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Why is Russia increasing its presence in Syria? - CBS News Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:29:00 GMT

Reuters

Why is Russia increasing its presence in Syria? CBS News While Russian President Vladimir Putin has made no secret of his support for the Assad regime in Syria, the latest movement of Russian forces into the war-torn region is pressuring the United States to take notice. "[Russia's] supporting Assad against ... Germany's Merkel sees need to cooperate with Russia on SyriaReuters Russia to US: Talk to Us on Syria or Risk 'Unintended Incidents'NBCNews.com Russian cargo planes 'carrying aid' arrive in SyriaBBC News RTE.ie -Fox News all 1,063 news articles »

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War has forced half of Syrians from their homes. Here's where they've gone. - CNN Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:29:19 GMT

Wall Street Journal

War has forced half of Syrians from their homes. Here's where they've gone. CNN The 158 million people in those states make up the same share of the U.S. population -- 49% -- as the proportion of Syrians that have fled carnage there. The war in Syria is so hellish and unrelenting that more people have left that country than any ... Syria's Neighbors, Strained by Influx of Refugees, Pare SupportWall Street Journal Syria's exodus isn't a European problem. It's the whole world'sThe Guardian UN warns of influx of refugees fleeing 'hell' as HALF of Syria is on the moveDaily Mail Vox -USA TODAY -The Atlantic all 1,650 news articles »

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Future generations will despise our 'realism' on Syria - The Guardian Sat, 12 Sep 2015 23:05:17 GMT

The Guardian

Future generations will despise our 'realism' on Syria The Guardian When the people of the future look back at our time, there will be much wringing of hands at the west's failure to stop the slaughter in Syria. Liberal writers will bewail our “guilt” and “shame” (bewailing is what we liberals are best at, after all ... Syria's Civil War in PerspectiveAmerican Thinker all 3 news articles »

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Why Russia is in Syria - Washington Post Fri, 11 Sep 2015 07:40:51 GMT

USA TODAY

Why Russia is in Syria Washington Post In recent days, there's been a steady stream of reports detailing an escalation of Russian military activity in Syria. An investigation by Reuters, citing Lebanese sources, suggested that Russian troops had begun participating in operations in support ... Russia offers more aid for Syria's Assad, could worsen Europe's migrant crisisUSA TODAY First Rev Guards elite troops land in SyriaDEBKA file Russian Planes Transport Weapons, Humanitarian Aid to Syria, Moscow SaysWall Street Journal The Guardian -NBCNews.com all 2,401 news articles »

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Government creates emergency relief fund to aid Syrian crisis victims - CBC.ca Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:14:46 GMT

CBC.ca

Government creates emergency relief fund to aid Syrian crisis victims CBC.ca International Development Minister Christian Paradis announced a Syrian emergency relief fund today that will match donations from Canadians up to $100 million. The fund will assist conflict-affected people in Syria and neighbouring countries. Paradis ... Canada promises more humanitarian aid for victims of conflict in SyriaToronto Sun Federal government will match up to $100 million for Syria aid, while Ontario ...National Post Ottawa pledges to match Canadians' donations to Syrian relief fundToronto Star all 76 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia says criticism of Syria refugee response 'false and misleading' - The Guardian Sat, 12 Sep 2015 02:15:38 GMT

The Guardian

Saudi Arabia says criticism of Syria refugee response 'false and misleading' The Guardian Germany alone is expected to receive 800,000 asylum-seekers from Syria and elsewhere this year. Many more Syrians are sheltering in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. No Gulf country has signed the UN Convention on Refugees, which sets standards for the ... Unraveling the Gulf states' reluctance to take in Syrian refugeesJerusalem Post Israel News Saudi Says Hundreds of Thousands of Syrians Given ResidencyABC News all 301 news articles »

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Syria air strikes not a long term fix: Labor - Sky News Australia Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:15:00 GMT

Sky News Australia

Syria air strikes not a long term fix: Labor Sky News Australia Dropping bombs on Syria to protect Iraq will not be enough in the long term to help the troubled region, Labor says. Opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman Tanya Plibersek wants more humanitarian help given to Syrians in the short term and an ... and more »

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Syria conflict will displace another million people, says UN official - The Guardian Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:49:26 GMT

The Guardian

Syria conflict will displace another million people, says UN official The Guardian Yacoub el-Hillo, the humanitarian coordinator in Syria, said that unless urgent action was taken to resolve the escalating conflict, refugees would also continue to flow out of the region. He said that more than a million people had already been ... and more »

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Calais migrants fear focus on Syria will worsen their plight - The Guardian Sat, 12 Sep 2015 23:01:00 GMT

The Guardian

Calais migrants fear focus on Syria will worsen their plight The Guardian The refugee crisis is now fully on the political agenda, but even as donations of clothing and food are coming in, the news that the focus is on Syrians has deeply worried the people here who are fleeing other wars, other crises. Closely following ...

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Islamic State: Australian war planes cross into Syria, start combat mission ... - ABC Online Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:23:56 GMT

ABC Online

Islamic State: Australian war planes cross into Syria, start combat mission ... ABC Online "Our planes are now striking at terrorist targets inside Syria as well as in Iraq too," Mr Abbott said. In a statement Defence said two RAAF F/A-18 Hornets, an air-to-air refuelling aircraft and an Early Warning and Control aircraft combined during the ... Australian aircraft in first mission in Syria: defenceYahoo News First air mission to Syria completeNEWS.com.au RAAF completes first mission in SyriaSky News Australia 9news.com.au all 47 news articles »