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The Investigation Into Chemical Attacks in Syria Is Fizzling Out After a Security Council Showdown - TIME Fri, 17 Nov 2017 03:35:53 GMT

TIME

The Investigation Into Chemical Attacks in Syria Is Fizzling Out After a Security Council Showdown TIME (UNITED NATIONS) — Rival U.S. and Russian resolutions to extend the mandate of experts trying to determine who was responsible for chemical attacks in Syria were defeated Thursday at a heated Security Council meeting that reflected the deteriorating ... Russian veto ends UN probe of chemical weapons use in SyriaWashington Post Russia vetoes UN resolution on chemical weapons probe in SyriaCNN Russia blocks bid to probe Syria chemical-weapons useAljazeera.com New York Times -Reuters all 212 news articles »

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Syria activists: 22 civilians die in fighting near Damascus - ABC News Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:22:11 GMT

The New Arab

Syria activists: 22 civilians die in fighting near Damascus ABC News This photo provided on Nov. 16, 2016 by the Syrian anti-government activist group Ghouta Media Center, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows an injured man receiving treatment at a hospital after Syrian ... Air strikes bombard aid warehouse in Syria rebel bastionThe New Arab Syrian government bombing, rebel shells hit Damascus and suburbsReuters all 18 news articles »

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Alleged Iranian base near Syria border caught on camera - The Times of Israel Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:04:00 GMT

The Times of Israel

Alleged Iranian base near Syria border caught on camera The Times of Israel Israeli satellite photos published Thursday appear to strengthen a BBC report a week ago that Iran is building a permanent military base in Syria, just 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Israel's northern border. The ImageSat International pictures ... 43 members of US congress urge Tillerson to counter Iran in SyriaThe National all 16 news articles »

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Congo crisis on a par with Iraq, Syria and Yemen – and getting worse by the day - The Guardian Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:37:00 GMT

The Guardian

Congo crisis on a par with Iraq, Syria and Yemen – and getting worse by the day The Guardian Violence and ethnic and political unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have propelled the country to the same level of crisis as Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Cholera is raging at a rate never before seen in DRC and nearly 4 million people have been ...

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A lesson from Syria: it's crucial not to fuel far-right conspiracy theories - The Guardian Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:00:19 GMT

The Guardian

A lesson from Syria: it's crucial not to fuel far-right conspiracy theories The Guardian In correspondence with the chemical weapons expert Dan Kaszeta, Postol revealed that the “solid scientific source” he used to support his theory about the origin of sarin used in Syria was “Syrian Sister”. When Postol and Susli both appeared on a ...

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Russia's 'proof' that US helps ISIS is from a video game. Mistakes happen, Kremlin says. - Washington Post Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:53:35 GMT

Newsweek

Russia's 'proof' that US helps ISIS is from a video game. Mistakes happen, Kremlin says. Washington Post The image provided by the Russian Defense Ministry was damning: three Islamic State trucks led by an armored vehicle on their way to a key battlefield in eastern Syria, allowed safe passage by the United States. Russian drones, the Foreign Ministry in ... Russian long-range bombers strike Islamic State targets in SyriaReuters Syria and Russia Say ISIS Is Dead, Now US Must GoNewsweek Russia “caught lying” by online sleuths over Syria video game imageVICE News Fox News -Long War Journal -RT -Facebook all 162 news articles »

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Russia, Syria armies step up attacks on Damascus enclave-rebels - Reuters Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:31:15 GMT

Reuters

Russia, Syria armies step up attacks on Damascus enclave-rebels Reuters AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian army backed by Russian jets on Wednesday stepped up shelling and air strikes on a besieged rebel-held enclave in Damascus a day after rebels stormed an army base in the area, rebels, a war monitor and residents said. and more »

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Airstrikes Kill Dozens of People in Syrian Market - The New York ... - New York Times Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:25:25 GMT

New York Times

Airstrikes Kill Dozens of People in Syrian Market - The New York ... New York Times At least three airstrikes struck a market in the town of Atareb, near Aleppo, and estimates of the dead ranged from 47 to 53. Syria war: Air strikes on Atareb market 'kill more than 50'BBC News Air raids kill 43 civilians in Syria's AtarebAljazeera.com all 131 news articles »

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Senior official in US-backed Syria forces defects to Turkey-rebels - Reuters Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:58:49 GMT

Senior official in US-backed Syria forces defects to Turkey-rebels Reuters AMMAN (Reuters) - A senior commander defected to Turkey on Wednesday from the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a leading combatant in the fight against Islamic State, Syrian rebel officials said, in the first such departure from its higher ... and more »

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Japan asks UNSC to extend Syria gas attack probe for 30 days after Russia vetoes US resolution - The Japan Times Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:07:52 GMT

Japan asks UNSC to extend Syria gas attack probe for 30 days after Russia vetoes US resolution The Japan Times UNITED NATIONS – Japan on Thursday asked the U.N. Security Council to renew for 30 days a U.N.-led investigation of chemical weapons attacks in Syria, according to a draft resolution obtained by AFP. The request came after Russia vetoed a U.S.-drafted ...