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Californian killed in Syria is remembered as humble, dedicated to Kurdish cause - Los Angeles Times Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:40:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Californian killed in Syria is remembered as humble, dedicated to Kurdish cause Los Angeles Times He was a committed activist, as well as a “real funny guy,” according to his colleagues on the front lines in northern Syria. To his comrades in arms, he was a good fighter, one who said he feared cameras more than bullets. And to friends at home in ... This Is the End of SyriaAlterNet What the Syrian Kurds WantThe National Interest Online (blog) all 21 news articles »

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Syria conflict: US coalition admits killing civilians in Manbij - BBC News Thu, 01 Dec 2016 21:40:45 GMT

Washington Post

Syria conflict: US coalition admits killing civilians in Manbij BBC News The US-led coalition fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) has admitted to causing the deaths of 24 civilians near the Syrian city of Manbij in July. It said its forces had "more likely than not" killed 30 other civilians elsewhere in Syria in recent ... US-led coalition in Iraq and Syria acknowledges 54 civilians killed in airstrikesWashington Post US-led Coalition Confirms 54 Additional Civilian Deaths in Iraq and Syria AirstrikesABC News Politics|Coalition Says Civilians Killed in Strikes in Syria, IraqNew York Times (blog) Reuters -Perth Now -Department of Defense all 23 news articles »

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Turkey and Russia search for Syria cease-fire formula - Military Times Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:37:30 GMT

Military Times

Turkey and Russia search for Syria cease-fire formula Military Times ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish and Russian officials on Thursday held talks on the deteriorating conditions in eastern Aleppo but gave no indication they were close to a cease-fire as Syrian government forces pushed on with their assault on the beleaguered, ... Aleppo rebels band together as Syrian regime tears through cityCNN Thousands trapped in rebel-held area in SyriaSky News Australia Syrian rebels in secret talks with Moscow to end Aleppo fightingFinancial Times Reuters -Wall Street Journal -New York Times all 1,761 news articles »

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Russia vows to save Aleppo from 'terrorists' - Aljazeera.com Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:19:35 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Russia vows to save Aleppo from 'terrorists' Aljazeera.com Ankara and Moscow have long been at odds over the war in Syria, where Russia backs the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Turkey supports rebel factions fighting to topple him. The announcement came as mounting casualties pushed ... Syrian rebel leaders in talks with Russian officials in attempt to end bloodshed in AleppoTelegraph.co.uk Russians talk with Syrian rebels as eastern Aleppo runs out of foodThe Guardian Turkish, Russian Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Tensions Over SyriaVoice of America Deutsche Welle -euronews -RT all 430 news articles »

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Letter From Rebel-Controlled Idlib, Syria - The Nation. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:41:28 GMT

The Nation.

Letter From Rebel-Controlled Idlib, Syria The Nation. Idlib, Syria—You can't imagine the security grip this city is under. Idlib, the capital of the only province in Syria that rebel forces now control, lives in fear of being bombed. Masked, armed men roam the town. Whole streets are blocked off to ...

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Syria conflict: Russia proposes safe corridors for Aleppo - BBC News Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:03:28 GMT

The Independent

Syria conflict: Russia proposes safe corridors for Aleppo BBC News Russia has indicated it is ready to discuss opening four safe corridors to the besieged, rebel-held east of the Syrian city of Aleppo, the UN says. Humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland said they might be used to supply food and medicine to the 250,000 ... We have to accept that Assad will win in Syria – and the West should be ashamed of how we drew the conflict outThe Independent Aleppo: Amnesty International says UN has failed SyriaChannel 4 News Mission accomplished in Syria? 'Everybody knows Assad is going to stay'RT Human Rights Watch -UN News Centre -Amnesty International all 104 news articles »

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Syria conflict: Clown of Aleppo 'dies in air strike' - BBC News - BBC News Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:36:00 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Clown of Aleppo 'dies in air strike' - BBC News BBC News A Syrian man who worked as a clown to bring comfort to children in a rebel-held part of Aleppo is reported to have been killed in an air strike. Anas al-Basha, 24, ... Clown Who Cheered up Children in Aleppo Killed in Missile StrikeTIME Clown of Aleppo 'dies in air strike' as Syrian government closes in on besieged cityThe Independent all 20 news articles »

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In Syria's Aleppo, there's no way of counting the dead - The ... - Washington Post Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:01:46 GMT

Washington Post

In Syria's Aleppo, there's no way of counting the dead - The ... Washington Post In many cases, the bodies are only identified by parts: A mother seeing her son's wristwatch on a dismembered arm, another recognizes her son's jeans. and more »

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'Unintentional' Human Error Led to Airstrikes on Syrian Troops, Pentagon Says - New York Times Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:21:13 GMT

CBS News

'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 BBC News -USA TODAY -Aljazeera.com -U.S. Central Command all 108 news articles »

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Controversial Syrian cleric denies Russian atrocities - Irish Times Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:07:35 GMT

Irish Times

Controversial Syrian cleric denies Russian atrocities Irish Times The Grand Mufti of Syria has claimed at a meeting in Dublin on Thursday that Russian forces involved in the country's brutal civil war have not been responsible for any civilian atrocities. Dr Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun has attracted criticism for ... Syria's grand mufti denies violent messageThe Times (subscription) all 14 news articles »