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Syria's Assad 'confident' of Iranian and Russian support - BBC News Tue, 25 Aug 2015 23:52:12 GMT

BBC News

Syria's Assad 'confident' of Iranian and Russian support BBC News The Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, has said he is confident he has the continuing support of key allies Iran and Russia. A fresh push is under way to resolve Syria's four-year conflict, leading to speculation Mr Assad could be forced out to reach a ... Syria's Assad signals little chance of alliance against Islamic StateJerusalem Post Israel News “Pantomime of Outrage:” Obama and SyriaCouncil on Foreign Relations (blog) 'Russia and Iran beyond loyal': Syria's AssadARA News Project Syndicate all 106 news articles »

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In Syria, Potential Ally's Islamist Ties Challenge US - New York Times Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:38:16 GMT

New York Times

In Syria, Potential Ally's Islamist Ties Challenge US New York Times ANTAKYA, Turkey — A rebel group with thousands of fighters, political clout and close ties to key regional powers has emerged as one of the most powerful opposition forces in Syria in recent months. It has vowed to fight the Islamic State and called ... It's Not Too Late to Save Iraq and SyriaForeign Policy (blog) Labor urges PM to take time on Syria decisionSky News Australia Subhi Nahas never felt safe as a gay man in Syria — and then ISIS took over ...PRI Reuters -Refinery29 all 333 news articles »

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Syria conflict: New 'IS chemical attack' - BBC News Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:28:30 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: New 'IS chemical attack' BBC News Islamic State (IS) militants may have used chemical weapons in an attack on a town in northern Syria on Friday. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said on Tuesday it had treated four members of a family who suffered from breathing difficulties and ... Islamic State accused of using mustard gas in Syria attackWashington Post Allegations of new chemical attack in SyriaYahoo News Islamic State used mustard gas again in Syria: reportWashington Times The Times of Israel -Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International -Deutsche Welle all 61 news articles »

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Tony Abbott pushed for US request to join Syria air strikes - Sydney Morning Herald Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:17:25 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Tony Abbott pushed for US request to join Syria air strikes Sydney Morning Herald But senior government sources have told Fairfax Media that the driving force for the formal request received last week from the United States for the RAAF to join the air campaign in Syria came more from Canberra – and in particular the Prime Minister ... Obama asked us into Syria: Abbott9news.com.au Islamic State: US won't deny Tony Abbott pushed for Syria air strike requestABC Online Hockey denies Aust pushed for Syria strikeHerald Sun NEWS.com.au all 198 news articles »

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Syria's Lords of War - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:30:33 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Syria's Lords of War U.S. News & World Report A shabiha member I met in the Akrama neighborhood of Homs, Syria, told me why he took up arms and joined the militia, on the condition that I not use his name or photo. He cited two events that led him to give up driving a taxi and take up arms. First ...

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ISIS destroys 2000-year-old temple in Syria - Christian Science Monitor Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:23:00 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

ISIS destroys 2000-year-old temple in Syria Christian Science Monitor Beirut — The Islamic State group released propaganda images Tuesday that purport to show militants laying explosives in and then blowing up the 2,000-year-old temple of Baalshamin in Syria's ancient caravan city of Palmyra. The images, posted on ... Syria: Islamic State images show destruction of Palmyra templeUPI.com ISIS Speeds Up Destruction of Antiquities in SyriaNew York Times Islamic State shows images of ancient Syrian temple destructionReuters New York Magazine -CBC.ca all 1,227 news articles »

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Syria migrants: 'We just want some peace' - BBC News Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:53:09 GMT

BBC News

Syria migrants: 'We just want some peace' BBC News Record numbers of migrants and refugees fleeing violence and poverty in countries such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan are trying to reach Europe. Serbia has registered 90,000 people in its asylum system so far this year, but most quickly leave for ... Fleeing Syria to start a tennis careerDeutsche Welle The Guardian view on Britain's response to the Syrian refugee crisis: morally ...The Guardian Germany Drops EU Rule in Order to Welcome Syrian Asylum SeekersNewsweek Breitbart News -The Independent -Mashable all 547 news articles »

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Explosive accusations against Turkey are exposing a major problem for Obama - Business Insider Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:13:00 GMT

Business Insider

Explosive accusations against Turkey are exposing a major problem for Obama Business Insider US-trained rebels allege that Turkish intelligence tipped off Al Qaeda's al-Nusra Front and orchestrated the kidnapping of US-trained rebels entering Syria, Mitchell Prothero of McClatchy reports. Though experts immediately advised skepticism of the ... Turkey Agrees to Join Coalition Air Campaign against ISIS in SyriaMilitary.com An Opening for Diplomacy in SyriaNew York Times Former Obama Official Slams White House Syria PolicyWashington Free Beacon McClatchy Washington Bureau -Daily Caller -Sputnik International all 425 news articles »

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Assad: Rebel fighters in Syria are more dangerous than Israeli air strikes - Jerusalem Post Israel News Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:08:05 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Assad: Rebel fighters in Syria are more dangerous than Israeli air strikes Jerusalem Post Israel News In an interview with Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar television on Monday, Assad said that Syria would not directly strike back at Israel for the attacks, but would hit Israel by fighting with rebels opposing his rule, whom he claimed were the "servants ... Iran's New Agent on Syria's Border Can't Escape Crosshairs of Israeli IntelHaaretz Syria Shoots Down Israeli Warplane F-16 Bomber, Using Russian S-300 Air ...Center for Research on Globalization all 115 news articles »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:09:14 GMT

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 25, 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 »