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UN war crimes investigators gathering testimony from starving Syrian town - Reuters Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:49:47 GMT

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UN war crimes investigators gathering testimony from starving Syrian town Reuters The U.N. commission of inquiry documenting war crimes in Syria has been in direct contact with residents inside Madaya, the commission's chairman Paulo Pinheiro said in an emailed reply to Reuters questions. "They have provided detailed information on ... Siege, Starvation Left Syrian Town in 'Grim' State, UN SaysABC News Starving Syrian town: How did Madaya get so desperate?CNN Convoys Enter Besieged Syrian Towns to Deliver Food and Medical AidNew York Times BBC News -Yahoo News -Vox all 1,606 news articles »

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Vladimir Putin hints that Russia could grant asylum to Syria's president - Washington Post Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:14:27 GMT

Washington Post

Vladimir Putin hints that Russia could grant asylum to Syria's president Washington Post The Russian leader said that it was premature to discuss asylum for Assad if he were pushed from office in the nearly five-year-long conflict in Syria. But Putin said that “we granted asylum to Mr. Snowden, which was far more difficult than to do the ... Would Russia grant asylum to Syria's embattled president?Christian Science Monitor Putin does not rule out granting Syria's Assad asylumBBC News Putin hints Russia could grant asylum to Syria's AssadThe Australian Financial Review Business Insider -New York Times all 691 news articles »

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The death of Naji Jerf and the battle facing Syria's citizen journalists - BBC News Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:47:36 GMT

BBC News

The death of Naji Jerf and the battle facing Syria's citizen journalists BBC News "He was reliable, generous and a great friend…" That is how Mohammad Mallak, editor-in-chief of Syrian magazine Saiedet Souria, describes his colleague Naji Jerf. "He was a smiling man, energetic. He was laughing all the time…" Last month, Jerf, a ... and more »

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UN Relief Official Calls for 'Immediate' End to Blockades in Syria - New York Times Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:19:26 GMT

New York Times

UN Relief Official Calls for 'Immediate' End to Blockades in Syria New York Times UNITED NATIONS — The head of the United Nations' relief efforts for Syria pleaded with all warring parties on Tuesday to lift their sieges on key towns and let aid agencies deliver food and medical care to people stuck behind front lines. Syria: UN officials give first-hand accounts of 'horrible, terrible ...UN News Centre UN Weighs Whether Madaya Siege in Syria is War CrimeVoice of America Syria: Army seizes 'full control' of rebel-held town, SalmaMilitary Times Wall Street Journal all 203 news articles »

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Russia Strikes On Syria's Southern Opposition Spark Fears of Cross-Border ... - International Business Times Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:40:06 GMT

International Business Times

Russia Strikes On Syria's Southern Opposition Spark Fears of Cross-Border ... International Business Times BEIRUT — Russia's involvement in Syria's war has concentrated on the northern and western regions of the embattled country, as part of a tacit understanding with Israel not to extend into its sphere of influence. But, as Syrian President Bashar Assad ... and more »

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Nabil Fadli (28) crossed into Turkey from Syria but was not on terrorist watch ... - Irish Times Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:02:08 GMT

Irish Times

Nabil Fadli (28) crossed into Turkey from Syria but was not on terrorist watch ... Irish Times The suspect recently crossed into the country from Syria, said a senior Turkish minister, but was not listed on any government terrorist watch list. Turkey says it has barred thousands of suspected foreign extremists from entering the country, for ... Syrian suicide bomber kills at least 10, many foreigners, in IstanbulFox News Turkey says bomber in Istanbul entered country from SyriaLos Angeles Times ISIS member behind deadly Istanbul suicide blast, PM saysCNN Reuters -CBC.ca -The Guardian all 2,525 news articles »

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Syria: The UN asks for more money and Russia creates more refugees - Fox News Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:53:48 GMT

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Syria: The UN asks for more money and Russia creates more refugees Fox News United Nations officials have officially launched their biggest-ever appeal for humanitarian aid to cope with the spiraling Syrian refugee crisis amid growing donor fatigue and renewed Russian air attacks that are making the humanitarian disaster worse. Reports: Russia Bombs US Aid Offices, Schools, Hospitals in SyriaWashington Free Beacon all 6 news articles »

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PM In Heated Clashes Over Syria Secrecy Row - Sky News Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:22:47 GMT

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PM In Heated Clashes Over Syria Secrecy Row Sky News David Cameron has been involved in heated clashes with senior MPs in a secrecy row over British military operations in Syria. Appearing before a powerful committee of MPs at Westminster, the Prime Minister rejected calls to provide more information ... Syria air strikes: David Cameron admits 'there aren't enough' moderate ...The Independent Cameron criticised for not giving ISC full access to Syria intelligenceThe Guardian Cameron admits '70000 moderate rebels' in Syria include hardline IslamistsRT Huffington Post UK all 34 news articles »

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Top Israeli diplomat: 'Iran wants to turn Syria into a province of Iran' - Business Insider Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:08:00 GMT

Business Insider

Top Israeli diplomat: 'Iran wants to turn Syria into a province of Iran' Business Insider REUTERS/Morteza NikoubazlMembers of Iran's Basij militia, an internal security force which has had some of its operatives deployed to Syria. Israeli leaders have made it clear that they consider Iran to be the country's top strategic threat, with ... and more »

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Refugee mother urges women not to go to Syria - BBC News Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:58:09 GMT

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Refugee mother urges women not to go to Syria BBC News A Syrian mother has urged women from the UK not to travel to Syria, in a film by counter-terrorism officials. Police are "deeply concerned" by figures that reveal 56 women and girls are thought to have fled to the war-torn country last year. Esaaf Al ... More Girls And Women Leaving UK For SyriaSky News Concern over rising number of girls and women leaving UK for SyriaITV News British girls are flocking to join ISIS in Syria as numbers soared last yearMirror.co.uk The Guardian -The Times (subscription) -Evening Standard all 114 news articles »