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Syria conflict: 'Massive rebel assault' to take Aleppo - BBC News Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:10:26 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: 'Massive rebel assault' to take Aleppo BBC News Syrian rebels led by Islamist groups have begun a massive assault that aims to take full control of the northern city of Aleppo, monitors report. Rebels fired hundreds of rockets and missiles into government-held areas in a multi-district attack, the ... Syria rebels launch attack on Aleppo9news.com.au Nine dead as new Islamist alliance attacks Syria's Aleppo: monitorYahoo News all 58 news articles »

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Is Turkey Poised to Invade Syria? - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:00:47 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Is Turkey Poised to Invade Syria? U.S. News & World Report Although it is opposed to any Kurdish entity along Turkey's borders, the Turkish military is said to be wary of being dragged by the government into a military adventure in Syria. Reports from the Chief of General Staff's office leaked to the media ... Why Turkey probably won't invade northern SyriaBusiness Insider ISIS loses another battle in northern SyriaCBS News Are Jordan and Turkey Invading Syria?Daily Beast Brookings Institution (blog) -The Times of Israel all 987 news articles »

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The Guardian view on bombing Isis in Syria: just say no - The Guardian Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:52:00 GMT

The Guardian

The Guardian view on bombing Isis in Syria: just say no The Guardian So Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, suggests that we might try bombing Islamic State in Syria, as we are already doing as Iraq. The prime minister lets it be known that he favours the idea, and two Labour politicians signal that they might be ... UK air strikes against Isis in Syria move closerFinancial Times PM Paves Way For Air Strikes In SyriaSky News Labour signals it could back government over Syria bombingTelegraph.co.uk The Independent -Daily Mail all 395 news articles »

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Prominent ISIS Leader Killed in Coalition Airstrike in Syria, US Says - NBCNews.com Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:24:51 GMT

NBCNews.com

Prominent ISIS Leader Killed in Coalition Airstrike in Syria, US Says NBCNews.com A U.S. coalition jet killed a senior leader who was one of the first terrorists to join ISIS in an attack in Syria last month, the Defense Department said Thursday. Tariq Bin-al-Tahar Bin al Falih al-Awni al-Harzi, a top fundraiser for the radical ... US drone strike kills a senior Islamic State militant in SyriaWashington Post Top ISIS Leader Killed by US Drone Strike in SyriaABC News Britain is considering airstrikes in SyriaTVNZ SBS -Foreign Policy all 149 news articles »

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These two maps show ISIS's big losses in Syria - Vox Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:30:28 GMT

Center for Research on Globalization

These two maps show ISIS's big losses in Syria Vox ISIS is seeing some significant setbacks in Syria. Its de facto capital, the Syrian city of Raqqa, is under serious threat from Kurdish (YPG) troops. ISIS "is barely surviving in Syria," Yasir Abbas, an associate at the private research and consulting ... The War in Syria, Report from the BattlefieldCenter for Research on Globalization Syria: Pro-Kurdish YPG accused of 'ethnic cleansing'Anadolu Agency all 20 news articles »

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MPs urged to consider bombing IS targets in Syria - BBC News Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:31:32 GMT

BBC News

MPs urged to consider bombing IS targets in Syria BBC News Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has called on MPs to consider a fresh case for the RAF to attack the group known as Islamic State in Syria, as well as Iraq. Mr Fallon suggested that Britain should rethink its position if the killing of British ...

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Syria's Assad increasingly isolated as key aide dies - Telegraph.co.uk Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:34:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria's Assad increasingly isolated as key aide dies Telegraph.co.uk The events of the past four years have left in place only Abdel-Fatah Qudsiyeh, deputy director of national security, and Rami Makhlouf, Syria's media mogul and maternal cousin to Bashar. There has been suspiciously little written or heard about from ... Now Jordan Announces Plans To Invade SyriaCenter for Research on Globalization 4 south Syria hospitals shut after regime raids: activistsThe Daily Star 4 south Syria hospitals shut after regime raids: monitorYahoo News Middle East Eye -Herald Scotland -Zee News all 33 news articles »

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Syria's 'disastrous' conflict fuelling child labour and exploitation across ... - UN News Centre Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:34:09 GMT

UN News Centre

Syria's 'disastrous' conflict fuelling child labour and exploitation across ... UN News Centre 2 July 2015 – Much more needs to be done to reverse the trend of an ever increasing number of children forced to work as a result of the conflict in Syria often “carrying heavy loads, being exposed to pesticides and toxic chemicals, and working long ... Syria's lost generation: Children are main breadwinners in many familiesLos Angeles Times Amid Poverty and War, More of Syria's Children Are the Family Breadwinners NowVICE News Syria refugee child labor a 'growing, dangerous problem'The Daily Star UNICEF (press release) -International Business Times -Yahoo News all 122 news articles »

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Missing Luton family 'in Syria' - BBC News Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:32:06 GMT

BBC News

Missing Luton family 'in Syria' BBC News A family of 12 from Luton who went missing on a trip to Bangladesh have contacted UK relatives saying they are in Syria, sources have told the BBC. Bedfordshire Police said it was aware of suggestions the group was in Syria but these were "uncorroborated". Family Of 12 Feared To Have Gone To SyriaSky News Luton family of 12 believed to have fled to SyriaITV News Luton family of 12 feared to have gone to SyriaThe Guardian Telegraph.co.uk -Mirror.co.uk -Daily Mail all 246 news articles »

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Syria rejects UN criticism of barrel bombs, says 'technical' issue - Reuters Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:29:00 GMT

Reuters

Syria rejects UN criticism of barrel bombs, says 'technical' issue Reuters GENEVA Syria rejected a U.N. Human Rights Council resolution condemning its aerial bombing tactics record on Thursday, saying the use of barrel bombs was a "technical" issue that was no business of the Geneva-based body. The United States and 10 ... and more »