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Syria war: Kidnapped Spanish journalists return home - BBC News Sun, 08 May 2016 13:34:52 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: Kidnapped Spanish journalists return home BBC News Three Spanish journalists, kidnapped while working in Syria last year, have been released and have arrived in Madrid to a rapturous reception from friends and family. Antonio Pampliega, Jose Manuel Lopez and Angel Sastre disappeared from the northern ... Three Spanish Journalists Are Released From Captivity in SyriaNBCNews.com Spanish journalists held captive in Syria since July arrive homeThe Guardian Three Spanish journalists released from captivity in Syria return to SpainTelegraph.co.uk The Japan Times -U.S. News & World Report all 104 news articles »

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Al Qaeda chief tells jihadist fighters in Syria: Unite or die - Reuters Sun, 08 May 2016 16:54:22 GMT

Reuters

Al Qaeda chief tells jihadist fighters in Syria: Unite or die Reuters AMMAN Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri urged rival jihadist fighters in Syria to unite or risk death but again decried fellow Sunni Muslim militants Islamic State as "extremists" in an audio recording posted online on Sunday. As successor to Osama bin ... Al-Qaida Leader Breaks Silence, Calls For 'Unity' Among Terrorist Groups In SyriaDaily Caller Al-Qaeda leader gives blessing for terror group to form own 'Islamic state' in SyriaTelegraph.co.uk Al-Qaeda Leader Calls On Muslims Worldwide To Fight In SyriaVocativ Sky News all 25 news articles »

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Turkey Bombards ISIS in Syria, Killing 55 Militants - Newsweek Sun, 08 May 2016 21:00:25 GMT

Newsweek

Turkey Bombards ISIS in Syria, Killing 55 Militants Newsweek Turkish shelling killed 55 Islamic State militant group (ISIS) insurgents in northern Syria on Saturday, military sources said, in retaliation for weeks of rocket attacks on a Turkish border town. Artillery fire hit the regions of Suran and Tal El Hisn ... Turkish shelling kills 55 Islamic State militants in Syria: military sourcesReuters TURKEY FIGHTS BACK: More than 50 ISIS jihadis killed during fierce shelling in SyriaExpress.co.uk Report: Turkey Attacks IS in Syria; 55 Militants KilledABC News The Times of Israel -Military Times all 223 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 17:20:00 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 has been claimed. The money came from financial support sent to the war-stricken country by the Department for International Development (Dfid ... ISIS jihadis in Syria may have intercepted millions of pounds' worth of British foreign aidDaily Mail all 3 news articles »

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Syrian warplanes counter-attack rebels near Aleppo - Reuters Sun, 08 May 2016 15:05:00 GMT

Reuters

Syrian warplanes counter-attack rebels near Aleppo Reuters AMMAN Syrian warplanes attacked Islamist militants near the northern city of Aleppo on Sunday, both sides said, as the government tried to push back a insurgent advance in the area. Dozens of air strikes hit near the town of Khan Touman, which rebels ... 13 Members of Iran's Elite Force Killed in SyriaABC News The Latest: Iran reports Revolutionary Guard deaths in SyriaWashington Post Iran says 13 IRGC forces killed in SyriaPress TV The Hill (blog) -NDTV -Deutsche Welle all 108 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. and more »

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British buses to feature Syria aid campaign with the line Subhan Allah - Daily Mail Sun, 08 May 2016 23:33:45 GMT

Daily Mail

British buses to feature Syria aid campaign with the line Subhan Allah Daily Mail Islamic Relief said the posters would help to raise funds for victims of war and disasters in countries such as Syria, and portray Islam in a positive light. Director Imran Madden said: 'There is a lot of negativity around Muslims. We want to change ... and more »

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At Least 5 Killed as Extremists Shell Syria's Aleppo, Idlib - Sputnik International Sun, 08 May 2016 19:53:48 GMT

Sputnik International

At Least 5 Killed as Extremists Shell Syria's Aleppo, Idlib Sputnik International Syria has been mired in civil war since 2011, with government forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad fighting numerous opposition factions and extremist groups. A ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia came into force across the ... Russia flexes its military might in SyriaCNN Six ceasefire violations reported in Syria in past day - Russian reconciliation centerTASS Airstrikes in Syria Kill More Than 30 in Refugee CampNew York Times Al-Arabiya -Voice of America -The National all 1,227 news articles »

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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 9news.com.au all 5,945 news articles »

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US-led France ignored reality in Syria, harmed itself with Russia sanctions – frmr French intel boss - RT Sun, 08 May 2016 04:47:10 GMT

RT

US-led France ignored reality in Syria, harmed itself with Russia sanctions – frmr French intel boss RT The French government ignored its own intelligence in dealing with crises in Ukraine and Syria, and recklessly followed Washington's lead by joining anti-Russian sanctions, dealing a huge blow to its agriculture, said a former French intelligence boss.