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Putin: 'If necessary, we will use' advanced military capability in Syria - CNN Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:58:36 GMT

CNN

Putin: 'If necessary, we will use' advanced military capability in Syria CNN The two countries, however, have found common ground in launching airstrikes against the terror group ISIS based in Syria. Putin focused on his own military's performance in Syria. "We see how effectively our pilots and intelligence officers work in ... Syrian war: Russia capable of more, says PutinBBC News Putin says Russia ready to increase military role in SyriaThe Guardian UN unanimously adopts resolution on Syria peace processUSA TODAY Reuters -Huffington Post all 5,750 news articles »

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After Years of War in Syria, UN Passes Resolution on Talks - New York Times Sat, 19 Dec 2015 02:42:00 GMT

New York Times

After Years of War in Syria, UN Passes Resolution on Talks New York Times UNITED NATIONS — For the first time since the nearly five-year-old Syrian civil war began, world powers agreed on Friday at the United Nations Security Council to embrace a plan for a cease-fire and a peace process that holds the distant prospect of ... United Nations Security Council Adopts Syria ResolutionWall Street Journal Syria opposition reacts coolly to UN-backed peace planYahoo News Exclusive: Iran to match stance with Russia in push for Syria dealReuters ABC News -U.S. News & World Report all 2,484 news articles »

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Future of Assad in doubt as UN unanimously supports Syria peace process - The Guardian Sat, 19 Dec 2015 16:28:37 GMT

The Guardian

Future of Assad in doubt as UN unanimously supports Syria peace process The Guardian The UN security council has unanimously agreed a resolution endorsing an international roadmap for a peace process in Syria, a rare show of unity among major powers on a conflict that has claimed more than 250,000 lives. “This council is sending a ... The UN Security Council Just Took a Huge Step Toward Resolving Syria's Civil WarVICE News Syria war: US welcomes 'milestone' as UN endorses peace planBBC News 'US not after regime change in Syria, but Assad must go' – Kerry to Russian TVRT The Independent -Telegraph.co.uk all 2,592 news articles »

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Syria: The break for the border - RT Sat, 19 Dec 2015 16:59:24 GMT

RT

Syria: The break for the border RT US Think Tank land interprets it as an “effort” to “de-conflict the battlefield” even as the main NATO planks acting in Syria (US, UK, France, Germany, plus Turkey) gear up for an alleged “large offensive” against Islamic State (ISIS). “Alleged ... Turkey Strengthens Border with SyriaVoice of America (blog) Syrian refugees' airlift out of Turkey weighed down by spreading chaosThe Globe and Mail all 384 news articles »

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Russian anti-aircraft system in Syria likely to lead to more death, refugees ... - Toronto Star Sat, 19 Dec 2015 11:00:23 GMT

Toronto Star

Russian anti-aircraft system in Syria likely to lead to more death, refugees ... Toronto Star Establishing a no-fly zone over Syria was always going to be a heavy lift, politically. But there were other options that might have achieved the same goal — a drastic reduction in killing. In September, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, head of the International ... Russian long-range warplanes drop 1500 bombs on ISIS targets in SyriaRT Russian Aviation Fired 20 Cruise Missiles Since Syrian Operation StartedSputnik International all 15 news articles »

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World powers adopt UN Syria resolution to end civil war, but differences on ... - ABC Online Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:02:48 GMT

ABC Online

World powers adopt UN Syria resolution to end civil war, but differences on ... ABC Online The United Nations Security Council has thrown its unanimous support behind a plan to bring Syria's brutal civil war to an end by summoning rebels and the Syrian Government to the negotiating table. and more »

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Swiss probe Muslim group member over Syria videos - BBC News Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:25:40 GMT

BBC News

Swiss probe Muslim group member over Syria videos BBC News Swiss authorities are investigating a leading figure in a prominent Muslim organisation on terror-related charges over videos made in Syria. Prosecutors said the German suspect is a board member of the Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS). and more »

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Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria - Department of Defense Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:09 GMT

Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Iraq, Syria Department of Defense WASHINGTON, December 19, 2015 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... and more »

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Up to Nine Russian Contractors Die in Syria, Experts Say - Wall Street Journal Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:43:05 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Up to Nine Russian Contractors Die in Syria, Experts Say Wall Street Journal MOSCOW—As many as nine Russian contractors died in October when a mortar round hit their base in western Syria, according to several people familiar with the matter. The incident, experts say, shows how Russia has used contractors to perform ... and more »

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Nicholas Kristof | Syria's Christian Refugees: Four Wrong Assumptions - New York Times (blog) Sat, 19 Dec 2015 07:30:53 GMT

New York Times (blog)

Nicholas Kristof | Syria's Christian Refugees: Four Wrong Assumptions New York Times (blog) The debate concerning how best to provide asylum to Syrian refugees continues to polarize. It has been a relief to hear more thoughtful voices rising above the alarmist clamor. Prioritizing security is not incompatible with dispensing compassion, and ... and more »