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US-Backed Forces Enter IS Bastion in Syria Amid Clashes - ABC News Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:05:01 GMT

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US-Backed Forces Enter IS Bastion in Syria Amid Clashes ABC News The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces pushed into the outskirts of the Islamic State group's stronghold of Manbij in northern Syria on Thursday and were advancing slowly to the center of town, an adviser to the predominantly Kurdish force and a ... Syria: Kurdish-led forces enter ISIL-held Manbij cityAljazeera.com Syria conflict: US-backed forces 'enter IS-held Manbij'BBC News Fighting escalates between US-backed groups in northern SyriaThe Hill Military.com -Voice of America -Wall Street Journal all 73 news articles »

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Russia's attack on U.S.-backed rebels in Syria puzzles, frustrates the Pentagon - Military Times Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:25:44 GMT

Military Times

Russia's attack on U.S.-backed rebels in Syria puzzles, frustrates the Pentagon Military Times One week after Russian aircraft bombed American-backed rebels in Syria, U.S. officials say they are still waiting for Russia to explain the incident that has put the two militaries at risk of confrontation. Russian aircraft on June 16 dropped cluster ... and more »

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Russia wants UNSC to pressure Turkey to respect Syria's sovereignty & borders - RT Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:12:13 GMT

RT

Russia wants UNSC to pressure Turkey to respect Syria's sovereignty & borders RT “We presented concrete facts [and] stressed that Turkey's actions undermine efforts to settle the conflict in Syria. And above all in the context of Russian-American cooperation,” Safronkov said adding that militants and supplies for terrorists are ... and more »

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After appearing on Russian jets, incendiary munitions make a resurgence in Syria - Washington Post Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:03:46 GMT

Washington Post

After appearing on Russian jets, incendiary munitions make a resurgence in Syria Washington Post Earlier this week analysts found that RT, a government-funded Russian media company, edited out footage that initially showed Russian jets in Syria armed with incendiary munitions. The original clip was restored after RT said it had deleted the footage ... Middle East|The State Department's Dissent Memo on Syria: An ExplanationNew York Times US troops in Syria is starting to look inevitableNew York Post Russia and Iran move towards a political solution for SyriaFinancial Times Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 236 news articles »

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The UN is kowtowing to Syria's primary war criminal - Aljazeera.com Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:30:12 GMT

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The UN is kowtowing to Syria's primary war criminal Aljazeera.com Last week, the Syria Campaign, a global advocacy group pressing for a peaceful and democratic future for the country, published a report accusing the United Nations of being "in serious breach of the humanitarian principles of impartiality ... Syria town bombed one day after aid airdrops, UN saysAnadolu Agency 'Credibility of international community at risk' as Syria war grinds on – senior UN officialsUN News Centre UN: 5 Million Syrians Now in Hard-To-Reach AreasNew York Times The Indian Express all 10 news articles »

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Syrian opposition accuses Russia of using incendiary bombs in Syria - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 23 Jun 2016 22:18:00 GMT

Al-Monitor

Syrian opposition accuses Russia of using incendiary bombs in Syria Jerusalem Post Israel News UNITED NATIONS - The Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC) called on United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday to launch an investigation into its accusations that Russia has repeatedly used air-delivered incendiary ... Are major players shifting strategies in Syria?Al-Monitor US Bombing of Syrian Troops Would Be IllegalCenter for Research on Globalization all 12 news articles »

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Syria defying circumstances to climb high - FIFA.com Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:10:40 GMT

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Syria defying circumstances to climb high FIFA.com The last few years have not been easy for Syria. The shadow of the civil war that has raged since 2011 looms large over every aspect of Syrian life, including football, which is a source of joy for many of the country's inhabitants. Against all odds ...

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UN Syria envoy looks for talks to resume in July - Al-Monitor Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:09:54 GMT

Al-Monitor

UN Syria envoy looks for talks to resume in July Al-Monitor WASHINGTON — A date for the resumption of Syria peace talks may be clarified after a UN Security Council meeting on June 29, UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said June 23 as he headed to Washington and New York for consultations after meeting ... and more »

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Civilians killed in air strikes on Syria's Raqqa city - Aljazeera.com Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:30:41 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Civilians killed in air strikes on Syria's Raqqa city Aljazeera.com More than 30 civilians have been killed and 150 injured in air strikes targeting areas held by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group (ISIL) in Syria, an activist group has said. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently group said on Wednesday that ... Syria: ISIS Terrorists Regain Control of Southeastern Raqqa ProvinceCenter for Research on Globalization Syria Activists Say Airstrikes on IS-Held Raqqa Kill 18ABC News Syria conflict: Air strikes on IS-held Raqqa 'kill 18 civilians'BBC News USA TODAY all 70 news articles »

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ISIS shows it won't be dislodged quickly or easily - CBS News Thu, 23 Jun 2016 08:48:34 GMT

CBS News

ISIS shows it won't be dislodged quickly or easily CBS News BEIRUT -- Even as internationally backed forces chip away at ISIS-held territory in Syria, Iraq and Libya, the militants have demonstrated a stubborn resilience this week in the face of recent losses. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants ... Norway's Parliament Approves Sending Troops to SyriaABC News White House Won't Change Course in Syria or in Language About ExtremismWall Street Journal (blog) ISIS expands beyond Iraq-Syria base with six armies on three continentsWashington Times Ynetnews -The Times (subscription) all 108 news articles »