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UN chief sets out framework for Syria poison gas investigation - Reuters Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:29:00 GMT

Reuters

UN chief sets out framework for Syria poison gas investigation Reuters "Success will ... depend on the full cooperation from all parties, including the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic and other parties in Syria," Ban said in the letter, seen by Reuters. The aim is "to identify to the greatest extent feasible ... UN Calls for Panel to Identify Syria Chemical Weapons UsersABC News UN sets out framework for Syria chemical weapons probeFRANCE 24 all 59 news articles »

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US drone strike in Syria reportedly kills top ISIS online recruiter - Fox News Thu, 27 Aug 2015 08:17:56 GMT

Fox News

US drone strike in Syria reportedly kills top ISIS online recruiter Fox News Hussein was a native of Birmingham, England who fled Britain for Syria in 2013 after serving prison time for hacking the e-mail of a former aide to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and publishing Blair's personal information online. Adopting the name ... UK jihadist Junaid Hussain killed in Syria drone strike, says USBBC News Islamic State hacker from Britain killed in Syria by air strikeThe Globe and Mail ISIS hacker killed in US drone strike on SyriaARA News CBS News -Telegraph.co.uk all 273 news articles »

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Syrian conflict: The lives of the refugees who fled - BBC News Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:26:28 GMT

BBC News

Syrian conflict: The lives of the refugees who fled BBC News The vast majority are fleeing the conflict in Syria, and under international law are classed as refugees. Since the conflict began more than four years ago, around eight million people - or 40% of the population - have had to leave their homes. Four ... Most seeking asylum in Europe are refugees, not mere migrants: Nahlah AyedCBC.ca all 13 news articles »

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IS kills two generals in Iraq, advances in Syria - Yahoo News Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:31:46 GMT

Yahoo News

IS kills two generals in Iraq, advances in Syria Yahoo News Baghdad (AFP) - A suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State group killed two Iraqi generals on Thursday in the key battleground province of Anbar, as the jihadists made gains in neighbouring Syria. IS kills two Iraq generals, advance in Syriai24news Bomber Kills 2 Iraq Generals as Islamic State Advances in SyriaNDTV all 316 news articles »

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PM eager to extend mission to Syria - The Australian Financial Review Fri, 28 Aug 2015 02:17:00 GMT

The Australian Financial Review

PM eager to extend mission to Syria The Australian Financial Review Tony Abbott didn't have to pressure the leader of the free world for a request to extend RAAF airstrikes into Syria – the Prime Minister had been flagging his willingness to bomb the murderous Islamic State in its heartland for months. Abbott has been ... and more »

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The Iran deal helps perpetuate the slaughter in Syria - Washington Post (blog) Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:20:31 GMT

Newsweek

The Iran deal helps perpetuate the slaughter in Syria Washington Post (blog) Nothing should be done in Syria that would offend Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' support for Assad's mass murder strategy.” Obama is not merely deaf to the pleas of Syrians; far worse, he ... Syrians alone can decide Assad's fateThe Daily Star all 34 news articles »

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Airstrikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:45:06 GMT

Airstrikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 27, 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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Top Iranian commander said killed in Syria - The Times of Israel Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:29:51 GMT

The Times of Israel

Top Iranian commander said killed in Syria The Times of Israel The Iranian ambassador to Syria visited Hiyari while he was in hospital, Israel's Channel 10 said, citing Arab media reports. Iran has backed the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad in the country's four-year civil war by providing military support ... and more »

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Syria pursuing corruption cases against officials - The Daily Star Thu, 27 Aug 2015 21:08:46 GMT

The Daily Star

Syria pursuing corruption cases against officials The Daily Star The Syria Report economic journal this week reported that the assets of one of Syria's most prominent businessmen Saeb Nahhas, who is close to the government, had been frozen by a court. Citing a document circulating in local media, the journal said a ... Syria pursuing corruption cases against officials: mediaYahoo News all 5 news articles »

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Warring sides in Syria agree to extend local ceasefires - Reuters Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:43:44 GMT

Reuters

Warring sides in Syria agree to extend local ceasefires Reuters BEIRUT Warring sides in Syria have agreed to extend a ceasefire in a rebel-held town near the border with Lebanon and two Shi'ite villages in the northwest, and to evacuate wounded, sources close to talks said. The truce is the second in a month in ... Hezbollah, Syria rebels agree to cease-fire in border townU.S. News & World Report all 152 news articles »