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Backed by Russian air power, Syria's army builds on gains - Los Angeles Times Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:06:43 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Backed by Russian air power, Syria's army builds on gains
Los Angeles Times
Earlier this month, as Syrian pro-government forces closed in on rebels in the mountains of Latakia province, a prominent Islamist leader issued a frank rebuke to fellow militants. In a nine-minute speech released on social media, Murad Margoshvili ...

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ISIS Captures Government-Held Ground in Eastern Syria - New York Times Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:46:27 GMT

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ISIS Captures Government-Held Ground in Eastern Syria
New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Islamic State militants captured ground from Syrian government forces near the eastern city of Deir al-Zour on Monday, a group monitoring the war said, pressing a three-day assault, which state news media say has killed 300 people.
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After US-Iran Deals, Another Hurdle Looms: Syria - Wall Street Journal Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:21:49 GMT

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After US-Iran Deals, Another Hurdle Looms: Syria
Wall Street Journal
Iran could be less likely to shift its position after such high-profile dealings with the U.S. because “a retreat in Syria would look like a defeat” to them, said Dennis Ross, who served as Mr. Obama's top adviser on the Mideast during the president's ...

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Hundreds may be dead after ISIS abductions in Deir Ezzor - CNN Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:45:04 GMT

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Hundreds may be dead after ISIS abductions in Deir Ezzor
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(CNN) The city of Deir Ezzor in northern Syria has seen more than its share of conflict and suffering since the Syrian insurgency began. But the last few days have seen unprecedented horror, including suicide bombings, mass abductions and arbitrary ...
Syria conflict: Conflicting accounts of Deir al-Zour attackBBC News
Syria alleges new "appalling massacre" by ISIS in eastCBS News
Syria conflict: Dozens killed as IS attacks Deir al-ZourBBC News
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UN Talks on Syria May Be Delayed, Diplomats Say - Voice of America Tue, 19 Jan 2016 02:06:12 GMT

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UN Talks on Syria May Be Delayed, Diplomats Say
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Diplomats at the United Nations say next week's scheduled peace talks on Syria may be delayed because major powers are squabbling over which Syrian opposition members should be invited. The talks are set to open January 25 in Geneva, but invitations ...
Dispute Over Opposition's Seat at Table Threatens to Push Back Syria Peace TalksNew York Times
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UN Chief Urges Agreement on Opposition List for Syria TalksABC News
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'Sharply deteriorating conditions' in besieged areas of Syria, UN aid agencies ... - UN News Centre Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:46:01 GMT

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'Sharply deteriorating conditions' in besieged areas of Syria, UN aid agencies ...
UN News Centre
18 January 2016 – United Nations humanitarian agencies expressed concern today that an estimated 200,000 people are facing “sharply deteriorating conditions” in the besieged western side of Deir-Ez-Zor city in Syria, while the top UN relief official ...

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ISIS may 'turn guns' against Israel, Jordan amid failures in Syria – IDF chief - RT Tue, 19 Jan 2016 01:04:02 GMT

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ISIS may 'turn guns' against Israel, Jordan amid failures in Syria – IDF chief
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After the intervention of the Russian Air Force in Syria to help government forces recapture vast stretches of land from the terrorists, Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) advances in the country have ceased, forcing the jihadists to look for new ...
Israel says Islamic State could attack it and Jordan after Syria setbacksReuters
Senior IDF Officer: Russian Know-how in Syria Will Improve Hezbollah's ...Haaretz

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On My Mind: Saving Syria - Jerusalem Post Israel News Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:42:00 GMT

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On My Mind: Saving Syria
Jerusalem Post Israel News
The new year has begun with a promise of hope for Syria. Representatives of world and regional powers will gather in Geneva later this month for a UN conference led by the US and Russia to discuss how to end the bloodletting that has ravaged Syria for ...
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Turkey-Syria: 'One dead' as rocket hits border school - BBC News Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:44:45 GMT

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Turkey-Syria: 'One dead' as rocket hits border school
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At least one person has been killed after a rocket landed near a school in south-eastern Turkey, close to the Syrian border. The rocket was reportedly fired from Syria and hit a school garden in the border province of Kilis, with at least one other ...
Rocket Strikes Turkish School Near Syria, 1 DeadABC News
Report: 4 injured in blast at Turkish school near Syria680 News
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Walsall men charged with Syria-related terror offences - BBC News Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:15:11 GMT

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Walsall men charged with Syria-related terror offences
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Two men arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences have been charged. Mohammed Iqbal Hussain, 23, from Castle Road, Walsall, in the West Midlands, has been charged with four counts of funding terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000.
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