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Syria ceasefire ends, fighting resumes - Reuters Sat, 15 Aug 2015 15:21:00 GMT

Reuters

Syria ceasefire ends, fighting resumes Reuters The ceasefire between the Syrian army and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah on one hand, and an alliance of Syrian insurgent groups on the other had been in effect since Wednesday in the town of Zabadani and the villages of Kefraya and al-Foua. Organized ... Syria ceasefire collapses after one dayDeutsche Welle Syria ceasefire breaks down, fighting resumesSydney Morning Herald all 134 news articles »

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US-Led Air Campaign Is Linked to Civilian Deaths in Syria - New York Times Sat, 15 Aug 2015 02:26:15 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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Syria crisis: What's behind the fresh diplomatic push? - BBC News Sat, 15 Aug 2015 23:55:53 GMT

BBC News

Syria crisis: What's behind the fresh diplomatic push? BBC News The last few weeks have seen intense diplomacy between Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United States and Russia, in what seems to be a concerted effort to break the logjam over the Syrian conflict. The multi-faceted civil war has lasted over four years, killed ... Syria's new diplomacyJerusalem Post Israel News Russia, Iran foreign ministers to meet on nuclear deal, SyriaEconomic Times Faint Signs of a Settlement in the Making in SyriaNewsweek Reuters all 173 news articles »

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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

Sydney Morning Herald

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 ... US believes Islamic State launched mustard attacks in Syria, possibly IraqWashington Post US reportedly sees possible pattern in ISIS chemical weapons attacksFox News Australian pilots begin missions over Syria, flying American Reaper dronesSydney Morning Herald fox6now.com -Telegraph.co.uk all 749 news articles »

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Syria Must Let Food Reach Yarmouk Victims - Huffington Post Sat, 15 Aug 2015 16:54:00 GMT

Huffington Post

Syria Must Let Food Reach Yarmouk Victims Huffington Post We, the international community, must speak out for the people left starving by Syria's civil war. All across Syria, civilians are routinely being blocked from receiving the food needed to survive. The world cannot turn its back on these innocent war ... and more »

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From Syria to the Balkans: The Odyssey of a Refugee - Haaretz Sat, 15 Aug 2015 23:02:54 GMT

From Syria to the Balkans: The Odyssey of a Refugee Haaretz From Syria to the Balkans: The Odyssey of a Refugee. In third installment of the series, Thaer Nashef, a Syrian journalist and activist, tells of walking in the hot sun from one country to another, of endless waiting and of nights spent under the stars ... and more »

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Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:38:09 GMT

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Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 14, 2015 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... DND in silent mode as Canadian Forces target Islamic State in Iraq, SyriaCTV News all 63 news articles »

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ISIS Throws Gay Men From Roof In Syria, Releases Photos And Recording Of ... - International Business Times Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:26:00 GMT

International Business Times

ISIS Throws Gay Men From Roof In Syria, Releases Photos And Recording Of ... International Business Times The Islamic State group released a new video Friday, depicting the execution of two men accused of being gay in Homs, Syria. Above, an ISIS flag flies over the custom office of Syria's Jarablus border gate as it is pictured from the town of Karkamis ... ISIS throw 2 gay men off a roof in Syria before they are stoned by a mobDaily Mail all 8 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 Deadly attacks ahead of Iran foreign minister's Syria visitU.S. News & World Report Syrian rebel debacle exposes Obama's ISIS strategyNew York Post Reuters -ABC News all 982 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

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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 Russia, Saudis to Help Syrian Government Renew Talks With OppositionWall Street Journal The Guardian -Reuters all 744 news articles »