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Aleppo siege marks dramatic upheaval on Syrian battlefield - CNN Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:24:36 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Aleppo siege marks dramatic upheaval on Syrian battlefield CNN In the space of a few weeks, the Syrian battlefield has been transformed, the balance of forces pulverized and the prospects for peace talks -- already dark -- virtually extinguished. Another tide of displaced civilians converge on the Turkish border ... Turkey steps up involvement in Syria conflictSydney Morning Herald Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees remain stranded at Turkish borderThe Guardian Erdogan Signals Turkey Prepared to Join Syria War If AskedBloomberg Sky News -Reuters all 828 news articles »

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Saudi Offer to Put Troops in Syria Not Realistic, Experts Say - Newsweek Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:13:00 GMT

Newsweek

Saudi Offer to Put Troops in Syria Not Realistic, Experts Say Newsweek 0207_saudi_arabia_defense_minister U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has welcomed a Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman's statement that Saudi Arabia would be willing to send ground troops into Syria to combat the Islamic State, but that statement ... Syria and Iran warn Saudis against sending troops, who would 'return in wooden boxes'Los Angeles Times Iranian Commander Dismisses Saudi Role in SyriaNew York Times Iranian commander mocks Saudi offer to intervene in SyriaCNN International Al-Arabiya -Daily Star -CNBC all 1,442 news articles »

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Obama caves on Syria, does nothing to help innocent civilians - New York Post Sun, 07 Feb 2016 11:01:36 GMT

New York Post

Obama caves on Syria, does nothing to help innocent civilians New York Post Just weeks after Secretary of State John Kerry spoke about a “new initiative” on Syria, details are emerging about what that really means: Handing over the Middle East to the United States' adversaries. From the beginning of last week's Geneva meetings ... Advantage Assad After Five Years of War in SyriaBloomberg Kerry 'blames opposition' for continued Syria bombingMiddle East Eye Backed By Russia, Syrian Troops Advance In A Major Battle For AleppoNPR Yahoo News -Wall Street Journal -BBC News all 5,089 news articles »

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Stunning photos capture a wedding amid Syria's wreckage - New York Post Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:14:00 GMT

New York Post

Stunning photos capture a wedding amid Syria's wreckage New York Post The wedding took place as Assad's forces closed in on another rebel stronghold to the north, Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city. The advancing government armies and intense Russian airstrikes sent a new flood of Syrian refugees — as many as 70,000 ... and more »

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Saudi invasion of Syria: The bluff that could ignite World War III - RT Sun, 07 Feb 2016 14:33:29 GMT

RT

Saudi invasion of Syria: The bluff that could ignite World War III RT Saudi rulers have reportedly amassed a 150,000-strong army to invade Syria on the alleged pretext “to fight against terrorism” and to defeat the so-called Islamic State (also known as ISIS/ISIL). Saudi officials told CNN that in addition to Saudi ... Riyadh More 'Interested in Helping Rebels Than Fighting Daesh' in SyriaSputnik International all 9 news articles »

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US weapons used to target Russians in Syria: Report - Press TV Sun, 07 Feb 2016 19:14:19 GMT

Press TV

US weapons used to target Russians in Syria: Report Press TV New evidence strongly suggests that US-backed militants in Syria are using American weapons to target senior Russian military officials in the country, a new report says. The so-called Free Syrian Army has recently released video footage showing a ... and more »

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With Border Closed, Turkey Creates Buffer Zone for Refugees in Syria - Haaretz Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:39:00 GMT

Haaretz

With Border Closed, Turkey Creates Buffer Zone for Refugees in Syria Haaretz With Border Closed, Turkey Creates Buffer Zone for Refugees in Syria. Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled Aleppo and are desperately trying to enter Turkey – which says it is unable to absorb any more refugees. Haaretz reports from the border region. Thousands of Syrians flee Russian bombs, push Turkey to open bordersFox News Turkey Under Pressure as Thousands of Syrians Amass at BorderNBCNews.com all 769 news articles »

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Not Russian op, but NATO's incursion in Middle East to blame for Syrian crisis – Moscow - RT Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:48:23 GMT

RT

Not Russian op, but NATO's incursion in Middle East to blame for Syrian crisis – Moscow RT "The intense Russia air strikes, mainly targeting opposition groups in Syria, are undermining the efforts to find a political solution to the conflict… also causing increased tensions and violations of Turkish airspace,” Stoltenberg said. The comments ... and more »

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Over 68000 migrants entered Europe in January as Syria war intensifies - Deutsche Welle Sun, 07 Feb 2016 17:16:23 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Over 68000 migrants entered Europe in January as Syria war intensifies Deutsche Welle Meanwhile, Syrian troops advanced towards Tal Rifaat, one of the last rebel strongholds in the Aleppo province, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told AFP news agency. According to Syrian pro-government newspaper "al-Watan," taking ... and more »

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Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sun, 07 Feb 2016 20:40:10 GMT

Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, February 7, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... and more »