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Russia urges joint strikes on Syria rebels but US reacts coolly - Reuters Fri, 20 May 2016 21:49:00 GMT

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Russia urges joint strikes on Syria rebels but US reacts coolly Reuters Washington has consistently refused to join forces with Russia in Syria ever since Moscow launched its campaign of air strikes in September last year, accusing it of acting solely to prop up Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The United States has ... Russia proposes joint airstrikes with US-led coalition in SyriaWashington Post US rejects Russia proposal for joint Syria air strikesAljazeera.com U.S. weighs joint airstrikes with Russia in SyriaWashington Times Salt Lake Tribune -RT all 233 news articles »

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US 'leverage in Syria' thanks to collusion with terrorists - RT Fri, 20 May 2016 17:22:22 GMT

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US 'leverage in Syria' thanks to collusion with terrorists RT Therefore, Washington and its Western and Middle East allies cannot possibly designate Jaysh al-Islam and Ahrar al-Sham as terrorist; otherwise it would be a self-indicting admission that the war in Syria is a foreign state-sponsored terrorist assault ... Why Do Young People Join ISIS in Syria?TheStranger.com Jihadists mobilize in Syria as peacemaking unravelsReuters Al Qaeda Goes to Syria: How to Build an Islamic Emirate OvernightCenter for Research on Globalization Consortium News all 19 news articles »

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Syria asks Russia to rebuild its energy sector - RT Fri, 20 May 2016 14:47:59 GMT

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Syria asks Russia to rebuild its energy sector RT "Syria has asked our companies to participate in rebuilding oil and gas projects, infrastructure development, and pipeline construction,” Novak told journalists, adding the companies are currently studying the proposals. Syria has already asked Russia ... Syria asks Russia to rebuild its oil industryPress TV Syria Asks Russian Energy Companies to Assist in Restoring Oil IndustrySputnik International all 11 news articles »

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Syria Emergency - UNHCR (press release) Wed, 18 May 2016 06:56:11 GMT

UNHCR (press release)

Syria Emergency UNHCR (press release) Over 4 million people have fled Syria since 2011, seeking safety in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and beyond. Millions more are displaced inside Syria and, as war continues, hope is fading fast. UNHCR works hard to help, leading a coordinated effort across the ... Watch: Inside the Most Populated Syrian Refugee Camp in the World - "Waiting at the Door" DocumentaryHuffington Post Japan to take 150 Syrians with eye on efforts to rebuild nationAsahi Shimbun all 19 news articles »

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The US-led coalition is dropping these leaflets on ISIS' capital in Syria to 'mess with them' - Business Insider Fri, 20 May 2016 17:08:00 GMT

Business Insider

The US-led coalition is dropping these leaflets on ISIS' capital in Syria to 'mess with them' Business Insider The US-led coalition has begun a new "mess-with-them" campaign that involves dropping leaflets on ISIS' de facto capital of Raqqa, Syria, urging residents to leave the city, The Daily Beast's Nancy Youssef reported on Friday. “The time … has arrived ... US: No joint strikes with Russia in SyriaAl-Arabiya Final Countdown: Syrian Democratic Forces Prepare to Retake Raqqa (PHOTO)Sputnik International all 11 news articles »

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Russia's Hybrid-Warfare Victory in Syria - The National Interest Online Thu, 19 May 2016 21:56:55 GMT

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Russia's Hybrid-Warfare Victory in Syria The National Interest Online It is true that Russia has experienced some successes on the Syrian battlefield, but these victories are far from establishing Moscow as the new power broker in the region. Russia's achievement on the ground hinged mainly on the morale boost its ... Fighting continues in Syria as world leaders gatherAljazeera.com Syria conflict: World powers vow to bolster truce and deliver aidBBC News Europe|In Syria Talks, US and Russia Propose Airdrops if Assad Forces Block AidNew York Times Wall Street Journal -USA TODAY -The Guardian all 452 news articles »

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Ex-Guantanamo bay detainee Moazzam Begg urges people to go to Syria and "defend the revolution" against ... - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 20 May 2016 21:01:27 GMT

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Ex-Guantanamo bay detainee Moazzam Begg urges people to go to Syria and "defend the revolution" against ... Telegraph.co.uk Moazzam Begg, director of the controversial advocacy group Cage, has encouraged people to go to Syria and "defend the revolution" against President Assad, as he accuses the Government of using Isil as "a stick to beat" Muslims with. The former ...

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Hezbollah vows stronger presence in Syria after commander's death - Reuters Fri, 20 May 2016 18:00:06 GMT

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Hezbollah vows stronger presence in Syria after commander's death Reuters Badreddine directed Hezbollah's military operations in Syria, insisting on basing himself in the country, and had been a top commander since the 1990s, responsible for breaking up Israeli spy networks and helping develop the group's media apparatus, ... Nasrallah: Hezbollah to bolster Syria presence after commander killedThe Times of Israel Hezbollah to send more fighters to Syria: NasrallahMiddle East Eye Nasrallah vows to expand Hizbollah's presence in SyriaThe National Al-Arabiya -World Politics Review all 93 news articles »

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IS video shows 'Indian jihadists' fighting in Syria - The Hindu Fri, 20 May 2016 10:56:00 GMT

IS video shows 'Indian jihadists' fighting in Syria The Hindu The dreaded terror group Islamic State has launched a new propaganda video that showed off a large group of Kalashnikov-wielding jihadists allegedly from India fighting against the Syrian forces in the Homs province. The video is part of the outfit's ... IS footage aimed at inducting Indians shows 'Desis' fighting in SyriaThe New Indian Express all 14 news articles »

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ISIS recruit Naseer Taj who planned to go to Syria jailed while escaping UK - Daily Mail Fri, 20 May 2016 15:45:18 GMT

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ISIS recruit Naseer Taj who planned to go to Syria jailed while escaping UK Daily Mail A taxi driver who planned to abandon his heavily pregnant wife and young son to marry a jihadi bride in Syria has been jailed for eight years and three months. Naseer Taj, 26, wanted to teach his wife 'a lesson' because she was 'very possessive' and 'p ... Taxi driver planned to leave family for Jihadi Bride in SyriaMetro all 13 news articles »