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Russia is following a clear strategy in Syria - Financial Times Sun, 20 Mar 2016 15:45:28 GMT

Financial Times

Russia is following a clear strategy in Syria Financial Times Vladimir Putin's decision to pull Russian troops out of Syria hit the headlines around the world. But it should have been expected. Official statements said from the beginning that the operation would last only a limited time, that there would be no ... Syria's opposition grows impatient as Geneva talks show little progressThe Guardian Syria crisis talks: What the diplomats REALLY thinkCNN Syria peace talks grind toward pivotal Assad questionReuters Al-Arabiya -Newsweek all 6,497 news articles »

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Power-Sharing in Syria - Huffington Post Mon, 21 Mar 2016 01:14:41 GMT

Power-Sharing in Syria Huffington Post The root cause of Syria's conflict is the concentration of power by a minority-led Alawite administration. Decentralization can contribute to peace and political transition. Syria's future governance should consider constitutional arrangements, which ...

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The costs of Obama's Syria policy are apparent to everyone but him - Washington Post Sun, 20 Mar 2016 23:14:46 GMT

Washington Post

The costs of Obama's Syria policy are apparent to everyone but him Washington Post When President Obama chose to sidestep military action in Syria in 2013 and then struck a deal to dispose of most of the regime's chemical weapons, it seemed possible to me that he had stumbled into a tactical victory. After all, the proposed ... and more »

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Syria death toll from Russian airstrikes rises, say activists - The Guardian Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:23:27 GMT

The Guardian

Syria death toll from Russian airstrikes rises, say activists The Guardian The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which documents the conflict through activists on the ground, said 55 people have been killed, including 13 children and a pregnant woman, in what it said were Russian airstrikes that hit residential areas. The Latest: Russia says US slow to agree on Syria monitoringFox News Dozens killed in air strikes on Syria's Raqqa: monitor, activistsReuters Raids 'kill 39 civilians' in IS bastion in SyriaYahoo News The Indian Express -SBS -The Seattle Times all 330 news articles »

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IS Suffers Blows in Iraq, Syria but Still Launches Attacks - ABC News Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:21:34 GMT

IS Suffers Blows in Iraq, Syria but Still Launches Attacks ABC News After months of losing ground in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State group is showing signs of wear and tear, and its opponents say they have seen an increase in desertions among the extremists. But the jihadis appear to be lashing back with more ... and more »

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Daughter of Islamic State terrorist Khaled Sharrouf says she's struggling in Syria after parents' deaths - The Guardian Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:09:59 GMT

The Guardian

Daughter of Islamic State terrorist Khaled Sharrouf says she's struggling in Syria after parents' deaths The Guardian Sharrouf is believed to have died in a drone strike last year, while Zaynab's mother, Tara Nettleton, is thought to have died in Syria in September following an appendix operation. Her husband, another Islamic State terrorist Mohamed Elomar, is also ... Khaled Sharrouf's daughter, Zaynab Sharrouf, tells of 'normal' life in SyriaSydney Morning Herald Sharrouf's daughter reportedly breaks silence on life in Syria9news.com.au Grandmother's rescue mission to save her five grandchildren from SyriaYahoo7 News Stuff.co.nz all 35 news articles »

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Rare good news from Syria: some people are rising up against al-Qaeda - Vox Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:20:25 GMT

Vox

Rare good news from Syria: some people are rising up against al-Qaeda Vox Something important is happening in Syria: In a few isolated places, Syrians have begun to rise up against the rule of Jabhat al-Nusra, the al-Qaeda affiliate in the country. It's not anything like a major shift, but it suggests that some Syrians haven ... As the Syrian cease-fire holds, signs of progress against extremistsWashington Post (blog) all 6 news articles »

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Inside Syria's war: I went to three cities. This is what I saw. - Washington Post Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:03:43 GMT

Washington Post

Inside Syria's war: I went to three cities. This is what I saw. Washington Post After nearly two years, The Washington Post returned to government-held areas of Syria for the first time this month. Traveling to Damascus, Aleppo and Homs, I saw the destruction caused by the war, but also daily life that continues despite it. Russia's withdrawal from SyriaJordan Times Five ceasefire violations reported in Syria in past day - Russian reconciliation centerTASS Fighting over the rubble: the architectural cost of the Syrian civil warTelegraph.co.uk Sputnik International -The National -The Inquisitr all 35 news articles »

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The “Great Game” and the Partitioning Of Syria - Center for Research on Globalization Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:28:16 GMT

Center for Research on Globalization

The “Great Game” and the Partitioning Of Syria Center for Research on Globalization Russia's decision to greatly reduce its military presence in Syria, coming as it did with little warning, has left the world struggling for explanations. Russia is to maintain a military presence at its naval base in Tartous and at the Khmeymim airbase ... Syria's war-battered pound hit by Russian withdrawalJordan Times all 59 news articles »

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Syria forces retake key areas in Lattakia, kill militants in Raqqah. - Press TV Sun, 20 Mar 2016 16:24:44 GMT

Press TV

Syria forces retake key areas in Lattakia, kill militants in Raqqah. Press TV Syrian forces have regained control over key areas in the coastal province of Lattakia and killed a large number of Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the northern city of Raqqah. Government units backed by popular forces on Sunday continued military ... and more »