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Syria, already a catastrophe, seems on the verge of an uncontrollable disaster - Washington Post Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:19:06 GMT

Washington Post

Syria, already a catastrophe, seems on the verge of an uncontrollable disaster Washington Post Suddenly, after four years of brutal civil war, Syria this week became even more of an uncontrollable military, diplomatic and humanitarian disaster. “We are not blind to what is happening,” Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Tuesday, as he prepared ... Syria's bleeding even more thanks to John Kerry's peace ployNew York Post Russia says it sent US a 'concrete' plan to end Syria crisisFox News US stepping up push for ceasefire, aid in Syria: officialsReuters Press TV -CBC.ca -Politico all 207 news articles »

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The Russians Are Doing Surprisingly Well in Syria - Mother Jones Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:21:40 GMT

Mother Jones

The Russians Are Doing Surprisingly Well in Syria Mother Jones Under the banner of fighting international terrorism, President Vladimir Putin has reversed the fortunes of forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad....Government forces are now on the offensive, and last week they scored their most significant ... Mr. Obama stands by silently as Russia continues its onslaught in SyriaWashington Post Why the West is standing by amid Russia's campaign in SyriaChristian Science Monitor Aleppo's disaster and why it's so important for Syria's war, explainedVox Reuters -Sydney Morning Herald -Los Angeles Times all 3,162 news articles »

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ISIS, in a First, Says It Was Behind Attack in Syrian Capital - New York Times Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:26:15 GMT

New York Times

ISIS, in a First, Says It Was Behind Attack in Syrian Capital New York Times The blast on Tuesday came amid government advances against insurgents in northern Syria, a signal that even as the leadership goes on the offensive in some parts of the country, government-controlled areas, including those believed to be secure, remain ... IS Car Bomb in Syrian Capital Kills 10ABC News Car bomb targets Damascus police clubBBC News Russia/Syria: Daily Cluster Munition AttacksHuman Rights Watch all 349 news articles »

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Saudis make plans to deploy ground troops in Syria - Financial Times Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:19:19 GMT

Financial Times

Saudis make plans to deploy ground troops in Syria Financial Times Saudi Arabia is discussing plans to deploy ground troops with regional allies, including Turkey, for a safe zone in Syria, in a last-ditch effort to keep alive a rebellion at risk of collapse as a Russian-backed offensive by Syrian regime forces ... The Historic Battle for SyriaHuffington Post East Syria vs west SyriaMiddle East Eye Saudi Arabia says open to sending special forces into SyriaReuters Newsweek -Sputnik International all 1,881 news articles »

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West must condemn Russian action in Syria - The Guardian Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:02:06 GMT

The Guardian

West must condemn Russian action in Syria The Guardian Syrians walk through the rubble in Aleppo after Russian airstrikes pounded residential areas. 'Appeasing Russia and its bully boy leader now is likely to lead to more unchallenged aggression by them in future in areas like the Baltic,' writes Steve Smart. and more »

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Doctors Without Borders Hospital Is Latest Bombed in Syria - TIME Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:31:34 GMT

TIME

Doctors Without Borders Hospital Is Latest Bombed in Syria TIME 5 underscores how the bombardment of hospitals and other civilian infrastructure has become commonplace in Syria. The upsurge in attacks on medical facilities in recent months comes as the Syrian regime, backed by the Russian air force, escalates a ... Syria airstrike hits Médecins Sans Frontières-supported hospitalThe Guardian Deadly Airstrikes In Syria Hit Hospital Tied To Doctors Without BordersHuffington Post Doctors Without Borders Hospital In Syria Bombed, Impeding Country's Access To Medical CareThinkProgress CBC.ca all 37 news articles »

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More than 1 million are besieged in Syria, report says, challenging UN claim - Fox News Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:34:16 GMT

Fox News

More than 1 million are besieged in Syria, report says, challenging UN claim Fox News The Siege Watch report says 1.09 million people are living in 46 besieged communities in Syria, far more than the 18 listed by the U.N. It says most are besieged by the Syrian government in the suburbs of Damascus, the capital, and Homs. In the eastern ... Report: More than 1M people besieged in SyriaAl Jazeera America Madaya again facing starvation as report warns of extent of siegesThe Guardian all 130 news articles »

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Syria Before The War - Huffington Post Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:42:24 GMT

Huffington Post

Syria Before The War Huffington Post Lately I've been feeling a little homesick and with all the insane news and horrific images that keep pouring out of the syrian war, with shelling and bombing that is ruining much of Syrias antiquities, architecture and heritage sites, I wanted to put ...

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In Syria, war crimes don't take sides, UN report says - CNN Tue, 09 Feb 2016 02:39:13 GMT

CNN

In Syria, war crimes don't take sides, UN report says CNN The Syrian government, armed anti-government groups and armed terrorist groups including ISIS and al Nusra Front (al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate) all systematically committed murders, rapes or other forms of sexual violence, torture, imprisonment ... UN 'Horror' Report: Syrian Government Beats Thousands to DeathABC News Summary executions, torture, makeshift courts in Syria: UN reveals horrific detailsRT Syria 'exterminating detainees' - UN reportBBC News UN News Centre -NBCNews.com -The Guardian all 255 news articles »

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UN to discuss Syria humanitarian situation ahead of Munich talks - Reuters Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:36:00 GMT

Reuters

UN to discuss Syria humanitarian situation ahead of Munich talks Reuters The council usually finds it difficult to reach consensus on Syria because Russia, one of the five permanent veto powers, strongly backs the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The council session comes just ahead of a crucial meeting of ... and more »