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This is the advanced Russian helicopter that just crashed in Syria - Washington Post Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:44:13 GMT

Washington Post

This is the advanced Russian helicopter that just crashed in Syria Washington Post Reports on social media indicated that the helicopter, known in Russia as the Mi-28 Night Hunter and among NATO countries as the Havoc, is an advanced gunship that appears to have first arrived in Syria in November but has only recently been used ... Advanced Russian Attack Helicopter Crashes In SyriaJalopnik Russia says one of its attack helicopters crashes in SyriaReuters Syria conflict: Russian helicopter crashes, killing two crewBBC News The Independent -Express.co.uk -Rudaw all 80 news articles »

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Syria's Partial Cease-Fire Shows Signs of Crumbling - New York Times Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:28:57 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Syria's Partial Cease-Fire Shows Signs of Crumbling New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — A fragile and partial cease-fire in Syria is coming under new strains, with ground clashes and airstrikes intensifying as the government promises a new offensive and prepares to hold controversial parliamentary elections on Wednesday. The Latest: US urges Russia to get Syria to end violenceU.S. News & World Report Iran, France concerned at Syria violence with talks set to resumeReuters Syria peace talks and polls signal Assad's growing confidenceBBC News Washington Post -USA TODAY -Telegraph.co.uk all 619 news articles »

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US Readies 'Plan B' to Arm Syria Rebels - Wall Street Journal Wed, 13 Apr 2016 01:03:49 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US Readies 'Plan B' to Arm Syria Rebels Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The Central Intelligence Agency and its regional partners have drawn up plans to supply more-powerful weapons to moderate rebels in Syria fighting the Russia-backed regime in the event the country's six-week-old truce collapses, ... and more »

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Syria: Reconstruction Could Foster Peace - World Bank Group Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:30:19 GMT

Thomson Reuters Foundation

Syria: Reconstruction Could Foster Peace World Bank Group WASHINGTON, April 12, 2016 – Development institutions can take immediate actions inside and outside Syria to help make peace happen today, according to a new World Bank report released today. With the battles still ongoing, the Middle East and North ... Syrian reconstruction plan may bring peaceNewshub all 21 news articles »

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Baby Steps on the Long Road to Justice for Atrocities in Syria - Amnesty International USA Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:55:31 GMT

Baby Steps on the Long Road to Justice for Atrocities in Syria Amnesty International USA The negotiations set to recommence in Geneva on April 11, 2016 and the recent reduction of hostilities in Syria may represent important steps towards a peaceful solution to more than five years of turmoil. Few would not welcome the guns falling silent ...

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Turkey strikes Islamic State in Syria after attacks on border town - Reuters Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:02:26 GMT

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Turkey strikes Islamic State in Syria after attacks on border town Reuters ISTANBUL The Turkish army hit Islamic State targets in northern Syria, in response to cross-border rocket fire that struck a border town in southeastern Turkey for the second day in a row, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said. The military was ... Turkey shells ISIS targets in Syria, state news agency saysCBC.ca Turkish army shells IS targets along border with SyriaDeutsche Welle Rockets from Syria hit Turkish town Kilis, at least 4 injuredRT Sputnik International -Jerusalem Post Israel News -The Guardian all 247 news articles »

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The Fate of Syria Rests in Aleppo - STRATFOR Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:00:34 GMT

STRATFOR

The Fate of Syria Rests in Aleppo STRATFOR Syria's cease-fire is crumbling under the weight of current and pending military operations in the country. Focused on the province and city of Aleppo, the operations stand to play a decisive role in determining the direction of the civil war. In the ... Syria: Indiscriminate Attacks Ongoing Despite “Cessation of Hostilities”Human Rights Watch Operations in Aleppo to Play Decisive Role in Syria's Civil War - StratforSputnik International all 11 news articles »

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Syria war crimes investigators amass strongest evidence 'since Nuremberg' against Bashar al-Assad - Telegraph.co.uk Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:12:38 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Syria war crimes investigators amass strongest evidence 'since Nuremberg' against Bashar al-Assad Telegraph.co.uk International investigators have amassed the strongest evidence “since Nuremberg” for the prosecution of Bashar al-Assad and his allies for war crimes, smuggling 600,000 pages of official documents out of Syria. This trove - weighing several tons ... Gathering evidence of Syria war crimes in 'The Assad Files'PBS NewsHour Document leak in Syria 'enough to convict Assad of war crimes'PRI The Assad FilesThe New Yorker Business Insider all 15 news articles »

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Israel carried out dozens of strikes in Syria, Netanyahu says - Fox News Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:07:25 GMT

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Israel carried out dozens of strikes in Syria, Netanyahu says Fox News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that his country launched dozens of strikes in Syria to prevent the transfer of weaponry with Hezbollah fighters, Reuters reported. Netanyahu, who did not specify when the strikes occured or the ... Israel PM admits strikes in Syria for first timePress TV Israel Acknowledges Launching Dozens of Strikes in SyriaDemocracy Now! Hezbollah transforming to a juggernaut in SyriaAl-Arabiya RT -Reuters -The Times of Israel all 47 news articles »

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Learning From Russia: Why Washington Gets It All Wrong About Syria - Sputnik International Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:36:46 GMT

Sputnik International

Learning From Russia: Why Washington Gets It All Wrong About Syria Sputnik International "As the situation on the ground keeps changing against the radical militants that invaded Syria, Syrian troops along with Russian airpower have managed to deliver a crushing blow against them, particularly the so-called 'Islamic State' [Daesh]. Western ... The Moderate Opposition in Syria LivesForeign Policy In Focus all 8 news articles »