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Syria's new US-backed force stumbles in first test - Fox News Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:28:00 GMT

Fox News

Syria's new US-backed force stumbles in first test Fox News BEIRUT – The call came around noon, about four hours after U.S.-backed Syrian fighters announced they had taken over an air base outside a town held by the Islamic State near the Iraqi border. "We are trapped. Pray for us," a commander called into the ... and more »

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Scores killed in government raids in Syria's Jayrud - Aljazeera.com Sun, 03 Jul 2016 06:01:48 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Scores killed in government raids in Syria's Jayrud Aljazeera.com At least 43 civilians have been killed in intense Syrian government air strikes on a town near Damascus, a day after the reported execution of a Syrian air force pilot, a monitoring group has said. Saturday's overnight shelling on Jayrud, 60km ... Syria: 43 killed in army shelling of rebel town Jayrud, monitor group saysABC Online Syrian civilians killed in apparent revenge bombing for pilot deathThe Guardian Toll in Syrian government bombardment rises to 43: monitoreNCA all 20 news articles »

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IS Repels US-Backed Forces Advancing on Syria Bastion - New York Times Sun, 03 Jul 2016 17:12:53 GMT

The Hill (blog)

IS Repels US-Backed Forces Advancing on Syria Bastion New York Times BEIRUT — The Islamic State group on Sunday repelled an advance by U.S.-backed forces on one of its main bastions in northern Syria, seizing back territory it had previously lost, Syrian activists and the extremist group said. The group said its ... ISIS retakes territory in SyriaThe Hill (blog) Iran: 'We won't coordinate with US on Syria'Al-Arabiya all 12 news articles »

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Syrian refugees could become Turkish citizens, Erdogan says - CNN Sun, 03 Jul 2016 08:01:25 GMT

CNN

Syrian refugees could become Turkish citizens, Erdogan says CNN Many of those in Turkey have fled northern Syria, where they face danger from both ISIS and airstrikes on rebel-held territory by the regime of Bashar al-Assad. More than 250,000 people have been killed and an additional 10 million have been displaced ... How will the Turkish-Russian rapprochement affect Syria's Kurds?Rudaw Syrians living in Turkey to become citizens, Erdogan saysTRT World Turkey to offer citizenship to Syrian refugeesCNBC Aljazeera.com -Daily Sabah all 53 news articles »

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Nusra captures leader, fighters of Western-backed rebels in northern Syria - Reuters Sun, 03 Jul 2016 11:34:20 GMT

Reuters

Nusra captures leader, fighters of Western-backed rebels in northern Syria Reuters AMMAN Syria's al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front has abducted the commander of the Western-backed Jaish al-Tahrir brigade, along with several of his aides and scores of fighters in coordinated raids in northern Syria, Jaish al Tahrir said on Sunday. Jaish al ... Qaeda fighters kidnap US-backed rebel chief in SyriaAl-Arabiya American Weapons Handed to Al Qaeda in SyriaThe Jewish Press Al-Nusra Front kidnaps head of US-backed rebel group in SyriaMiddle East Eye ARA News all 33 news articles »

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In Defense of a Unified Syria - Lawfare (blog) Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:09:00 GMT

In Defense of a Unified Syria Lawfare (blog) Syria's five-year-long, communally charged conflict has led many to call for the country to be partitioned – perhaps even into four or five smaller states. Others argue for a federal model that would essentially divide the state into autonomous Alawite ...

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The politicization of Syria's soap operas - Al-Monitor Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:41:07 GMT

Al-Monitor

The politicization of Syria's soap operas Al-Monitor Over the past 10 years, Syrian drama series have been very popular in the Arab world and have even taken the lead among Arab series, Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi said during a meeting with South American actress Carla Ortiz May 20 in ...

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Syria's Assad keeps key portfolios in new cabinet line-up - Reuters Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:19:00 GMT

Reuters

Syria's Assad keeps key portfolios in new cabinet line-up Reuters AMMAN Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, fighting a civil war that has ruined the country economically and fragmented it regions, issued a decree to form a new cabinet on Sunday that kept key ministers in place. The cabinet comes after he appointed on ... Syria's Assad endorses new governmentBusiness Standard Russia Will Approve Assad Leaving Syrian Office Once It Is Satisfied The Syrian Government Won't CollapseThe Inquisitr Syrian President Shuffles Cabinet, Defense, Foreign Ministers Keep PostsSputnik International all 13 news articles »

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The Latest: McCain, Graham knock Trump on Syria - The Providence Journal Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:23:00 GMT

The Providence Journal

The Latest: McCain, Graham knock Trump on Syria The Providence Journal And Graham is endorsing Democrat Hillary Clinton's plan for no-fly zones in Syria. In a televised interview from the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, McCain says he didn't think either candidate had the "necessary strategy and outlook" to succeed as ... Syrian rebels advance on 'Islamic State'-held border townDeutsche Welle all 495 news articles »

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The Iranian Hulk Is Going to Take on ISIS in Syria - Esquire.com Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:01:56 GMT

Esquire.com

The Iranian Hulk Is Going to Take on ISIS in Syria Esquire.com Sajad Gharibi, better known as the Iranian Hulk, for obvious reasons, is a 24-year-old weightlifter who weighs more than 330 pounds. He can lift up to 386 pounds. Oh, and he has a bone to pick with ISIS. According to a BBC report, the strongman has ... and more »