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Iran Is Sending Its Student Zealot Militia To Fight In Syria And Iraq - Daily Caller Sat, 09 Apr 2016 15:07:03 GMT

Iran Is Sending Its Student Zealot Militia To Fight In Syria And Iraq Daily Caller Iran is bolstering its key ally Syria by sending a paramilitary force full of zealot student soldiers fiercely loyal to the Islamic Republic and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. A media group close to the Iranian government, Mehr News Agency, reported ... and more »

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Pentagon recommends sending 250 more troops to Syria - WGN-TV Sat, 09 Apr 2016 12:21:54 GMT

WGN-TV

Pentagon recommends sending 250 more troops to Syria WGN-TV WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering sending 250 additional U.S. special forces to Syria to advise rebel groups as part of a broader Pentagon recommendation on how to increase the pace of operations against ISIS, a U.S. defense ... US military proposes 250 more special forces in Syria: ReportPress TV World War Three may have already begun in Iraq and SyriaReuters Blogs (blog) Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Iraq, SyriaDepartment of Defense all 263 news articles »

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Family of US Citizen Released by Syria Is Thankful - ABC News Sat, 09 Apr 2016 21:55:36 GMT

The Seattle Times

Family of US Citizen Released by Syria Is Thankful ABC News The Seattle-area family of a U.S. citizen released from captivity by the Syrian government said Saturday they were grateful for efforts by the U.S. government over the past three years to secure his freedom. The exact whereabouts of freelance ... American Held Captive in Syria Is ReleasedNew York Times Renton family thankful for photographer's release in SyriaThe Seattle Times Syria releases US freelance photographer Kevin Patrick DawesWashington Post The Times of Israel -NBCNews.com all 138 news articles »

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IS frees most of 300 abducted cement workers, kills 4 - WSOC Charlotte Sat, 09 Apr 2016 16:07:30 GMT

Wall Street Journal

IS frees most of 300 abducted cement workers, kills 4 WSOC Charlotte BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group has released most of the 300 cement workers it abducted near Damascus after questioning them to find out who were Muslims and killing four who were members of the minority Druze sect, a Syrian opposition ... Most Cement Workers Abducted by Islamic State in Syria FreedWall Street Journal ISIS releases hundreds of Syrian cement factory workers, report saysCNN Syria: Despite cease-fire, catalogue of horror continues in besieged areasMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International all 75 news articles »

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Seizing America's Moment in Syria - The National Interest Online Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:02:28 GMT

The National Interest Online

Seizing America's Moment in Syria The National Interest Online Since the cessation of hostilities began in Syria, activists in several cities have once again begun taking to the streets. What is telling is that in a number of the communities the activists have been brandishing the flag of the moderate Free Syrian ... Russia Didn't Withdraw From Syria, It Just Made Room For Its Gunships [VIDEO]Daily Caller Russian reconciliation center in Syria posts news on InternetTASS Russian Military Registers 6 Syria Ceasefire Violations in 24 HoursSputnik International Telegraph.co.uk -Reuters all 51 news articles »

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Jose Mourinho rejects Syria coaching job - agent Jorge Mendes - BBC Sport Sat, 09 Apr 2016 18:14:20 GMT

BBC Sport

Jose Mourinho rejects Syria coaching job - agent Jorge Mendes BBC Sport Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected an offer to coach Syria, according to his agent. In an email sent to Associated Press, Jorge Mendes said Mourinho told the Syrian FA that, "while he felt honoured to receive the invitation, he cannot at ... Jose Mourinho 'honored,' but declines Syria's coaching offerFOXSports.com Mourinho rejects Syria approach but wants coaching returnWashington Post Mourinho rejected offer to coach SyriaFourFourTwo Dream Team FC all 678 news articles »

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ISIS Reportedly Carries Out Mass Kidnapping Of Factory Workers In Syria - NPR Thu, 07 Apr 2016 21:17:05 GMT

Daily Mail

ISIS Reportedly Carries Out Mass Kidnapping Of Factory Workers In Syria NPR ISIS has conducted a mass kidnapping of industrial workers near Syria's capital, Damascus, according to Syrian state media and an independent rights group. There are conflicting reports about how many people were taken from the al-Badiyeh Cement Co., ... ISIS massacres 175 of 300 cement workers it kidnapped outside Syria capital DamascusDaily Mail ISIS captures hundreds of Syrian cement factory workers, report saysCNN Syria conflict: IS 'abducts hundreds of factory workers'BBC News New York Times -The Guardian -CBS News all 244 news articles »

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Starvation in Syria remains weapon of war despite partial ceasefire - The Guardian Fri, 08 Apr 2016 17:24:05 GMT

The Guardian

Starvation in Syria remains weapon of war despite partial ceasefire The Guardian Syrian officials had pledged to allow more aid into areas it surrounds after the ceasefire announced by Russian president Vladimir Putin took hold. The ceasefire has led to a reduction in attacks, but excludes areas held by terror groups such as Isis ... Putin cheers Russian achievements in Syria as death toll mountsFox News The Syrian Regime Is Blocking Aid to Hundreds of Thousands in Dire Need, Despite CeasefireVICE News all 66 news articles »

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Syria's Assad shows no willingness to compromise - Reuters Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:29:02 GMT

Reuters

Syria's Assad shows no willingness to compromise Reuters CAIRO (Reuters)- - As the Syria peace talks resume next week, President Bashar al-Assad, backed militarily by Iran and Russia, shows no willingness to compromise, much less step aside to allow a transition Western powers claim is the solution to the ... U.S., Russia Said to Team Up to Draft New Syria ConstitutionBloomberg Putin intelligent strategist, Russia played constructive role in Syria, Iran – Kerry on Charlie RoseRT Syrian peace talks set to resume with few hopeful of progressThe Guardian UN News Centre all 106 news articles »

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Why Syria Election Will Hand Assad Victory - Voice of America Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:21:20 GMT

Voice of America

Why Syria Election Will Hand Assad Victory Voice of America The elections being held next week in Syria — or at least in government-controlled areas — won't be nail-biters, they say, and will see the ruling Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party of President Bashar al-Assad and its political allies storm to inevitable ... and more »