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Three Hospitals Attacked in Rebel Side of Aleppo, Syria - New York Times Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:33:49 GMT

New York Times

Three Hospitals Attacked in Rebel Side of Aleppo, Syria New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — Bombs from airstrikes hit three hospitals on Wednesday in the rebel-held side of Aleppo, Syria, including a pediatrics center supported by the United Nations, in what aid providers and opposition activists called a new atrocity in ... Syria conflict: Hospital hit in Aleppo air strikeBBC News Syria War: Air strikes near Aleppo hospital kill at least 15 people including children, say Syrian activistsThe Independent Syria: Deadly air strikes hit Aleppo hospitalAljazeera.com UPI.com -Reuters -Democracy Now! all 201 news articles »

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A Peace Plan for Syria II - Council on Foreign Relations Wed, 08 Jun 2016 18:56:46 GMT

A Peace Plan for Syria II Council on Foreign Relations This Perspective is the second in a series in which the authors argue for practical steps aimed at reducing the fighting in Syria to provide more time for a national transition process. The ultimate goal of that process is an inclusive, unified ...

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Party Brit Admits Punking the Media Over Drunken Trip to Syria - TIME Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:26:52 GMT

The Atlantic

Party Brit Admits Punking the Media Over Drunken Trip to Syria TIME After what must have been a wild Sunday night out, three British 20-somethings working at the famed Ayia Napa resort in Cyprus embarked on a boozy dolphin hunt and reportedly ended up in Tartus, Syria's second largest port city, according to a report ... The Fake Drunken Boat Ride to SyriaThe Atlantic Hungover Brits say they 'travelled to Syria by mistake' after boarding wrong boat - but is all as it seems?Telegraph.co.uk Brit who said he ended up in Syria after night out says it was a hoaxDaily Mail BBC News -NEWS.com.au -Mashable all 46 news articles »

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Islamic State loses ground on fronts in Syria, Iraq - Reuters Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:34:38 GMT

Reuters

Islamic State loses ground on fronts in Syria, Iraq Reuters BEIRUT/BAGHDAD Islamic State's far-flung enemies in Syria and Iraq pressed ahead on Wednesday with major advances on multiple fronts that have put some of the greatest pressure on the ultra-hardline Islamists since they declared their caliphate two ... Arab, Kurdish Forces Near Islamic State-Held Town in SyriaWall Street Journal Thousands flee IS Syria stronghold as coalition closes inThe Times of Israel 'Islamic State' loses ground in Syria and LibyaDeutsche Welle Jordan Times -Reuters UK -Center for Research on Globalization all 685 news articles »

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US to Russia: Use Leverage to Distribute Aid in Syria - Voice of America Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:17:28 GMT

Voice of America

US to Russia: Use Leverage to Distribute Aid in Syria Voice of America The State Department said Wednesday that the U.S had asked Russia to use its military planes in Syria to deliver aid to communities that have been cut off by President Bashar al-Assad's forces. “Russia actually has air assets on the ground in Syria,” ... Russia Can Conduct Aerial Aid Drops in Syria - State DepartmentSputnik International US disappointed at Russian inaction on aid delivery to SyriansReuters US suggests Russia drop food to Syrian citiesBusiness Standard all 12 news articles »

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Syria denounces distribution of Israeli relief packages in opposition-held areas - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:45:54 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Syria denounces distribution of Israeli relief packages in opposition-held areas Jerusalem Post Israel News Amid recurrent claims by the Syrian regime accusing Israel of supporting rebel factions fighting to topple President Bashar Assad, the local council of Quenitra claimed that Israel was supplying food aid to opposition-held areas in the southern ... and more »

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Assad pledges more bloodshed in Syria, says the peace process has failed - Washington Post Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:44:11 GMT

Washington Post

Assad pledges more bloodshed in Syria, says the peace process has failed Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signaled Tuesday that his government intends to escalate military efforts to crush the five-year-old uprising against his rule, saying the bloodshed will not end until he has regained control over all areas of ... Defiant Bashar al-Assad Vows to Retake 'Every Inch' of SyriaNew York Times Syrian Dictator Bashar Al-Assad Vows to 'Liberate' SyriaBreitbart News Syria's Assad Vows To Take Back 'Every Inch' Of The CountryInternational Business Times Aljazeera.com -USA TODAY -Business Insider all 140 news articles »

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Syria's civil war has destroyed its economy 'for years to come' - Business Insider Wed, 08 Jun 2016 17:47:20 GMT

Business Insider

Syria's civil war has destroyed its economy 'for years to come' Business Insider In addition to being a humanitarian nightmare, the on-going Syrian conflict has wreaked havoc on the country's economy. And the damage to both human capital and infrastructure could keep economic growth muted going forward - even if the conflict ends ... Syria's Assad Regime to Hold Talks With Iran and RussiaNewsweek Iran, Russia, Syria defense chiefs to meet in TehranPress TV 'Refugees sacrificed in Syrian war zones'The National all 18 news articles »

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Experts: Russians returning to Syria? - WND.com Thu, 09 Jun 2016 01:42:00 GMT

WND.com

Experts: Russians returning to Syria? WND.com F. Michael Maloof, contributing writer for national security affairs for WND and G2Bulletin, is a former senior security policy analyst in the office of the secretary of defense, and is author of "A Nation Forsaken." ...

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Syrians flee as U.S.-backed forces hit Islamic State-held town; regime bombs civilians in Aleppo - The Japan Times Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:44:35 GMT

The Japan Times

Syrians flee as U.S.-backed forces hit Islamic State-held town; regime bombs civilians in Aleppo The Japan Times BEIRUT – Thousands of civilians fled a northern Syrian town in anticipation of a final push by U.S.-backed forces to liberate it from Islamic State rule Wednesday, as airstrikes pounded rebel-held districts in Aleppo, killing 15 civilians and damaging ... and more »