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Syria and Some Rebel Groups Agree to a Russia-Backed Truce - New York Times Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:46:21 GMT

New York Times

Syria and Some Rebel Groups Agree to a Russia-Backed Truce New York Times Still, the agreement, announced on Thursday by the Syrian government's strongest backer, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, could signal a potential turning point in a nearly six-year conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands of people and ... Cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey begins across SyriaWashington Post Syria Cease-Fire Takes Effect Between Government And Some Rebel GroupsHuffington Post How Russia and Turkey brokered peace in Syria — and sidelined the USCNN WGN-TV -Reuters all 2,437 news articles »

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Russia, Syria, Debbie Reynolds: Your Thursday Evening Briefing - New York Times Thu, 29 Dec 2016 22:56:28 GMT

New York Times

Russia, Syria, Debbie Reynolds: Your Thursday Evening Briefing New York Times 1. The Obama administration struck back at Russia for its efforts to influence the 2016 election, listing a sweeping set of sanctions that could box in President-elect Donald J. Trump. Mr. Trump, who has consistently cast doubt on a Russian role in the ... and more »

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Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next? - NPR Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:08:40 GMT

Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next? NPR Russia and Turkey have announced a new ceasefire for Syria. But like others that have come and gone, this probably represents little more than a pause. ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Russia and Turkey say they have brokered a ceasefire in Syria. The Syrian ...

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The State of the War in Syria - New York Times Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:30:52 GMT

The State of the War in Syria New York Times Aleppo 1 Rebel-held districts of Aleppo were fully evacuated on Dec. 22, giving complete control of the city to the Syrian government for the first time since 2012. The Syrian government's victory came thanks to heavy military support from Russia, Iran ... and more »

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Clashes Violate Syria Ceasefire Less Than Two Hours After It Starts - TIME Fri, 30 Dec 2016 02:09:09 GMT

TIME

Clashes Violate Syria Ceasefire Less Than Two Hours After It Starts TIME (BEIRUT) — Clashes between rebels and Syrian government forces took place less than two hours after a ceasefire took effect on Friday, a monitoring group and a rebel official said, in the first violations of a deal backed by Russia and Turkey. The ... Syria ceasefire deal: What we know so farRT Syrian Army agrees to halt military operations and adhere to nationwide ceasefireAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 33 news articles »

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What it means that the US is not part of the Syria cease-fire - PBS NewsHour Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:10:41 GMT

PBS NewsHour

What it means that the US is not part of the Syria cease-fire PBS NewsHour There is a new cease-fire agreement in Syria, but this time without the U.S. at the negotiating table. Will it last when so many others have failed? William Brangham speaks with Andrew Tabler of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Joshua ... Syria Cease-Fire Announced, and MoreWall Street Journal all 6 news articles »

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After Mosul, Will Iraq's Shiite Militias Head to Syria? - Wall Street Journal Thu, 29 Dec 2016 10:30:52 GMT

Wall Street Journal

After Mosul, Will Iraq's Shiite Militias Head to Syria? Wall Street Journal When Islamic State collapses in Iraq, a lot will ride on whether the Iraqi Shiite militias taking part in that campaign will stop at the international border or will cross into Syria and open a new phase of that country's war. The Hashed al-Shaabi or ... and more »

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Putin: Syria ceasefire agreed between government and rebel forces - ITV News Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:20:13 GMT

ITV News

Putin: Syria ceasefire agreed between government and rebel forces ITV News A nationwide ceasefire has come into force in Syria following agreement between Russia and Turkey. Syria's foreign minister has said there is a "real chance" of reaching a political agreement at upcoming negotiations. The peace talks between President ... and more »

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Syria ceasefire comes into force, but observers report gunfire - euronews Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:38:53 GMT

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Syria ceasefire comes into force, but observers report gunfire euronews However, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports gunfire has been heard in the southern provinces of Deraa and Quneitra since the deal came into effect, although no casualties have been reported. Syria's Foreign Minister, Walid ... Gunfire reported in two provinces after Syria ceasefireITV News all 5 news articles »

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ISIS 'gang leader' killed in Syria, US officials say - Fox News Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:45:00 GMT

Fox News

ISIS 'gang leader' killed in Syria, US officials say Fox News A top Islamic State military commander described as a "gang leader" for the terror group was killed by a coalition airstrike in Syria, the U.S. military confirmed on Thursday. SYRIAN GOVERNMENT, REBELS AGREE TO NEW CEASE-FIRE. The strike on ... US official says top Islamic State commander killed in SyriaMilitary Times ISIS commander killed near strategic Syrian damThe Hill all 27 news articles »