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Syria's civil war prompts first 'Doomsday Vault' withdrawal - CNN Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:24:19 GMT

Syria's civil war prompts first 'Doomsday Vault' withdrawal CNN No seeds have ever been withdrawn, according to Lainoff, but Syria's civil war has brought such chaos that it has the guardians of the so-called "Doomsday Vault" sounding the doomsday alarm. "We just don't know what's going to happen," said Lainoff ... Syria war prompts withdrawal from "doomsday" vaultCBS News Reclaiming Syria's Seeds From An Icy Arctic VaultNPR Norway's Seed Vault Opens Its Doors to Save Syrian CropsABC News all 63 news articles »

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Russian fighter jets enter Syria with transponders off - CNN Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:59:03 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Russian fighter jets enter Syria with transponders off CNN Washington (CNN) A U.S. official told CNN Thursday that Russian fighter jets turned off their transponders as they flew into Syria in an apparent attempt to avoid detection. The official said the fighters flew very close to a transport plane that had ... Diplomats jostle to lay out position on how to end Syria warU.S. News & World Report Vladmir Putin addresses Russia's intentions in SyriaCBS News US cautions Russia against fanning flames of Syria warYahoo News Vox -Daily Beast -Reuters all 2,038 news articles »

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Toll of Syria's war: Baby born with shrapnel on forehead - CNN Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:44:38 GMT

Business Insider

Toll of Syria's war: Baby born with shrapnel on forehead CNN (CNN) In war-torn Syria, a baby girl was a victim of the country's civil war before she was even born. The newborn is named Amel, or "Hope," because of what she has survived in her first days of life in Aleppo. She came into this world bearing a scar ... This baby was a victim of Assad's air war on Syrian civilians before she was ...Business Insider Syrian baby 'born with shrapnel lodged in head after mother injured in Aleppo ...The Independent all 14 news articles »

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Russians, Syrians and Iranians setting up military coordination cell in Baghdad - Fox News Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:10:34 GMT

Fox News

Russians, Syrians and Iranians setting up military coordination cell in Baghdad Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Russian, Syrian and Iranian military commanders have set up a coordination cell in Baghdad in recent days to try to begin working with Iranian-backed Shia militias fighting the Islamic State, Fox News has learned. Western intelligence ... and more »

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Iranians quietly question their government's role in Syria and beyond - USA TODAY Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:08:00 GMT

USA TODAY

Iranians quietly question their government's role in Syria and beyond USA TODAY TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's decision to sign the Vienna nuclear agreement has opened up a wide discussion on formerly taboo topics. For the first time in years some Iranian intellectuals — both reformists and conservatives — are cautiously raising ... and more »

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'Tacit' deal between US, Russia to end Syria war: Assad adviser - Yahoo News Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:51:19 GMT

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'Tacit' deal between US, Russia to end Syria war: Assad adviser Yahoo News "The current US administration wants to find a solution to the crisis in Syria. There is a tacit agreement between the US and Russia to reach this solution," Bouthaina Shaaban said in an interview with state television late Wednesday. "The US ... Let's talk to Syria's Assad, Merkel saysWashington Post Iranian critics send a message to Syria: 'Sorry'Macleans.ca European diplomats mull new strategy to end Syria fightingCBS News U.S. News & World Report -National Post -Deutsche Welle all 248 news articles »

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See the 'Doomsday' Seed Vault Opened in Response to Syria Crisis - National Geographic Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:34:43 GMT

National Geographic

See the 'Doomsday' Seed Vault Opened in Response to Syria Crisis National Geographic Syrian scientists have re-established the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas in Beirut and this week asked for some of their seeds back from the doomsday vault in order to restart their collection. Those seeds are needed by ... The Syrian War Has Prompted the First Ever Withdrawal From the Doomsday Seed VaultTIME Syrian civil war forces first withdrawal from Arctic seed bankWired.co.uk Syrian War Causes The Global Doomsday Seed Vault's First WithdrawalHuffington Post Popular Science -Sydney Morning Herald -Washington Times all 141 news articles »

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The Dangerous Link Between Syria and Ukraine - POLITICO Magazine Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:20:06 GMT

POLITICO Magazine

The Dangerous Link Between Syria and Ukraine POLITICO Magazine Experts from the left and right alike warn that cooperation with Russia on Syria can have potentially disastrous consequences for the U.S., but too many Americans still don't understand how closely linked these two headline conflicts are, and American ... Turkey Alarmed Over Russian Military Buildup in SyriaVoice of America Amid Fresh Tension Over Syria, Obama and Putin Seek to MeetNew York Times Photos Show Syria Bases Preparing for Russian Forces: ReportNBCNews.com CNN -Politico -Financial Times all 3,985 news articles »

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Syria: UN health agency urges donors to assist countries 'doing the heavy lifting' - UN News Centre Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:18:42 GMT

UN News Centre

Syria: UN health agency urges donors to assist countries 'doing the heavy lifting' UN News Centre 24 September 2015 – Crippling funding shortfalls are hindering the ability of emergency teams to meet the escalating health needs of the millions of Syrians displaced by civil war and donors need to step up support to countries in the region doing the ... At busy Lebanese port, Syrians set their sights on EuropeReuters all 35 news articles »

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Report: U​​S​​-trained rebel officer in Syria defected and gave weapons to al ... - The Guardian Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:10:39 GMT

The Guardian

Report: U​​S​​-trained rebel officer in Syria defected and gave weapons to al ... The Guardian US-trained rebels who recently returned to Syria have lost contact with one of their officers and are investigating reports that he defected and handed over his weapons to al-Qaida's branch in the country. The allegations on Wednesday come only days ... US-trained Syria rebels lose officer, investigate al Qaeda claimsCBS News Insurgent group pledges allegiance to al Qaeda's Syria wingReuters Pentagon denies allegations US-trained New Syrian Forces defectedStars and Stripes Daily Beast -Yahoo News all 241 news articles »