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In Syria's capital, the civil war suddenly seems far away - Los Angeles Times Mon, 31 Oct 2016 22:42:08 GMT

Los Angeles Times

In Syria's capital, the civil war suddenly seems far away Los Angeles Times The guns have been silenced; that is the first change a returning visitor notices while driving around Syria's capital. In years past, the booms of artillery, mortars and rockets exchanged between the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the ... and more »

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Syria: Rebel assault to break Aleppo siege slows - Aljazeera.com Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:05:11 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria: Rebel assault to break Aleppo siege slows Aljazeera.com A rebel assault to break the siege of Syria's Aleppo slowed on Monday amid fierce resistance from regime forces, as the UN said it was "appalled" by opposition fire on civilians. Rebels launched a major assault on Friday, backed by car bombs and salvos ... Syrian rebels' Aleppo offensive could amount to war crimes, UN envoy warnsThe Guardian Syria Rebels Keep up Offensive on Western AleppoABC News Syria Conducts Airstrikes on Aleppo Amid Intense ClashesNBCNews.com Washington Post -RT -Voice of America all 966 news articles »

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Why confederation can work in Syria - Washington Times Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:26:36 GMT

Washington Times

Why confederation can work in Syria Washington Times Given our current strategy, many have understandably criticized the idea of doing more to address the war in Syria. For the United States, many of the options on the table — no-fly zones, arming insurgents, stepping up the use of American commandos ... Half of Russians fear Syria standoff could spark WW3, poll showsRT Partition presents the best hope for peace in SyriaFinancial Times The War in Syria Cannot Be Won. But It Can Be Ended.The Nation. The Independent -Asia Times -Voice of America all 54 news articles »

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'We're not in perfect control': US plans operation against Islamic State in Syria despite obstacles - Washington Post Mon, 31 Oct 2016 23:55:37 GMT

Washington Post

'We're not in perfect control': US plans operation against Islamic State in Syria despite obstacles Washington Post The Obama administration is racing to settle questions that could scuttle a planned offensive against the Islamic State in the Syrian city of Raqqa that Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has said will begin “within weeks . . . and not many weeks.”. Six Turkey-backed Syrian rebels killed in operation in northern SyriaHurriyet Daily News Ankara halts airstrikes over northern Aleppo after Syria vows to 'down Turkish planes'AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Turkey hits 99 Daesh, 4 PYD/PKK targets in SyriaAnadolu Agency RT all 47 news articles »

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How to Turn Things Around in Syria - Foreign Policy (blog) Mon, 31 Oct 2016 20:09:02 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

How to Turn Things Around in Syria Foreign Policy (blog) My brief interaction with the spice vendor became seared into my memory as I spent three weeks traveling throughout Syria in May 2001, seeing that same fear in the eyes of so many Syrians whenever the topic of Assad came up. All of this happened before ... and more »

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There Is a No-Fly Zone in Syria—One Russia Created - Observer Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:42:52 GMT

Observer

There Is a No-Fly Zone in Syria—One Russia Created Observer The world has given Vladimir Putin carte blanche to do whatever he wants in the Middle East. It's been that way ever since September of 2015 when Russia began its intervention on the ground in Syria. It was all part of a larger Russian plan that few ... Putin plots while world distractedNEWS.com.au Russia sends subs to SyriaThe Times (subscription) Three Russian submarines head to Syrian waters for Aleppo offensiveAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 138 news articles »

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Raqqa now key to US strategy in Syria and the wider region - RT Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:35:03 GMT

RT

Raqqa now key to US strategy in Syria and the wider region RT Keeping the Syrian and Russian military forces bogged down in eastern Aleppo is key to allowing the US-led coalition to complete the operation, currently underway, to take the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS, before continuing an east-west advance across ... Syrian army says rebel bombardment of Aleppo killed 84 in three daysReuters Syrian Military Vows to Repel Aleppo Insurgent AttackABC News Aleppo could be 'bombed into smithereens', warns John KerryThe Guardian CNN International -Sputnik International -ABC Online all 82 news articles »

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UN Syria toxic gas inquiry extended 18 days to allow more talks - Reuters Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:07:59 GMT

Arutz Sheva

UN Syria toxic gas inquiry extended 18 days to allow more talks Reuters Russian U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said on Thursday that Moscow would like the inquiry to be strengthened to look more at the "terrorist chemical threat" and to include attacks outside of Syria. Western states have accused Islamic State of using ... UN Extends Syria Chemical Weapons Inspection MandateABC News UN extends Syria chemical attacks probeArutz Sheva all 16 news articles »

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2011, Christians in Syria 1.25 Million; 2016, Christians in Syria Less Than 500000 - CNSNews.com Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:28:50 GMT

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2011, Christians in Syria 1.25 Million; 2016, Christians in Syria Less Than 500000 CNSNews.com (CNSNews.com) – As the Islamic State, insurgents, and government forces battle in Syria, the population of Christians there continues to decline, from 1,250,000 in 2011 to less than 500,000 this year, according to ADF International, which advocates for ... and more »

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Omar Succarieh: Queensland man sent $US40,000 for fighting in Syria, court hears - ABC Online Tue, 01 Nov 2016 01:44:32 GMT

ABC Online

Omar Succarieh: Queensland man sent $US40,000 for fighting in Syria, court hears ABC Online A Logan man arrested during counter terrorism raids in 2014 provided more than $US40,000 to help his brother and others to fight in Syria, a court has heard. Omar Succarieh is being sentenced for four foreign incursion charges in the Supreme Court in ... Man who sent cash to Syria to be sentencedPerth Now Bookseller used cash to back an "Islamic State" in SyriaChinchilla News all 6 news articles »