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Nusra Front Announces Withdrawal From Front Line Against ISIS in Syria - New York Times Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:18:34 GMT

New York Times

Nusra Front Announces Withdrawal From Front Line Against ISIS in Syria New York Times GAZIANTEP, Turkey — The Syrian affiliate of Al Qaeda has announced its withdrawal from front-line positions against the Islamic State extremist group in northern Syria, saying that it disagrees with plans by Turkey and the United States to clear the ... Al Qaeda in Syria leaves area where Turkey seeks bufferReuters Al Qaeda in Syria withdraws from planned "ISIS-free" zone on Turkey borderCBS News Al-Qaida affiliate ceases fighting Isis in parts of SyriaThe Guardian all 522 news articles »

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Syria Releases Prominent Activist Jailed for Over 3 Years - New York Times Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:03:47 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Syria Releases Prominent Activist Jailed for Over 3 Years New York Times BEIRUT — Syrian authorities on Monday released an award-winning human rights activist after more than three years in jail in a rare goodwill gesture by President Bashar Assad's government amid intense diplomatic maneuvering to end the country's civil ... Syria releases prominent rights activist from prisonU.S. News & World Report all 190 news articles »

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Inside Syria: Kurds Roll Back ISIS, but Alliances Are Strained - New York Times Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:32:48 GMT

New York Times

Inside Syria: Kurds Roll Back ISIS, but Alliances Are Strained New York Times The tight coordination of American air power with the militia, known as the Y.P.G., from the Kurdish initials for People's Protection Units, has dealt the Islamic State its most significant setbacks across an enormous strip of northern Syria near the ... Turkey and the US in Syria: Time for Some Hard ChoicesInternational Crisis Group (blog) all 1,246 news articles »

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Druse Under Pressure to Take Sides in Syrian War - Wall Street Journal Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:41:45 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Druse Under Pressure to Take Sides in Syrian War Wall Street Journal AIN ATTA, Lebanon—The Druse have been so determined to stay out of Syria's multi-sided war that some community elders have at times threatened to deny burial rites to anyone killed fighting outside his hometown. Now, one of Syria's smallest religious ...

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If Barack Obama ever had a strategy for Syria, it's been turned on its head - The Guardian Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:54:18 GMT

The Guardian

If Barack Obama ever had a strategy for Syria, it's been turned on its head The Guardian The US has now said it will provide close air support for a small group of 60 Syrian rebels that it has trained, and that it is considering setting up a safe zone along the Turkish-Syria border where anti-Islamic State fighters will be able to base ... and more »

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California man acknowledges trip to Syria was effort to join, help Islamic ... - Fox News Mon, 10 Aug 2015 22:59:00 GMT

California man acknowledges trip to Syria was effort to join, help Islamic ... Fox News LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors say a 21-year-old California man who tried to travel to Syria pleaded guilty to attempting to help the Islamic State terror organization. Adam Dandach (DAN-ditch) of Orange pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to ... and more »

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Pregnant Swedish teenager held by Isis in Syria after fleeing with boyfriend - The Guardian Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:42:00 GMT

The Guardian

Pregnant Swedish teenager held by Isis in Syria after fleeing with boyfriend The Guardian A pregnant 15-year-old Swedish girl is being held by the Islamic State (Isis) group in Syria after running away from her foster home with her boyfriend to join al-Qaida, Swedish media reported on Monday. The Swedish foreign ministry confirmed only ... Pregnant Swedish teen captured by ISIS in SyriaAl-Arabiya Pregnant Swedish teen held by IS in Syria: mediaYahoo News Teenage Swedish couple held by Isis in SyriaThe Local.se all 29 news articles »

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8 dead as Syria rebels bombard Shiite towns: monitor - Yahoo News Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:18:24 GMT

Yahoo News

8 dead as Syria rebels bombard Shiite towns: monitor Yahoo News Beirut (AFP) - Syrian rebels fired around 1,000 rockets, mortar rounds and home-made projectiles at two besieged Shiite towns in Idlib province, killing eight civilians, a monitoring group said on Monday. and more »

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Rebels in Syria move towards coastal stronghold of president Bashar al-Assad - ABC Online Mon, 10 Aug 2015 04:34:00 GMT

ABC Online

Rebels in Syria move towards coastal stronghold of president Bashar al-Assad ABC Online Insurgents have regained control of several villages in north-west Syria from government forces, edging closer to a coastal stronghold of president Bashar al-Assad. The insurgents launched a counter-offensive after government forces last week ... Syria: Assad Relative Is Arrested After Protests Over a KillingNew York Times In Syria, deadly road-rage incident tars President Assad's familyWashington Post The Islamic State is battling Syrian rebels for key supply lifelineBusiness Insider VICE News -Reuters -Yahoo News all 239 news articles »

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Iran seeking to use nuclear deal momentum for new Syria deal - Jerusalem Post Israel News Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:48:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Iran seeking to use nuclear deal momentum for new Syria deal Jerusalem Post Israel News The Syrian Sunni dominated opposition and its supporters in the Gulf see themselves as the rightful rulers, which make up a majority of the Syrian population. Furthermore, the Gulf states are loath to see Iran win the proxy war in Syria and keep ... Why Syria is Winning: Advancing towards a Strategic Victory that will ...Center for Research on Globalization US 'Marginal Player in Syria' - Former AmbassadorSputnik International After Iran Deal, US Bids to Revive Peace Talks on SyriaForeign Policy (blog) Military.com -The Moscow Times (registration) -The Guardian all 212 news articles »