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The Leaked 'Panama Papers' Expose The Dirty Dealings Behind Syria's War - Huffington Post Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:31:57 GMT

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The Leaked 'Panama Papers' Expose The Dirty Dealings Behind Syria's War Huffington Post Among the international figures named in the “Panama Papers,” the trove of more than 11 million leaked financial and legal documents made public over the weekend, is the richest man in Syria, Rami Makhlouf. Makhlouf, 46, is a cousin and close friend of ... Panama Papers Reveal The Companies Fueling Syrian Barrel Bombs, AirstrikesInternational Business Times all 3 news articles »

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Iran in Syria: flexing more, not less, military muscle - Fox News Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:59:25 GMT

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Iran in Syria: flexing more, not less, military muscle Fox News Just a little over a month ago, Secretary of State John Kerry told Congress that Iran, one of the major backers of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's regime, was moving its troops out of that country. Unfortunately, it isn't so. Instead, Iran is ... and more »

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Rebels Ignored the Islamic State in South Syria, and It's Come Back to Haunt Them - VICE News Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:32:16 GMT

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Rebels Ignored the Islamic State in South Syria, and It's Come Back to Haunt Them VICE News The Islamic State commands large swaths of territory in northern Syria, but it's never been a serious force in the south of the country — until now. Just two weeks ago a jihadist militia with allegedly close ties to the Islamic State or ISIS broke out ... Islamic State attacks Syrian forces near DamascusReuters IS attacks Syrian forces near DamascusSBS all 14 news articles »

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Turkish army fires at journalists filming anti-Kurd op from Syria – report - RT Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:48:50 GMT

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Turkish army fires at journalists filming anti-Kurd op from Syria – report RT Freelance reporters were in the Syrian town of Qamishli, filming an army operation in Nusaybin – a Turkish town several hundred meters away from their position. The footage they gathered on Tuesday allegedly shows the Turkish army shelling Nusaybin ... and more »

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Syrian fighter filmed eating organ of dead man is shot dead by militants - The Guardian Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:12:00 GMT

The Guardian

Syrian fighter filmed eating organ of dead man is shot dead by militants The Guardian Nusra and Ahrar have been erstwhile allies in the Syrian war, fighting together as part of a coalition known as Jaysh al-Fateh, which surged through Idlib province last spring, defeating forces loyal to the regime of Bashar al-Assad and ousting them ... Infighting leaves heart-eating militant dead in Syria: MonitorPress TV Moderate Islamist Al Qaeda Cannibal Tragically Killed in SyriaFrontPage Magazine Syrian rebel 'cannibal' killedTelegraph.co.uk all 10 news articles »

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Syria conflict: Army launches counter-offensive south of Aleppo - BBC News Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:40:24 GMT

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Syria conflict: Army launches counter-offensive south of Aleppo BBC News Syrian government forces have launched a counter-offensive to retake a village south of the city of Aleppo recently captured by jihadist militants. Troops and militiamen from Lebanon's Hezbollah movement began the assault on al-Eis overnight, backed by ... Syria launches operation to liberate city in AleppoPress TV Syria regime forces wage counteroffensive to oust Nusra Front from village near AleppoThe Japan Times Syria launches attack south of AleppoSBS Voice of America -teleSUR English all 36 news articles »

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Syria's loss of students to rebuild future - BBC News Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:32:53 GMT

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Syria's loss of students to rebuild future BBC News An entire generation of Syrians has had its education truncated, and the country's once flourishing academic community has been scattered or driven underground. The scale of the problem, according to the president of the Institute of International ... and more »

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US strikes al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria for the second time in a week - Washington Post Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:21:04 GMT

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US strikes al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria for the second time in a week Washington Post U.S. aircraft destroyed a car carrying “core al-Qaeda” members in northwestern Syria, Tuesday night, according to Pentagon officials. It is the second strike against the group's affiliate in Syria in less than 72 hours. According to a senior U.S ... Al Qaedas Screwing Up in SyriaDaily Beast Syrian jet downed near Aleppo as fighting picks up across countryThe Guardian Syria Army Launches Counteroffensive South of City of AleppoABC News New York Times -Foreign Policy (blog) -Vocativ all 519 news articles »

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IS in deadly gas attack on Syria army: state media - Yahoo News Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:43:34 GMT

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IS in deadly gas attack on Syria army: state media Yahoo News Beirut (AFP) - The Islamic State group has mounted a deadly gas attack against Syrian troops at a besieged eastern airbase, state news agency SANA said, the latest report of the jihadists' use of chemical weapons. SANA did not say precisely how many ... Syria war: IS 'used mustard gas' on Assad troopsBBC News White House weighs more Special Ops in SyriaCNN ISIS launches chemical weapons attack on Syria's airbase in Deir Ez-zor – reportRT Reuters -Otago Daily Times all 181 news articles »

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Russian Alligator helicopters destroy ISIS positions in Syria (VIDEO) - RT Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:06:31 GMT

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Russian Alligator helicopters destroy ISIS positions in Syria (VIDEO) RT A group of Russian Ka-52 helicopters has been captured on film in Syria taking part in airstrikes against Islamic State positions. The helicopters were targeting the terrorist group's sites in the Homs province. TrendsIslamic State, Russian anti-terror ... Destruction, Razed Monastery Left Behind by ISIS in Syria TownABC News Senior Israeli Official: ISIS' Downfall in Syria Only a Matter of TimeHaaretz Syria war: 'Islamic State' loses al-Qaryatain to government forcesBBC News New York Times -Business Insider -USA TODAY all 656 news articles »