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US-backed forces in Syria begin final assault on Raqqah after scores of militants surrender - Los Angeles Times Mon, 16 Oct 2017 01:25:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

US-backed forces in Syria begin final assault on Raqqah after scores of militants surrender Los Angeles Times Syrian forces backed by the United States said Sunday that they have launched a final push to drive Islamic State from its last footholds in Raqqah, after tribal leaders and a provincial council negotiated the safe exit of civilians along with the ... US destroying Syrian cities liberated from ISIS to obstruct pro-Assad forces – analystRT Once promised paradise, IS fighters end up in mass gravesNEWS.com.au all 11 news articles »

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Could battle for Raqqa bring the end of ISIL in Syria? - Aljazeera.com Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:22:59 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Could battle for Raqqa bring the end of ISIL in Syria? Aljazeera.com When ISIL took control of Raqqa in 2014, the Syrian province became the first to fall under the armed group's full control. ISIL fighters went on a rampage killing thousands of civilians, and used Raqqa city to plan attacks overseas. Now, three years ... US-allied forces begin final assault on Islamic State in Syria's RaqqaChicago Tribune ISIS setbacks reported in SyriaCNN Syria war: 'Final assault' launched to recapture RaqqaBBC News Washington Post -Washington Examiner -USA TODAY all 342 news articles »

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MIT Sophomore Designs Winter Sleeping Bags for Syrian Refugees - NBCNews.com Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:53:00 GMT

NBCNews.com

MIT Sophomore Designs Winter Sleeping Bags for Syrian Refugees NBCNews.com CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Massachusetts Institute of Technology student has created a new line of sleeping bags designed to help Syrian refugees survive winters in the Middle East. Sophomore Vick Liu designed the TravlerPack from his dorm room and ... and more »

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Syria blasts Trump on Iran accord position - The Hill Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:18:14 GMT

The Hill

Syria blasts Trump on Iran accord position The Hill Syria's Foreign Ministry on Sunday slammed President Trump for failing to formally certify Iran under a multilateral nuclear deal, saying such a move could escalate tensions in the region. “Syria condemns the aggressive policies of the U.S ... Syria Condemns Trump Stance on Iran DealVoice of America Syria Defends Iran and Blasts Trump for Decertifying Nuclear DealteleSUR English US demonstrates disrespect to international agreements - Syrian foreign ministryTASS all 3,822 news articles »

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Trump Administration Accused of Aiding Iranian Militias in Syria - Voice of America Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:22:02 GMT

Voice of America

Trump Administration Accused of Aiding Iranian Militias in Syria Voice of America U.S. President Donald Trump lambasted Iranian expansionism in the Middle East Friday when disavowing the international nuclear deal with Tehran, citing in particular Iran's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. But analysts charge his strategy ... VIDEO: Iranian combat drones blast ISIS militants sky-high in east SyriaAMN Al-Masdar News all 3 news articles »

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OFM Awards 2017: Best Ethical Food Project – Cook for Syria - The Guardian Sun, 15 Oct 2017 10:02:07 GMT

The Guardian

OFM Awards 2017: Best Ethical Food Project – Cook for Syria The Guardian Over the past year, however, Cook for Syria has done exactly that, harnessing social media to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for Unicef. It spawned a 100-restaurant campaign, a cookbook and hundreds of smaller events, almost all of them under ...

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Military Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sat, 14 Oct 2017 13:48:41 GMT

Department of Defense

Military Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Oct. 14, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting four strikes consisting of four engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve ... and more »

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Can Turkey's campaign in Syria's Idlib bring peace? - Aljazeera.com Fri, 13 Oct 2017 21:56:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Can Turkey's campaign in Syria's Idlib bring peace? Aljazeera.com About 100 Turkish soldiers have moved into Syria's Idlib province in a convoy of armoured vehicles. Ankara says it is to enforce a de-escalation zone in the war-torn country as part of a deal with Iran and Russia. But there are suspicions Turkey's real ... Syria demands Turkey immediately withdraw troopsDeutsche Welle Turkish Forces Move Into SyriaVoice of America Syria war: Turkish forces set up positions in Idlib - BBC NewsBBC News Reuters -Bloomberg -RT all 204 news articles »

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All eyes are on Hezbollah in Syria's Deir ez-Zor - Al-Monitor (blog) Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:56:33 GMT

Al-Monitor (blog)

All eyes are on Hezbollah in Syria's Deir ez-Zor Al-Monitor (blog) The war is heating up in the Syrian region of Deir ez-Zor, where the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and forces loyal to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad are competing for Islamic State (IS) territory with threats of clashes increasing. Islamic State attacks kill at least 50 in east Syria: Kurdish Red CrescentReuters Syrian troops capture ISIS stronghold Al-Mayadeen amid major offensiveRT Attack on vaccines sets back immunization efforts in eastern Syrian Arab RepublicReliefweb AMN Al-Masdar News -Sputnik International all 166 news articles »

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In Lebanon, a rape and murder galvanize anti-Syrian fervor - Los Angeles Times Fri, 13 Oct 2017 21:40:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

In Lebanon, a rape and murder galvanize anti-Syrian fervor Los Angeles Times The case might have proceeded quietly as the suspect faced murder charges, but his status as one of about 1.5 million Syrians in Lebanon, many of them refugees fleeing the vicious six-year civil war raging through their country, has made it a rallying ...