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The Latest: Monitors say deaths up in Syria cease-fire zone - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:21:00 GMT

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The Latest: Monitors say deaths up in Syria cease-fire zone
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A British-based monitoring group says fighting in Syria has killed more civilians in the past two days than in the previous eight days combined, marking a deterioration of the conflict's partial cease-fire. Eighty civilians have died in fighting in the ...
Two killed as rockets from Syria hit southern Turkish town: mayor ...Reuters
Two killed as rockets from Syria hit southern Turkish town - mayorReuters UK
At least 2 killed after rockets fired from ISIS-controlled Syrian territoryFox News
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West's approach to Syria has its dangers - The Guardian Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:50:00 GMT

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West's approach to Syria has its dangers
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Why are European leaders linking peace talks to demands that President Bashar al-Assad step down (European leaders appeal to Putin to hold Syria ceasefire, 5 March)? The aim of the talks should be exclusively to provide a safe environment in which ...

New Report Documents 'Childhood Under Siege' In Syria - NPR Wed, 09 Mar 2016 03:34:00 GMT

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New Report Documents 'Childhood Under Siege' In Syria
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A new report by Save the Children, an international charity, details what it's like to struggle amid the war in cities and towns in Syria. Based on interviews and focus groups with people living and working in besieged areas, the report says at least ...
Report paints grim picture of kids' lives in SyriaWashington Post
Report Paints Bleak Picture of Life in Besieged Areas of SyriaVoice of America
Eating Leaves, and Other Ways Besieged Syrians Try to SurviveNew York Times
Mirror.co.uk
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ISIS 'minister of war' likely killed in US airstrike in Syria, defense official says - Fox News Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:27:29 GMT

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ISIS 'minister of war' likely killed in US airstrike in Syria, defense official says
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A senior Islamic State commander with a $5 million bounty on his head was targeted and “likely killed” in an airstrike in northeastern Syria last week, a U.S. defense official told Fox News Tuesday. Tarkhan Tayumurazovich Batirashvili, also known as ...
Top ISIL commander targeted in US airstrike in SyriaUSA TODAY
Top US general recommends more troops for Iraq and SyriaCNN
Islamic State commander targeted by US military in Syrian airstrikeThe Guardian
Department of Defense -Business Insider
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Syria conflict: Is this a new kind of world war? - BBC News Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:02:00 GMT

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Syria conflict: Is this a new kind of world war?
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The conflict has left more than 250,000 dead and half the population displaced. With four of the five members of the permanent UN Security Council members involved in the Syrian conflict the BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks is this a new kind of world war?
Syria war could cost country $1.3T by 2020CNBC
War could cost Syria nearly £1tn in lost economic growth by 2020 ...The Guardian
Why the Syrian conflict will define the decadeIrish Examiner
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Ex-ambassador: No-fly zone in Syria would test Russia - The Hill Tue, 08 Mar 2016 21:24:15 GMT

Ex-ambassador: No-fly zone in Syria would test Russia
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The Obama administration has opposed a no-fly zone in Syria in part because of the difficulties in enforcement. The United States and its allies would need to devote immense resources to ensure regime and Russian forces don't bomb the area, they argue.

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UN: 'Substantive' Syria peace talks to begin within days - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:23:00 GMT

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UN: 'Substantive' Syria peace talks to begin within days
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In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Syrian solders guard near a tent where local leaders and elders signed a declaration pledging to abide by a truce Maarzaf, about 15 kilometers west of Hama, Syria. Associated Press spent five days ...
U.N. official says Syria peace talks to begin within daysMilitary Times
Key Players No-Shows as Syria Talks Re-OpenVoice of America
US sees glimmer of hope in Syria peace talks after progress with RussiaPRI
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IS commander 'likely killed' in Syria air strike: US official - Yahoo News Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:53:32 GMT

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IS commander 'likely killed' in Syria air strike: US official
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The target of the March 4 attack was Omar al-Shishani, a red-bearded Georgian fighting with the jihadist group in Syria, the Pentagon said, cautioning that results of the operation were still being assessed. A US official speaking on condition of ...
ISIS Commander 'Likely Killed' in Syria Air Strike US OfficialMilitary.com
Have US airstrikes killed ISIS' Abu Omar al-Shishani in Syria?Daily Mail
Top ISIL commander targeted in coalition strike in Syria: US official9news.com.au
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Syria has lost $368 billion since civil war broke out, World Vision estimates - Toronto Star Tue, 08 Mar 2016 21:54:26 GMT

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Syria has lost $368 billion since civil war broke out, World Vision estimates
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Syria has lost $368 billion since civil war broke out, World Vision estimates. World Vision estimated the number by also taking stock of the loss of human capital as country's educated flee the country. Share on Facebook ...

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The Besiegers and the Besieged: Visiting Syria's Madaya With ... - ABC News Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:02:26 GMT

The Besiegers and the Besieged: Visiting Syria's Madaya With ...
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A white pick-up truck pulled up and a tall bearded man stepped out, wearing black Ray-Ban aviators and a beige “digital” camouflage uniform more often seen ...

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