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With Invasion of Syria, Erdogan Shows His New Power Over Turkey's Military - New York Times Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:55:47 GMT

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With Invasion of Syria, Erdogan Shows His New Power Over Turkey's Military
New York Times
KARKAMIS, Turkey — In recent years, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered plans drawn up for a Turkish military incursion into Syria. At every turn, though, military commanders, already fighting a war inside Turkey against Kurdish militants, pushed back.
Why Turkey sending tanks into Syria is significantCNN
Turkey Sends More Tanks Into Syria as Kurds Pull Out of ManbijWall Street Journal
Turkey deploys more tanks in Syria, warns Kurdish YPGAljazeera.com
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Syria Daraya: Deal reached to evacuate besieged town - BBC News Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:54:54 GMT

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Syria Daraya: Deal reached to evacuate besieged town
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A deal has been reached to allow civilians and rebel fighters to leave the Syrian town of Daraya after a long government siege. Both sides said that the evacuation of the town, near the capital Damascus, will begin on Friday. Government forces have ...
Deal Agreed To End Long Siege Of Damascus Suburb, Rebel Leader, Locals SayHuffington Post
Syrian army and rebels agree to end Daraya siegeAljazeera.com
Besieged Town of Daraya Agrees to Surrender to Syrian GovernmentNew York Times

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US urges action over 'Syrian chemical attacks' - BBC News Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:48:05 GMT

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US urges action over 'Syrian chemical attacks'
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The US has urged "strong and swift action" after a UN investigation concluded that Syria used chemical weapons against its own people. The year-long inquiry found the government used chlorine gas in attacks in Idlib province in 2014 and 2015. Chlorine ...
White House condemns Syria's chemical weapons useCNN International
Syria Used Chlorine in Bombs Against Civilians, Report SaysNew York Times
Russia Downplays Conflict With US Over Syria Weapons ReportABC News
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US, Turkey force Kurds to pull back in Northern Syria despite effectiveness against ISIS - Fox News Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:37:49 GMT

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US, Turkey force Kurds to pull back in Northern Syria despite effectiveness against ISIS
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Turkey's U.S.-backed push into northern Syria Wednesday was aimed at ISIS, but also sent Ankara's nemesis - and American ally the Kurds - retreating east of the Euphrates, making good on a vow from strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey sends more tanks to Syria, insists on Kurdish retreatMilitary Times
Turkey sends more tanks into Syria as US tells Kurds to withdraw east of EuphratesTelegraph.co.uk
Turkey's New Incursion Into SyriaThe Atlantic
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Scottish heritage experts to help rebuild war-torn Syria - Scotsman Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:38:17 GMT

Scottish heritage experts to help rebuild war-torn Syria
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Adam Wilkinson, director of Edinburgh World Heritage, said Edinburgh “leads the world in community-based heritage conservation within dynamic urban environments” and “stands ready to help the communities of Syria conserve and restore its urban ...

Exclusive: US pilots provide first account of tense Syrian jet encounter - USA TODAY Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:26:35 GMT

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Exclusive: US pilots provide first account of tense Syrian jet encounter
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A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA — Two American fighter pilots who intercepted Syrian combat jets over northern Syria last week said they came within 2,000 feet of the planes without the Syrians aware they were being shadowed. The tense ...
US F-22 pilots describe their conflict with Syrian jets while protecting US forcesBusiness Insider

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Conjoined twins die in Syria while waiting for medical evacuation - AOL News Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:32:32 GMT

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Conjoined twins die in Syria while waiting for medical evacuation
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The conjoined twins being kept at a hospital in Damascus while awaiting an evacuation for necessary medical treatment died on Wednesday. According to the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) removed the ...

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China and India to oust Russia from Syria? - Pravda Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:33:44 GMT

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China and India to oust Russia from Syria?
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Bashar al-Assad's Syria is not isolated anymore. Russia, China and India have supported the Syrian president in many ways, and it is clear that Syria is close to the end of the war, while the powers that be get ready to snatch up pieces of the Syrian pie.
Kerry, Lavrov talks to try to finalize details of cooperation on SyriaReuters
Kerry arrives in Geneva to talk Syria with Russian counterpartDeutsche Welle

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Commentary: Why Syria's war may be about to get even worse - Reuters Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:43:47 GMT

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Commentary: Why Syria's war may be about to get even worse
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That distinction belongs to the Syrian rebels and wider civilian population within Syria, as well as countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, which will feel more at ease arming or aiding the militants now that they have publicly distanced ...
UN Envoy: Restarting Syrian Peace Talks Hinges on US-Russian TalksVoice of America

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China to provide Syria's military with medical training - AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:57:31 GMT

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China to provide Syria's military with medical training
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“The Chinese military will provide the Syrian side with [sic] medical and nursing professional training,” defense ministry spokesman Wu Qian said during a monthly briefing with reporters, adding that the mission is intended “to ease the humanitarian ...
Chinese military will train Syrian troopsInquirer.net

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