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Government Forces, Backed by Russian Jets, Advance in Syria - New York Times Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:11:15 GMT

The Guardian

Government Forces, Backed by Russian Jets, Advance in Syria New York Times RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Syrian government forces supported by heavy Russian airstrikes advanced in the country's north on Thursday, nearly surrounding rebels in the city of Aleppo and displacing thousands of civilians. Russian bombs triggering mass Aleppo exodus, Syria conference toldThe Guardian World pledges $10B for Syrians, but peace prospects bleakWashington Post Syria civil war: Up to 70000 refugees head to Turkey, says PMBBC News 9news.com.au -Financial Times -CBS News all 2,137 news articles »

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Syria Aid Pledges From Rich Countries Reach $10 Billion - New York Times Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:58:16 GMT

New York Times

Syria Aid Pledges From Rich Countries Reach $10 Billion New York Times LONDON — With no end in sight to Syria's five-year-old civil war, rich nations pledged more than $10 billion on Thursday to help the millions of people who have been displaced by the conflict and to prepare for new waves of refugees expected this year. Leaders pledge $10B to help displaced SyriansUSA TODAY Donors pledge $10 billion-plus for Syria as Russian planes pound AleppoCNN Syria conflict: Donor nations pledge $10bn in vital aidBBC News BBC News -Fox News all 2,176 news articles »

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Turkey isn't preparing to invade Syria, source says - CNN Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:58:00 GMT

CNN

Turkey isn't preparing to invade Syria, source says CNN Istanbul (CNN) Turkish forces aren't preparing to invade northern Syria -- and Russia's allegation that they are is an attempt to hide Moscow's crimes in the war-ravaged nation, a source within the Turkish Prime Minister's office told CNN on Thursday. Russia and Turkey trade accusations over SyriaReuters Russia Accuses Turkey of Preparing to Invade SyriaABC News Russia, Turkey Trade Allegations as More Syrians Flee FightingWall Street Journal New York Times -NBCNews.com -RT all 515 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia offers to send ground troops to Syria to fight Isis - The Guardian Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:32:14 GMT

The Guardian

Saudi Arabia offers to send ground troops to Syria to fight Isis The Guardian Saudi Arabia has offered for the first time to send ground troops to Syria to fight Islamic State, its defence ministry said on Thursday. “The kingdom is ready to participate in any ground operations that the coalition (against Isis) may agree to carry ... Saudi Ready To Send Ground Troops To SyriaSky News Saudi Arabia ready to send ground troops to Syria, official saysThe Globe and Mail US adds nearly $1 billion to Syrian aid as conference weighs long-term needsWashington Post Al-Arabiya -Haaretz all 453 news articles »

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US demands Russia stop bombing Syria's opposition after peace talks suspended in Geneva - ABC Online Thu, 04 Feb 2016 11:50:20 GMT

ABC Online

US demands Russia stop bombing Syria's opposition after peace talks suspended in Geneva ABC Online Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said the peace talks in Geneva were "pointless" while Russia and the Assad regime continued attacks in the country. "Russia continues to kill people in Syria. Could there be such a peace gathering? Could there be such ... Russia weakened US standing in Syria: AnalystPress TV Putin ignores Kerry plea, instead deploys Top Gun fighter jet to join Syria battleFox News US demands end to Russia strikes after Syria talks collapseYahoo News ABC News -Washington Post -RT all 551 news articles »

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Kremlin Confirms Death of Another Russian Serviceman in Syria - Newsweek Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:35:00 GMT

Newsweek

Kremlin Confirms Death of Another Russian Serviceman in Syria Newsweek Russian cargo plane is being loaded at an airstrip A truck loads a pallet with humanitarian aid into a Russian air force cargo plane at the Hmeymim air base near Latakia, Syria, in this still image taken from video footage released by Russia's Defence ... and more »

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ISIS fighters in Libya surge as group suffers setbacks in Syria, Iraq - CNN Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:39:00 GMT

CNN

ISIS fighters in Libya surge as group suffers setbacks in Syria, Iraq CNN Washington (CNN) The U.S. assesses that ISIS is ramping up the numbers of militants in Libya and that it has become harder for the group's fighters to enter Syria. The U.S. estimate of ISIS militants in Libya has doubled as it has become harder for ... Number of ISIS Fighters in Iraq and Syria Drops, Increases in Libya, US Official SaysABC News US: Slight Decrease in IS Fighters in Iraq, SyriaVoice of America all 256 news articles »

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Syria crisis: Australia increases aid contribution by $25 million as part of global push to end suffering - ABC Online Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:34:05 GMT

ABC Online

Syria crisis: Australia increases aid contribution by $25 million as part of global push to end suffering ABC Online World leaders and senior diplomats gathered in London overnight, promising to provide more than $13.5 billion to Syria and surrounding countries. Australia donated less than some charities had hoped, but Ms Bishop also flagged a new, un-costed multi ... Foreign Minister Julie Bishop defends Australia's aid pledge to SyriaNEWS.com.au all 22 news articles »

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Drone footage reveals the endless rubble that was once Homs, Syria's third-largest city - National Post Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:37:31 GMT

National Post

Drone footage reveals the endless rubble that was once Homs, Syria's third-largest city National Post A video captured by a Russian drone-filming company illustrates the total horror of Syria's now five-year-long war. The camera sweeps over a section of Homs, a city north of Damascus that was once the country's third-largest urban centre, a bustling ... Drone Captures View of a Devastated Syrian CityNew York Times Dramatic drone footage shows devastation of Syrian cityCBS News This shocking drone footage from Syria shows what a destroyed city looks likeVox ABC Online all 34 news articles »

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Syria peace talks stall, but countries pledge billions more in aid - The Globe and Mail Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:53:29 GMT

The Globe and Mail

Syria peace talks stall, but countries pledge billions more in aid The Globe and Mail The leaders of Jordan and Lebanon – which together host almost two million Syrian refugees – piled on more grim news by telling an international donors' conference in London that their countries were near the breaking point if the world did not do more ... and more »