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Turkey Officials Confirm Pact With Saudi Arabia To Help Rebels Fighting Syria ... - Huffington Post Thu, 07 May 2015 21:28:34 GMT

The Economist

Turkey Officials Confirm Pact With Saudi Arabia To Help Rebels Fighting Syria ... Huffington Post ISTANBUL (AP) — Casting aside U.S. concerns about aiding extremist groups, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have converged on an aggressive new strategy to bring down Syrian President Bashar Assad. The two countries — one a democracy, the other a ... Obama and Power, AWOL on SyriaWashington Post (blog) Clinging onThe Economist Bashar al-Assad is losing ground in SyriaVox Jerusalem Post Israel News -STRATFOR -Toronto Star all 353 news articles »

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US military starts training Syrian fighters to combat Islamic State - Reuters Thu, 07 May 2015 22:04:00 GMT

Reuters

US military starts training Syrian fighters to combat Islamic State Reuters Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the military was starting small, training a first group of just 90 Syrians, who would be paid a stipend and could expect some still-undefined support once they return to the battlefield. A spokesman for the government ... Pentagon training and equipping Syrians to fight ISILUSA TODAY US says Syrian rebel training starting in JordanU.S. News & World Report US training of Syrian rebels set to beginCNN BBC News all 241 news articles »

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US Idea to Lay Blame in Syria Chlorine Attacks Gets Support - ABC News Fri, 08 May 2015 00:17:00 GMT

New York Times

US Idea to Lay Blame in Syria Chlorine Attacks Gets Support ABC News A "large majority" of U.N. Security Council members support a U.S. effort to create a way to attribute blame for chlorine attacks in Syria and are ready to move quickly in the next few days, the council president said Thursday. But Syria ally Russia ... Syria Is Using Chemical Weapons Again, Rescue Workers SayNew York Times New suspected chemical attacks reported in Syria, dozens injuredThe Guardian New chlorine attack reported in SyriaSBS all 159 news articles »

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Report: Syrian government dropping barrel bombs on Aleppo civilians - CNN Tue, 05 May 2015 10:58:03 GMT

CNN

Report: Syrian government dropping barrel bombs on Aleppo civilians CNN (CNN) Syrian government forces have caused death and devastating injuries to civilians by dropping barrel bombs on schools, hospitals, mosques and crowded markets in opposition-controlled areas of Aleppo, rights group Amnesty International has alleged ... Syria war: 'unthinkable atrocities' documented in report on AleppoThe Guardian Barrel Bombs Kill More Than 3000 Civilians in Syria, Report SaysTIME Syria's 'circle of hell': Aleppo residents describe children without heads ...The Independent BBC News -Yahoo News -Newsweek all 224 news articles »

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Red Cross warns humanitarian conditions deteriorating in Syria - Fox News Thu, 07 May 2015 19:33:02 GMT

ICRC (press release)

Red Cross warns humanitarian conditions deteriorating in Syria Fox News BEIRUT – The International Committee for the Red Cross warned on Thursday that the humanitarian situation in Syria has deteriorated sharply amid intensified fighting in several parts of the country between government forces and rebel groups, as well as ... Syria: More access needed as situation deterioratesICRC (press release) all 22 news articles »

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Turkey to send ground troops to Syria, opposition deputy claims - Today's Zaman Thu, 07 May 2015 07:54:17 GMT

Today's Zaman

Turkey to send ground troops to Syria, opposition deputy claims Today's Zaman A potential Turkish intervention in Syria has been the subject of recent debate, but any such attempt seemingly lacked popular support and the Turkish government has so far denied news reports that it would take action. Turkey and Saudi Arabia have ... Turkey's Energy Minister denies CHP allegations of impending military ...Hurriyet Daily News Gov't minister denies 'Turkey to enter Syria' claimAnadolu Agency Minister denies opposition's claim that Turkey will enter SyriaDaily Sabah Sputnik International all 28 news articles »

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Terror police charge six men in Syria fraud investigation - BBC News Thu, 07 May 2015 03:01:45 GMT

BBC News

Terror police charge six men in Syria fraud investigation BBC News Counter-terrorism police investigating fraud allegations linked to extremists travelling to Syria have charged six men. The men, five of them from London and one from Luton, have been charged with conspiracy to defraud. They are aged between 21 and 38. Five charged in Syria fraud investigationThe Guardian Six men charged in Syria fraud investigationPress TV Terrorism police charge six men over Syria fraud allegationsExpress.co.uk all 66 news articles »

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Hezbollah vows to attack al-Nusra Front on Syria frontier - BBC News Wed, 06 May 2015 07:54:24 GMT

BBC News

Hezbollah vows to attack al-Nusra Front on Syria frontier BBC News Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says his Lebanon-based Shia group will attack Sunni militants from al-Nusra Front along the border with Syria. Mr Nasrallah said al-Nusra units based in the Qalamoun Mountains would be targeted, but did not specify ... Hezbollah says will attack Nusra Front inside SyriaJerusalem Post Israel News Hezbollah Captures Syrian Village From Islamic MilitantsABC News all 284 news articles »

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Counter-terrorism police detain seven people in Syria fraud investigation - The Guardian Wed, 06 May 2015 13:25:40 GMT

The Guardian

Counter-terrorism police detain seven people in Syria fraud investigation The Guardian Scotland Yard said officers were investigating a “large-scale fraud” connected to UK extremists travelling to Syria. The arrests are part of a continuing investigation into allegations that vulnerable and elderly victims were cold-called on their home ... Terror police arrest seven over Syria fraud allegationsBBC News all 126 news articles »

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UN envoy on Syria meets Saudi minister; stresses need to involve regional ... - UN News Centre Thu, 07 May 2015 19:00:22 GMT

UN News Centre

UN envoy on Syria meets Saudi minister; stresses need to involve regional ... UN News Centre UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura (on the left), arriving with Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Khaled Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Information and Technology Affairs at the UN Geneva Headquarters.