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Syria war: UN holds emergency meeting on Aleppo's 'descent into hell' - CNN Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:59:53 GMT

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Syria war: UN holds emergency meeting on Aleppo's 'descent into hell' CNN Russia is the most powerful ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime and has carried out airstrikes since September 2015 to prop up the embattled leader. But Moscow has tried to distance itself from the current assault, saying Wednesday it ... Syrian rebels vow to resist army advances in AleppoReuters Syria war: Aleppo risks becoming giant graveyard - UNBBC News Aleppo: Up to 20000 flee as government advancesAljazeera.com Washington Post -The Guardian -Spectator.co.uk (blog) all 1,433 news articles »

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Syria conflict: 'Israeli jets' strike outside Damascus - BBC News Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:17:32 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Syria conflict: 'Israeli jets' strike outside Damascus BBC News Syrian state media say Israeli jets have fired two missiles from Lebanese airspace which struck outside Damascus. A military source told the Sana news agency that the missiles landed in the Sabboura area but caused no casualties. The source did not say ... Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus outskirts, Syrian reports sayThe Guardian Despite Russian involvement in Syria, Israel to maintain watchful eyeJerusalem Post Israel News Syria confirms airstrike outside Damascus, blames IsraelThe Times of Israel DEBKA file -RT all 119 news articles »

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Shelling kills at least 26 Syrian civilians fleeing Aleppo offensive - Fox News Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:13:00 GMT

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Shelling kills at least 26 Syrian civilians fleeing Aleppo offensive Fox News BEIRUT – A series of artillery rounds lobbed Wednesday on Syria's eastern Aleppo district killed 26 civilians, including seven children, as they fled a government ground offensive in the besieged enclave. It was the second time the Jub al-Quba ... This Is the End of SyriaAlterNet Syria's Militia Denies Alleged Arrests of Aleppo Citizens by ArmySputnik International Field Report: Syrian Army storms key rebel-held district in southern Aleppo. Map UpdateAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) The Independent all 90 news articles »

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Middle East|'Unintentional' Human Error Led to Airstrikes on Syrian Troops, Pentagon Says - New York Times Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:21:22 GMT

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Middle East|'Unintentional' Human Error Led to Airstrikes on Syrian Troops, Pentagon Says New York Times WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Tuesday blamed “unintentional” human mistakes for the American-led airstrikes in September that killed dozens of Syrian government troops. The attacks were conducted under the “good-faith belief” that the targets were ... US military blames human error for mistaken coalition airstrikes in SyriaCBS News US Cites Human Error for September Strike on Syria-Aligned ForcesWall Street Journal Pentagon says human errors led to mistaken bombing of Syrian-backed forcesLos Angeles Times RT -BBC News all 79 news articles »

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Kremlin asks Erdogan to clarify 'anti-Assad' goals in Syria - RT Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:45:04 GMT

RT

Kremlin asks Erdogan to clarify 'anti-Assad' goals in Syria RT Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statement that his goal in Syria was to end the rule of Bashar Assad has caused consternation in the Kremlin, with officials saying it contradicted previous assurances and was out of sync with Moscow's take on ... Russia, Turkey keep lines open on Syria amid competing goalsFox News The Stage is Set for an Escalation: The Meaning of Syria's Attack on Turkish ForcesWar on the Rocks Turkey Invades Syria to “Remove Bashar al-Assad”Center for Research on Globalization News18 -Reuters -Al-Monitor all 222 news articles »

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How can Australians help people in Syria and Iraq? - ABC Online Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:53:37 GMT

ABC Online

How can Australians help people in Syria and Iraq? ABC Online Australian Red Cross Disaster and Crisis Response Manager Jess Letch said they have been working in Syria for the past five years and have raised more than $2 million from Australians to buy a range of items. "They include baby kits, so the kind of ... and more »

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Humanitarian airdrops are already happening in Syria. So why can't we do more? - New Statesman Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:06:37 GMT

New Statesman

Humanitarian airdrops are already happening in Syria. So why can't we do more? New Statesman While airdropping aid to besieged areas in Syria comes with logistical challenges and potential risks, it is still the best peaceful option available. However, the lack of will among international actors meet their responsibility remains the main ... and more »

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Trump team in contact with Moscow on Syria: Russian diplomat - The Hill Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:00:45 GMT

The Hill

Trump team in contact with Moscow on Syria: Russian diplomat The Hill Bogdanov, who is responsible for Russian relations in the Middle East and Africa, said the Russian Foreign Ministry hopes U.S.-Russian relations on Syria will improve under Trump. Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed the sentiment Wednesday, ... Russia hopes Syria's Aleppo situation can be resolved by end of 2016RT The Airstrike in Syria: Does Putin Understand Israel's Urgent Security Needs?Haaretz Two reconciliation agreements signed in Syria in 24 hours — Russia's Defense MinistryTASS AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -NBCNews.com all 77 news articles »

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Russia has been in contact with Trump team over Syria, senior diplomat says - Washington Post Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:48:45 GMT

Washington Post

Russia has been in contact with Trump team over Syria, senior diplomat says Washington Post MOSCOW — Russia has been in contact over Syria with the team of President-elect Donald Trump, a senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday, suggesting that Moscow is already looking past the Obama administration when it comes to the crisis in Syria. and more »

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The Bundestag debates: What action should Germany take in the Syria conflict? - Deutsche Welle Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:26:10 GMT

Deutsche Welle

The Bundestag debates: What action should Germany take in the Syria conflict? Deutsche Welle Representatives from all parties have debated what possible actions the German government should take in defusing the crisis in Syria. All sides agree that more action is needed, albeit without agreeing on what.