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Russian airstrikes force a halt to aid in Syria, triggering a new crisis - Washington Post Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:45:07 GMT

Washington Post

Russian airstrikes force a halt to aid in Syria, triggering a new crisis Washington Post BEIRUT — Aid agencies are warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in northern Syria as sharply intensified Russian airstrikes paralyze aid supply routes, knock out bakeries and hospitals and kill and maim civilians in growing numbers. Air attacks ... Syria conflict: Kerry seeks to narrow divisions with RussiaBBC News Kerry arrives in Moscow to explore Syria peace process in Kremlin talksReuters Kerry in Moscow for tough Syria, Ukraine talks with PutinU.S. News & World Report Irish Independent -Chicago Tribune all 1,541 news articles »

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Russia, West Diverge on Tactics in Syria - Wall Street Journal Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:43:14 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Russia, West Diverge on Tactics in Syria Wall Street Journal Russia's military tactics in Syria differ so much from those of the U.S. and its allies that it could be impossible to operate together, U.S. and European officials said, complicating the sputtering effort to forge a partnership between Moscow and the ... Russian airstrikes are bolstering Syrian dictator's grip on powerUSA TODAY The Russo-Iranian Military Coalition in Syria may be DeepeningCritical Threats Project Russia Digging In for Long Haul in SyriaDefenseNews.com Washington Post -The New Yorker all 42 news articles »

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Russia is bringing its big guns to Syria. Literally. - The Week Magazine Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:27:05 GMT

The Week Magazine

Russia is bringing its big guns to Syria. Literally. The Week Magazine The Russian army is literally bringing its big guns to the war in Syria. U.S. military analysts said the decision to add artillery to the battlefield indicates a number of key developments, including the Kremlin's growing influence in planning and ... Top Russian general says Moscow backs opposition offensive in SyriaJerusalem Post Israel News all 33 news articles »

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Texas Plumber Sues Car Dealer After His Truck Ends Up on Syria's Front Lines - New York Times Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:32:49 GMT

New York Times

Texas Plumber Sues Car Dealer After His Truck Ends Up on Syria's Front Lines New York Times A Texas plumber has filed a lawsuit against a car dealership after a used truck he sold showed up on the front lines in Syria being used by Islamist fighters. The logo and phone number of his company, Mark-1 Plumbing, were still visible on the doors. Lawsuit Sheds Light On How A Texas Plumber's Truck Ended Up In SyriaNPR Texas Plumber Whose Old Truck Is Waging Jihad in Syria Sues Car DealerU.S. News & World Report Plumber sues Ford dealer after truck with company logo was used by extremists ...Washington Post Yahoo News -TPM -Sputnik International all 216 news articles »

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The Latest: Syria Troops Seize Air Base in Rebel-Held Suburb - ABC News Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:52:05 GMT

ABC News

The Latest: Syria Troops Seize Air Base in Rebel-Held Suburb ABC News This photo released on Sunday, Dec 13, 2015 by the Douma Revolution News Network on their Facebook page, shows Syrians trying to extinguish fire that was caused by Syrian government aerial bombardment on the Damascus suburb of Douma, Syria. Syria regime, allies recapture key airbase near DamascusYahoo News Syria conflict: Army retakes airbase in Damascus suburbBBC News Syria crisis a 'blot on our collective conscience' UN relief chief says ...UN News Centre TIME -CTV News all 621 news articles »

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Barack Obama warns leaders of Islamic State in speech: 'you are next' - The Guardian Mon, 14 Dec 2015 21:42:12 GMT

The Guardian

Barack Obama warns leaders of Islamic State in speech: 'you are next' The Guardian Since this summer, Isis has not had a single successful major offensive operation on the ground in Iraq or Syria, Obama said. “So far Isil has lost about 40% of the populated areas it once controlled in Iraq, and it will lose more... Isil's lost ... Obama vows to hit IS harder, says commandos now in SyriaWashington Post Obama: We're hitting Islamic State 'harder than ever'Chicago Tribune all 1,256 news articles »

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Tanya Plibersek: Australia deserves a seat at the table in Syria negotiations - The Guardian Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:22:00 GMT

The Guardian

Tanya Plibersek: Australia deserves a seat at the table in Syria negotiations The Guardian As Bashar al-Assad has proved to be incapable or even unwilling to protect Syrian civilians, and as the border between Syria and Iraq is now virtually non-existent, there is also a strong argument that the international community has a responsibility ... and more »

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Kerry and Putin to Discuss Syria, Assad's Future - Newsweek Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:26:00 GMT

Newsweek

Kerry and Putin to Discuss Syria, Assad's Future Newsweek PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will use talks in Moscow on Tuesday to try to narrow differences with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the role of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in any political transition, a senior State ... Intense Fighting, Other Obstacles Jeopardize Syria Peace ChancesVoice of America Foreign ministers meet in Paris for Syria crisis talksFRANCE 24 Kerry, Jordan Foreign Minister Discuss Syrian Political ProcessSputnik International all 39 news articles »

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Has Russia been using cluster bombs in Aleppo, Syria? - Daily Mail Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:47:27 GMT

Daily Mail

Has Russia been using cluster bombs in Aleppo, Syria? Daily Mail Russia claims to be firing high-precision weapons on Islamic State targets in Syria, but there are growing concerns among human rights groups and western governments that cluster munitions are being deployed in populated areas. One hundred and eight ...

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Swedish pair get life in jail for Syria terror crimes - The Local.se Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:03:24 GMT

The Local.se

Swedish pair get life in jail for Syria terror crimes The Local.se Hassan al-Mandlawi, 32, and Al-Amin Sultan, 30, both Swedish nationals, were found guilty by Gothenburg District Court on Monday of a series of terror offences, including taking part in the April 2013 decapitation of two people in Syria's second city ... Sweden Convicts 2 of 'Terrorist Crimes' in Syria After Video FindNBCNews.com Sweden 'terror crimes': Pair jailed for life over Syria murdersBBC News Two Swedes get life sentences for 'terrorist crimes' in SyriaReuters FRANCE 24 -RT all 83 news articles »