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Turkey unlikely to drop Syria rebels in latest realignment - Fox News Tue, 09 Aug 2016 21:28:00 GMT

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Turkey unlikely to drop Syria rebels in latest realignment Fox News BEIRUT – Minutes after news broke of a coup against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, government-held areas in Syria broke out in celebratory gunfire, heralding what they believed was the removal of the leader they blame for fueling their country ... Putin and Erdogan, Both Isolated, Reach Out to Each OtherNew York Times Turkey's Syria HeadacheInter Press Service Ready to restore ties: Putin, Erdogan revive economic plans, agree to Syria talksRT Newsweek -The Independent -Bloomberg all 1,264 news articles »

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Could Trump and Putin work together over Syria? - BBC News Wed, 10 Aug 2016 02:05:12 GMT

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Could Trump and Putin work together over Syria? BBC News Donald Trump says if he becomes the next US president, he would like to "get together with Russia" to "knock the hell out of Isis". His keenness to cooperate with Vladimir Putin against the so-called Islamic State group in Syria has provoked ... and more »

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Syria conflict: UN says water and power cuts threaten two million - BBC News Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:01:17 GMT

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Syria conflict: UN says water and power cuts threaten two million BBC News Children in the Syrian city of Aleppo are at "grave risk" of disease unless water supplies are immediately repaired, the UN children's agency says. The United Nations says an immediate pause in fighting is needed to allow the water and electricity ... Aleppo 'hell' prevents Syria peace talks, say diplomatsThe Guardian Can Putin really 'win' the Syrian conflict?Telegraph.co.uk Fighting in Syria's Aleppo leaves two million without waterNew York Daily News Reuters -Voice of America -Military.com all 147 news articles »

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Revealed: Russia's 'Secret Syria Mercenaries' - Sky News Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:20:48 GMT

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Revealed: Russia's 'Secret Syria Mercenaries' Sky News The Russian narrative of low-cost conflict has been seriously challenged however by a group of young Russian men who claim that their country's involvement in Syria is far more extensive - and more costly - than anyone in President Putin's ... and more »

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Rio Olympics 2016: Syria refugee Rami Anis relishes 'Olympic' dream - BBC Sport Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:31:56 GMT

BBC Sport

Rio Olympics 2016: Syria refugee Rami Anis relishes 'Olympic' dream BBC Sport Syrian refugee Rami Anis says earning a standing ovation at Rio 2016 after setting a personal best in the men's 100m freestyle is a "dream come true". Anis clocked 54.25 seconds to finish 56th out of 59 swimmers in the heats. The 25-year-old fled war ... Syrian refugee Rami Anis belatedly brings a smile to Rio's swimming poolThe Guardian all 9 news articles »

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Pictures appear to show British special forces on Syrian frontline - The Guardian Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:48:42 GMT

The Guardian

Pictures appear to show British special forces on Syrian frontline The Guardian The images depict British special forces sitting on Thalab long-range patrol vehicles as they move around the perimeter of a rebel base close to the Syria-Iraq border. The Thalab (Fox) vehicles are essentially modified, militarised and upgraded Toyota ... British special forces pictured operating in Syria for the first timeThe Sun SAS troops deployed at rebel base in SyriaThe Times (subscription) UK special forces pictured on the ground in SyriaBBC News RT -Daily Mail all 36 news articles »

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The US is hiring military contractors for operations in Syria - Business Insider Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:07:05 GMT

Business Insider

The US is hiring military contractors for operations in Syria Business Insider In an investigation from The Daily Beast, the nearly 300 US troops already present in Syria would be receiving “intelligence analysis services” from Six3 Intelligence Solutions Inc., a privately held defense contractor based out of McLean, Virginia ... Syria, Iraq and the future of jihadDeutsche Welle Richmond man travels to Syria to fight ISISWWBT NBC12 News Arab-Kurdish fighters expel IS group from Manbij in Syria's Aleppo provinceFRANCE 24 Press TV -ABC News all 100 news articles »

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Putin Seeks Approval for Air Force's Indefinite Syria Stay - Newsweek Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:08:00 GMT

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Putin Seeks Approval for Air Force's Indefinite Syria Stay Newsweek Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked parliament to ratify the Russian air force's indefinite stay in Syria almost a year after the official beginning of Russia's military operations there. The Russian Ministry of Defense struck a deal last August ... Putin sends deal with Syria on deploying Russian aviation to State DumaTASS Putin Submits Accord to Damascus for Russian Air Force Deployment to SyriaSputnik International all 10 news articles »

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France's super jihadi and the teenage girl trapped in Syria - CNN Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:56:40 GMT

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France's super jihadi and the teenage girl trapped in Syria CNN Through his series of online videos, released under the name "19HH" (a tribute to the 19 perpetrators of the September 11 attacks), French authorities say he is responsible for recruiting about 80% of French-speaking jihadis heading to Syria and Iraq. and more »

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UN Aid in Syria Held up by Security Concerns - ABC News Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:28:19 GMT

UN Aid in Syria Held up by Security Concerns ABC News The United Nations and its partners are "ready to roll" with aid to Syrians in besieged areas, but the deteriorating security situation in the country is keeping it from being delivered, the U.N. humanitarian chief said Tuesday. Undersecretary-General ... and more »