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Trump Admin. Makes Gains on ISIS, but Lack of Syria Policy Raises Concern - NBCNews.com Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:22:42 GMT

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Trump Admin. Makes Gains on ISIS, but Lack of Syria Policy Raises Concern NBCNews.com WASHINGTON —The Trump administration's efforts to recapture the ISIS-held Syrian city of Raqqa, the group's de-facto capital, are making enough headway that the operation could wrap up as soon as this month, U.S. officials tell NBC News. But President ... US-backed troops fight for full control of key Syrian citySFGate Could battle for Raqqa bring the end of ISIL in Syria?Aljazeera.com Site of IS beheadings in Raqqa seized by Kurdish-led forceABC News National Post -CNN -The Independent all 551 news articles »

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Israeli jets attack anti-aircraft battery in Syria - Aljazeera.com Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:24:46 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Israeli jets attack anti-aircraft battery in Syria Aljazeera.com The Israeli military says it has struck and destroyed an anti-aircraft battery in Syria after its planes were fired upon in Lebanese airspace. A military spokesman said the Israeli planes were on a routine reconnaissance mission over the Lebanon-Syria ... Israeli jets attack anti-aircraft battery in Syria in retaliatory strikeThe Guardian Israel Strikes Back: Fighters Destroy Syrian SAM Site That Fired On Recon PlaneThe Drive Israel attacks Syrian anti-aircraft missile battery near DamascusFinancial Times New York Post -CNN -Haaretz -The Guardian all 106 news articles »

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Democracy Is Possible in Syria. My Friend Knew How. - New York Times Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:00:03 GMT

New York Times

Democracy Is Possible in Syria. My Friend Knew How. New York Times They want pluralistic, democratic self-determination for themselves and others in a newly federated Syria, discarding the nationalist project that led to the Iraqi referendum. As Mehmet put it, “not to create a new state, but to create a revolutionary ...

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What Is Turkey Up to in Syria? - Voice of America Mon, 16 Oct 2017 17:41:36 GMT

Voice of America

What Is Turkey Up to in Syria? Voice of America Turkey is expanding its latest military intervention in Syria rapidly, sending more special forces and commandos into Idlib as part of a high-risk effort agreed to with Moscow and Tehran to establish a de-escalation zone in the northwest Syrian ... Turkish deployment may redraw battle lines in Syria's IdlibAl-Monitor (blog) Turkish Troops Deployment in Syria Was Joint Decision by Astana Guarantors - MPSputnik International all 61 news articles »

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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 ... and more »

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Syria war: US-backed forces 'control' Raqqa - BBC News Mon, 16 Oct 2017 23:40:42 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: US-backed forces 'control' Raqqa BBC News US-backed forces in Syria say they now control so-called Islamic State's one-time capital of Raqqa, with only a few dozen militants remaining in the city. The Syrian Democratic Forces say they have retaken al-Naim square, where IS once held public ... Syrian Democratic Forces take Daesh 'Roundabout of Hell'gulfnews.com all 2 news articles »

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Muzoon Almellehan returns to Jordan to meet Syrian refugees striving to get an education - UNICEF (press release) Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:25:45 GMT

UNICEF (press release)

Muzoon Almellehan returns to Jordan to meet Syrian refugees striving to get an education UNICEF (press release) AMMAN/NEW YORK, 16 October 2017 – UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Muzoon Almellehan travelled to Jordan to meet children who, like her, fled the Syria conflict and are now determined to go to school despite extremely challenging circumstances. and more »

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Syria win moves Socceroos up world rankings - The Sunshine Coast Daily Tue, 17 Oct 2017 01:37:00 GMT

The Sunshine Coast Daily

Syria win moves Socceroos up world rankings The Sunshine Coast Daily Australia recorded 1-1 and 2-1 results over the 77th-ranked Syrians this month, setting up another two-leg play-off against Honduras for a spot at Russia 2018. It's the highest ranking for Ange Postecoglou's men this year, reflecting their progression ... and more »

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Turkish Army Expands Deployment in Syria's Northwest: Rebels - U.S. News & World Report Sun, 15 Oct 2017 06:45:52 GMT

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Turkish Army Expands Deployment in Syria's Northwest: Rebels U.S. News & World Report AMMAN (Reuters) - The Turkish army is expanding its deployment in northwest Syria with the goal of encircling a Kurdish enclave and reining in Russian strikes in the Idlib border province under a deal to reduce clashes, rebels and witnesses said on Sunday. Can Turkey's campaign in Syria's Idlib bring peace?Aljazeera.com Syria demands Turkey immediately withdraw troopsDeutsche Welle Syria war: Turkish forces set up positions in Idlib - BBC NewsBBC News Reuters -Bloomberg -RT all 204 news articles »

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Breaking: Syrian Army clears ISIL's most important pocket in central Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:21:53 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News

Breaking: Syrian Army clears ISIL's most important pocket in central Syria AMN Al-Masdar News BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) announced the full liberation of the east Hama pocket that had an Islamic State (ISIL) presence in central Syria. Units from the 4th Mechanized Division and Qalamoun Shield Forces ...