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Syria stops Aleppo military action, Russian official says - CNN Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:19:00 GMT

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Syria stops Aleppo military action, Russian official says CNN Lavrov and US officials are set to meet in Geneva on Saturday to discuss "militants' pullout from Aleppo," according to Russian state media. On Thursday, the head of Britain's foreign spy agency accused Russia and Syria of turning Aleppo "into a desert ... Syria suspends offensive in Aleppo to allow evacuations, Russia saysWashington Post Syria conflict: Army 'suspends Aleppo fighting'BBC News Syrian army's Aleppo advance slows, but victory in sightReuters New York Times -The Atlantic all 1,355 news articles »

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Four-star brass say no-fly zone would work again in Syria - Fox News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:39:37 GMT

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Four-star brass say no-fly zone would work again in Syria Fox News Some of America's top military brass – active and retired – are in Iraq to commemorate a mission carried out a quarter of a century ago, and one they believe could still be dusted off and duplicated to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria ... and more »

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The Latest: Turkey sends 300 more troops to Syria border - Yahoo News Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:32:06 GMT

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The Latest: Turkey sends 300 more troops to Syria border Yahoo News Turkey's state-run news agency says 300 commandos have deployed to the border area with Syria. Anadolu said Thursday that the commandos would join Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield, which aims to drive Islamic State militants and Kurdish forces out ... Aleppo battle: 'Forgotten' civilians moved from Syria frontlineBBC News Syria's Aleppo: Almost 150 Vulnerable People Evacuated From Old CityNBCNews.com Syrian war: Red Cross doctor's heart-breaking letter from AleppoBBC News all 24 news articles »

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Turkey reinforces Syria operation with 300 elite commandos – report - RT Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:35:43 GMT

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Turkey reinforces Syria operation with 300 elite commandos – report RT Turkish forces crossed into Syria on August 24, under the pretext of targeting Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) positions along the border. Turkey has been supporting the Free Syrian Army (FSA) on the ground. As IS fighters melted away, however ... A Dubious Endgame in SyriaNew York Times Trump can't fight Islamic State without wading into Syria's warJapan Today all 24 news articles »

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Chechen leader claims his troops eager to fight 'scum' in Syria - The Guardian Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:32:58 GMT

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Chechen leader claims his troops eager to fight 'scum' in Syria The Guardian Kadyrov wouldn't confirm the reports, but posted on Instagram that the troops stationed in Chechnya would be happy to deploy to Syria, if they are sent there. He added that he would be eager to personally join the fight against “international terrorism … Chechnya's Leader Says Troops Would Fight Happily in SyriaABC News Russia flies Chechen commandos to SyriaDEBKA file Syria: Chechen Special Forces Deployed To Support LoyalistsSTRATFOR all 12 news articles »

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UK spy chief warns of Russia's role in Syria 'tragedy' - CNN Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:40:14 GMT

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UK spy chief warns of Russia's role in Syria 'tragedy' CNN "In Aleppo, Russia and the Syrian regime seek to make a desert and call it peace. The human tragedy is heartbreaking," he said. Younger was the first serving MI6 chief to make such a public speech inside the agency's landmark headquarters on the south ... MI6 boss: UK won't be safe until Syria war endsSky News British Spy Chief Says Islamic State Plotting Attacks As Russia Makes 'Desert' Of SyriaHuffington Post 'Highly organised' Islamic State plotting violent terror attacks on UK from Syria, MI6 chief warnsITV News ABC Online -Bloomberg -The Independent all 67 news articles »

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US: ISIS fighters killed in Iraq, Syria reaches 50000 - CBS News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:15:18 GMT

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US: ISIS fighters killed in Iraq, Syria reaches 50000 CBS News Literally went to ground in the sanctuary of eastern Syria and western Iraq - Anbar, Ninewah - and then in two years' time came back manifested as ISIL,” the official said, referring to another name for ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ... Official: 50000 Islamic State Fighters Killed in Syria, IraqVoice of America 50000 Daesh members killed in Iraq, Syriagulfnews.com Dozens of civilians killed in air strike near Iraqi border with Syria – reportsRT all 284 news articles »

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Changes to Syria's land and water are visible from space - Futurity: Research News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:15:32 GMT

Changes to Syria's land and water are visible from space Futurity: Research News The Syrian civil war and subsequent refugee migration caused sudden changes in the area's land use and freshwater resources, according to new satellite data. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are the first ... and more »

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Syria war: Russia awards medals to dead and wounded - BBC News Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:20:05 GMT

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Syria war: Russia awards medals to dead and wounded BBC News Five Russian soldiers have received the "Order of Courage" from President Vladimir Putin, including a colonel and two women sergeants killed by Syrian rebel shelling of Aleppo. The women were serving as medics at a field hospital in western Aleppo. Putin: Moscow will never accept attitude of intl bodies towards deaths of Russian medics in SyriaRT all 260 news articles »

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Obama grants waiver for military support of foreign fighters in Syria – White House - RT Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:57:22 GMT

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Obama grants waiver for military support of foreign fighters in Syria – White House RT President Barack Obama has ordered a waiver of restrictions on military aid for foreign forces and others in Syria, deeming it “essential to the national security interests” of the US to allow exceptions from provisions in the four-decades-old Arms ... White House Would Welcome Success of US-Russia Talks on Syria SettlementSputnik International all 9 news articles »