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US-backed forces take Syria's largest oil field from IS - Miami Herald Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:25:00 GMT

Miami Herald

US-backed forces take Syria's largest oil field from IS Miami Herald U.S.-backed fighters captured Syria's largest oil field from the Islamic State group Sunday, marking a major advance against the extremists in an area coveted by pro-government forces. With IS in retreat, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and ... US military says it has helped its allies capture Syria's biggest oilfieldWashington Post US-allied forces take Syria's largest oil field from Islamic StateLos Angeles Times SDF says it captured al-Omar oilfield from ISILAljazeera.com CBS News all 49 news articles »

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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 fireEyewitness News Syria rocket fire: Not accidental after all?The Times of Israel Israel strikes rocket launchers in Syria in response to rocket fireJewish Telegraphic Agency Bloomberg -The Jerusalem Post all 94 news articles »

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British Isis fighters in Syria must be killed in almost all cases, says minister - The Independent Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:01:18 GMT

The Independent

British Isis fighters in Syria must be killed in almost all cases, says minister The Independent The only way of dealing with British Isis fighters in Syria will be to kill them in almost every case, an international development minister has said. Rory Stewart said converts to the terror group believed in an “extremely hateful doctrine”, saying ... British jihadis fighting for ISIS in Syria 'must be killed' warns Government ministerThe Sun all 8 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 ... Trump applauds defeat of ISIS in Raqqa, promises to promote 'lasting peace' in Syria and 'justice' for terroristsCNBC The Guardian view on the fall of Raqqa: as Isis loses, Iran winsThe Guardian Trump White House oddly quiet after major victory over ISIS in SyriaWashington Examiner Department of Defense -NEWS.com.au -Reuters all 826 news articles »

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Russia accuses US-led coalition of 'barbaric' bombing of Syria's Raqqa - CNBC Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:43:00 GMT

CNBC

Russia accuses US-led coalition of 'barbaric' bombing of Syria's Raqqa CNBC Russia accused the U.S.-led coalition in Syria on Sunday of wiping the city of Raqqa "off the face of the earth." The Russian Defence Ministry said it looked like the West was now rushing to provide financial aid to Raqqa to cover up evidence of its ... Raqqa: US coalition 'wiped city off Earth', Russia saysBBC News US and coalition bomb Syrian Raqqa, like Dresden was bombed in 1945 - Defense MinistryTASS all 29 news articles »

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US-backed forces capture Syria's largest oil field from Islamic State - Press Herald Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:39:03 GMT

Press Herald

US-backed forces capture Syria's largest oil field from Islamic State Press Herald BEIRUT — U.S.-backed fighters captured Syria's largest oil field from the Islamic State on Sunday, marking a major advance against the extremists in an area coveted by pro-government forces. With the Islamic State in retreat, the Kurdish-led Syrian ...

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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 State Department admits Al-Nusra affiliate using chemical weapons in SyriaRT all 40 news articles »

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After Raqqa, Trump says US shifts to “new phase” in Syria - The Denver Post Sun, 22 Oct 2017 04:42:59 GMT

The Denver Post

After Raqqa, Trump says US shifts to “new phase” in Syria The Denver Post This Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 frame grab made from drone video shows damaged buildings in Raqqa, Syria, two days after Syrian Democratic Forces said that military operations to oust the Islamic State group have ended and that their fighters have taken ... and more »

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They went to Syria to fight Islamic State. Now two Americans find ... - 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 ... Los Angeles Times Two Americans who were among hundreds who volunteered to fight Islamic State in Syria now face uncertain futures. and more »

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In besieged Syrian 'de-escalation' region, children dying of hunger as aid is reduced to trickle - The Japan Times Sun, 22 Oct 2017 21:24:18 GMT

The Japan Times

In besieged Syrian 'de-escalation' region, children dying of hunger as aid is reduced to trickle The Japan Times HAMOURIA, SYRIA – One-month-old Sahar, her ribs protruding under translucent skin, breathed her last on Sunday in Syria's Eastern Ghouta, where a crushing regime siege has pushed hundreds of children to the brink of starvation. Only a trickle of ... Assad regime blockade leaves 2 babies dead by malnutrition in Syria's Eastern GhoutaDaily Sabah all 4 news articles »