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Syria conflict: Government helicopters 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo - BBC News Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:28:39 GMT

BBC News

Syria conflict: Government helicopters 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo BBC News Syrian government forces have been accused of dropping barrel bombs containing chlorine from helicopters on a suburb of Aleppo, injuring 80 people. Volunteer emergency workers say people suffered breathing difficulties after an attack on the Sukari area. Syria activists: Warplanes dropped chlorine bombs in AleppoWashington Post Aleppo: Syrian forces blamed for 'chlorine gas attack'Aljazeera.com Syrian government 'drops chlorine gas' on rebel-held part of AleppoThe Guardian ABC Online -CNN International -Reuters all 46 news articles »

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IS rocket attack kills Turkish soldiers in Syria - BBC News Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:56:13 GMT

BBC News

IS rocket attack kills Turkish soldiers in Syria BBC News Two Turkish soldiers have been killed by the Islamic State (IS) group in clashes in northern Syria, the Turkish army has said. Another five soldiers were wounded in a rocket attack on Turkish tanks, the military said in a statement. The fatalities are ... Turkish soldiers killed in ISIL rocket attack in SyriaAljazeera.com Graphics: In Syria, your friend may be your friend's enemyUSA TODAY Turkey Says 2 of Its Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack in SyriaABC News Reuters -Financial Times all 152 news articles »

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Obama and Putin unable to reach cease-fire agreement for Syria - Washington Post Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:42:18 GMT

Washington Post

Obama and Putin unable to reach cease-fire agreement for Syria Washington Post HANGZHOU, China — President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to reach a deal Monday on a cease-fire for Syria, but the two sides have agreed to continue negotiating even as Syrian government forces close in on the beseiged city of ... The Only Syrian SolutionWall Street Journal Obama: 'Gaps of trust' hamper Syria deal with RussiaCNN 'Gaps of Trust' With Russia Bar a Syrian Truce, Obama SaysNew York Times Los Angeles Times -Voice of America all 4,719 news articles »

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Syria deadlock: Why can't US, Russia agree? - CNN Mon, 05 Sep 2016 18:04:27 GMT

CNN

Syria deadlock: Why can't US, Russia agree? CNN While it remains unclear exactly what these "gaps of trust" are, they have been at odds about which groups in Syria should be deemed terrorists and which are legitimate factions. President Obama said the US had "grave differences with the Russians in ... US sees progress in Syria talks with Russia, expects meeting soonReuters Middle East|US Presses for Truce in Syria, With Its Larger Policy on PauseNew York Times US-Russia deal to halt Syria fighting stalls; Kerry, counterpart vague about 'technical' snagsFox News DEBKA file -CBS News -Washington Post all 229 news articles »

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Fake antiquities flood out of Syria as smugglers fail to steal masterpieces amid the chaos of war - The Independent Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:28:41 GMT

The Independent

Fake antiquities flood out of Syria as smugglers fail to steal masterpieces amid the chaos of war The Independent These look like impressive survivals from Syria's past, but in reality all are fakes confiscated from smugglers on their way out of the country for sale to foreign customers and dealers. Expertly manufactured in workshops in Damascus and Aleppo or ...

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As ISIS bombs kill dozens, Syria tries to lure tourists - CBS News Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:07:00 GMT

CBS News

As ISIS bombs kill dozens, Syria tries to lure tourists CBS News DAMASCUS -- A new promotional video released by Syria's tourism office, touting packed beaches on the war-ravaged country's the Mediterranean coastline, has been widely mocked for ignoring the ongoing bloodshed. At least 40 people were killed ... Syria conflict: IS claims wave of bombings that kills dozensBBC News Dozens killed in explosions targeting government-held Syrian citiesCNN Multiple attacks in Syria kill at least 48USA TODAY Washington Post -The Guardian -Aljazeera.com all 345 news articles »

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Syria Tourism Ministry: Come For Sunny Beaches, Don't Mind The Civil War - NPR Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:00:48 GMT

NPR

Syria Tourism Ministry: Come For Sunny Beaches, Don't Mind The Civil War NPR The aerial footage shows bright beach umbrella, palm trees, swimming families, jet skis. The sun is shining. The music is upbeat. The message? "Syria: Always Beautiful." Over the last few weeks, the Syrian government's Ministry of Tourism has released ... Syrian Forces Make Gains Near Aleppo With Russian HelpNew York Times Syria Army Restores Siege of Aleppo City. Extensive Russian Air Strikes against US Supported TerroristsCenter for Research on Globalization Syrian troops recapture parts of Aleppo, severing supply lineBBC News RT -Aljazeera.com -RTE.ie all 119 news articles »

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Wave of IS-Claimed Bombings in Syria Kill at Least 48 - ABC News Mon, 05 Sep 2016 19:08:00 GMT

ABC News

Wave of IS-Claimed Bombings in Syria Kill at Least 48 ABC News In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian security forces, emergency services and residents look at the remains of burned vehicles at the site of a bombing in Tartus, Syria, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016. Syrian state media ... Syria war: IS 'loses control along Turkey border'BBC News Turkey Launches Fresh Incursion Into SyriaWall Street Journal Turkish tanks roll into Syria, opening new line of attackReuters Fox News -Aljazeera.com all 836 news articles »

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Syria seeks to put tourists back on the road to Damascus, et al. - MarketWatch Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:48:55 GMT

MarketWatch

Syria seeks to put tourists back on the road to Damascus, et al. MarketWatch The Syrian government, mindful of the country's changed tourism fortunes not only since biblical times but even in very recent years — has put out a series of surprisingly slick and surprisingly welcoming tourism videos of late. One of these, with ...

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SitRep: No Deal With Russia on Syria; China Pushes into Scarborough Shoal - Foreign Policy (blog) Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:02:48 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

SitRep: No Deal With Russia on Syria; China Pushes into Scarborough Shoal Foreign Policy (blog) Still no deal between the U.S. and Russia on a ceasefire agreement in Syria, despite talks in Geneva last week and two meetings over the weekend between Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the G-20 summit in ... and more »