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Rights Group Says Russia May Have 'Directly Attacked Civilians' in Syria - New York Times Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:52:26 GMT

New York Times

Rights Group Says Russia May Have 'Directly Attacked Civilians' in Syria New York Times Russia began airstrikes in coordination with Syrian government forces on Sept. 30, saying it was targeting militants with the Islamic State and other terrorists — though there is still no agreement among countries participating in strikes in Syria ... Russia rejects Amnesty charges over Syria raidsBBC News Human Rights groups accuse Russia of targeting Syria's civiliansCBS News Hundreds of civilians killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria -- AmnestyCNN Amnesty International -Document | Amnesty International all 548 news articles »

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Father Of Drowned Syrian Boy Wants You To Think Of Syria This Holiday Season - Huffington Post Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:11:41 GMT

Huffington Post

Father Of Drowned Syrian Boy Wants You To Think Of Syria This Holiday Season Huffington Post The refugee crisis in Europe and the ongoing devastation in Syria gained worldwide attention in September when photos emerged showing a drowned Syrian boy, Alan Kurdi, lying facedown on the shores of Bodrum, Turkey. Alan's father is now asking the ... Father of drowned Syrian tot makes heartfelt pleaCBS News Dad of drowned Syrian boy Alan Kurdi calls for 'sympathy'BBC News Father of Drowned Syrian Boy to Deliver Christmas Message to BritonsNew York Times TIME -New York Daily News -Channel 4 all 98 news articles »

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Valdimir Putin's foray in Syria hasn't yet returned Russia to the fold - Irish Examiner Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:54:53 GMT

Irish Examiner

Valdimir Putin's foray in Syria hasn't yet returned Russia to the fold Irish Examiner President Vladimir Putin's decision to intervene in Syria marked a major turning point in Russian foreign policy in 2015. Over the last 15 years, Putin has increasingly relied on the use of military power to achieve his domestic and foreign policy ... Syrian government ready to join UN talks to end conflict: Assad aideReuters US Pursued Secret Contacts With Assad Regime for YearsWall Street Journal In Syria, Moscow's Terrorist Is Washington's Freedom FighterForeign Policy (blog) Yahoo News -Business Insider -Voice of America all 937 news articles »

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What are the Kurdish Women's Units fighting for in Syria? - Washington Post Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:04:23 GMT

Washington Post

What are the Kurdish Women's Units fighting for in Syria? Washington Post Syria's Kurds now control a contiguous swath of territory linking the border region of northern Syria all the way to Iraqi Kurdistan. Kurdish forces seized the city of Kobani near the Turkish border in January, and in June took Tel Abyad to the east. ISIS Caliphate Shrinks 14 Percent in 2015 as Syrian Kurds GainNewsweek ISIL lost 5000 square miles of territory largely in northern Syria, IraqUSA TODAY Losing Control: Daesh Kicked Out of Parts of Syria, Iraq in 2015Sputnik International Jerusalem Post Israel News -Department of Defense -Human Rights Watch all 192 news articles »

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Syria's Stalingrad - Foreign Policy (blog) Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:18:00 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Syria's Stalingrad Foreign Policy (blog) HOMS, Syria — More than four years of relentless shelling and shooting have ravaged beyond recognition this city, which once served as the symbolic capital of the revolution. The buildings hang in tatters, concrete floors collapsed like sandcastles ...

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Iranian casualties rise in Syria as Tehran ramps up role - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 23 Dec 2015 07:32:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Iranian casualties rise in Syria as Tehran ramps up role Jerusalem Post Israel News "The Iranians have increased the extent of their direct military involvement in the conflict mostly in order to make up for the heavy attrition among Syrian army units," said Hilal Khashan, a political science professor at the American University of ... and more »

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Russia Killed Hundreds of Civilians in Syria, Amnesty Says - Bloomberg Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:59:59 GMT

Bloomberg

Russia Killed Hundreds of Civilians in Syria, Amnesty Says Bloomberg There is evidence that Russia unlawfully used unguided bombs in densely populated areas of Syria as well as cluster munitions, the human rights group said in a report published Wednesday. Assessments of six Russian attacks showed that airstrikes ... and more »

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Damascus 'chemical attack': Syria activists accuse government - BBC News Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:07:32 GMT

BBC News

Damascus 'chemical attack': Syria activists accuse government BBC News At least five people have been killed in a suspected chemical weapons attack outside the Syrian capital, Damascus, opposition activists say. The victims reportedly suffocated to death after government rockets and barrel bombs struck the rebel-held ... New chemical attack reported in SyriaTimes of Malta Syria conflict: Assad regime accused of chemical weapon attack after five ...The Independent all 109 news articles »

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As bombing in Syria intensifies, a debate about the rules of engagement - Washington Post Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:23 GMT

Washington Post

As bombing in Syria intensifies, a debate about the rules of engagement Washington Post President Obama's order to intensify air attacks in Syria has led to new internal debate over whether to loosen tight restrictions on strikes against Islamic State targets that risk civilian casualties, according to senior administration officials. But ... and more »

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Japan says seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage ... - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 24 Dec 2015 02:46:00 GMT

Japan says seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage ... Jerusalem Post Israel News TOKYO- The Japanese government is seeking information after reports a Japanese freelance journalist is being held hostage in Syria and has been threatened with execution, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday. Paris-based Reporters ... and more »