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US asks 'to partner with Russia' in Syria to combat jihadist groups - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:54:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

US asks 'to partner with Russia' in Syria to combat jihadist groups Telegraph.co.uk The United States is seeking to establish a new military alliance with Russia in Syria that would see the two countries join forces in combating jihadist groups, it has been reported. The proposal, which was said to have been sent to Moscow this week ... Report: Obama seeks Syria agreement with RussiaAljazeera.com US offers to share Syria intelligence on terrorists with RussiaWashington Post A Grand Bargain on SyriaSTRATFOR Reuters -CNN all 57 news articles »

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In Syria, Starving Instead of Fasting - New York Times Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:16:28 GMT

New York Times

In Syria, Starving Instead of Fasting New York Times It's one of a few rebel-held enclaves near the Syrian capital, and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group allied with Syria's president, has besieged it for a year. Land mines surround the town, and those brave enough to hazard escape often lose limbs.

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Iran covertly recruits Afghan Shias to fight in Syria - The Guardian Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:00:05 GMT

The Guardian

Iran covertly recruits Afghan Shias to fight in Syria The Guardian Iran denies using “any kind of allurement or coercion”, or to otherwise recruiting Afghans to fight in Syria, according to an embassy spokesman in Kabul. But a Guardian investigation can reveal both how Iran coaxes Afghan men into war, and the motives ... and more »

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At least 70 killed in north of Syria's Aleppo: monitor - Yahoo7 News Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:21:59 GMT

Yahoo7 News

At least 70 killed in north of Syria's Aleppo: monitor Yahoo7 News Beirut (AFP) - At least 70 regime and rebel fighters have been killed in 24 hours in a government assault and a jihadist-led counterattack in northern Syria, a monitor said Thursday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 30 regime soldiers and ... and more »

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Syria conflict: Fears for refugees stranded on Jordanian border - BBC News Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:49:20 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Fears for refugees stranded on Jordanian border BBC News About 60,000 Syrian refugees stuck in the desert on the Jordanian border have received no aid for more than a week, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) says. The Jordanian authorities declared the border a closed military zone after a bomb attack near the ... 60000 Trapped Along Syria/Jordan Border Desperately Need Aid, ProtectionDoctors Without Borders In Syria, Pentagon keeps allies on short leashRT Displaced Syrians face hunger due to Jordan border closure: MSFPress TV Middle East Eye -Aljazeera.com -Wall Street Journal all 36 news articles »

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American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile Strike - The Intercept Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:33:30 GMT

The Intercept

American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile Strike The Intercept An American journalist and documentary filmmaker reporting from Syrian rebel-controlled territory near Aleppo says he was nearly killed in what he suspects was a drone strike last Sunday. Bilal Abdul Kareem, an American citizen originally from New York ...

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ISIS control in Syria seen as central to its power - WJLA Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:14:39 GMT

WJLA

ISIS control in Syria seen as central to its power WJLA The Associated Press reported the men originally came from Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, meaning they also made their way into Syria at some point too. ISIS has not officially claimed responsibility for the blasts, but a senior Turkish government ... ISIS leadership planned Istanbul attack, bombers visited SyriaNew York Daily News attack may deepen Turkey's role in Syria warPress Herald Terror campaign forces Turkey to abandon Syria policyDaily Sabah BBC News -NPR -CNN all 5,237 news articles »

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Syria's refugee children have lost all hope - Chicago Tribune Thu, 30 Jun 2016 18:24:16 GMT

Syria's refugee children have lost all hope Chicago Tribune TRIPOLI, Lebanon - At a makeshift refugee camp just south of this northern city, a 12-year-old Syrian girl named Khowla sits on a dirty mattress in her tent. The roof is made of blue plastic tarp that does little to protect her from the intense ... and more »

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Islamic State forces Syria rebels to retreat from border area - Reuters Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:46:53 GMT

Reuters

Islamic State forces Syria rebels to retreat from border area Reuters The New Syria Army rebel group had launched an operation on Tuesday aimed at capturing the town of Al-Bukamal from Islamic State and cutting supply and communications lines for the group between Syria and Iraq, the U.S. coalition fighting IS said. IS Repels Advance by US-Backed Syria Rebels Near Iraq BorderABC News Syria conflict: Rebels 'move on IS-held town near Iraq border'BBC News ISIL retakes Syria border town from US-backed rebelsAljazeera.com Military Times -Middle East Eye all 592 news articles »

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Turkey May Close Border With Syria If Moscow-Ankara Thaw Continues - Sputnik International Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:52:08 GMT

Sputnik International

Turkey May Close Border With Syria If Moscow-Ankara Thaw Continues Sputnik International The Russian Defense Ministry has been long stressing that militants have been arriving in the war-torn Syria through the border with Turkey, while oil and other goods, revenues from which support terrorist groups in the Arab republic have been leaving ... Downing of Russia's Warplane: Turkey's “Apology” to be Tested on Syria's BorderCenter for Research on Globalization all 1,306 news articles »