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Turkish officials: Europe wanted to export extremists to Syria - The Guardian Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:17:17 GMT

The Guardian

Turkish officials: Europe wanted to export extremists to Syria
The Guardian
Turkish officials have accused European governments of attempting to export their Islamic extremist problem to Syria, saying the EU has failed to secure its own borders or abide by pledges to share intelligence and cooperate in fighting the jihadist ...

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A Top ISIS Leader Is Killed in an Airstrike, the Pentagon Says - New York Times Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:32:44 GMT

Daily Beast

A Top ISIS Leader Is Killed in an Airstrike, the Pentagon Says
New York Times
WASHINGTON — American Special Operations forces in eastern Syria killed a top Islamic State commander this week, Pentagon officials said Friday, part of a monthslong campaign the Obama administration boasts is eviscerating the Islamic State even as ...
Raid that killed an Islamic State leader marks a shift in US strategyLos Angeles Times
Haji Imam, ISIS Second in Command, Killed by U.S. in SyriaDaily Beast
IS senior leader 'killed in US raid in Syria'BBC News
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How Syria Was Swept By The Merchants of Death - Huffington Post Fri, 25 Mar 2016 18:15:53 GMT

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How Syria Was Swept By The Merchants of Death
Huffington Post
Syria became nothing but a pawn in the hands of the merchants of death, the states and various extremist groups who mercilessly used Syrians' lives to further their narrow political schemes. The fact that more than 300,000 Syrians have died, twice as ...
The battle for Palmyra will reveal how much damage was done to Syria's priceless relicsLos Angeles Times
Why are Russian servicemen still dying in Syria?Russia Beyond the Headlines
'US tripping over its feet in Syria'RT
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Are North Koreans fighting in Syria? It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. - Washington Post Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:03:36 GMT

Washington Post

Are North Koreans fighting in Syria? It's not as far-fetched as it sounds.
Washington Post
This week, representatives of Western-backed Syrian opposition delegation in Geneva told Russian state media that President Bashar al-Assad had a surprising new ally on the Syrian battlefield: militia units from North Korea. "Two North Korean units are ...
North Korea troops in Syria to help Assad: reportAl-Arabiya
North Korean forces supporting Assad in SyriaARA News
North Korea involvement in Syria needs confirmation, Seoul saysUPI.com
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US, Russia Map Out Peace Strategy for Syria - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:49:38 GMT

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US, Russia Map Out Peace Strategy for Syria
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MOSCOW—The U.S. and Russia praised the progress of a cease-fire in Syria at a meeting at the Kremlin on Thursday, and promised to build on the success by supporting peace talks in Geneva between the Syrian government and opposition parties.
Syria conflict: US and Russia want draft constitution by AugustBBC News
Russia, U.S. set August deadline to push Syria peace talksChicago Tribune
US Says It Hasn't Changed Position on Syria's AssadABC News
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Israeli and Jordanian Jets Confronted Russian Warplanes on Syrian Border, King Says - Haaretz Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:29:45 GMT

Haaretz

Israeli and Jordanian Jets Confronted Russian Warplanes on Syrian Border, King Says
Haaretz
Israeli and Jordanian Jets Confronted Russian Warplanes on Syrian Border, King Says. 'The Russians were shocked and understood they could not mess with us,' says Jordanian King Abdullah, adds that Jordan 'spoke on behalf of Israel' with Russia.
Jordanian and Israeli jets confronted Russians near Syria border: AbdullahMiddle East Eye
Report: Jordan's king met Mossad chief to coordinate stances on Russian strikes in SyriaJerusalem Post Israel News

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Iraqi army says border area with Syria taken from ISIS - Al-Arabiya Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:36:00 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraqi army says border area with Syria taken from ISIS
Al-Arabiya
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Brahim el-Bakraoui, 29, had been expelled in July after being arrested near the Syrian border and two officials said he had been deported a second time. Belgian and Dutch police had been notified of Turkish ...

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Turkish journalists face secret trial for revealing arms deliveries to Syria - The Guardian Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:19:00 GMT

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Turkish journalists face secret trial for revealing arms deliveries to Syria
The Guardian
An Istanbul court has ruled that well-known Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül will stand trial behind closed doors on charges of espionage and divulging state secrets. In a case that has drawn international attention and harsh criticism, ...

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Senior ISIS leader killed in Syria raid - MSNBC Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:24:01 GMT

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Senior ISIS leader killed in Syria raid
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Imam's death comes on the heels of a U.S. airstrike in Syria that reportedly killed another top ISIS commander, Omar al-Shishani. The combination of the two, NBC News reported, “are major scores for U.S.-led coalition forces in taking out the biggest ...

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Iran deploys Army Special Forces to Syria and Iraq - Long War Journal Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:14:07 GMT

Long War Journal

Iran deploys Army Special Forces to Syria and Iraq
Long War Journal
A senior commander in Iran's Army told reporters on Mar. 23 that Special Forces would be deployed as “advisors” to Syria and Iraq. This would mark the first time that Army forces – in this case, commandos and snipers of the Rapid Response Battalions ...

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