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Refugees From Syria Among the Thousands Who Fled Canadian Fire - New York Times Sat, 07 May 2016 20:20:11 GMT

New York Times

Refugees From Syria Among the Thousands Who Fled Canadian Fire New York Times EDMONTON, Alberta — As evacuees from the Fort McMurray wildfire arrive at shelters, hotels and homes of friends here, many say they now have a taste of what a wave of refugees experienced in Syria before they made it to Canada a few months ago. 'We understand what they're feeling': Syrian refugees in Calgary step up to help Fort McMurray fire evacueesCalgary Herald Fort McMurray Blaze: Syrian Refugees Step Up to Help Canadian Fire EscapeesNBCNews.com Canada's Syrian Refugees Raise Money to Help Fort McMurray Fire VictimsTIME CNN -The Independent all 5,220 news articles »

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Iran suffers losses in Syria, Aleppo truce extended - Reuters Sat, 07 May 2016 16:52:45 GMT

Reuters

Iran suffers losses in Syria, Aleppo truce extended Reuters DUBAI Thirteen Iranian soldiers were killed in a battle with Islamist militants over a village near the Syrian city of Aleppo, Tehran said on Saturday, in one of Iran's biggest single-day losses since it sent forces to support President Bashar al-Assad. The Latest: Iran reports Revolutionary Guard deaths in SyriaWashington Post Iran reports 13 Revolutionary Guard deaths in northern SyriaThe National Iran says 13 IRGC forces killed in SyriaPress TV Haaretz -The Hill (blog) -Rudaw all 64 news articles »

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3 Journalists Missing in Syria Have Been Freed, Spain Says - New York Times Sun, 08 May 2016 00:37:25 GMT

BBC News

3 Journalists Missing in Syria Have Been Freed, Spain Says New York Times MADRID — Three Spanish journalists who disappeared last summer while working in Syria have been freed from captivity, the Spanish government said on Saturday. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's office said in a statement that the three, Antonio Pampliega, ... Syria conflict: Kidnapped Spanish journalists freedBBC News ​Spain: 3 journalists missing in Syria have been freedCBS News Three Spanish journalists released in Syria by al-Qaeda group after almost a year in captivityTelegraph.co.uk CNN -The Guardian -Deutsche Welle all 31 news articles »

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13 Members of Iran's Elite Force Killed in Syria - ABC News Sat, 07 May 2016 15:40:12 GMT

13 Members of Iran's Elite Force Killed in Syria ABC News More than a dozen members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards were killed this week during an attack by militants in northern Syria in what shows Tehran's deep involvement in the Syrian civil war. Iran has been one of President Bashar Assad's ... and more »

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More progress on Syria in recent weeks than in the past 5 years - German FM - RT Sat, 07 May 2016 15:09:14 GMT

RT

More progress on Syria in recent weeks than in the past 5 years - German FM RT The civil war in Syria that has been going on for five years and cost an estimated 270,000 lives. “There is no military solution, only political negotiations can restore peace to Syria,” Steinmeier acknowledged, adding “We cannot afford another five ... and more »

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Fragile Truce Extended in Syria's Ravaged Aleppo - Voice of America Sat, 07 May 2016 16:12:29 GMT

Voice of America

Fragile Truce Extended in Syria's Ravaged Aleppo Voice of America State Department spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. goal is to get to a point where “we no longer have to count the hours and that the cessation of hostilities is fully respected across Syria.” His statement Friday came after Russian Defense ... Russia flexes its military might in SyriaCNN Russia says truce in Syria's Aleppo extended for 3 daysStars and Stripes Residents return as truce extended in Syria's AleppoJordan Times FRANCE 24 -New York Times -Reuters all 1,083 news articles »

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Millions of pounds of British aid to Syria “may have fallen into the hands of terrorist groups” - Telegraph.co.uk Sun, 08 May 2016 02:12:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Millions of pounds of British aid to Syria “may have fallen into the hands of terrorist groups” Telegraph.co.uk Millions of pounds of British humanitarian aid sent to Syria may have fallen into the hands of jihadists it was claimed. The money came from financial support sent to the war-stricken country by the Department for International Development (DFID). But ... Millions of pounds worth of British foreign aid to Syria may have been left to Islamic State jihadis, Government warnsDaily Mail all 2 news articles »

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48 IS fighters killed in coalition airstrikes in Syria - Fox News Latino Sat, 07 May 2016 19:15:33 GMT

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48 IS fighters killed in coalition airstrikes in Syria Fox News Latino At least 48 members of the Islamic State were killed in airstrikes by the U.S.-led international coalition in northern Syria, Istanbul-based broadcaster NTV reported Saturday, citing a statement from Turkey's military command. According to the ... Coalition airstrikes kill 48 Islamic State fighters in SyriaJerusalem Post Israel News all 165 news articles »

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Book Review: The Morning They Came For Us: Dispatches from Syria - Daily News & Analysis Sun, 08 May 2016 01:11:16 GMT

Daily News & Analysis

Book Review: The Morning They Came For Us: Dispatches from Syria Daily News & Analysis The world paid scant attention when Syria's unpopular dictator, Bashar al-Assad, cracked down on peaceful pro-democracy protesters, detaining and torturing thousands of these activists since early-2011. The crackdown spurred more hateful and violent ... and more »

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Russian orchestra performs amid Syria's ruins as airstrike nearby kills 28 - Business Insider Fri, 06 May 2016 12:53:12 GMT

Business Insider

Russian orchestra performs amid Syria's ruins as airstrike nearby kills 28 Business Insider A renowned Russian conductor led a triumphant concert Thursday in the ruins of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, once terrorized by the Islamic State group, even as an airstrike on a refugee camp in the north left at least 28 people dead and dozens ... In Syria, Russia Plays Bach Where ISIS Executed 25New York Times Russian orchestra plays concert in ancient Syrian ruins of PalmyraCNN Syria Palmyra concert: Canny Putin puts himself centre stageBBC News NBCNews.com -Washington Post -The Economist all 202 news articles »