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US-Russia cooperation frays as Syria truce falls apart - Washington Post Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:18:09 GMT

Washington Post

US-Russia cooperation frays as Syria truce falls apart Washington Post Barely two months after the United States and Russia joined together to forge a partial cease-fire in Syria, cooperation between them, including on a long-term political solution to that country's civil war, is rapidly eroding. Russia this week accused ... Russia wants more details about US special forces deployment in SyriaReuters Syria: Russia's continuing warBBC News Russian Jets Destroy Over 29000 Terrorist Targets in Syria Over 7 MonthsSputnik International Fox News -Rudaw all 80 news articles »

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Outspoken Virginia senator travels to Syria in support of Assad - Washington Post Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:10:38 GMT

Washington Post

Outspoken Virginia senator travels to Syria in support of Assad Washington Post RICHMOND — A Virginia senator with a history of controversial behavior has traveled to Syria on a three-day trip this week in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Sen. Richard H. Black (R-Loudoun) has met with Assad government officials as ... Cruz' Ex Co-Chair in Virginia Heads to Syria, Praises AssadABC News Cruz campaign's Virginia co-chair visits Syria and pledges to back AssadThe Guardian Ted Cruz's campaign co-chair in Virginia visits Syria in support of AssadThe Week Magazine Jerusalem Post Israel News -Press TV -The Atlantic all 40 news articles »

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As Syria Talks Stall, a Hunt for Alternatives - Wall Street Journal Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:53:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal

As Syria Talks Stall, a Hunt for Alternatives Wall Street Journal GENEVA—Talks aimed at ending the five-year war in Syria ground to a halt with the government and opposition divided over fundamental issues, including whether President Bashar al-Assad's political fate even belongs on the agenda. The regime insists ... Syria's oppositional HNC suggests urgent meeting of Friends of Syria Group in ParisTASS all 10 news articles »

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Syria conflict: UN envoy calls on US and Russia to save talks - BBC News Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:05:28 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: UN envoy calls on US and Russia to save talks BBC News The UN envoy to Syria has urged the US and Russia to urgently intervene "at the highest level" to salvage talks. Speaking after briefing the UN Security Council on the faltering peace process, Staffan de Mistura said that a truce agreed in February was ... UN envoy urges US, Russian help on Syria ceasefireDeutsche Welle UN Envoy Appeals to US, Russia to Help Syria Peace TalksABC News Parties in struggling Syria talks unclear on date of next roundReuters FRANCE 24 all 135 news articles »

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A Look at Key Events in Syria Since March 2011 - ABC News Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:48:59 GMT

New York Times

A Look at Key Events in Syria Since March 2011 ABC News A cease-fire that for two months brought relief to war-stricken Syrians has effectively collapsed, particularly in northern Syria, which has seen intense fighting and a military buildup. Here are some of the key events in the conflict: — March 2011 ... Scores of Civilians Killed In Aleppo as Syria Violence IntensifiesVICE News ISIS takes over 5 villages in northern SyriaFox News 5 Rescue Workers Are Killed in Northern SyriaNew York Times Wall Street Journal -FRANCE 24 -Washington Post all 586 news articles »

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How Russia Is Lying to Us About Syria - Daily Signal Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:52:05 GMT

Daily Signal

How Russia Is Lying to Us About Syria Daily Signal Whether it is in Georgia, Ukraine, or Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin will do anything to make it seem that Russia is a global power on equal footing with the United States. (Photo: Alexei Druzhinin) ... and more »

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As Syria fighting escalates, 5 bad outcomes loom - USA TODAY Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:17:05 GMT

USA TODAY

As Syria fighting escalates, 5 bad outcomes loom USA TODAY Two months after a cease-fire agreement to halt the Syrian civil war, increased fighting threatens to kill any hopes for a peaceful resolution of the five-year struggle. The latest escalation occurred Tuesday when Syrian jets conducted about 40 ... Military buildup, fighting spells end of Syrian cease-fireMilitary Times all 29 news articles »

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Syrian Kurdish leader sees Turkish hand in border closure - Reuters Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:58:45 GMT

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Syrian Kurdish leader sees Turkish hand in border closure Reuters The Iraqi Kurdish authorities gave no reason for the decision at the time the crossing was closed on March 16, Abdul Karim Saroukhan, the head of the Kurdish-led administration in northeastern Syria, told Reuters. The crossing was closed as Syrian ... and more »

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UNESCO team assesses damages to Syria's Palmyra world heritage site - UN News Centre Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:27:44 GMT

UN News Centre

UNESCO team assesses damages to Syria's Palmyra world heritage site UN News Centre 27 April 2016 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has completed a visit to the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria as part of a technical rapid assessment mission to take preliminary stock of destruction at the ... Despite ISIS destruction, ancient Palmyra in Syria can be restoredWashington Times all 13 news articles »

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The new UN consensus on Syria: Israel must pay! - New York Post Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:31:03 GMT

New York Post

The new UN consensus on Syria: Israel must pay! New York Post The Bashar al-Assad regime is outraged. So angry, in fact, that on Tuesday it asked the UN Security Council to do something. And the council, including America, finally agreed on something regarding Syria: It must get back the Golan Heights from Israel. UN Security Council Rejects Netanyahu's Claim to Syria's Golan HeightsNewsweek all 78 news articles »