CBS News | Russia warns US of “tectonic consequences” in Syria CBS News BEIRUT - Russia warned the United States Saturday against carrying out any attacks on Syrian government forces, saying it would have repercussions across the Middle East as government forces captured a hill on the edge of the northern city of Aleppo ... Syria: Hospital attacked as regime makes gains in Aleppo Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leave Syria Uses Game of Thrones Music in Video Promoting Aleppo as Tourism Destination |
BBC News | Syria conflict: Besieged areas of Aleppo a 'living hell' BBC News Civilians in the rebel-held part of the Syrian city of Aleppo are enduring a "living hell", the UN humanitarian chief has said, as fighting rages on. Stephen O'Brien urged the warring parties to allow the evacuation of hundreds of people who need ... EU unveils aid plan for Syria's Aleppo Civilians of Syria's east Aleppo facing 'savagery' amid army advance: UN Syria: Time running out to protect those trapped in eastern Aleppo, UN aid chief warns |
New York Times | World|Why Some Wars (Like Syria's) Get More Attention Than Others (Like Yemen's) New York Times It is a truth universally acknowledged by every war correspondent, humanitarian aid worker and Western diplomat: Some wars, like Syria's, receive tremendous public attention, which can translate into pressure for resolution. But many others, like Yemen ... |
RT | UN blames US, EU sanctions for punishing Syrian civilians, stalling aid work – leaked report RT The restrictive measures contributed to the destabilization of every sector of the economy in Syria that used to be self-sufficient before the war began in 2011. The country now heavily depends on aid, which is hard to deliver as sanctions make ... |
CNN | Kerry in leaked audio: 'I lost the argument' for use of force in Syria CNN Washington (CNN) Secretary of State John Kerry's frustration with the failure of American diplomacy was on display as he defended US efforts to help end the five-year civil war in Syria during a meeting last week with a group of Syrian civilians ... Audio Reveals What John Kerry Told Syrians Behind Closed Doors Kerry audio leak: secretary of state 'lost argument' over use of force in Syria Kerry Audio Shows Frustration With Inability to Stop Syria Bloodshed |
Iran Buying Syria Lands, Territories, And Properties Huffington Post A considerable amount of analysis has been dedicated to Iran's geopolitical, strategic, and military relationships with Syria. Nevertheless, the shifting economic nexus between Tehran and Damascus has been subjected less to scholarly work, policy ... |
The Globe and Mail | Medical apps have proven indispensable for doctors in Syria The Globe and Mail Babies are cared for every day under Dr. Tiem Shamy's watch in the Children's Hospital of Aleppo, a city that has become the focus of fierce fighting in Syria and where hundreds of thousands of civilians have been deprived of water, food and electricity. |
Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Oct. 2, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... |
Wall Street Journal | Syria Rebels Draw Closer to al Qaeda-Linked Group Wall Street Journal SANLIURFA, Turkey—Some of Syria's largest rebel factions are doubling down on their alliance with an al Qaeda-linked group, despite a U.S. warning to split from the extremists or risk being targeted in airstrikes. The rebel gambit is complicating ... Middle East|Russia Rejects John Kerry's Demands on Syria, Accusing US of Promoting Terror Syria war: How Moscow's bombing campaign has paid off for Putin Putin is making a mistake in Syria — and Russia will pay the price |
The Guardian | Hospital bombings in Syria make talks hard NEWS.com.au The Syrian military, supported by Iranian-backed militias and Russian air power, began a push to take the whole of the divided city of Aleppo after a ceasefire collapsed last month. The assault has nearly destroyed eastern Aleppo's healthcare system ... Boris Johnson: Russian complicity in war crimes precludes Syria talks Boris Johnson claims Vladimir Putin is slaughtering innocent civilians in Syria on purpose |