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Russia, with an eye on US, threatens to bomb Syrian cease-fire violators - Washington Post Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:45:00 GMT

Washington Post

Russia, with an eye on US, threatens to bomb Syrian cease-fire violators Washington Post The ultimatum may be as much a negotiating gambit with the United States as it is a warning that Russia is about to act on the ground in Syria, from which it pulled a portion of its warplanes last week. The Russian military has sought close cooperation ... What Russia's military proved in SyriaVox Syria conflict: Russia warns US over truce violationsBBC News Did Russia Win in Syria?The National Interest Online U.S. News & World Report -RT -Wall Street Journal all 547 news articles »

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a Different Syria - The New York Review of Books Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:49:27 GMT

The New York Review of Books

a Different Syria The New York Review of Books As the Syrian conflict passes its fifth anniversary, a partial cease-fire and the withdrawal of some Russian forces has brought what many are calling the best chance in years for peace to begin to take hold. And yet as international negotiators try to ... Syria peace talks: what are the issues?The Guardian The Latest: Syria envoy: 'Premature' to talk of transitionYahoo News Syria refuses to discuss Bashar al-Assad's removal from power at peace talksDaily Mail UN News Centre -The Times of Israel -Arutz Sheva all 157 news articles »

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Opinion: Russia has sent a clear signal to Syria's Assad - Deutsche Welle Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:01:28 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Opinion: Russia has sent a clear signal to Syria's Assad Deutsche Welle In the Arab world, almost all of Assad's opponents welcomed the move - above all Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which are the main supporters of the "moderate" Syrian opposition forces. Both countries hope Russia's step will give a boost to the current Syria ... Russia is following a clear strategy in SyriaFinancial Times Syria's opposition grows impatient as Geneva talks show little progressThe Guardian Syria crisis talks: What the diplomats REALLY thinkCNN Al-Arabiya -DefenseNews.com -War on the Rocks all 6,564 news articles »

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The Kurds' Push for Self-Rule in Syria - New York Times Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:25:59 GMT

New York Times

The Kurds' Push for Self-Rule in Syria New York Times The Kurds are an ethnic group of perhaps 35 million in Syria, Iraq, Iran and Turkey, and they have long argued that they are the world's largest ethnic group without a state. They have suffered persecution and had their aspirations for self-governance ... Arab League rejects Kurdish federation in SyriaMiddle East Eye Kurds declare Federation of North Syria – what's next?Russia Beyond the Headlines Syrian Kurds Accuse Ankara of Allowing Terrorists to Enter From TurkeySputnik International all 93 news articles »

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EU official optimistic about Syria's political process - U.S. News & World Report Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:31:40 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

EU official optimistic about Syria's political process U.S. News & World Report European Union's Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini, center, sits between Syrian students at a Lebanese public school where only Syrian students attend classes in the afternoon, at the eastern town of Bar Elias, in Bekaa valley, Lebanon, Monday, ... and more »

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Well protected military bases to remain in Syria – Kremlin spokesman - RT Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:04:16 GMT

RT

Well protected military bases to remain in Syria – Kremlin spokesman RT President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, but the Khmeimim and Tartus bases are to stay, properly protected, the president's spokesman said commenting on Startfor's analysis of the Russian task force remaining in Syria.

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Kasich urges US action in Syria, Ukraine, Asia - USA TODAY Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:45:43 GMT

USA TODAY

Kasich urges US action in Syria, Ukraine, Asia USA TODAY Ted Cruz and New York businessman Donald Trump have both said they would expand U.S. airstrikes in Syria and work with a coalition of Arab and Western allies to destroy ISIS. But Kasich has said airstrikes will not be enough to defeat the group. and more »

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IS suffers blows in Iraq, Syria but still launches attacks - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:56:26 GMT

Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

IS suffers blows in Iraq, Syria but still launches attacks Clarksville Leaf Chronicle BAGHDAD — 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 ... ISIS suffers blows in Iraq, Syria, still fightingAl-Arabiya all 100 news articles »

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UN's Syria relief effort internally divided, intimidated by Assad, study says - Fox News Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:52:31 GMT

Fox News

UN's Syria relief effort internally divided, intimidated by Assad, study says Fox News EXCLUSIVE: United Nations relief agencies have claimed “major breakthroughs” in reaching besieged areas of devastated Syria, while they say a fragile cessation of hostilities that began three weeks ago continues, by and large, to hold. According to a ... Japan to Provide $5Mln for People in Syria's Besieged AreasSputnik International all 7 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey 'block' Syria peace - SBS Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:04:24 GMT

Sputnik International

Saudi Arabia, Turkey 'block' Syria peace SBS Hezbollah has accused Saudi Arabia and Turkey of obstructing efforts to reach a political solution in Syria, saying Riyadh did not want to see any progress at Geneva peace talks aimed at ending five years of conflict. Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Saudi ... Hezbollah says Saudi Arabia, Turkey obstructing Syria peace chancesYahoo News Hezbollah Head Blames Turkey, Saudi Arabia for Disrupting Syria SolutionSputnik International all 77 news articles »