New York Times | Confirmation of Attack on Russian Jet May Strengthen Putin's Resolve in Syria New York Times Should an attack be confirmed — and particularly if the Islamic State's claim that it bombed the plane in revenge for Russia's intervention in Syria turns out to be true — analysts and other experts expect that it will only strengthen Mr. Putin's ... Will Russian plane crash make Vladimir Putin withdraw from Syria? How Iran became the first beneficiary of Russia's Syria Intervention Moscow needs an exit strategy for its Syrian quagmire |
Huffington Post | After Lull, U.S.-Led Air Campaign In Syria Intensifies Huffington Post Coalition forces carried out 56 strikes against Islamic State in Syria in the eight days from Oct. 30 to Nov. 6 after going the previous eight days with only three strikes, according to U.S. military figures. The strikes have focused on the towns of ... US-led airstrikes intensify in Syria after White House shifts Isis strategy Syria crisis: UK 'letting down' allies over air strikes Apparent Russian raids kill 11 in Syria's Idlib: monitor |
Daily Mail | Further 'proof' Russian soldiers are now on the ground in Syria Daily Mail 'Although we still don't have indisputable evidence of Russian servicemen taking a direct part in the fighting on the ground in Syria, we believe the situation observed contradicts the claims of Russian officials that Russian troops are not taking part ... Russian soldiers geolocated by photos in multiple Syria locations, bloggers say New photos suggest Russia's operation in Syria stretches well beyond its air ... Bloggers publish 'indisputable' evidence Russian boots are on the ground in Syria |
Reuters | Iran plans to attend next round of Syria peace talks Reuters "Iran will be actively present in (Syria peace) talks, while announcing its standards and preserving its red lines," Ali Akbar Velayati, Khamenei's top foreign policy advisor, was quoted as saying by the Tasnim news agency. "We will support our ally ... Iran Will Attend Syria Talks, Khamenei's Top Adviser Confirms Iran to attend next round of Syria talks US and Iran's Common Interests in Syria |
Minneapolis Star Tribune | Counterpoint: Don't bash watchdogs in Syria's 'information war' Minneapolis Star Tribune In a recent commentary, Terry Burke, a volunteer with the Committee in Solidarity with the People of Syria (CISPOS), cautioned readers on the anti-interventionist coverage of the ongoing war in Syria by several independent watchdog journalism ... |
Minneapolis Star Tribune | Despite limited deployment, still no clarity on US strategy in Syria Minneapolis Star Tribune When it comes to U.S. policy on Syria, indecision is a decision. The initial balky response by the Obama administration to Syria's version of the Arab Spring, for instance, did little to help the relatively secular movement trying to topple President ... The Flight of Moderate, Educated Citizens Is the True Cause of the Syrian Nakba |
Fox News | US role in Syria brings push for Congress vote on new war powers Fox News Tim Kaine, D-Va., a leading force in the Senate for a new authorization, said the reluctance to vote runs deep and that many in Congress prefer to criticize President Barack Obama's policy in Iraq and Syria without either authorizing or stopping the fight. As the Missions Creep in Iraq and Syria, Lawmakers Ask: Will We Ever Vote on War? |
International Business Times | Last Jews Of Aleppo Escape Syria And Head For Israel With Help From American ... International Business Times The last of Aleppo's Jews have left Syria. Above, women and children walk in a dusty street following an airstrike by government forces on the rebel-held Bustan al-Qasr district in the east of the northern Syrian city, Sept. 20, 2015. Baraa al-Halabi ... Secret operation in Syria to rescue last remaining Jewish family |
ABC News | Top UN Official Calls for Helping Syria Refugees Make Living ABC News The head of the U.N. Development Program, Helen Clark, speaks during her visit to the Al-Akedir landfill, near the Syrian border, during a tour of northern Jordan on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Clark says she is "beating the drum" for a new deal for Syrian ... Top UN official calls for new deal for Syria refugees, help them make a living ... Syrian refugees leave Jordan in greater numbers for Europe |
CBS News | Sen. Gillibrand: Obama's Syria strategy won't work long-term CBS News Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, leveled sharp criticism at President Obama's evolving strategy in Syria during an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation." When asked about the president's decision to put 50 special operations troops in the war-torn ... Dem senator: Obama's Syria move won't work in 'long-term' Dem Senator: Obama's Syria Strategy Won't Work 'Long Term' Dem Senator: Obama 50-Troop Syria Strategy Won't Work Long-Term |