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Syria troops capture central town recently taken by IS - Washington Post Sat, 21 Oct 2017 13:04:27 GMT

Washington Post

Syria troops capture central town recently taken by IS Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian government forces and their allies regained control Saturday of a predominantly Christian central town that sleeper cells of the Islamic State group captured late last month. The government-run Syrian Central Military Media said “the ... Israel says it will intensify response to Syrian fire - ReutersReuters Israel Retaliates Within Syria After Missile AttacksBloomberg In letter to UN, Syria blames Israel for faking attack to 'justify own aggression'The Jerusalem Post The Times of Israel -Haaretz all 57 news articles »

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Trump applauds defeat of ISIS in Raqqa, promises to promote 'lasting peace' in Syria and 'justice' for terrorists - CNBC Sat, 21 Oct 2017 17:46:00 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Trump applauds defeat of ISIS in Raqqa, promises to promote 'lasting peace' in Syria and 'justice' for terrorists CNBC President Donald Trump on Saturday lauded Syria's defeat of Islamic State forces in the city of Raqqa, saying the U.S.-backed Syrian resistance had ushered in "a critical breakthrough in our worldwide campaign to defeat ISIS and its wicked ideology.". After Raqqa, Trump Says US Shifts to 'New Phase' in SyriaU.S. News & World Report Trump, security aides at odds over Syria statusYoungstown Vindicator Defeating ISIS isn't enough: Trump urgently needs a new Syria policyFox News NEWS.com.au -Voice of America -Reuters all 619 news articles »

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Trump shouldn't repeat Obama's mistake in Iraq and Syria - Washington Post Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:32:28 GMT

Washington Post

Trump shouldn't repeat Obama's mistake in Iraq and Syria Washington Post THE FINAL capture of the Islamic State's de facto capital of Raqqa this week by U.S.-backed Syrian forces brings the would-be caliphate to the brink of extinction: It has lost 87 percent of the territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria and ... Iran, Syria pledge joint effort to counter 'Zionist-American schemes'The Times of Israel all 3 news articles »

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Russia-US Diplomatic Dispute Could Endanger Syria Investigation - New York Times Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:31:56 GMT

New York Times

Russia-US Diplomatic Dispute Could Endanger Syria Investigation New York Times There is no dispute that sarin, a lethal nerve agent banned by an international treaty Syria has signed, was used in the April 4 attack in the village of Khan Sheikhoun in northern Idlib Province that killed and sickened hundreds. But Russia, the ... State Department mocks 'absurd' Russian claims about chemical weapons in SyriaWashington Examiner US says vote likely Monday on Syrian chemical weapons probeKansas City Star Russia: Don't Veto Extension of Syria InquiryHuman Rights Watch RT -Sputnik International all 34 news articles »

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They went to Syria to fight Islamic State. Now two Americans find themselves in limbo - Los Angeles Times Sat, 21 Oct 2017 11:00:28 GMT

Los Angeles Times

They went to Syria to fight Islamic State. Now two Americans find themselves in limbo Los Angeles Times Former Marine Kevin Howard claimed scores of kills as a sniper volunteering this year with a militia fighting Islamic State in Syria. He wanted to help people, Howard had said this summer, especially Christians who were being persecuted for their faith ...

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These are the 10 types of Russian military aircraft known to be stationed in Syria - Business Insider Sat, 21 Oct 2017 14:03:38 GMT

Business Insider

These are the 10 types of Russian military aircraft known to be stationed in Syria Business Insider The most recent satellite images of the Russian-operated Hmeimim air base in Syria show Moscow has deployed more advanced fighter jets to the region, according to The Drive. The satellite images, taken in mid-July, show 33 jets and a smaller number of ... and more »

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Kremlin says Putin, Erdogan discuss Syria in phone call - Reuters Sat, 21 Oct 2017 10:32:34 GMT

Reuters

Kremlin says Putin, Erdogan discuss Syria in phone call Reuters During their phone conversation, Putin and Erdogan talked about joint efforts within the Astana process, including the creation of “de-escalation zones” in Syria, and further coordination towards resolving the Syria situation, the Kremlin said in a ... In Turkish move into Syria, a sign of how Russia is shaping the countryChristian Science Monitor Putin, Erdogan talk Syria, Astana peace processAzerNews How Moscow Convinced Ankara to Join Russo-Iranian Axis in SyriaSputnik International all 28 news articles »

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Syria army retakes desert town from IS: state media - Times LIVE Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:34:00 GMT

Times LIVE

Syria army retakes desert town from IS: state media Times LIVE Syrian troops and militia retook the desert town of Al-Qaryatain from the Islamic State group on Saturday ending a three-week-long fightback by the jihadists, state media said. It was the latest in a string of reverses for IS in Syria this month that ... Syria's cities: from rubble to renewalABC Online Syrian Army Reportedly Kicks Out Daesh From Suburbs of Qaryatayn TownSputnik International Syrian army takes town from Islamic State in Homs - state mediaReuters AMN Al-Masdar News all 17 news articles »

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Syria: Rebel groups sign fragile ceasefire for Eastern Ghouta - Aljazeera.com Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:09:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria: Rebel groups sign fragile ceasefire for Eastern Ghouta Aljazeera.com Rebel groups in Syria have signed a ceasefire covering Eastern Ghouta on the outskirts of the capital, Damascus. The deal is fragile, and the rebels are worried it will be exploited by the government to start a major push to recapture the strategic area. and more »

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A trip through horror, confusion and contradictions in Syria - Los Angeles Times Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:02:45 GMT

Los Angeles Times

A trip through horror, confusion and contradictions in Syria Los Angeles Times In a world of increasing conflict, one country stands out as a sad emblem of misery: Syria. The country's 6-year-old civil war has sent 11 million people — half the population — fleeing their homes. Some 5 million people have left the country altogether. The defeat of ISIS in Raqqa tests US commitment to Syrian KurdsWashington Post What to Watch For in Post-ISIS Iraq and SyriaCouncil on Foreign Relations SDF captures Syria's Raqqa city from ISILAljazeera.com TIME -BBC News -ABC News all 1,162 news articles »