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Responding to Rocket Fire, Israeli Forces Carry Out Strikes in Syria - New York Times Fri, 21 Aug 2015 01:09:17 GMT

BBC News

Responding to Rocket Fire, Israeli Forces Carry Out Strikes in Syria New York Times JERUSALEM — Four rockets fired from Syrian territory landed in the Israeli-held part of the Golan Heights and in Israel's Upper Galilee on Thursday, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes against more than a dozen Syrian posts, according to the Israeli ... Israel fires missiles into Syria after rocket attackBBC News Israel Launches Strikes Into Syria After Rocket AttackNBCNews.com Israel Strikes Back in Syria After Rocket AttackNewsweek The Guardian all 202 news articles »

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Daily chart - The Economist (blog) Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:13:36 GMT

The Economist (blog)

Daily chart The Economist (blog) A SURVEY released this month tries to find out what life is like for Syrian teenagers. As part of a UN initiative, Mercy Corps, a charity, managed to interview 120 teens, along with 200 or so parents and local community figures. Even in relatively safe ...

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Message to Iran? 3 years after 'red line,' Syria chem weapons charges unresolved - Fox News Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:03:05 GMT

Fox News

Message to Iran? 3 years after 'red line,' Syria chem weapons charges unresolved Fox News WASHINGTON – Three years after President Obama's infamous “red line” threat to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, charges of chemical weapons use inside the war-torn country persist -- in turn fueling concerns about whether Iran can be held to the newly ... and more »

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As diplomats meet on Syria, war moves into higher gear - Reuters Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:41:14 GMT

Reuters

As diplomats meet on Syria, war moves into higher gear Reuters BEIRUT A marked escalation in Syria's conflict including intensified fighting near Damascus this month could be a sign the warring sides are trying to strengthen their bargaining positions in case a flurry of diplomacy leads to negotiations. The high ... The world must act to stop Syria's sufferingThe Guardian Airstrikes rain death and injury on Syrian town; at least 82 dead, activists sayCNN UN Finds Its Voice on Syria's 'Transition'New York Times NBCNews.com -Washington Post all 1,368 news articles »

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Saddest job in the world? The race to save Syria's history from obliteration - CNN Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:49:38 GMT

CNN

Saddest job in the world? The race to save Syria's history from obliteration CNN ISIS has taken over large parts of Syria in the past two years, blowing up ancient archaeological sites and destroying priceless antiquities -- anything that conflicts with their brutal and warped view of Islam. When the country's civil war encroached ... Syrian Expert Who Shielded Palmyra Antiquities Meets a Grisly Death at ISIS' HandsNew York Times Beheaded Syrian scholar refused to lead Isis to hidden Palmyra antiquitiesThe Guardian IS Beheads Leading Syrian Antiquities Scholar in PalmyraU.S. News & World Report Washington Post -Discovery News all 840 news articles »

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Report: ISIS Destroys Syrian Monastery - Newsweek Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:55:00 GMT

Newsweek

Report: ISIS Destroys Syrian Monastery Newsweek Islamic State militants have demolished a monastery in the central Syrian province of Homs, a monitor said on Thursday, in a strategically located town the jihadist group wrested from government control earlier this month. The group has also ... Islamic State destroys Syrian monastery, moves Christian captives: monitorReuters all 16 news articles »

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Australia yet to decide on Syria strikes - NEWS.com.au Fri, 21 Aug 2015 02:03:45 GMT

NEWS.com.au

Australia yet to decide on Syria strikes NEWS.com.au AUSTRALIA hasn't formally agreed to extend air operations to Islamic State targets in Syria but a decision appears closer. THE US has invited Australia to expand its operations in the Middle East to include missions over Syria, The Australian newspaper ... US asks Australia to join air operation against Isis targets in Syria, say reportsThe Guardian U.S. Strategy to Fight ISIS in Syria Still StrugglingU.S. News & World Report Australia requested to expand Syria roleSky News Australia ABC Online -CNN all 492 news articles »

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Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:14:43 GMT

Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 20, 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 ... and more »

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Inside Aleppo, Syria's Most War-Torn City - Newsweek Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:56:00 GMT

Newsweek

Inside Aleppo, Syria's Most War-Torn City Newsweek A sergeant in Lewa Salaheddin, a Kurdish battalion of the Free Syrian Army, sits in front of a block of destroyed buildings in Aleppo, Syria on December 6, 2012. It's more than three years since the fight for Aleppo began. By late 2012, parts of the ... and more »

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The International Community Continues to Be Unmoved by Syria August 20th, 2015 ... - Syria Deeply Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:59:05 GMT

Syria Deeply

The International Community Continues to Be Unmoved by Syria August 20th, 2015 ... Syria Deeply The reports and photos coming out of Syria, documenting the horrific airstrikes that killed nearly 100 people and injured another 200, beg the question: Will this latest, patently unlawful attack on civilians in Douma finally spur action by the ... Douma: Syria's horrors need the world's attentionHuman Rights Watch Iran Welcomes UN's Peace Plan for SyriaArutz Sheva HRW Urges Syria Arms EmbargoVoice of America The Times of Israel -Minneapolis Star Tribune -ABC News all 118 news articles »