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The Latest: Saudis welcome Syria cease-fire - Washington Post Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:22:30 GMT

Washington Post

The Latest: Saudis welcome Syria cease-fire Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on developments in Syria, where a cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia has come into effect (all times local): 9:30 p.m.. Saudi Arabia has welcomed the U.S. and Russian-brokered truce in Syria and urged the Syrian government ... and more »

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Syrian ceasefire appears to hold, but aid deliveries are on standby - CNN Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:12:14 GMT

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Syrian ceasefire appears to hold, but aid deliveries are on standby CNN The Syrian Foreign Ministry says it refuses any entry of humanitarian aid to the city of Aleppo, a priority for aid agencies, unless it is coordinated through the Syrian government and United Nations -- especially aid coming from Turkey, the state-run ... Syria truce: UN hails 'significant drop' in violenceAljazeera.com Syria ceasefire: Emergency aid expected soon for AleppoBBC News Syria cease-fire: Obstacles to providing humanitarian relief to people under siegeLos Angeles Times Newsweek -Reuters -The Guardian all 86 news articles »

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Details of Syria Pact Widen Rift Between John Kerry and Pentagon - New York Times Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:49:38 GMT

New York Times

Details of Syria Pact Widen Rift Between John Kerry and Pentagon New York Times On Tuesday at the Pentagon, officials would not even agree that if a cessation of violence in Syria held for seven days — the initial part of the deal — the Defense Department would put in place its part of the agreement on the eighth day: an ... Cease-fire brings rare calm in Syria: 'Children are even playing in the street'Washington Post Syrian Truce Largely Holds on Day 2Wall Street Journal Shaky Truce Holds in Syria, but Aid Still Desperately NeededABC News Aljazeera.com -CBS News -CNN all 1,391 news articles »

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Israel Denies Claims That Syria Shot Down Warplane and Drone - New York Times Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:20:44 GMT

New York Times

Israel Denies Claims That Syria Shot Down Warplane and Drone New York Times JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said on Tuesday that Syrian forces had fired two surface-to-air missiles after Israeli aircraft targeted artillery positions in the Syrian Golan Heights overnight, but it categorically denied a claim by the Syrians ... Israel and Syria move closer to warWashington Times Israel Targets Syrian Army Position After Cross-Border FireWall Street Journal Israel slaps down Syrian claim over downed jetUSA TODAY Aljazeera.com -CNN -Reuters all 191 news articles »

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Syria ceasefire deal rife with legal, liability questions - Fox News Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:06:43 GMT

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Syria ceasefire deal rife with legal, liability questions Fox News WASHINGTON – The deal crafted by the U.S. and Russia to halt the Syrian civil war and focus efforts on rooting out extremists in the country is rife with legal and liability questions that are fueling Pentagon skepticism about military cooperation ... and more »

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The View From Syria as a Cease-Fire Takes Effect - The New York ... - New York Times Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:20:03 GMT

New York Times

The View From Syria as a Cease-Fire Takes Effect - The New York ... New York Times Syrians celebrated the Eid holiday, and shared in skepticism of the truce: “Here, people can't believe anything. But they are always waiting for peace.” and more »

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Syrian Government Sieges Drive Out Sunni Population - Wall Street Journal Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:31:31 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Syrian Government Sieges Drive Out Sunni Population Wall Street Journal The Syrian government is pressing a systematic effort to alter the country's demographics and tighten President Bashar al-Assad's grip on power, United Nations officials and opposition figures said. The government is pushing to seal deals for the ... and more »

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US, Russia Look at Creating Joint Integration Center on Syria - Voice of America Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:13:48 GMT

Voice of America

US, Russia Look at Creating Joint Integration Center on Syria Voice of America Lt.-Gen. Sergei Rudskoi, center, of the Russian Military General Staff listens to Russian and Syrian officers during a video call, as a Syrian army facility is displayed on screen, at a Russian Defense Ministry building in Moscow, Russia, Sept. 12 ... and more »

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US says strikes in Syria may have resulted in civilian casualties - Reuters Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:08:13 GMT

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US says strikes in Syria may have resulted in civilian casualties Reuters WASHINGTON The U.S. military said on Tuesday that three strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria in the past six days may have caused civilian casualties. U.S. Central Command said in a statement that strikes near Dayz Az Zawr on Sept. 7, near ... Pentagon: Recent Airstrikes in Syria May Have Hurt CiviliansVoice of America all 7 news articles »

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This ceasefire could be Syria's last chance - CNN International Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:19:00 GMT

CNN International

This ceasefire could be Syria's last chance CNN International The ceasefire comes after months of negotiations between the US and Russia over a lasting cessation of hostilities in Syria that allows for a political transition, ultimately ending the conflict. Both sides seem adamant that this ceasefire work, and ...