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On cusp of planned Syria cease-fire, details on monitoring remain unclear - Washington Post Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:12:50 GMT

Washington Post

On cusp of planned Syria cease-fire, details on monitoring remain unclear Washington Post Three days before a planned cease-fire in Syria, there is widespread uncertainty over how it will be implemented and monitored, and what is likely to happen if it does not hold. Russia and the United States are preparing by Friday to exchange maps ... Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefireReuters Vladimir Putin takes personal charge of Syria ceasefire effortThe Guardian Putin Makes Push on Syria Cease-Fire Amid DoubtsWall Street Journal RT -ABC News -New York Times all 6,403 news articles »

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Covering Syria, 'All of Us Find Ourselves Taking on the Trauma' - New York Times Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:47:00 GMT

New York Times

Covering Syria, 'All of Us Find Ourselves Taking on the Trauma' New York Times What misconceptions do you see in the West about the war in Syria? How has the way you gather information on the conflict changed? Has it become more dangerous for journalists to report on the war?

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Syrian conflict: UN first air drop delivers aid to Deir al-Zour - BBC News Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:15:09 GMT

BBC News

Syrian conflict: UN first air drop delivers aid to Deir al-Zour BBC News The UN says it has carried out its first air drop of aid in Syria to help civilians in an eastern city besieged by Islamic State (IS) militants. UN aid chief Stephen O'Brien told the Security Council that the plane dropped 21 tonnes of humanitarian ... The Latest: WFP Food Airdrop Faced DifficultiesABC News First UN Syria airdrop lands in troubleIRINnews.org UN says poised for huge Syria aid effort, if the door opensReuters UK Times of India -Jerusalem Post Israel News all 213 news articles »

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ISIS attacks spike in Syria with help from Russian air cover, report says - Washington Post Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:47:54 GMT

Washington Post

ISIS attacks spike in Syria with help from Russian air cover, report says Washington Post Despite losing ground in Iraq and being targeted by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in both Iraq and Syria, the extremist group managed to carry out 935 attacks between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 2015. Russian warplanes began flying their first sorties in the ... Here are America's five best options for Syria. They're all terrible.Vox ISIS Attacks Are On Rise in Syria Despite Russian AirstrikesNBCNews.com all 56 news articles »

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Report: Dozens of Russian generals in Syria killed after a car bomb hits their military base - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:48:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Report: Dozens of Russian generals in Syria killed after a car bomb hits their military base Jerusalem Post Israel News Dozens of Russian generals at a military base near the eastern Syrian city of Latakia were killed Sunday afternoon in a deadly car bomb attack committed by two opposition factions, Ahrar al-Sham and Bayan movement, Syrian opposition groups reported on ... and more »

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Up to 30000 Troops Needed for Syria Safe Zone, Kerry Says - ABC News Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:00:01 GMT

RT

Up to 30000 Troops Needed for Syria Safe Zone, Kerry Says ABC News Secretary of State John Kerry said it would take 15,000 to 30,000 ground troops to maintain a so called “safe zone” inside northern Syria, citing previously unheard estimates provided by the Pentagon. “Now are we ready to authorize that?” Kerry asked a ... 'Russia's involvement in Syrian crisis led to peace prospects' – British Conservative MPRT all 91 news articles »

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Bishop Blames Europe For Near Extinction Of Christianity In Syria - Daily Caller Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:16:41 GMT

Bishop Blames Europe For Near Extinction Of Christianity In Syria Daily Caller Chaldean bishop of the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo and Caritas Syria's President, Antoine Audo speaks during an interview, as he takes part in a Caritas "Catholic charity" meeting, at the Pontifical Council for the Laity, at the Palazzo San Callisto ...

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Showdown Looming as IS Influence Grows in Syria's Homs Province - Voice of America Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:53:34 GMT

Voice of America

Showdown Looming as IS Influence Grows in Syria's Homs Province Voice of America With the Syrian government firmly in control of the major urban area in the province – the war ravaged city of Homs – a major battle between IS and the Syrian regime could be looming, according to analysts. IS has claimed responsibility for twin blasts ... and more »

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Obama Cautious on Whether Syria Cease-Fire Will Lead to Peace - Voice of America Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:51:55 GMT

Voice of America

Obama Cautious on Whether Syria Cease-Fire Will Lead to Peace Voice of America Obama reached agreement earlier this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a truce set for Saturday, although it allows for continued attacks on Islamic State targets and forces fighting for Syria's al-Qaida affiliate, the al-Nusra Front ... Barack Obama tries to manage expectation over Syria ceasefireTelegraph.co.uk Syria Delusions, Round TwoCouncil on Foreign Relations (blog) Obama Promises U.S. Aid to Jordan for Syria, Iraq RefugeesBloomberg Center for Research on Globalization -U.S. News & World Report all 336 news articles »

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Are Kurds Allies or Obstacles in Syria? - New York Times Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:20:42 GMT

Express.co.uk

Are Kurds Allies or Obstacles in Syria? New York Times But they have also been in conflict for years with Turkey, a NATO member that neighbors Syria. And as they expand a zone of control along the Turkish border, they've been fighting Syrian rebels allied with the United States, possibly helping President ... Turkey's Erdogan says US-Russian Syria plan could benefit AssadYahoo News Syrian crisis: Saudis and Turks prepare air, sea and land war against AssadExpress.co.uk Turkish-Saudi Boots in Syria: Who Stands to Gain the Most From Invasion?Sputnik International National Post -Telegraph.co.uk -RT all 699 news articles »