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Afghans Go to Syria to Fight for Its Government, and Anguish Results - New York Times Thu, 28 Jul 2016 06:45:28 GMT

New York Times

Afghans Go to Syria to Fight for Its Government, and Anguish Results New York Times Another woman, Khadija, whose son Hassan had joined Afghan brigades fighting alongside the Syrian government, said he had been pulled into the vicious conflict for the same reasons most of the young men in the neighborhood had decided to go: “He ...

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The Latest: US calls Syria safe passage in Aleppo 'chilling' - Washington Post Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:45:37 GMT

Washington Post

The Latest: US calls Syria safe passage in Aleppo 'chilling' Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on developments related to the Syrian war and international effort on the crisis (all times local): 8:35 p.m.. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has posted what she calls a “chilling letter” from Syria's U.N. envoy saying ... Syria conflict: Aleppo 'corridors' must be protected - Red CrossBBC News Attempt at US-Russia cooperation in Syria suffers major setbacksReuters Syria, Russia to open aid, exit corridors in besieged Aleppo, officials sayCNN Wall Street Journal -Aljazeera.com -NBCNews.com all 419 news articles »

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Syria's Nusra Front says ending al Qaeda ties; US fears for Aleppo - Reuters Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:30:23 GMT

Reuters

Syria's Nusra Front says ending al Qaeda ties; US fears for Aleppo Reuters The announcement came as Russia and President Bashar al-Assad's government declared a "humanitarian operation" in the besieged rebel-held sector of Aleppo, opening "safe corridors" so people can flee Syria's most important opposition stronghold. Syria's Nusra Front claims no more ties with al-QaedaUSA TODAY Middle East|Syria Nusra Front Leader Claims to Cut Ties With Al-QaidaNew York Times Syria's al-Nusra rebrands and cuts ties with al QaedaCNN Fox News -VICE News all 113 news articles »

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Whys Obama Covering for Russian War Crimes in Syria? - Daily Beast Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:41:08 GMT

Daily Beast

Whys Obama Covering for Russian War Crimes in Syria? Daily Beast Russia is not a party to the international accord banning cluster munitions, but it is party to the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which list indiscriminate attacks as a grave breach. So are the U.S. and Syria. The conventions not only require their signers ... Russia/Syria: Widespread New Cluster Munition UseHuman Rights Watch Russian, Syrian Forces Widely Using Cluster Bombs: Rights GroupHuffington Post Syrian pro-government forces 'widely using' cluster bombs: HRWReuters all 17 news articles »

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Turning fantasy figures into symbols of Syria's war - BBC News Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:32:17 GMT

BBC News

Turning fantasy figures into symbols of Syria's war BBC News There is a universal expectation that superheroes always save the world and protect the weak. But for some, the brutality of the war in Syria is even upturning this long-accepted wisdom. Anonymous activists have been revoicing cartoons from popular ... and more »

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You Need to Be Looking at 'Pokémon Go in Syria' - The Creators Project (blog) Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:12:43 GMT

The Creators Project (blog)

You Need to Be Looking at 'Pokémon Go in Syria' The Creators Project (blog) This strange and striking juxtaposition comes from Pokémon Go in Syria, a photography series in which creatures from the now-notorious game are placed amidst Syrian streets. Photographer Khaled Akil contrasts the lighthearted fun of the addictive game ...

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Syria And Russia Promise Safe Passage Out Of Aleppo, But Many Don't Trust It - NPR Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:10:34 GMT

Syria And Russia Promise Safe Passage Out Of Aleppo, But Many Don't Trust It NPR Syrians in Aleppo don't trust a promise from the regime and its Russian allies to allow residents to safely flee through new aid corridors, But some are desperate enough to try it. ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: And now to Syria. In a moment, we'll hear from an ...

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US military confirms more civilian deaths in Iraq, Syria - FRANCE 24 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:06:39 GMT

FRANCE 24

US military confirms more civilian deaths in Iraq, Syria FRANCE 24 Airwars, another London NGO, estimates that the international airstrikes in Syria and Iraq have killed more than 1,500 civilians. The Centcom investigation found that among those killed were three civilians, who died in an April 5 strike on Mosul, Iraq ... US assessing reports an air strike in Syria caused civilian casualtiesReuters US Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Killed 14 Civilians in One Year: MilitaryNewsweek U.S. says 6 airstrikes killed 14 civilians in Iraq and SyriaMilitary Times NEWS.com.au all 74 news articles »

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Coalition uncovers ISIL intelligence trove in Syrian city - USA TODAY Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:27:35 GMT

USA TODAY

Coalition uncovers ISIL intelligence trove in Syrian city USA TODAY U.S.-backed forces found a trove of intelligence in laptops and thumb drives left behind by Islamic State fighters retreating from a battle for the strategic Syrian town of Manbij, a Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday. While the intelligence has not ... US military opens formal investigation into deadly July airstrike in SyriaThe Guardian Anti-ISIS Forces Recover Massive Collection of Documents in SyriaTIME 'Massive Amounts' of ISIS Intelligence Recovered in SyriaABC News New York Times all 102 news articles »

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Syria: Deadly IS blast rocks Kurdish city of Qamishli - BBC News Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:05:55 GMT

BBC News

Syria: Deadly IS blast rocks Kurdish city of Qamishli BBC News Forty-four people have been killed in a massive bombing in the Kurdish-controlled city of Qamishli in north-east Syria, Syrian state TV reports. The blast was caused by a truck bomb which struck near a Kurdish security headquarters, according to a UK ... Syria's war: Scores killed in ISIL attack in QamishliAljazeera.com Suicide bombing kills dozens in SyriaCNN IS Suicide Attack in Mostly Kurdish Syria Town Kills 44New York Times The Guardian -USA TODAY -RTE.ie all 242 news articles »