Washington Post | The US must prepare for Iran's next move in Syria Washington Post While the Trump administration celebrates a new deal meant to freeze the battlefield in southern Syria, the Assad regime and Iran are preparing for the next phase of the long-running war, in which they will attempt to conquer the rest of the country ... Iranian IRGC Commander Killed In Syria Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, another fighter, killed in Syria: Iranian media Advisor to Iranian general Qassem Suleimani killed in eastern Syria |
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | Foreign Ministers Of Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syria War Ahead Of Sochi Summit RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty The Iranian, Russian, and Turkish foreign ministers have met in southern Turkey to discuss the years-long civil war in Syria ahead of a summit between the three countries' presidents in Russia. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with his ... Iran, Russia and Turkey diplomats meet to discuss Syria Situation in Syria better, political solution needed: Turkish FM Why Syria's road to peace may run through Sochi |
Syria: IS militants defeated in last major stronghold ABC News Pro-government forces defeated the Islamic State group in its last major stronghold in Syria, state media and a monitoring group reported on Sunday, leaving the militants to defend just strips of desert territory in the country and a besieged pocket ... |
South China Morning Post | Islamic State's last urban stronghold in Syria retaken by army, allies South China Morning Post The Syrian army and loyalist militiamen Sunday retook full control of Albu Kamal from Islamic State, a military source said, ousting the jihadists from their last urban stronghold in Syria. Albu Kamal has changed hands several times, with government ... Syrian govt recaptures border town from ISIS Coalition Partner Forces Kill 9 ISIS Members in Southern Syria Syria army, allies retake Albu Kamal from IS |
New York Times | Marked for 'De-escalation,' Syrian Towns Endure Surge of Attacks ... New York Times An accord that tried to curb attacks in rebel-held areas has been touted as a crucial step in ending the long civil war. But increasingly, that deal is failing. |
Variety | IDFA: Syrian Comedian Looks for Fresh Start in France Variety Fares Helou was one of Syria's most celebrated actors when the Arab Spring arrived in Damascus. But once his political beliefs forced him to flee the country, he suddenly found himself playing his most challenging role yet—as an exile in a foreign land. |
The Guardian | Syria: at least 14 civilians killed in air strikes by government forces The Guardian At least 14 civilians, including one young girl, were killed by Syrian regime bombardment of the rebel-held eastern Ghouta region near Damascus on Saturday. Ten of the victims were killed by air strikes and another four died in rocket fire, the Britain ... Syria: Damascus suburbs violence kills at least 5 children UN calls on Syria's warring sides to stop targeting civilians Dozens killed in bombings in Damascus, eastern Syria |
Aljazeera.com | Syrian 'civilians killed' in ISIL attack in Deir Az Zor Aljazeera.com Syria's SANA state news agency says an ISIL car bombing has killed at least 20 people and wounded 30 others at a site where displaced families are camped near the city of Deir Az Zor in eastern Syria. It says the bombing occurred between al-Jafra and ... Syria chemical attacks: Haley calls Russia 'shameful' after it vetoes UN inquiry The Investigation Into Chemical Attacks in Syria Is Fizzling Out After a Security Council Showdown Syria: Russia again blocks extension of chemical attacks probe |
Washington Post | I fled Syria years ago. Refugee children like me can't give up on education. Washington Post I met with wonderful girls who told me they want to go back to Syria to rebuild. Sarah, who is 16 years old, told me she goes to the Makani UNICEF center in Amman. She loves the community, but is sad — she didn't find a place at a school. Yet she said ... |
The Jerusalem Post | IDF fires on Syrian targets near Golan Heights The Jerusalem Post The IDF fired upon Syrian army positions Sunday evening near the Israeli border in the Golan Heights on Sunday, the IDF spokesperson's office reported. Syrian forces had been working to fortify a military outpost in the buffer zone, in violation of ... Israel Fires 'Warning Shot' Amid Syrian Border Activity Tensions Rising on Israel's Northern Border with Syria Israel Fires 'Warning' Tank Shell at Syrian Forces Near Border |