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Syria government forces 'retake largest Aleppo rebel district' - BBC News Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:25:50 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria government forces 'retake largest Aleppo rebel district' BBC News Syrian government forces have retaken the largest rebel-controlled district in eastern Aleppo, state media report. The capture of Masaken Hanano, in north-east Aleppo, could give Syria's army line-of-fire control over other opposition-held areas ... Half a Million Children Are Trapped in Syria, United Nations SaysNew York Times As it advances on rebel forces in Aleppo, Syrian government looking more upbeatLos Angeles Times Syrian troops capture east Aleppo neighborhood from rebelsSalt Lake Tribune Yahoo News -Voice of America all 113 news articles »

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Turkish warplanes strike ISIS targets in Syria - New York Post Sat, 26 Nov 2016 15:32:52 GMT

New York Post

Turkish warplanes strike ISIS targets in Syria New York Post Turkish warplanes destroyed 12 Islamic State targets while one Turkish soldier was killed in a clash with militants during an offensive in northern Syria, Turkey's military said on Saturday. Turkey and Syrian rebels are carrying out an operation to ... American Is Killed in First Casualty for US Forces in Syria CombatNew York Times Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria as Turkish-backed rebels push to al-BabReuters Turkey strikes ISIL targets near Syria's Al-BabAljazeera.com Anadolu Agency -Wall Street Journal -ABC News all 240 news articles »

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Donald Trump Should Announce U.S. will Stay Out of Syria - Huffington Post Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:55:25 GMT

Huffington Post

Donald Trump Should Announce U.S. will Stay Out of Syria Huffington Post In Syria the Obama administration has pursued incompatible objectives and combatants. Washington remains committed to ousting the Assad regime, which remains the most important barrier to a triumph by the Islamic State. NATO ally Turkey spent the civil ... Can Syrian Army Find New Volunteers?Voice of America Militants used mustard gas against civilians in Syria – Russian defense expertsRT Foreign fighters pour into Syria to bolster Assad regimeFinancial Times The Conversation UK all 9 news articles »

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Scott Dayton Identified as First American to Die in Syria Combat - New York Times Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:41:01 GMT

New York Times

Scott Dayton Identified as First American to Die in Syria Combat New York Times A 42-year-old Navy sailor whose many decorations included the Bronze Star has been identified as the first member of the American armed forces to be killed in combat in Syria, the Defense Department said on Friday. The sailor, Senior Chief Petty ... First American casualty in Syria a decorated special operatorTheBlaze.com US Sailor Killed in Syria Was Explosives SpecialistWall Street Journal Naval officer Scott Dayton identified as first American killed in SyriaUPI.com Military Times -NBCNews.com -Fox News all 38 news articles »

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Iran considers naval bases in Syria, Yemen - CBS News Sat, 26 Nov 2016 22:48:00 GMT

CBS News

Iran considers naval bases in Syria, Yemen CBS News TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's chief of staff of the armed forces said Saturday that Tehran may be interested in setting up naval bases in both Syria and Yemen, the semi-official Tasnim reported. “Maybe, at some point we will need bases on the shores of Yemen ... 'Ten times' more effective than nukes: Iran weighs creation of naval bases in Syria, YemenRT Iran considers naval bases in Yemen, SyriaNavyTimes.com Iran wants bases in Yemen and Syriagulfnews.com all 9 news articles »

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U.S. sailor slain on Thanksgiving is first killed in Syria - New York Daily News Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:49:00 GMT

New York Daily News

U.S. sailor slain on Thanksgiving is first killed in Syria New York Daily News The American sailor killed on Thanksgiving in Syria died from wounds he suffered when a remote-controlled bomb exploded as he was trying to defuse it, military officials said Friday. Senior Chief Petty Officer Scott Dayton, 42, of Woodbridge, Va., is ... First US service member is killed in combat in SyriaLos Angeles Times First US service member killed in Syria was a bomb disposal technicianWashington Post First US service member killed in SyriaCNN CBS News -BBC News -ABC News all 122 news articles »

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Egyptian pilots flying Russian choppers in Syria - DEBKA file Sat, 26 Nov 2016 16:44:37 GMT

DEBKA file

Egyptian pilots flying Russian choppers in Syria DEBKA file Egyptian President Abdel-Fatteh El-Sisi's secret decision to intervene militarily in the Syrian war on the side of the Syrian President Bashar Assad is revealed here by debkafile's military and intelligence sources. The precise details of that ... and more »

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Blasts heard in Kurdish training camps in Syria - agency - TASS Sat, 26 Nov 2016 23:17:52 GMT

Blasts heard in Kurdish training camps in Syria - agency TASS ANKARA, November 27. /TASS/. Several blasts rocked training camps of paramilitary units of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party in the Syrian province of Khaseke in Tel Tamer on Saturday, Anadoly Agency reported. The report said there several people ...

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Qatar will help Syrian rebels even if Trump ends US role - Reuters Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:49:52 GMT

Reuters

Qatar will help Syrian rebels even if Trump ends US role Reuters DOHA Qatar will continue to arm Syrian rebels even if Donald Trump ends U.S. backing for the multinational effort, Doha's foreign minister said in an interview, signaling its determination to pursue a policy the U.S. President-elect may abandon. But ... and more »

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Rouhani urges Iran-Turkey joint efforts in Iraq, Syria - Reuters Sat, 26 Nov 2016 14:43:00 GMT

Reuters

Rouhani urges Iran-Turkey joint efforts in Iraq, Syria Reuters "Preserving the territorial integrity and national unity of Iraq and Syria is in the interest of Iran and Turkey as well as that of regional peace and stability," Cavusoglu was quoted by IRNA as saying. Iran, a Shi'ite Muslim nation, is a main ally of ... and more »