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Russia Expands Fleet in Syria With Jets That Can Attack Targets on Ground - New York Times Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:11:15 GMT

Daily Beast

Russia Expands Fleet in Syria With Jets That Can Attack Targets on Ground New York Times WASHINGTON — Russia has sharply increased the number of combat aircraft at an air base near Latakia, Syria, giving its forces a new ability to strike targets on the ground in the war-stricken country. Over the weekend, Russia deployed a dozen Su-24 ... Russia to Start Bombing in Syria ASAPDaily Beast Russia, Iran Seen Coordinating on Defense of Assad Regime in SyriaWall Street Journal Russia starts Syria drone surveillance missions: US officialsReuters ABC News -ABC Online -BBC News all 893 news articles »

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Half of Syria's Population is Now Displaced: How We Can Help Them - Newsweek Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:01:00 GMT

Newsweek

Half of Syria's Population is Now Displaced: How We Can Help Them Newsweek Migrants walk on a road near the train station in Tovarnik, Croatia September 19. More than 20,000 migrants, many of them refugees from the Syrian war, have trekked into Croatia since Tuesday, when Hungary used a metal fence, tear gas and water cannon ... Why Europe Needs Syria's Refugees: A Continent 'In Demographic Decline'Huffington Post Canada all 3,624 news articles »

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U.S. military reports 70 U.S.-trained rebels return to Syria - Military Times Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:10:00 GMT

Military Times

U.S. military reports 70 U.S.-trained rebels return to Syria Military Times BEIRUT — Several dozen U.S.-trained rebels have returned to Syria after receiving training in Turkey, crossing the border in gun-mounted four-wheel drives, a rebel representative said Monday. The development comes as U.S. administration has been ... Reports: US-trained rebels enter Syria from TurkeyAljazeera.com (blog) New batch of US-trained fighters enter Syria to fight ISIL: reportAl Jazeera America Syria conflict: 75 US-trained rebels crossed into Syria from Turkey ...ABC Online BBC News -CNN -Business Insider all 441 news articles »

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For many Syrians in Lebanon and Jordan, now is the time to go - Washington Post Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:25:52 GMT

Newsweek

For many Syrians in Lebanon and Jordan, now is the time to go Washington Post BEIRUT — Europe's refugee crisis shows signs that it will intensify in the coming weeks as more war-weary Syrians in Lebanon and Jordan scramble to join the extraordinary flow of people trying to reach the continent, according to aid workers and Syrians. US to Provide $419 Million in Additional Humanitarian Aid for SyriansNewsweek Two charts show why the Syrian refugee crisis is only going to worsenQuartz Kerry: US to accept more Syrian refugeesCNN International NBCNews.com -Voice of America (blog) -Mashable all 688 news articles »

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Iran's shadowy influence in Syria's maelstrom fuels paranoia and wariness - The Guardian Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:30:31 GMT

The Guardian

Iran's shadowy influence in Syria's maelstrom fuels paranoia and wariness The Guardian The embassy is the most visible sign of the Islamic Republic's presence in Syria. Its economic, political and military backing for President Bashar al-Assad has been crucial for the last four-and-a-half years. And it looks like becoming more so – both ... and more »

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Can Russia Really Be a Partner to Bring Peace to Syria? - New York Times Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:32:41 GMT

New York Times

Can Russia Really Be a Partner to Bring Peace to Syria? New York Times Even as Russia has increased its military involvement in Syria, U.S. and Russian military officials are beginning to talk about whether the Kremlin and the White House can help bring peace to that ravaged country and fight the Islamic State. The ... Vladimir Putin orders ground troops to Syria after Obama's use of moderate ...Washington Times The Dangerous Game Putin Is Playing in SyriaNewsweek Syria sees Russia game changer, US-trained rebels enter frayYahoo News Wall Street Journal -CNN -BBC News all 2,200 news articles »

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Russian Fighter Aircraft Arrive in Syria - STRATFOR Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:14:14 GMT

STRATFOR

Russian Fighter Aircraft Arrive in Syria STRATFOR New satellite imagery, provided through Stratfor's partnership with AllSource Analysis, shows at least 16 combat aircraft stationed at the Bassel al Assad air base near the Syrian city of Latakia. Construction on the base continues, and the persistent ... Russia expands military presence in SyriaUPI.com Russia's Su-30SM vs. America's F-22 Stealth Fighter in Syria: Who Wins?The National Interest Online (blog) all 33 news articles »

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Syrian war spurs first withdrawal from 'doomsday' Arctic seed vault - Sydney Morning Herald Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:37:44 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Syrian war spurs first withdrawal from 'doomsday' Arctic seed vault Sydney Morning Herald Oslo: Syria's civil war has prompted the first withdrawal of crop seeds from a "doomsday" vault built in an Arctic mountainside to safeguard global food supplies. The seeds, including samples of wheat, barley and grasses suited to dry regions, have ... Syrian war spurs first withdrawal from doomsday Arctic seed vaultYahoo News A Step Closer to the End? Syria War Prompts Pull from Doomsday Seed VaultSputnik International Syrian seed bank saved after occupation by armed forces threatens unique ...ABC Online all 31 news articles »

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McDonald's supports struggling UN effort to feed Syrian refugees - CNNMoney Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:57:02 GMT

CNNMoney

McDonald's supports struggling UN effort to feed Syrian refugees CNNMoney McDonald's is leading a group of companies to provide badly needed assistance to the United Nations' World Food Programme as it struggles to feed millions of Syrian refugees. McDonald's (MCD) did not donate money directly to the WFP. Instead, it ... and more »

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The questions that must be asked before we start bombing Syria - The Guardian Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:35:00 GMT

The Guardian

The questions that must be asked before we start bombing Syria The Guardian Simon Jenkins is right to denounce bombing as almost always immoral and useless, as the UK bombing of Syria proposed by Mr Cameron will unquestionably be (The dangerous delusion of drone bombs, 18 September). But he is wrong to ascribe the Serb ...