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ISIS Is Suspected of a Chemical Attack Against Kurds in Syria - New York Times Sat, 15 Aug 2015 01:18:45 GMT

The Australian

ISIS Is Suspected of a Chemical Attack Against Kurds in Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — The Islamic State is suspected of using chemical agents — said by some American officials to be mustard gas — in an attack on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria two weeks ago, United States officials said Friday. If authenticated, the ... Latest: U.S. confirms ISIS used mustard agent in Syriafox6now.com US believes Islamic State launched mustard attacks in Syria, possibly IraqWashington Post RAAF airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria: not without a planThe Australian Sydney Morning Herald -The Daily Star all 670 news articles »

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US-Led Air Campaign Is Linked to Civilian Deaths in Syria - New York Times Fri, 14 Aug 2015 23:21:29 GMT

New York Times

US-Led Air Campaign Is Linked to Civilian Deaths in Syria New York Times ANTAKYA, Turkey — An airstrike by the American-led military coalition in northern Syria this week killed eight civilians, including two women and five children, according to neighbors and relatives of the dead. The episode revived accusations by ... and more »

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Faint Signs of a Settlement in the Making in Syria - Newsweek Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:09:50 GMT

Newsweek

Faint Signs of a Settlement in the Making in Syria Newsweek Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry walk next to each other before a bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 5. Kerry has been trying to bring about a rapprochement between Syria and ... Syria opposition says Russia 'not clinging' to AssadYahoo News Syria domestic opposition supports anti-terror fight: RussiaPress TV opposition says Russia 'not clinging' to AssadThe Daily Star Middle East Monitor -Fair Observer -Center for Research on Globalization all 119 news articles »

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DND in silent mode as Canadian Forces target Islamic State in Iraq, Syria - CTV News Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:45:12 GMT

CTV News

DND in silent mode as Canadian Forces target Islamic State in Iraq, Syria CTV News Canadian warplanes have conducted 29 air strikes against Islamic State positions and units, including one in Syria, since the last update on July 9. The latest figures were compiled by The Canadian Press using a list on the department's website. The ... Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue in Syria, IraqDepartment of Defense CF strikes ISIL in Iraq and Syria as DND slips into silent mode for campaignHamilton Spectator U.S., allies target Islamic State in Syria, Iraq with 24 air strikes: U.S ...Business Insider all 30 news articles »

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Is Syria's president losing his grip on power? - Aljazeera.com (blog) Thu, 13 Aug 2015 20:48:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com (blog)

Is Syria's president losing his grip on power? Aljazeera.com (blog) The future of Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, is increasingly in question. Assad welcomed Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday. After signing a landmark nuclear deal with world powers, what is Javad Zarif doing in Damascus? The visit by the major ... Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Syria for Talks With AssadNew York Times Syrian rebel debacle exposes Obama's ISIS strategyNew York Post Deadly attacks ahead of Iran foreign minister's Syria visitU.S. News & World Report Al-Monitor -The Independent -Jerusalem Post Israel News all 998 news articles »

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Syrian official: We're ready to negotiate with 'real opposition' - CNN Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:28:51 GMT

NavyTimes.com

Syrian official: We're ready to negotiate with 'real opposition' CNN (CNN) The Syrian government is willing to negotiate a political solution with what it calls the "real opposition," a reference to non-armed groups, a senior government official told CNN in an exclusive interview Thursday. "We want to end this conflict ... Russian foreign minister hosts Syria's main opposition group for talksNavyTimes.com New Diplomacy Seen on US-Russian Efforts to End Syrian Civil WarNew York Times Defeating Isis in Syria is essential to prevent catastropheThe Guardian Wall Street Journal all 744 news articles »

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US, Turkey aim to create buffer zone on Syrian border. Nobody knows how. - Washington Post Thu, 13 Aug 2015 23:54:24 GMT

Yahoo News

US, Turkey aim to create buffer zone on Syrian border. Nobody knows how. Washington Post GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Mohamed Jlelati is not sure whether a de facto “safe zone” along the Turkey-Syria border will include his home town. But he is preparing for it. anyway. Jlelati is a member of the Syrian opposition's local government in Aleppo ... Turkey builds concrete wall along Syria border after attacksYahoo News Turkey Starts Building Wall along Border with SyriaNovinite.com Turkey Building Fence to Keep Syria Spillover OutArutz Sheva The Australian all 421 news articles »

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Inside Syria: The wasteland of Yarmouk that sums up four years of civil war - CNN Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:20:15 GMT

CNN

Inside Syria: The wasteland of Yarmouk that sums up four years of civil war CNN Damascus, Syria (CNN) As we walk through the dust-filled wasteland of this abandoned neighborhood, the silence only broken by the crunching sounds of our boots in the dirt, our guide stops. "You must watch out," he warns us. "There are snipers in the ... Syrian fighters die to capture ruins, rubbleWDAM-TV all 9 news articles »

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Former U.S. Ambassador: There Won't Be Peace in Syria Without Prosecution of Assad - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:35:00 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Former U.S. Ambassador: There Won't Be Peace in Syria Without Prosecution of Assad U.S. News & World Report Frustrated by the Obama administration's cautious policy toward intervention in the Syrian war, some once-prominent US officials, such as former US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford, have quit. Rapp said he was not leaving out of protest, noting that he ... Syria: Death everywhereArab News The 'magic words:' How a simple phrase enmeshed the U.S. in Syria's crisisMcClatchy Washington Bureau Syria army dropped 2000 barrel bombs since July: USMiddle East Eye SunHerald.com -Washington Post (blog) all 226 news articles »

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Syria: UN special envoy condemns indiscriminate shelling in civilian areas - UN News Centre Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:54:00 GMT

UN News Centre

Syria: UN special envoy condemns indiscriminate shelling in civilian areas UN News Centre 14 August 2015 – Condemning the continued use of indiscriminate weapons in civilian areas of Syria, the United Nations special envoy for the country has today renewed his call on the warring parties to immediately cease such attacks and focus on ... and more »