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On the Ground in Syria: Bloodshed, Misery and Hope - New York Times Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:48:24 GMT

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On the Ground in Syria: Bloodshed, Misery and Hope
New York Times
ALEPPO, Syria — On the edge of Aleppo's ancient citadel, Zahra and her family squatted in a once-grand apartment, now facing rebel lines. Plastic sheets covered its tall windows to shield the space from a sniper's view; shelling boomed in the distance.
Nearly 250 Dead Amid Relentless Airstrikes On Syria's AleppoHuffington Post
Fighting rages in Aleppo amid calm in other parts of SyriaThe San Diego Union-Tribune
The Observer view on Barack Obama's role in bringing peace to SyriaThe Guardian
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Syria conflict: US seeks to de-escalate fighting - BBC News Sun, 01 May 2016 02:19:55 GMT

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Syria conflict: US seeks to de-escalate fighting
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The United States says it is working on specific initiatives to de-escalate fighting in Syria and revive a nationwide cessation of hostilities. A priority is to stop bloodshed in Aleppo where more than 200 people have died in a week of government air ...
Syria ceasefire: US Secretary of State John Kerry battles to save truceABC Online
Secretary of State Heads to Switzerland for Talks on SyriaNew York Times
Kerry To Hold Talks As Syria Deaths MountSky News
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RAF strikes in Iraq and Syria have killed 996, MoD estimates - BBC News Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:33:19 GMT

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RAF strikes in Iraq and Syria have killed 996, MoD estimates
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Parliament approved British participation in air strikes against IS targets in Iraq in September 2014. MPs went on to back action against IS in Syria in December 2015. While 66 Labour MPs helped the government secure a larger than expected Commons ...
UK air strikes kill 1000 Isis fighters in Iraq and Syria but no civilians, officials claimThe Independent
Exclusive: UK Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Have Killed Almost 1000 'Enemy Combatants'—But No CiviliansVICE

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Photo Essay: Syria's refugee crisis grips Greece - Jerusalem Post Israel News Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:37:11 GMT

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Photo Essay: Syria's refugee crisis grips Greece
Jerusalem Post Israel News
The Jerusalem Post's Washington bureau chief Michael Wilner is traveling alongside the exodus of Syrian refugees into Europe. Piraeus, a port near Athens, is another hotspot for Syria's refugees– and for others, including this boy from Afghanistan ...

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5 Surprising Cultural Facts About Syria - Seeker (registration) (blog) Sun, 01 May 2016 01:51:15 GMT

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5 Surprising Cultural Facts About Syria
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Syria has been a cradle of civilization for at least 10,000 years. It was home to the ancient majestic city of Ebla, which flourished from 1800 B.C. to 1650 B.C. A vast trove of 20,000 cuneiform tablets unearthed in the city provided an unprecedented ...

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NGO: Russia airstrikes in Syria have killed at least 5799 people in 7 months - Fox News Latino Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:52:34 GMT

NGO: Russia airstrikes in Syria have killed at least 5799 people in 7 months
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Russian airstrikes have killed at least 5,799 people in Syria since Moscow's aerial campaign started in late September, the opposition-aligned Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday. According to the British-based NGO, at least 2,005 ...

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Cut Video's “100 Years of Beauty” Series Explores Syria's Rich and Diverse History - The Mary Sue Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:05 GMT

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Cut Video's “100 Years of Beauty” Series Explores Syria's Rich and Diverse History
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In Cut Video's latest in their 100 Years of Beauty series, they look at the fashion history of Syria, a country that has seen a huge amount of change in the past 100 years. What's really interesting about this video is that Cut Video illuminated on ...


Obama's U.S. troop deployment in Syria criticized - UPI.com Sun, 01 May 2016 00:20:00 GMT

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Obama's U.S. troop deployment in Syria criticized
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WASHINGTON, April 30 (UPI) -- This week's announcement by President Barack Obama that the United States will commit an additional 250 special forces to Syria has been met with condemnation from Russia, Syria's ally, and a prominent Democratic ...

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How America is beating ISIS in Iraq and Syria - The Week Magazine Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:08:00 GMT

The Week Magazine

How America is beating ISIS in Iraq and Syria
The Week Magazine
How America is beating ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The Week Staff. Iraqi Shiite men who have volunteered to join government forces and militias in the fight against ISIS. HAIDAR HAMDANI/AFP/Getty Images. April 30, 2016. ADVERTISEMENT. Sign Up for.
ISIS executed over 4000 in Syria in last two years: ReportTimes of India
America Can Unite Syria's Rebels Against ISISThe National Interest Online

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Russia Says US Buildup Violates Syrian Sovereignty - Wall Street Journal Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:35:12 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Russia Says US Buildup Violates Syrian Sovereignty
Wall Street Journal
MOSCOW—Russia said Friday that U.S. plans to increase the number of its military personnel in Syria was illegal and violated the sovereignty of the war-torn country. “It is impossible for us to be not worried that such an action by the United States ...
Russia: US deployment violates Syria's sovereigntyDeutsche Welle
US troops in Syria to topple govt.: FM LavrovPress TV
'Violation of sovereignty': Moscow slams Obama decision to send 250 more US troops to SyriaRT

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