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Syria conflict: Rebels ramp up attacks on government-held Aleppo - BBC News Thu, 03 Nov 2016 23:45:56 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Rebels ramp up attacks on government-held Aleppo BBC News Rebel fighters in east Aleppo have intensified their attempts to break the Syrian government's siege, ahead of what Russia says will be their last chance to leave the city in safety. Many people have been killed or injured in rebel attacks on western, ... The Latest: Germany: Russian pause in Syria not enoughFox News Rebel groups clash with each other in Syria's AleppoReuters Rebels reject Russian demand to leave Syria's AleppoAljazeera.com The Japan Times -RT all 821 news articles »

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Russian Soldiers Are Secretly Dying In Syria - Huffington Post Thu, 03 Nov 2016 11:54:04 GMT

Huffington Post

Russian Soldiers Are Secretly Dying In Syria Huffington Post Reuters was not able to determine the precise number of such Russian mercenaries fighting in Syria, nor the total number of casualties they have sustained, but three people familiar with the deployments said there were many units of a similar size to ... Russian mercenaries are increasingly fighting and dying in SyriaBusiness Insider all 3 news articles »

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Russia & US army officials discuss safety measures for Syria flights – Russian MoD - RT Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:34:23 GMT

RT

Russia & US army officials discuss safety measures for Syria flights – Russian MoD RT The mutual flight safety memorandum agreed by the US and Russia on October 20, 2015, regulates the flight paths and contacts of the countries' air forces in Syria during an emergency situation. The two countries also set up a hotline for their ... and more »

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ISIS fighters 'shoot down Russian helicopter' with guided missile in Syria - Express.co.uk Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:31:14 GMT

Express.co.uk

ISIS fighters 'shoot down Russian helicopter' with guided missile in Syria Express.co.uk ISIS fighters 'shoot down Russian helicopter' with guided missile in Syria. ISLAMIC STATE (ISIS) fighters claim to have shot down a Russian helicopter gunship in Syria today. By SIMON OSBORNE. PUBLISHED: 18:50, Thu, Nov 3, 2016 | UPDATED: 20:55, ... Russian helicopter downed in Syria: agencies quoting Russia's defense mini...Reuters all 5 news articles »

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Mom of kidnapped American journalist in Syria urges others to call on Obama for his release - Fox News Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:12:15 GMT

Fox News

Mom of kidnapped American journalist in Syria urges others to call on Obama for his release Fox News The mother of an American journalist who vanished in Syria in 2012 is urging everyone to encourage and remind President Obama of his “obligation” to bring her son home. Austin Tice, a Marine and Georgetown Law student from Houston, disappeared in ... and more »

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Aleppo becoming 'another Rwanda': Forging a life amid Syria's ruins - The Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:09:00 GMT

The Sydney Morning Herald

Aleppo becoming 'another Rwanda': Forging a life amid Syria's ruins The Sydney Morning Herald The devastating impact of over five years of war on the Syrian city of Aleppo and its people. The unnamed man shown on CCTV, standing in a sunny courtyard and fiddling with his phone, could be any one of us whiling away a few minutes of the day. and more »

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Israeli official: Iran commands 25000 Shi'ite fighters in Syria - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:18:59 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Israeli official: Iran commands 25000 Shi'ite fighters in Syria Jerusalem Post Israel News Israel has long seen Iran as its greatest threat and campaigned hard against US-led efforts to strike a nuclear deal with Tehran. Russia Syria. Men inspect the wreckage of a Russian helicopter that had been shot down in the north of Syria's rebel-held ... Iran Commands a Secret 25000-Man 'Foreign Legion' In SyriaDaily Caller Iran has 25000 Shiite fighters in Syria, says ex-Shin Bet chiefThe Times of Israel all 3 news articles »

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Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier prepares for battle in Syria - UPI.com Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:19:27 GMT

UPI.com

Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier prepares for battle in Syria UPI.com The footage was taken in the Mediterranean Sea as the ship neared the coast of Syria, where it is to take part in Moscow's military campaign against rebels seeking to overthrow Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The fighters carried out the training ... Russia sends another large naval fleet to SyriaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Watch: Russia's Aircraft Carrier Arrives Off Syria's CoastForces TV all 10 news articles »

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Syria's Endgame Is Under Way. Is America Ready? - The National Interest Online Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:47:15 GMT

The National Interest Online

Syria's Endgame Is Under Way. Is America Ready? The National Interest Online The first question is whether stars are aligning for any sort of compromise between the key interests of the major outside powers with skin in the game in Syria. For Iran, the paramount interest is to safeguard the so-called Shia crescent, extending ... and more »

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Syria's US-backed SDF says no to Turkish role in Raqqa operation - Reuters Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:32:26 GMT

Reuters

Syria's US-backed SDF says no to Turkish role in Raqqa operation Reuters "The Syrian Democratic Forces are the only force that will take part in the operation to liberate Raqqa and we informed the (international U.S.-led) coalition forces that we reject any Turkish role in the Raqqa liberation operation," SDF spokesman ... Turkish army 'neutralizes' 22 Daesh terrorists in SyriaAnadolu Agency Spokesman: US-backed Syrian Forces Capable of Taking RaqqaVoice of America What is Turkey up to in northern Syria?Al-Monitor Financial Times all 86 news articles »