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US blasts Russian "indiscriminate attacks" in Syria - CNN Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:39:00 GMT

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US blasts Russian "indiscriminate attacks" in Syria CNN (CNN) The U.S. sharpened its criticism of Russian airstrikes in Syria on Tuesday, charging that "indiscriminate attacks" had reportedly caused hundreds of civilian casualties and the displacement of over 100,000 residents. "We've seen a marked and ... State Department claims 'bringing peace, security to Syria' among its ...Daily Mail Russian airstrikes kill over 2300 in Syria, says human rights groupThe Guardian Russia denies 'absurd' claims that air strikes in Syria are killing hundreds ...ABC Online Voice of America -ABC News -Press TV all 676 news articles »

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Twin Suicide Bombs in Syria Kill or Wound Dozens - Newsweek Wed, 30 Dec 2015 23:38:00 GMT

Newsweek

Twin Suicide Bombs in Syria Kill or Wound Dozens Newsweek 2015-12-30T191704Z_1169567042_GF10000279031_RTRMADP_3_MIDEAST-CRISIS-SYRIA Residents walk amidst scattered copybooks in a damaged site from what activists said was shelling by forces loyal to Syria's president Bashar al-Assad in the ... 16 dead, 30 wounded in three blasts in northeast Syria: monitorYahoo News Twin suicide bombs strike northeast SyriaFRANCE 24 Twin Explosions In Syria Kill 17 PeopleSky News Middle East Eye all 58 news articles »

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Syria releases opposition figures held on way to Riyadh meeting: party - Yahoo News Thu, 31 Dec 2015 02:34:09 GMT

Yahoo News

Syria releases opposition figures held on way to Riyadh meeting: party Yahoo News Damascus (AFP) - Syrian authorities have released two prominent members of the domestic opposition who were arrested on Wednesday as they travelled to Riyadh to meet other regime opponents, their party said. Syria arrests 2 opposition figures heading for LebanonJerusalem Post Israel News all 28 news articles »

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Syria conflict: Troops battle rebels for key southern town - BBC News Wed, 30 Dec 2015 14:07:47 GMT

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Syria conflict: Troops battle rebels for key southern town BBC News Government forces are battling rebels for control of a strategically important town in southern Syria. An army statement said troops and militiamen were advancing into Sheikh Miskeen on several fronts and had reached the main square. Opposition ... Syrian troops backed by Russian jets enters rebel-held southern town: armyReuters Syria launches southward offensive against rebel groupsRudaw Syria army enters militant-held townPress TV all 244 news articles »

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The Everyday Heroes Saving Lives On Syria's Front Line - Huffington Post Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:02:00 GMT

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The Everyday Heroes Saving Lives On Syria's Front Line Huffington Post When barrel bombs fall on opposition-held neighborhoods across Syria, the White Helmets rush in. The selfless work of the Civil Defense volunteer force is well known, but the individuals who risk it all on a daily basis are not. Syria Deeply met with a ...

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Syria and France Said to Be Deadliest for Journalists in 2015 - New York Times Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:30:05 GMT

Voice of America

Syria and France Said to Be Deadliest for Journalists in 2015 New York Times While the number of journalists killed in Syria has fallen compared with recent years — 17 in 2014, 29 in 2013 and 31 in 2012, according to the group's accounting — the decline partly reflects the reluctance of many news organizations to risk sending ... Syria, France Deadliest Countries for JournalistsVoice of America Iraq, Syria, France deadliest places for reporters in 2015Reuters Syria, France most deadly countriesCPJ Press Freedom Online all 413 news articles »

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The medieval law taking on Syria travellers - BBC News Thu, 31 Dec 2015 01:30:52 GMT

BBC News

The medieval law taking on Syria travellers BBC News If a family or teenagers want to go to Syria, should they be allowed to go? What about younger children? Over the last year, there have been a dozen cases where police and social services have sought court orders where there is evidence that children ...

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Hezbollah Fighters Are Fed Up With Fighting Syrias War - Daily Beast Wed, 30 Dec 2015 06:15:35 GMT

Daily Beast

Hezbollah Fighters Are Fed Up With Fighting Syrias War Daily Beast BEKAA VALLEY, Lebanon — They joined to fight Israel in Lebanon, but after multiple combat tours in the Syrian cities of Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia, and around Damascus, Hezbollah reservists tell The Daily Beast that they are no longer willing to die in ... Iran's Plan for Syria Without AssadThe National Interest Online all 11 news articles »

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Evacuations Aim to Ease Path to Talks in Syria War - New York Times Tue, 29 Dec 2015 01:47:24 GMT

New York Times

Evacuations Aim to Ease Path to Talks in Syria War New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Several hundred wounded militants and their families, from opposing sides of the war in Syria, were evacuated from besieged areas on Monday in a complex deal that involved busing and flying them to neighboring countries. Hundreds of fighters and civilians escape besieged Syrian areas under UN dealReuters Evacuation of Syrian towns under UN deal completedRTE.ie Syria war: Zabadani rebels evacuated in besieged villages dealBBC News U.S. News & World Report -Financial Times all 695 news articles »

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Turkey supports ISIS, wants to revive Ottoman Empire – Syria's UN envoy - RT Wed, 30 Dec 2015 06:31:07 GMT

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Turkey supports ISIS, wants to revive Ottoman Empire – Syria's UN envoy RT Syria's envoy to the UN has accused Turkey of supporting terrorist groups and covering for their invasion into Syria. Urging the UN to end Ankara's “violations and crimes,” Bashar al-Ja'afari also warned that Erdogan's goal is to “revive” the Ottoman ... Turkey's Dangerous Game in SyriaWall Street Journal Syria Accuses Turkey of 'Taking Part in Military Operations' Backing DaeshSputnik International Turkish President condemns Russia's backing of Syrian regimeThe Globe and Mail all 330 news articles »