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Islamic State militants damage ancient Bel Temple in Syria - Toronto Star Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:56:59 GMT

Toronto Star

Islamic State militants damage ancient Bel Temple in Syria Toronto Star BEIRUT—Islamic State militants in Syria severely damaged the Bel Temple, considered one of the greatest sites of the ancient world, in a massive explosion Sunday, activists said. The temple was part of the remains of the ancient city of Palmyra in ... Activists say Islamic State militants damage ancient Bel Temple in Syria's PalmyraMinneapolis Star Tribune Islamic State destroys part of Syria's Temple of Bel: monitorsReuters all 362 news articles »

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Bishop urges Europe to strike in Syria - Sky News Australia Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:33:38 GMT

Sky News Australia

Bishop urges Europe to strike in Syria Sky News Australia Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has seized on the growing refugee crisis to urge European nations to begin air strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Ms Bishop says the move could help ease pressure on Middle Eastern countries. 'That's why I ... Bishop urges strikes on Islamic State in SyriaThe New Daily Islamic State targeted in 22 airstrikes in Iraq, Syria: US MilitaryToronto Sun Syria action based on self-defence: BishopSBS all 49 news articles »

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IS in Syria executes over 90 people in month: monitor - Yahoo News Sun, 30 Aug 2015 11:46:42 GMT

Yahoo News

IS in Syria executes over 90 people in month: monitor Yahoo News Witchcraft, homosexual acts and working with the US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq and Syria are among "crimes" the group punishes with death. Since it announced its "caliphate" in June 2014, IS has swept across Syria, seizing swathes of land in ... IS execute over 90 in Syria in past month9news.com.au ISIS fighters push deeper into Syrian capital DamascusCBS News Islamic State executed more than 90 people in Syria last monthARA News The National all 72 news articles »

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Egypt quietly warms relations with Syria in fight against ISIS - Jerusalem Post Israel News Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:43:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Egypt quietly warms relations with Syria in fight against ISIS Jerusalem Post Israel News Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi may sympathize with fellow Arab strongman Syrian President Bashar Assad since they both face a Sunni Islamist insurgency that includes Islamic State, and both have a common enemy in the Islamist regime of ... and more »

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Australian bombs won't bring peace to Syria, so why do it? - The Conversation AU Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:08:00 GMT

The Conversation AU

Australian bombs won't bring peace to Syria, so why do it? The Conversation AU It would appear that the Abbott government has its heart set on bombing Syria. But it is hard to understand why. Unlike Australia's complicity in the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, this proposal has nothing to do with consolidating the US alliance ... Syria strikes: Top expert questions Tony Abbott's motivation for air strikes ...Sydney Morning Herald Will the RAAF be assisting the Syrian Army?The Interpreter all 11 news articles »

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If we do nothing about Syria, then the refugees will keep on coming - Telegraph.co.uk Sun, 30 Aug 2015 18:57:57 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

If we do nothing about Syria, then the refugees will keep on coming Telegraph.co.uk There are a fair few otherwise well-intentioned readers of the Telegraph who aren't much moved by the fate of a few old ruins in Syria. They will have looked at the photos of Isil blowing up the temple of Baal Shamin, and turned instantly to the sport ...

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'Three Israeli officers killed in operation in Syria' Iranian media claims - Jerusalem Post Israel News Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:41:14 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

'Three Israeli officers killed in operation in Syria' Iranian media claims Jerusalem Post Israel News According to the report, military sources have reported the death of senior Israeli and Jordanian officers in Southern Syria following an air raid operation in the region. The report refers to the Israeli officers as "terrorist commanders." Over 100 ... Analysis: Syria War Is Growing Threat to IsraelVoice of America A Sign of Desperation: Iran Claims Syria Killed Israeli SoldiersThe Jewish Press all 49 news articles »

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Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sun, 30 Aug 2015 16:08:13 GMT

Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, August 29, 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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Turkish jets attack IS Syria targets - BBC News Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:24:45 GMT

BBC News

Turkish jets attack IS Syria targets BBC News Turkey has carried out its first air strikes as part of the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group. Turkey's foreign ministry said its jets began attacking IS targets across the border in Syria late on Friday. Turkey has stepped up its ... Ministry: Turkey joins coalition airstrikes against ISIS in SyriaCNN Turks join allies, send jets on raids into SyriaArkansas Online Turkish warplanes hit Islamic State in Syria as part of US coalitionSydney Morning Herald Sacramento Bee -Huffington Post -Yahoo News all 373 news articles »

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#BuyPens Campaign Will 'Change My Life' Says Syria Refugee Abdul Halim - NBCNews.com Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:25:55 GMT

NBCNews.com

#BuyPens Campaign Will 'Change My Life' Says Syria Refugee Abdul Halim NBCNews.com BEIRUT, Lebanon — A refugee dad who triggered a worldwide outpouring of compassion when he was pictured selling pens while carrying his sleeping daughter has spoken out for the first time, telling NBC News that the money donated will give his family a ... The touching photo of a Syrian refugee and his daughter that will change their ...9news.com.au Social media finds Syrian refugee, provides dad a new startCNN Photo of Syrian refugee selling pens to feed his young daughter sparks $100K ...CBC.ca Huffington Post -Telegraph.co.uk -The Independent all 143 news articles »