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The secret pact between Russia and Syria that gives Moscow carte blanche - Washington Post Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:33:54 GMT

Washington Post

The secret pact between Russia and Syria that gives Moscow carte blanche Washington Post MOSCOW – When you are a major nuclear power and you want to make a secretive deployment to a faraway ally, what is the first thing you do? Draw up the terms, apparently, and sign a contract. That's what the Kremlin did with Syria in August, according ... Russia Says West 'Politicizing' Humanitarian Crisis in SyriaNew York Times Assad Gave Russian Air Force Free, Indefinite Stay in SyriaNewsweek Russia To Focus On 'Humanitarian Ops' In SyriaSky News all 310 news articles »

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Starvation in Syria 'a war crime,' UN chief says - CNN Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:53:43 GMT

CNN

Starvation in Syria 'a war crime,' UN chief says CNN They found 22 children under the age of 5 suffering from malnutrition, according to a statement Friday from Hanaa Singer, the organization's representative in Syria. They also found six children between the ages of 6 and 18 suffering from severe ... Bearing Witness in a Besieged Syrian TownTIME Starvation in Syria Galvanizes UN, but Accountability Seems Distant as EverNew York Times Syria tells UN: No one cares more about our people than usYahoo News CBC.ca -Reuters -CBS News all 1,200 news articles »

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Were Russian Combat Robots Used in Syria? - bellingcat Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:06:00 GMT

bellingcat

Were Russian Combat Robots Used in Syria? bellingcat According to Sputnik and multiple Russian-language blogs, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently deployed ten Russian combat robots in a battle in the Latakia province, leading to “about 70” dead rebel fighters and no dead SAA soldiers in fighting. Per ...

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ISIS in Syria paid for Jakarta attack, new sign of its massive reach - Fox News Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:06:08 GMT

Fox News

ISIS in Syria paid for Jakarta attack, new sign of its massive reach Fox News Supporters of IS also circulated a claim of responsibility for the attack on Twitter late Thursday. The radical group controls territory in Syria and Iraq, and its ambition to create an Islamic caliphate has attracted some 30,000 foreign fighters from ... Deadly Jakarta attack funded by ISIS in Syria, police sayCBS News Jakarta attack funded by Islamic State in Syria, say policeNEWS.com.au Jakarta attack funded by IS in Syria, say policeDAWN.com Sydney Morning Herald -CBC.ca all 5,548 news articles »

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Holland arrests Dutch soldier suspected of killing ISIS gunmen in Syria - Jerusalem Post Israel News Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:41:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Holland arrests Dutch soldier suspected of killing ISIS gunmen in Syria Jerusalem Post Israel News They said the man, who was not named, had published on Facebook an account of his activities fighting alongside YPG, a militia group which has been accused by human rights group Amnesty of driving civilians in northern Syria from their homes. and more »

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Syrian-Born US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Aiding Militants - ABC News Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:36:00 GMT

Syrian-Born US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Aiding Militants ABC News A Syrian-born U.S. citizen charged with smuggling rifle scopes, night-vision goggles, knives, bulletproof vests and other gear from the United States to Islamic militants in his native country pleaded guilty Friday. Amin al-Baroudi, 50, entered the ... and more »

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600 Britons intercepted while trying to reach Syria, says Philip Hammond - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:01:53 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

600 Britons intercepted while trying to reach Syria, says Philip Hammond Telegraph.co.uk The Foreign Secretary's two-day visit to Ankara and Saricam refugee camp in southern Turkey was dominated by the questions of how to prevent foreign fighters from entering Syria – and how to stop migrants from coming in the other direction towards ... Terror accused Tareena Shakil said Syria was "hell"BBC News Hundreds of Britons caught trying to join jihadis, says foreign secretaryThe Guardian British mother flees to Syria with baby to become jihadi bride, court hearsExpress.co.uk Daily Mail all 128 news articles »

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Russia denies killing civilians in Syrian air strikes while threatening to ... - The Independent Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:51:25 GMT

The Independent

Russia denies killing civilians in Syrian air strikes while threatening to ... The Independent Russian military officials have claimed Vladimir Putin's forces “do not even plan” air strikes that might harm civilians, despite reports of hundreds of Syrians being killed. Since the beginning of its campaign in September, the Russian air force has ... and more »

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Documents: California Terror Suspect Swore Return to Syria - ABC News Fri, 15 Jan 2016 20:58:17 GMT

Daily Mail

Documents: California Terror Suspect Swore Return to Syria ABC News An Iraqi-born man living in California swore that "America will not isolate me from my Islamic duty" as he used a social media account associated with the Islamic State group to plot a return to Syria, according to court documents made public Friday. Iraqi Refugee 'Lied About Travelling To Syria'Sky News all 176 news articles »

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The most heartless line in the GOP debate: "The Syrians should stay in Syria" - Vox Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:18:39 GMT

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The most heartless line in the GOP debate: "The Syrians should stay in Syria" Vox Syrians are living in the world's worst civil war, caught between Bashar al-Assad's murderous regime on one side and ISIS on the other. Since the war began in 2011, over 250,000 Syrians have been killed. Half of all Syrians have been displaced from ... Christie: I always opposed allowing Syrian refugees in U.S. Has he? (VIDEO)NJ.com all 4 news articles »