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3 runaway British schoolgirls may be headed to Syria - Fox News Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:20:43 GMT

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3 runaway British schoolgirls may be headed to Syria Fox News "We are concerned about the numbers of girls and young women who have or are intending to travel to the part of Syria that is controlled by the terrorist group calling themselves Islamic State," Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Walton told Sky News. Three UK schoolgirls 'travelling to Syria'BBC News Schoolgirls Feared To Have Travelled To SyriaSky News Police appeal over fears three girls travelled to SyriaITV News NBCNews.com all 251 news articles »

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Syria crisis: UN may release 'war criminal' lists - BBC News Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:51:12 GMT

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Syria crisis: UN may release 'war criminal' lists BBC News United Nations investigators are considering revealing the names of an estimated 200 individuals suspected of committing war crimes in Syria. The move would reverse a long-held policy of not naming alleged war criminals in the Syrian conflict ... Exponential Rise In War Crimes In Syria, UN Panel WarnsHuffington Post UN Commission May Name Alleged War Criminals in SyriaVoice of America UN investigators to publish Syria war crimes suspect namesReuters JURIST all 166 news articles »

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Children, Caged for Effect, to Mimic Imagery of ISIS - New York Times Sat, 21 Feb 2015 02:34:41 GMT

New York Times

Children, Caged for Effect, to Mimic Imagery of ISIS New York Times A few human rights advocates and antigovernment activists in Syria are creating shocking if nonviolent images and videos — even herding children in orange jumpsuits into a cage — to call attention to the wider scope of violence. So far, though, their ... As Atrocities Mount in Syria, Shock Videos Keep Focus on ISISNewsmax.com all 6 news articles »

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UK police raise alert over missing teen girls who may be headed to Syria - CNN Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:23:51 GMT

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UK police raise alert over missing teen girls who may be headed to Syria CNN UK police are concerned about the number of girls and young women trying to head to areas of Syria controlled by ISIS, Walton said. "It is an extremely dangerous place and we have seen reports of what life is like for them and how restricted their ...

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UN Envoy to Syria This Month to Pursue Freeze Start Date - ABC News Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:41:05 GMT

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UN Envoy to Syria This Month to Pursue Freeze Start Date ABC News The U.N. special envoy to Syria will travel to Damascus this month to pursue a start date for a proposed six-week suspension of government airstrikes and artillery shelling in the city of Aleppo, a new report says. Staffan de Mistura this week ... Reports suggest some Western countries want rapprochement with SyriaRT Europe could switch stance on Syria due to ISIS threatJerusalem Post Israel News UN chief seeks action on Syria sieges, bombsAl-Arabiya Irish Independent all 118 news articles »

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Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL - Department of Defense Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:42:43 GMT

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Coalition Continues Airstrikes Against ISIL Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 20, 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 ... Airstrikes continue against IS in Iraq and SyriaNRT all 47 news articles »

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Islamic State Defeat Hinges on Stable Syria, Obama Says - Wall Street Journal Fri, 20 Feb 2015 03:21:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Islamic State Defeat Hinges on Stable Syria, Obama Says Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama suggested Thursday that U.S. and international efforts to degrade and ultimately destroy Islamic State militant group may only be achieved after a political transition in Syria. Mr. Obama, addressing dignitaries ...

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US Leads 15 Airstrikes Against ISIS In Iraq and Syria - Newsweek Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:46:42 GMT

Newsweek

US Leads 15 Airstrikes Against ISIS In Iraq and Syria Newsweek The Combined Joint Task Force announced on Thursday morning that United States and coalition military forces had led 15 airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq. The airstrikes began on Wednesday and lasted for 24 hours. Five of ... Porous Syria-Turkey Border Poses Challenge in Fight Against Islamic StateWall Street Journal Islamic State militants showing some signs of strain, infighting in Syria ...Fox News Signs of Infighting Emerge With Islamic State in SyriaAINA (press release) all 767 news articles »

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US identifies 1200 potential fighters for Syria training - Reuters Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:26:48 GMT

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US identifies 1200 potential fighters for Syria training Reuters The fighters will undergo vetting for the program, which is expected to begin in March at multiple sites outside of Syria and train more than 5,000 Syrian fighters a year. Some 3,000 could be trained by the end of 2015, a U.S. official said. The ... US to Give Some Syria Rebels Ability to Call AirstrikesWall Street Journal Pentagon identifies 1200 rebels to help fight Islamic State in SyriaLos Angeles Times US has screened about 1200 moderate Syrian rebels for trainingFox News all 189 news articles »

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Turkey, US Sign Deal To Train, Arm Syrian Rebels: US Embassy - Huffington Post Thu, 19 Feb 2015 23:24:39 GMT

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Turkey, US Sign Deal To Train, Arm Syrian Rebels: US Embassy Huffington Post With its 750 mile border on Syria, Turkey is a key part of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group. But negotiations with the U.S. over what to do about the Islamic militants have been fraught with disagreement — with Turkey insisting ... Turkey, US sign deal to train, arm Syrian rebelsUSA TODAY US and Turkey to train and equip Syrian rebelsAljazeera.com US, Turkey sign deal to arm, train Syria rebelsAl Jazeera America Reuters -Hurriyet Daily News all 267 news articles »