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Istanbul bomber entered Turkey as refugee from Syria, PM says - Reuters Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:15:00 GMT

Reuters

Istanbul bomber entered Turkey as refugee from Syria, PM says Reuters Turkey has kept an open border to refugees from Syria's civil war and is now home to more than 2.2 million, the world's largest refugee population. But its border has also been used by foreign fighters seeking to join Islamic State or return from its ... Turkey's meddling in Syria brings terror to IstanbulThe Boston Globe Turkey says bomber in Istanbul entered country from SyriaLos Angeles Times Syrian suicide bomber kills at least 10, many foreigners, in IstanbulFox News Wall Street Journal all 4,328 news articles »

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India on Syria: The rising power's position on a global conflict - Brookings Institution Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:16:23 GMT

Brookings Institution

India on Syria: The rising power's position on a global conflict Brookings Institution The Syrian Foreign Minister's visit to India this week underscores the growing multipolarity of the Middle East. Various regional players are recognizing the importance of Asian powers in the Middle East's strategic future. The trip comes on the back ... and more »

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Russia 'Aims to Create a Boutique State in Syria,' Erdogan Warns - Newsweek Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:27:00 GMT

Newsweek

Russia 'Aims to Create a Boutique State in Syria,' Erdogan Warns Newsweek 0113_Erdogan_Russia_Latakia Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Norway's Foreign Minister Borge Brende in Ankara, Turkey, January 12, 2016. Erdogan said Russia is aiming to create a "boutique state" in Syria. Shock Turkey claim: Putin 'PROTECTING ISIS in Syria' and stopping us bombing themDaily Star Turkey blockades Syrian Kurdish areas surrounded by ISIS (RT EXCLUSIVE)RT Pentagon Considers Plan to Train Fighters in SyriaWall Street Journal Telegraph.co.uk -Al-Monitor -New York Magazine all 416 news articles »

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US military may expand ISIS fight beyond Iraq and Syria - Military Times Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:48:08 GMT

Military Times

US military may expand ISIS fight beyond Iraq and Syria Military Times Defense Secretary Ash Carter signaled Wednesday that the U.S. military will expand efforts to target Islamic State militants beyond the group's territory in Iraq and Syria, potentially involving airstrikes and raids in other Islamic countries. “The ... and more »

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Carter Reveals Special Ops Role in Syria - Washington Free Beacon Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:10:33 GMT

Washington Free Beacon

Carter Reveals Special Ops Role in Syria Washington Free Beacon Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday disclosed new details of covert U.S. special operations commando activities in support of Syrian rebel groups fighting the Islamic State. Several dozen U.S. commandos were dispatched to Syria in November as ... Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, IraqDepartment of Defense all 199 news articles »

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Syria's rebels reject peace talks unless UN resolution implemented - Reuters Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:46:00 GMT

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Syria's rebels reject peace talks unless UN resolution implemented Reuters The groups, which include the powerful Islam Army, mentioned articles 12 and 13 of a resolution that was passed late last year, which calls on the sides in Syria's civil war to allow humanitarian access to all in need and cease attacks on civilians ... Geneva talks on Syria 'must go forward'Jordan Times Syria Peace Talks Need 'Good Faith Effort' From Russia, Iran - KerrySputnik International Intra-Syrian talks to take place in Geneva on January 25 — de Mistura's deputyTASS all 132 news articles »

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Recapturing the Grandeur of Syria's Lost Landmarks, in Miniature - CityLab Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:18:00 GMT

CityLab

Recapturing the Grandeur of Syria's Lost Landmarks, in Miniature CityLab But for at least one group of Syrian artists at the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan, such history isn't completely lost. The original sites may have already been destroyed or are at the mercy of militants, but they are now being recreated in miniature ...

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Kurds attack Assyrian Christian village in northern Syria An error occurred. - Hot Air Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:48:16 GMT

Hot Air

Kurds attack Assyrian Christian village in northern Syria An error occurred. Hot Air The collapse of Syria has set loose forces that the Assad regime had either contained or appropriated to prop up its own rule, putting ethnic and religious factions in dangerous new combinations and conflicts. One of those conflicts might confound US ... and more »

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Russian airstrikes help Syrian army gain major victory in strategic coastal region - CBC.ca Wed, 13 Jan 2016 18:22:57 GMT

CBC.ca

Russian airstrikes help Syrian army gain major victory in strategic coastal region CBC.ca Backed by relentless Russian airstrikes, Syrian troops and allied militiamen on Wednesday pushed deeper into a major rebel stronghold in the northwestern province of Latakia, a day after seizing a key rebel-held town in the strategic region overlooking ... With Russian help, Syrian army pushes into rebel bastionYahoo News Russia has no plans for quasi-state in Syria, contrary to Erdogan's claimsTASS Syria pro-government forces seize rebel-held town in Latakia provinceReuters Press TV all 284 news articles »

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Taste the Flavors of Syria at These Four Los Angeles Restaurants - Eater LA Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:35:24 GMT

Eater LA

Taste the Flavors of Syria at These Four Los Angeles Restaurants Eater LA The precarious status of Syria refugees has certainly become a hot button issue in the news, and considering the fate of people facing that conflict is so uncertain, discussion of the country's cuisine is bound to be less of a priority. Fortunately ...