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Russia offers more aid for Syria's Assad, could worsen Europe's migrant crisis - USA TODAY Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:26:18 GMT

USA TODAY

Russia offers more aid for Syria's Assad, could worsen Europe's migrant crisis USA TODAY Lavrov said Russian military personnel have been in Syria “for many years," to train and support forces loyal to President Bashar Assad in the country's four-year civil war. Russia will consider additional steps “exclusively at the request and with the ... Israel adds voice to concerns over Russia's role in SyriaThe Guardian Russian troops reportedly join Syria fight, 'prop up' AssadFox News Analysis: Why Is Russia So Interested in Syria?NBCNews.com Washington Post -Wall Street Journal -Yahoo News all 2,226 news articles »

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US official: 'IS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria' - BBC News Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:22:08 GMT

BBC News

US official: 'IS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria' BBC News There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the BBC. The US has identified at least four occasions on both sides of the ... Russia: Approval Coming on New Body to Probe Syria AttacksABC News UN security council is failing Syria, Ban Ki-moon admitsThe Guardian all 151 news articles »

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Syria's exodus isn't a European problem. It's the whole world's - The Guardian Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:29:53 GMT

The Guardian

Syria's exodus isn't a European problem. It's the whole world's The Guardian That's why looking at the refugee crisis as a European problem is insufficient. Labelling it as a European issue is only a half-truth. Syria's refugee phenomenon has taken on such a scale that it should be approached as global issue. Addressing it ... US to take at least 10000 more Syrian refugeesCNN International Obama Seeks Admission for 10000 More Syrian RefugeesWall Street Journal The US Response to Syria's Refugee CrisisThe Atlantic TIME -The Economist (blog) all 2,138 news articles »

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Obama Directs Administration to Accept 10000 Syrian Refugees - New York Times Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:09:23 GMT

New York Times

Obama Directs Administration to Accept 10000 Syrian Refugees New York Times WASHINGTON — President Obama, under increasing pressure to demonstrate that the United States is joining European nations in the effort to resettle Syrian refugees, has told his administration to take in at least 10,000 displaced Syrians over the next ... Syria's Neighbors, Strained by Influx of Refugees, Pare SupportWall Street Journal President Obama directs administration to accept at least 10000 Syrian ...Washington Post Obama planning to admit 10K Syrian refugeesThe Hill (blog) Reuters -Financial Times -Los Angeles Times all 1,682 news articles »

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Intelligence Chief: Iraq and Syria May Not Survive as States - NBCNews.com Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:04:24 GMT

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Intelligence Chief: Iraq and Syria May Not Survive as States NBCNews.com WASHINGTON — Iraq and Syria may have been permanently torn asunder by war and sectarian tensions, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency said Thursday in a frank assessment that is at odds with Obama administration policy. "I'm having a tough ... and more »

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Syria conflict: NATO, US warn Russia against increased military presence in Syria - ABC Online Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:10:00 GMT

ABC Online

Syria conflict: NATO, US warn Russia against increased military presence in Syria ABC Online NATO and the US have warned Russia against building up its military presence in Syria after reports Russian ground troops have been involved in fighting there. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said any increase in Russian support for the embattled Syrian ... and more »

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Syria's Armenians look to ancient homeland for safety - BBC News Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:43:06 GMT

BBC News

Syria's Armenians look to ancient homeland for safety BBC News As Europe's refugee crisis unfolds, Armenia says it has hosted thousands of Syrians, particularly those from the Christian-Armenian community. Since the start of the conflict, at least 15,000 Syrians have found refuge in Armenia, according to UNHCR ... and more »

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Should the UK bomb Syria? If we want to make things far worse for everyone - The Guardian Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:32:38 GMT

The Guardian

Should the UK bomb Syria? If we want to make things far worse for everyone The Guardian Third, the main beneficiary will be Bashar al-Assad (two years ago, of course, it was his regime that was the intended target when last the bombing of Syria was on the agenda): he will be able to use wider western involvement in an air campaign against ... Cameron faces questions over UK drone strike in SyriaCNN International David Cameron defends UK's Syria refugee offerBBC News Britain Leans Toward Participating in Airstrikes on SyriaWall Street Journal New York Times -BBC News all 3,067 news articles »

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No 10 plans limited Syria strikes and push for transition of power - The Guardian Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:13:19 GMT

The Guardian

No 10 plans limited Syria strikes and push for transition of power The Guardian Downing Street is drawing up a new strategy for Syria that would involve limited military strikes against the “controlling brains” of the Islamic State and a renewed diplomatic push that could see Bashar al-Assad remain president for a transitional ... and more »

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London's conflict cafe serves up Syria on a plate - The Guardian Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:02:35 GMT

The Guardian

London's conflict cafe serves up Syria on a plate The Guardian Chef Haitham Yassin usually cooks Syrian food at the Ayam Zaman restaurant in Shepherd's Bush, west London. But on Wednesday night he was serving Damascene dishes at a popup restaurant in a railway arch under Waterloo station, with trains rumbling ...