USA TODAY | As Syria talks falter, signs point to ugly next phase USA TODAY The White House expressed concern Thursday about Russia moving equipment into Syria, a possible sign that the war is entering a violent new phase. President Obama said if the Syrian cease-fire fails, "none of the options are good." “The problem with ... White House concerned by Russia's military moves in Syria Russian artillery deployed for Aleppo offensive as Syria talks falter Talks Stalled, Syrian Opposition to Stay in Geneva Next Week |
BBC News | Syria conflict: Largest aid convoy reaches besieged Rastan BBC News The largest aid convoy so far in Syria has reached a besieged rebel-held town in the centre of the country. Sixty-five lorries are delivering food and medicine to about 120,000 civilians in and around Rastan, in Homs province. The International ... Aid convoy sets off for rare delivery in Syria's Homs province: Red Cross The Latest: Largest-ever aid convoy leaves for Syrian town |
Reuters | Kurds and Syrian Forces Clash, Adding Wrinkle to War New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Amid renewed fighting across Syria on Thursday, clashes broke out between Kurdish militias and Syrian government forces, potentially opening a new front in the already complex conflict. The skirmishes — in Syria's northeastern tip, ... Battle between Syrian government, Kurdish force kills 26: Kurdish official Kurds take over prison, capture 50 pro-Syrian govt fighters in Qamishli – reports Federalization of Syria Could Unite Country Rather Than Divide It - PYD |
Politico | Obama sees another foreign policy goal crumble in Syria Politico Even as he held firm on the notion that Assad must step down as Syria's leader, Obama gave no sign that he would consider sending ground troops to help resolve the conflict in the Arab state, other than the Special Forces currently fighting the Islamic ... |
BBC News | Syria conflict: 'Largest ever' siege evacuations carried out BBC News Relief agencies evacuated 500 wounded people from four besieged Syrian towns, in what has been described as the largest such operation so far in the five-year conflict. Half were brought out from towns blockaded by pro-government forces, and half from ... Syria Conflict: UN-Backed Evacuation of Hundreds Under Siege Begins Hundreds evacuated from four besieged areas in Syria – UN mediator Syria humanitarian relief efforts increase despite failed talks |
Bloomberg | Netanyahu Says He Got Russian Assurances Over Syrian Threat Bloomberg Netanyahu told Putin he made the daytrip because Israel must “do everything we can to prevent the transfer of sophisticated weapons from Iran and Syria to Hezbollah,” the Lebanese Islamic movement that warred with the Israeli military in 2006 and is ... Israel Urges Russia To Tighten Coordination Ties in Syria Israel's occupation of Golan: Syria attacked first Netanyahu, Putin tweak military coordination as Syria conditions change |
Devex | Leader of Syria Rescue Group, Arriving in US for Award, Is Refused Entry New York Times UNITED NATIONS — The leader of a Western-backed rescue organization that searches for survivors of bombings in Syria was denied entry into the United States this week, where he was to receive an award recognizing his contributions to humanitarian ... Syria's 'White Helmets' chief denied entry to US |
Voice of America | Preservationists Warn Syria's Historic Sites Still at Risk Voice of America He is one of the world's leading experts on ancient Mesopotamia who has traveled to Syria often. But all University of Chicago professor McGuire Gibson could do during Islamic State's rampage of destruction in the historic city of Palmyra and other ... |
Voice of America | US Concerned By Russia's Increased Military Presence in Syria Voice of America Last updated on: April 21, 2016 11:40 AM. The United States said it is concerned about reports that Russia is moving more military equipment and personnel back into Syria, while the top NATO official said the cease-fire still remains the best chance ... NATO Chief: Syria cease-fire best basis for peace |
Deutsche Welle | Russia declares Syria's Palmyra free of landmines Deutsche Welle After Syrian government forces, with the support of Russian airstrikes, recaptured the UNESCO World Heritage site of Palmyra last month, the ancient site has been declared clear of landmines and explosive devices. Militants with the self-declared ... Russia gearing up for ground offensive in Syria: US military official Russia completes demining of archeological site in Palmyra, Syria |