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Al Qaeda Turns to Syria, With a Plan to Challenge ISIS - New York Times Sun, 15 May 2016 23:40:48 GMT

New York Times

Al Qaeda Turns to Syria, With a Plan to Challenge ISIS New York Times The operatives have been told to start the process of creating an alternate headquarters in Syria and lay the groundwork for possibly establishing an emirate through Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, the Nusra Front, to compete with the Islamic State, from ... and more »

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Syria Allows Students to Leave Rebel-Held Areas to Take Exams - New York Times Mon, 16 May 2016 01:42:15 GMT

Ahram Online

Syria Allows Students to Leave Rebel-Held Areas to Take Exams New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Syrian government allowed hundreds of students to leave two besieged areas near Damascus to take their year-end exams over the weekend, even as other suburbs of the capital came under fierce attack. The government is eager ... Students released from besieged Syria's Madaya to take examsAhram Online all 7 news articles »

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Islamic State on the defensive, territory shrinking in Syria and Iraq: US official - Reuters Sun, 15 May 2016 22:03:00 GMT

Reuters

Islamic State on the defensive, territory shrinking in Syria and Iraq: US official Reuters AMMAN Islamic State has not gained significant ground since it took the Iraqi city of Ramadi a year ago, which it then lost in December, as the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq and Syria has been helped by better intelligence and better equipped local forces ... and more »

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Five Australian terror suspects charged with trying to travel to Syria by boat - CNN Sun, 15 May 2016 07:25:52 GMT

CNN

Five Australian terror suspects charged with trying to travel to Syria by boat CNN Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton suggested that the five were committed to joining extremist groups overseas, pointing to Syria as a likely final destination. "This is a serious attempt by five men, who are of security interest to us ... Five face terror charges over Australia-Syria boat planTelegraph.co.uk Five Australians face terror charges after planned boat trip to SyriaUPI.com Five charged over Australia-Syria boat planRTE.ie Voice of America -ABC Online all 50 news articles »

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Kerry in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Syria, Libya, Yemen - ABC News Sun, 15 May 2016 08:33:10 GMT

ABC News

Kerry in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Syria, Libya, Yemen ABC News FILE - In this Monday, May 9, 2016, file photo, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to journalists before a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Paris. Kerry is in Saudi Arabia, Sunday, May 15, 2016, for talks on the ... Kerry Seeks Saudi Support for Syrian Cease-fireVoice of America Kerry meets Saudi king to discuss Syria before Vienna talksReuters John Kerry Holds Saudi Talks Ahead Of Syria, Libya MeetingsNDTV The National all 75 news articles »

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300 militants killed in Takfiri groups infighting near Damascus - Press TV Sun, 15 May 2016 14:35:30 GMT

Press TV

300 militants killed in Takfiri groups infighting near Damascus Press TV The so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that the Saudi-backed Jaish al-Islam militant group has been fighting against the Faylaq al-Rahman and Jaish al-Fustat groups, which are led by al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front, in ... Moderate Rebels? Militant Fights Near Syria's Damascus Kill Over 300Sputnik International Rebel infighting near Syria capital kills hundreds: MonitorMiddle East Eye all 5 news articles »

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Syria conflict: IS 'overruns hospital in Deir al-Zour' - BBC News Sat, 14 May 2016 23:51:58 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: IS 'overruns hospital in Deir al-Zour' BBC News Militants from the Islamic State (IS) group have briefly overrun a hospital complex in the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zour, reports say. Activists say about 35 pro-government fighters were killed and some medical staff taken hostage. More than 20 ... Fighting rages on in Syria's Deir el-ZourDeutsche Welle Syria Hospital Attacks: ISIS Forces Kill 20 In Deir Ezzor, Embattled Enclave Of The Syrian RegimeInternational Business Times Islamic State Militants Stormed a Government Hospital in Syria and Killed the Troops InsideVICE News Reuters -ABC Online -New York Daily News all 52 news articles »

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Hezbollah: Insurgents killed military leader in Syria - USA TODAY Sat, 14 May 2016 07:47:07 GMT

USA TODAY

Hezbollah: Insurgents killed military leader in Syria USA TODAY Hezbollah says its top military commander was killed in Syria by insurgent shelling. Mustafa Badreddine died in an explosion in Damascus, Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group said Friday. He was leading Hezbollah's effort to help Syrian President ... Hezbollah Says Commander Killed by Syrian Insurgent ShellingABC News Mustafa Badreddine, Hezbollah Military Commander, Is Killed in SyriaNew York Times Hezbollah: Insurgents killed top military commander in SyriaThe State Journal-Register NPR -Reuters -Washington Post all 550 news articles »

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Iran, Russia, Hezbollah and Israel settling scores in Syria? - Al-Arabiya Sun, 15 May 2016 09:22:19 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iran, Russia, Hezbollah and Israel settling scores in Syria? Al-Arabiya Few will mourn the killing of Hezbollah military wing head in Syria. Many are breathing easy after his assassination through either a planted bomb or a missile fired on land by Syrian opposition forces. It could even have been carried out by an unknown ... Russia, Iran competing for influence in Syriagulfnews.com How the life of Hezbollah's Mustafa Badreddine tells the political history of the Middle EastThe Independent all 76 news articles »

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Conflict Watch: From Syria to Afghanistan, all you need to know about the week that was - The Indian Express Sun, 15 May 2016 21:23:00 GMT

The Indian Express

Conflict Watch: From Syria to Afghanistan, all you need to know about the week that was The Indian Express SYRIA: The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said Saturday that the explosion in Damascus that killed its top militant commander was caused by insurgent shelling and vowed to continue fighting alongside the Syrian government until the rebels are ... Kurdish city on alert following Qaeda-led attacks northwest SyriaARA News Military Drones Flood War Skies Over Syria, IraqVoice of America all 8 news articles »