TIME | Russian Airstrikes in Syria Seem to Be Hurting Civilians More Than ISIS TIME One airstrike hit a post office, part of a series of strikes that killed 17 civilians. At least four other attacks targeted hospitals. An airstrike on Sunday hit a marketplace, killing at least 30 people. Russia's military intervention in Syria is ... Barack Obama tells Vladimir Putin to focus Syrian airstrikes on ISIS New Russian surface-to-air missiles in Syria, DoD confirms Obama, Putin discuss Syria, Ukraine at summit: White House |
The Guardian | Syria and the question of whether to bomb or not to bomb The Guardian Labour's opposition to bombing Syria was established at its recent party conferences (Labour debate on Syria, 30 November). As this view has since been augmented by a clear majority of the wider membership, the stated opinion of Scottish party leader ... Syria Question Exposes Bitter Divide in Britain's Labour Party PM Calls Syria Airstrikes Vote For Wednesday Syria air strikes vote on Wednesday, says David Cameron |
The Guardian | Airstrikes in Syria are lawful, but I'll be voting against them The Guardian It has capitalised in the chaos of the Syrian civil war to grow in strength and territory. Following the horrifying attacks in Sousse, Ankara, over Sinai, in Beirut and Paris, no one should be in any doubt that Isis has the capability and intention to ... Bombing Syria is not the whole solution – but it's a good start 'Oxygen for jihadists': ISIS-smuggled oil flows through Turkey to intl markets ... |
USA TODAY | Pentagon may send more US troops to Syria USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will consider deploying more special operations troops to fight Islamic State militants if its pilot project in Syria shows signs of progress, a senior Defense official told USA TODAY on Monday. The Pentagon last month ... |
The Independent | Labour members 'overwhelmingly opposed' to bombing Syria ahead of decision ... The Independent Labour members who responded to a party consultation on extending British airstrikes to Syria are “overwhelmingly against” military action, according to reports. BBC News says that the leadership team around Jeremy Corbyn believes that the mood in the ... Majority of Labour members oppose Syria airstrikes, poll finds David Cameron set to call for formal debate on launching strikes on Isil in ... Jeremy Corbyn discusses Syrian air strikes with shadow cabinet |
The Guardian | Who are these 70000 Syrian fighters David Cameron is relying on? The Guardian A potential force that could mount an attack on Raqqa is the Democratic Forces of Syria, a combination of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia and some Syrian Arab groups that had fought Isis earlier this year, Sary said. He was ... |
Daily Mail | Paris terror attack suspect may be in Syria CNN (CNN) New details emerged Monday in the Paris terror attacks, including word that fugitive suspect Salah Abdeslam had purchased detonators at a fireworks shop before the assault, and chilling claims from a source that even more attacks were "ready to go.". Europe's most wanted man Salah Abdeslam 'now in Syria' after Paris attacks Paris terror attacks: Suspect Salah Abdeslam 'has fled to Syria' |
CBC.ca | Transgender woman survives rape, assault while fleeing Syria CBC.ca The Arab Spring in 2011 effectively became the catalyst for her journey to Canada, as protests against Syria's Assad regime descended into civil war. The rise of ISIS in 2013 compounded the violence and the unrest. "No one could make [out] the ... |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Report: Israel Air Force strikes targets in Syria near Lebanese border Jerusalem Post Israel News The Israel Air Force attacked Syrian army and Hezbollah targets in the area around Qalamoun in Syria overnight Saturday, Israel Radio reported citing Syrian forces. The Lebanese media outlet Almustaqbal reported that there were dead and wounded ... Russia plane entered Israel control zone from Syria: minister Israel says it averts shooting Russian planes with communication 'Syria is dead, Israel must prepare,' top defense official warns |
Yahoo News | Deadly Kurd-Islamist clashes in northern Syria Yahoo News Beirut (AFP) - Islamists and a US-backed alliance of Kurds and Arabs have fought deadly clashes in Syria, a monitor said Monday, as the almost five-year-old conflict draws in more local and international players. |