New York Times | Invitation List Looms as Test for Syria Talks New York Times When world powers gather in Vienna this weekend to discuss a possible postwar political deal for Syria, one of the main points of contention will be to determine whom to include among opposition groups in future negotiations — and the West may back ... Next Vienna talks must identify 'terrorist groups' in Syria: Iran 'Iran to attend upcoming Syria talks' Russia Says Iran's Participation in Syria Talks Necessary |
Military Times | U.S. airstrikes in Syria intensify Military Times A U.S. Air Force pilot steps out of an A-10C Thunderbolt II shortly after arriving at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey on Oct. 15. The A-10s deployed to Incirlik as the U.S. increased its support for rebel groups in Syria. (Photo: Airman 1st Class Cory Bush ... US deploys F-15s to Syria, targeting Russian jets |
RT | Combat report: Russian Air Force destroys 448 terrorist facilities in Syria ... RT "Over the last three days, Russian jets made 137 sorties in the Syrian Arab Republic and destroyed 448 facilities of terrorist infrastructure in the provinces of Aleppo, Damascus, Idlib, Latakia, Raqqa, Hama and Homs," Igor Konashenkov, spokesman for ... Russia hits back at ISIS by destroying 448 targets in just three days Russian forces destroy 448 terrorist facilities in Syria over 3 days ... Russia says flew 137 sorties, hit 448 targets in Syria in last three days |
CNBC | Given the Syria factor, here's how to play oil CNBC With the involvement of Russian and now U.S. forces, the conflict in Syria has gained in complexity and relevance for investors. The shared goal to defeat ISIS will likely prevent a deterioration of the conflict for now, but it may not be sufficient to ... Russia accuses partners of 'evading' work on Syria New photos suggest Russia's operation in Syria stretches well beyond its air ... Further 'proof' Russian soldiers are now on the ground in Syria |
Voice of America | Analyst Assess New US Strategy in Syria Voice of America The Obama administration announced last month that the United States will deploy Special Operations Forces to northern Syria to support Kurdish and Arab forces fighting Islamic State (IS) militants, which prompted debate on the U.S. presidential ... More American troops could be sent to Syria After Lull, U.S.-Led Air Campaign In Syria Intensifies U.S. Troops In Syria: Additional American Troops Will Be Sent To Syria If More ... |
Putin Is So Mad At Ukraine That He's Bombing Syria Huffington Post Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was once famously quoted as saying, "The NCAA is so mad at the University of Kentucky that they're going to put Cleveland State on probation for two more years." It's an analogy that could apply to Russian ... |
Yahoo News | Russia says pounds hundreds more 'terrorist targets' in Syria Yahoo News Moscow (AFP) - Russia's air force struck 448 targets throughout Syria over the last three days, the defence ministry said Monday, as Moscow pushed on with its bombing campaign in the war-torn country. The ministry said in a statement that Russian ... Russian Defense Ministry says militants in Syria change tactics Syrian Army, Russian Aerospace Forces Push Militants Back in Latakia |
U.S. News & World Report | Putin: Syria Action Shows Russian Military Power U.S. News & World Report MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin says Russia's air campaign in Syria has proven the military's increased combat readiness and capability. Putin said at a meeting with defense officials that "the counter-terrorism operation we are conducting on ... Russia Fears Islamic Terror Blowback Over Syria Amid Sinai Crash Opinion: Results of Russian bombings in Syria On Syria, Obama should follow Putin's lead, not fight it |
Haaretz | Netanyahu to Obama: Any Syria Agreement Must Take Israel's Interests Into Account Haaretz Netanyahu to Obama: Any Syria Agreement Must Take Israel's Interests Into Account. Prime Minister says meeting with U.S. president was the best to date; White House says Netanyahu's commitment to 2-state solution 'encouraging' but must be followed by ... Netanyahu gave red line to Putin on Syria intervention |
Yahoo News | French strike hits IS oil facility in Syria Yahoo News Dakar (AFP) - The French army on Sunday bombed an oil supply centre held by the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced Monday. "We intervened in Syria... yesterday evening with a strike on an oil supply ... France's airstrike targets an oil center in Syria controlled by the IS group French strike hits ISIS oil facility in Syria France's airstrike targets an oil center in Syria |