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The Siege That Keeps A Rebel Town In Syria Desperate For Food Aid - NPR Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:00:51 GMT

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The Siege That Keeps A Rebel Town In Syria Desperate For Food Aid NPR Imagine you've been hungry for the past four years. When the bombing isn't too bad, you can grow a little spinach and beans, and sometimes some smuggled lentils or rice get past the Syrian army checkpoints. But there's no milk for babies and your ... Italian intelligence chief visits Syria, discusses counterterrorism cooperation with Assad – reportRT Whether Isis jihadis or government soldiers, speak to fighters in Syria and you will discover infinite sadnessThe Independent More Fighting in Syria's Aleppo, Idlib Kills at Least 26ABC News Reuters all 57 news articles »

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As Kerry pushes for coordination with Russia in Syria, others in administration cry foul - Washington Post Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:40:33 GMT

Washington Post

As Kerry pushes for coordination with Russia in Syria, others in administration cry foul Washington Post The Obama administration's offer to coordinate air attacks in Syria with Russia has opened a deepening rift between senior national security officials who insist it could quiet Syria's civil carnage and further larger counterterrorism goals, and those ... US, Moscow set to discuss Syria pact Pentagon may not wantCNN Kerry, Russian Leaders to Discuss Different Approaches to SyriaSputnik International all 32 news articles »

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2 yrs for beheading selfies in Syria: Militant jailed in Germany for horrendous photoshoot - RT Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:26:16 GMT

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2 yrs for beheading selfies in Syria: Militant jailed in Germany for horrendous photoshoot RT A German of Iranian origin who traveled to Syria to join a jihadist group was sentenced to two years in prison for appearing in a set of images with severed heads of Syrian army servicemen. The case marks the first Syria-related war crime verdict in ... German convicted of Syria war crimeNEWS.com.au all 5 news articles »

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The group saving Syria's ancient sites from destruction - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:17:41 GMT

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The group saving Syria's ancient sites from destruction Aljazeera.com A group of scholars, historians and activists have been working to protect and preserve the rich cultural heritage of wartorn Syria. The members of the initiative, a joint effort by people on the ground and an organisation called The Day After ... and more »

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Syria: ISIL-held Raqqa hit by deadly air strikes - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:32:00 GMT

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Syria: ISIL-held Raqqa hit by deadly air strikes Aljazeera.com The United Kingdom-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said at least seven ISIL fighters were also left dead. Elsewhere in Syria, the SOHR said air strikes in Idlib killed a child and injured several others on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday ... UN: Syria fighting cuts off passage to rebel part of AleppoWSOC Charlotte 3 Chicago Doctors Survive 'Hell' in SyriaNewser UN calls for aid access, civilian evacuations in Syria's AleppoAl-Arabiya all 59 news articles »

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Film on family 'devastation' released to deter Syria fighters - BBC News Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:21:14 GMT

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Film on family 'devastation' released to deter Syria fighters BBC News A film highlighting the "shattering" impact experienced by the families of those who go to Syria is being released in a bid to dissuade others from going. "Left Behind" - a police and Prevent initiative - features accounts from police contact officers ... and more »

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Russia retaliates for downed helicopter, strikes IS in Syria again - Pravda Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:37:41 GMT

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Russia retaliates for downed helicopter, strikes IS in Syria again Pravda Six Russian long-range Tu-22M3 bombers attacked positions of the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria. A large field camp and three armories of the militants in the area east of Palmyra, Es Suhne and Arak were destroyed in the attacks of the Russian ... Russia Bombs Islamic State Camp in Syria — MinistryThe Moscow Times (registration) Russian anti-ISIS war from Syria to CaucasusDEBKA file Long-range bombers flying from Russia destroy 'major' ISIS camp in central SyriaRT IHS Jane's 360 -Russia Beyond the Headlines all 19 news articles »

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Kerry touts the Russian line on Syrian rebel groups - Washington Post Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:04:21 GMT

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Kerry touts the Russian line on Syrian rebel groups Washington Post While the United States and Russia inch closer to more military cooperation in Syria on the ground, Secretary of State John F. Kerry is sounding more and more like he agrees with the Russian view of the Syrian rebel groups fighting against the Assad ... France rejects Russia's 'unfair' criticism of UN Syria envoyYahoo7 News Russia, US Should Reiterate Commitment to UN Resolution on Syria TruceSputnik International Chaos in SyriaThe News International all 28 news articles »

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Siege of Syria town saw dozens starve to death: NGOs - Yahoo News Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:40:32 GMT

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Siege of Syria town saw dozens starve to death: NGOs Yahoo News Beirut (AFP) - Some 86 people have died in a year-long government siege of the Syrian town of Madaya, including 65 from starvation and malnutrition, two NGOs said on Tuesday. The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) and Physicians for Human ... Syrian town under siege faces famine, disease, medic groups sayeuronews Madaya: United Nations accused of failing to help as Syrians starve to death in besieged townABC Online all 4 news articles »

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Australian convicted of recruiting 7 men to fight in Syria - Minneapolis Star Tribune Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:02:22 GMT

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Australian convicted of recruiting 7 men to fight in Syria Minneapolis Star Tribune Hamdi Alqudsi, 42, had pleaded not guilty in the New South Wales state Supreme Court in Sydney to seven counts of recruiting men from June until October in 2013 to travel from Australia to Syria to fight with Jabhat al-Nusra and other al-Qaida affiliates. Sydney man guilty of helping radical recruits reach SyriaABC Local Man guilty of helping fighters to Syria9news.com.au Hamdi Al Qudsi found guilty of recruiting men to fight in SyriaABC Online The Guardian -NEWS.com.au all 30 news articles »