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Russian Buildup in Syria Raises Questions on Role - New York Times Sat, 19 Sep 2015 15:23:50 GMT

New York Times

Russian Buildup in Syria Raises Questions on Role New York Times LONDON — Russia's military buildup in Syria now includes surface-to-air missiles as well as combat aircraft with air-to-air capability, deployments that raise “serious questions” about Moscow's role in the region, Secretary of State John Kerry said ... The solution to Syria runs through MoscowBBC News Syria conflict: Kerry and Hammond seek negotiationsBBC News US concerned about Russian jets in SyriaCNN CNBC -Huffington Post -Washington Post all 1,584 news articles »

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More waffling on Syria - Washington Post Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:16:25 GMT

The Guardian

More waffling on Syria Washington Post PRESIDENT OBAMA acknowledged the obvious this week: that to resolve the massive humanitarian emergency afflicting the Middle East and Europe, “we ultimately have to deal with the source of the problem, which is the ongoing crisis in Syria. The US decision to send weapons to Syria repeats a historical mistakeThe Guardian Is it time for the US to consider intervention in Syria?CBS News Our High-Priced Mercenaries in SyriaThe New Yorker New York Times -RT -New York Post all 237 news articles »

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Syria civil war: Islamist rebels 'execute 56 government troops' following ... - The Independent Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:05:27 GMT

The Independent

Syria civil war: Islamist rebels 'execute 56 government troops' following ... The Independent The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based monitoring group, confirmed the executions on Saturday, following posts on Twitter by opposition supporters showing images of soldiers lined up on tarmac, and bloodied corpses lined up on the ... Syrian army bombards Isis positions in PalmyraThe Guardian Al Qaeda in Syria executes 56 regime troops, monitor saysABC Online Insurgents killed 56 government troops at captured air base: Syria monitorReuters Deutsche Welle -Telegraph.co.uk all 247 news articles »

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Russia sends fighter jets to Syria after talks with US - CNN International Fri, 18 Sep 2015 19:37:11 GMT

Voice of America

Russia sends fighter jets to Syria after talks with US CNN International In a "constructive conversation," both Carter and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu agreed to "further discuss mechanisms for deconfliction in Syria," Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said in a statement, as the United States and its allies ... Russian Combat Jets Spotted in SyriaVoice of America Source: Syrian Military Starts Using New Weapons From RussiaNewsweek What has Russia got invested in Syria?CNBC Fox News -BBC News -Reuters all 5,343 news articles »

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Witnessing the horrors in Syria first hand - Toronto Sun Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:08:05 GMT

Toronto Sun

Witnessing the horrors in Syria first hand Toronto Sun A few years ago, a Syrian rebel commander explained western indifference to the conflict in the most concise and heartbreaking way. He suggested that to garner sympathy from the western world, they should film a few cats in Syria and put it on YouTube ... and more »

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Three problems with the Daily Mail's story about Syrian refugees - The Guardian Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:12:46 GMT

The Guardian

Three problems with the Daily Mail's story about Syrian refugees The Guardian Citing statistics compiled by the European Union, the article showed there were “only” 44,000 Syrians among the 213,000 people who lodged claims for asylum in Europe during April, May and June. The Mail quoted David Davies, the Tory MP for Monmouth, ...

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Syria crisis: 'Deadly air raids' against IS in Palmyra - BBC News Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:20:14 GMT

BBC News

Syria crisis: 'Deadly air raids' against IS in Palmyra BBC News Syrian government war planes have launched one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, which is held by Islamic State (IS) militants, activists say. About 25 air strikes left at least 26 people dead, including 12 militants, the UK ... Syria: Army Strikes Kill 12 ISIS Fighters, Monitor SaysNew York Times Syrian jets pound Islamic State-held areas for second dayReuters Syrian warplanes bomb ISIS-held Raqqa, activists sayCBC.ca Express.co.uk all 246 news articles »

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Chris Alexander says Conservatives will speed up Syrian refugee resettlement 1:28 - CBC.ca Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:45:00 GMT

CBC.ca

Chris Alexander says Conservatives will speed up Syrian refugee resettlement 1:28 CBC.ca Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said the new measures mean the 10,000 Syrian refugees the government previously promised to resettle in the next three years would instead be brought to Canada by September 2016 — "a full 15 months earlier than ... Ottawa changes rules for Syrian refugeesToronto Sun Canada Moves to Speed Up Resettlement of Syrian RefugeesWall Street Journal Government eases rules on Syrian refugee claims but maintains security paramountToronto Star Telegraph.co.uk -Macleans.ca all 394 news articles »

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UN: 'Record' amount of aid for Syria crisis still not enough - U.S. News & World Report Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:42:29 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

UN: 'Record' amount of aid for Syria crisis still not enough U.S. News & World Report U.N. humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien, right, greets Syrian refugees who fled civil war in their country, in the Zaatari Refugee Camp, near Mafraq, Jordan, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. O'Brien said the international community has sent “record amounts ... Sustainable development summit ideal forum for Cameron to help Syrian peopleThe Guardian all 46 news articles »

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US Administration Rethinks Syria Strategy - Wall Street Journal Thu, 17 Sep 2015 23:48:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US Administration Rethinks Syria Strategy Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The Obama administration is considering scrapping its effort to create a large-scale Syrian force to fight Islamic State as it searches for alternatives to prevent the American-led effort from collapsing, officials said. Under one proposal ... Four more U.S.-trained Syrians enter SyriaWashington Examiner Only '4 Or 5' U.S.-Trained Rebels In Syria? Not Exactly.Huffington Post 9 From 'New Syrian Force' Fighting IS in Syria, US SaysVoice of America Washington Post -BBC News -NBCNews.com all 758 news articles »