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Mustard gas 'likely used' in suspected Islamic State attack in Syria - The Guardian Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:21:48 GMT

The Guardian

Mustard gas 'likely used' in suspected Islamic State attack in Syria The Guardian Following a sarin gas attack on the Damascus suburb of Ghouta in 2013, which was widely blamed on the Assad regime, Syria acceded to the chemical weapons convention under a deal brokered by Russia and the US that stipulated destruction of its ... Syria conflict: New 'IS chemical attack'BBC News Islamic State accused of using mustard gas in Syria attackWashington Post Islamic State used mustard gas again in Syria: reportWashington Times Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International -Wall Street Journal -Reuters UK all 125 news articles »

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott's verbal gymnastics over Syria - Sydney Morning Herald Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:10:15 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Prime Minister Tony Abbott's verbal gymnastics over Syria Sydney Morning Herald Asked on Thursday to confirm his office was involved, the Prime Minister told Today: "I can confirm that I've been dreadfully concerned about this death cult ever since it swept out of Syria into northern Iraq, executing thousands, beheading ... Syria role for Australia welcome, says US9news.com.au Australia's prime minister accused of requesting to bomb SyriaMashable Islamic State: Tony Abbott denies he pushed United States for Syria air strike ...ABC Online The Guardian -NEWS.com.au all 267 news articles »

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As War Closes In, Syria's Assad Puts Emphasis on Living a Normal Life - Wall Street Journal Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:15:37 GMT

Wall Street Journal

As War Closes In, Syria's Assad Puts Emphasis on Living a Normal Life Wall Street Journal Photos of crowded clubs and art exhibits in regime-controlled areas posted on social media contrast with images from the rest of Syria: limp bodies being pulled from rubble, barefoot children in tent cities and corpses of Islamic State victims hung ... Toll of Syrian air strikes near Damascus rises to 247 in 10 days: monitorReuters Arab Countries Are Forcing Palestinian Exiles Back Into SyriaDaily Beast Palestinian journalist recalls torture by Syrian jailersThe Electronic Intifada NBCNews.com -CNN all 86 news articles »

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Should Australia fight terror in Syria? - The Age Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:18:45 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Should Australia fight terror in Syria? The Age The United States has formally asked the government to consider increasing Australia's military effort against Islamic State in the Middle East, specifically to conduct air strikes in Syria. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has not yet opened this important ... Meet the Americans Flocking to Iraq and Syria to Fight the …Foreign Policy (blog) US reports 20 air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and SyriaReuters Western bombs will not stop Isis in SyriaThe Guardian Christian Science Monitor all 215 news articles »

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If I Am a Mother in Syria - Huffington Post Wed, 26 Aug 2015 20:42:00 GMT

Huffington Post

If I Am a Mother in Syria Huffington Post However, I am not a mother and I do not live in Syria. It is thus easier for me to judge the war in Syria as just another crazy war where uncovering the truth is like searching for a grain of sand buried in a desert full of half truths and falsehoods ...

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In Syria border town, battle intensifies after mistrust sinks cease-fire - Christian Science Monitor Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:03:28 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

In Syria border town, battle intensifies after mistrust sinks cease-fire Christian Science Monitor The battle has been especially costly for Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia supporting the embattled Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad. Nevertheless, the Iranian-backed militia reportedly has rejected appeals from Zabadani's rebel defenders for ... Fresh truce reached in 2 Syrian flashpoints: TVXinhua Two-day ceasefire agreed by warring sides in three Syrian towns - sourcesReuters UK Two-Day Ceasefire Agreed Upon in Three Syrian TownsArutz Sheva all 22 news articles »

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New US envoy for Syria to travel to Russia, Saudi Arabia - source | Reuters - Firstpost Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:31:38 GMT

The Guardian

New US envoy for Syria to travel to Russia, Saudi Arabia - source | Reuters Firstpost ... Saudi officials, to continue discussions about working towards a genuine political transition and bringing an end to the devastating crisis in Syria," said the official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about ... New US envoy for Syria to travel to Russia, Saudi Arabia -sourceReuters Assad 'confident' of Russian support for Syria regimeThe Guardian Syria's Assad 'confident' of Iranian and Russian supportBBC News The Globe and Mail -Voice of America -BBC News all 230 news articles »

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Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:59:12 GMT

Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 26, 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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An archeological jewel in Syria is razed by Islamic militants - Washington Post Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:33:50 GMT

Long War Journal

An archeological jewel in Syria is razed by Islamic militants Washington Post THE SCALE of destruction in Syria's four-year-old uprising is so vast, and the extent of carnage and suffering so appalling, that individual massacres and acts of devastation are easily lost in the barrage of daily news. As Stalin is supposed to have ... Islamic State destroys ancient temple in SyriaLong War Journal With destruction of temple, archaeology becomes Syria's new front lineThe Interpreter all 234 news articles »

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No Syria safe zone in US-Turkish air campaign deal - Rudaw Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:03:44 GMT

Rudaw

No Syria safe zone in US-Turkish air campaign deal Rudaw “We're not talking about preparations or plans for a zone of any kind,” said State Dept. Spokesperson John Kirby. “What we said is where ISIL goes, the coalition's going to go. And right now, they tend to be up in that stretch along the northern border ... US, Turkey are still seeking full alignment on SyriaAl Jazeera America Explosive accusations against Turkey are exposing a major problem for ObamaBusiness Insider An Opening for Diplomacy in SyriaNew York Times Washington Free Beacon -McClatchy Washington Bureau -Daily Caller all 557 news articles »