadly terrorist attacks in Paris and said they're looking for tangible steps to quell violence in the Middle East nation. Top diplomats from 17 nations convened Saturday morning at a ... |
The Guardian | Malcolm Turnbull says Australia could send peacekeepers to Syria The Guardian Turnbull told reporters in Antalya it would be desirable to source peacekeepers from Syria's neighbours first because they would be more likely to find “greater acceptance” from the local population in the event peace was ultimately brokered – but he ... |
The Globe and Mail | Kremlin says Paris attack shows Russia, West must unite on Syria The Globe and Mail Russian politicians on Saturday said the Paris attack underscored the need for the West and the Kremlin to bury their differences and join forces to take on Islamic State militants in Syria, a strategy Moscow has pushed for in vain for months. Mired in ... |
Is Syria America's next Vietnam? CNN Sean Kennedy is a writer based in Washington, D.C. He previously worked as a U.S. Senate aide, television producer and fellow at public policy think tanks. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his. (CNN) President Barack Obama made headlines ... |
The Guardian | Cruz and Rubio lead Republican charge against Obama over Syria policy The Guardian Ted Cruz led Republican criticism of White House policy on Syria on Saturday, in light of the devastating terror attacks in Paris, deriding President Obama's pledge to take more refugees and calling for intensified action against Islamic State. Marco ... |