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Ancient Ruins at Palmyra Are Endangered by ISIS Advance in Syria - New York Times Thu, 14 May 2015 22:43:57 GMT

New York Times

Ancient Ruins at Palmyra Are Endangered by ISIS Advance in Syria New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Islamic State militants advanced to the outskirts of the Syrian town of Palmyra on Thursday, putting the extremist group within striking distance of some of the world's most magnificent antiquities. That raised fears that the ancient ... Syria conflict: IS advances on ancient ruins of PalmyraBBC News Isis reaches gates of ancient Syrian city Palmyra, stoking fears of destructionThe Guardian IS at gates of Syria's Palmyra raising fears for ancient cityYahoo News ABC Online -Al-Arabiya all 164 news articles »

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Traces of Chemicals in Syria Add to Pressure on Obama to Enforce a 'Red Line' - New York Times Thu, 14 May 2015 01:10:50 GMT

CNN

Traces of Chemicals in Syria Add to Pressure on Obama to Enforce a 'Red Line' New York Times WASHINGTON — If President Obama hoped that the danger of chemical warfare in the Middle East receded when Syria gave up tons of poison gas, mounting evidence that toxic weapons remain in the strife-torn country could once again force him to decide ... Obama: US helping investigate reports of chlorine in bombs in SyriaReuters Choking agents mark new Syria lowCNN White House Concerned About Syria Chemical Weapons AllegationsNBCNews.com The Weekly Standard (blog) -ABC News all 164 news articles »

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Is Syria's war edging towards an outcome? - BBC News Thu, 14 May 2015 21:06:48 GMT

BBC News

Is Syria's war edging towards an outcome? BBC News Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has dismissed recent battlefield reverses as just part of the ups and downs of a long-term war involving thousands of battles, and says victory remains inevitable. His Lebanese ally Hezbollah, led by Hassan Nasrallah ... Inspectors in Syria Find Traces of Banned Military ChemicalsNew York Times Syria's truth smugglersThe Guardian US Officials Alarmed at New Syrian Rebel AllianceVoice of America CNN -Business Insider all 229 news articles »

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'Hundreds' Who Travelled To Syria Back In UK - Sky News Thu, 14 May 2015 12:45:19 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

'Hundreds' Who Travelled To Syria Back In UK Sky News Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, who is in charge of police counter-terrorism efforts nationally, said more than half of the arrests were related to Syria. "The number of people who have travelled to Syria has passed 700, in terms of those who are ... Scotland Yard sees terror threat as hundreds of Britons return from SyriaCNN Police consider forced deradicalisation as terror arrests soarThe Guardian 700 Britons have travelled to Syria, half now homeSydney Morning Herald Voice of America -Business Insider all 157 news articles »

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In Geneva, UN envoy on Syria meets with officials from the Russian Federation ... - UN News Centre Thu, 14 May 2015 22:30:42 GMT

UN News Centre

In Geneva, UN envoy on Syria meets with officials from the Russian Federation ... UN News Centre 14 May 2015 – The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, met today in Geneva with senior officials from the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom to discuss how to help Syrians move towards launching a political process, ... Syrian opposition says UN talks, Iran involvement harm Syria | ReutersFirstpost ANALYSIS: Third time lucky for Syria talks?Middle East Eye Syrian opposition says UN talks, Iran involvement harm SyriaYahoo News UK all 13 news articles »

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Turkey Opposition Nervous About Ankara's Syria Policy - Voice of America Thu, 14 May 2015 19:07:44 GMT

Voice of America

Turkey Opposition Nervous About Ankara's Syria Policy Voice of America ISTANBUL, TURKEY—. Recent victories by the Syrian opposition are being attributed to a newfound unity among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. Opposition parties in Turkey are not happy with the efforts between the countries, however, accusing the ... DC SABER-RATTLINGWND.com Iran's support to Syria 'firm and eternal:' officialAl-Arabiya Syrian Official: World Must Protect Ancient City From ISABC News Heritage.org -The Daily Star -Arab News all 136 news articles »

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Hezbollah, Syrian army make big gains in border battle - Reuters Wed, 13 May 2015 13:03:29 GMT

Reuters

Hezbollah, Syrian army make big gains in border battle Reuters The gains in the crucial Qalamoun region close to Lebanon against groups including the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front follow significant defeats for Assad elsewhere, notably in Syria's northwest near the Turkish border. Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Shi ... Iran's new strategy in SyriaAl-Monitor Heavy Fighting In Syria Continues As IDF Warns Hezbollah Over Military Built ...Western Journalism Inside Hezbollah's war in SyriaYnetnews Press TV -ARA News all 239 news articles »

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Teen who joined al-Qa'ida in Syria was schooled in Toowoomba - Toowoomba Chronicle Fri, 15 May 2015 01:57:47 GMT

Toowoomba Chronicle

Teen who joined al-Qa'ida in Syria was schooled in Toowoomba Toowoomba Chronicle UPDATE: A Toowoomba teenager who is suspected of joining the ranks of the al-Qa'ida-linked Al-Nusra Front in Syria was schooled in Toowoomba and is originally from the Gold Coast, it has emerged. He attended the Garden City Mosque occasionally for ... Toowoomba teenager travels to Syria to join Al-Nusra FrontBrisbane Times Qld teenager travels to Syria to fightSBS Darling Downs teenager flees country, joins Al Qaeda affiliate says Australian ...ABC Online all 12 news articles »

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FBI Says Texas Man Lied About Links to Syria - Wall Street Journal Thu, 14 May 2015 21:30:45 GMT

The Express Tribune

FBI Says Texas Man Lied About Links to Syria Wall Street Journal A Texas man was charged on Thursday with lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation during a probe into his alleged travel to Syria, U.S. officials said. Court papers show Bilal Abood, 37 years old, of Mesquite, Texas, was arrested Thursday after a ... ISIS leader calls on Muslims to 'fight for the caliphate'Daily Mail No operational linkage between ISIL in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan: US State DeptThe Express Tribune all 250 news articles »

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Stanford Professor: Let Refugees From War-Torn Syria Settle In Detroit - CBS Local Thu, 14 May 2015 20:59:21 GMT

CBS Local

Stanford Professor: Let Refugees From War-Torn Syria Settle In Detroit CBS Local Syrian and Iraqi refugees attend a launching ceremony of a UN sponsored educational project at the Al-Adala School in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on May 13, 2015. (credit: SAFIN HAMED/AFP/Getty Images) ... and more »