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Stories Of Syria's Uprising, And Its Backyard Funerals, In 'Gardens Speak' - NPR Sun, 10 Dec 2017 22:18:50 GMT

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Stories Of Syria's Uprising, And Its Backyard Funerals, In 'Gardens Speak' NPR Tania El Khoury splits her time between London and Beirut, where she helped found an artists' collective. Three years ago, moved by stories she was hearing about the Syrian uprising, she created an interactive work called "Gardens Speak." It grew out ... and more »

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UN urges immediate evacuation of 137 Syrian children - Aljazeera.com Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:45:41 GMT

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UN urges immediate evacuation of 137 Syrian children Aljazeera.com The UN children's agency has called for the immediate evacuation of scores of sick Syrian children from a besieged rebel-held enclave on the outskirts of Damascus, amid continued violence. Five children in Eastern Ghouta have reportedly died, while 137 ... UN calls for urgent evacuation of 137 sick Syrian childrenThe Spokesman-Review UN: 137 Children Need Emergency Evacuation from SyriaVoice of America 137 Children Need 'Immediate Medical Evacuation' From Syrian Suburb: UN ReportHuffPost TRT World all 10 news articles »

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Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province - Reuters Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:14:28 GMT

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Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province Reuters Tahrir al Sham, which is spearheaded by the former al Qaeda branch in Syria, is the main rebel force in the province, raising fears among civilians and rebels alike that Moscow and the Syrian army and its allies would soon turn it into a major ... Al-Qaeda emir in southern Syria assassinated mysteriouslyAMN Al-Masdar News all 4 news articles »

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We Now Have Evidence Russia Seems Pleased with Its Military in Syria - The National Interest Online (blog) Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:45:01 GMT

The National Interest Online (blog)

We Now Have Evidence Russia Seems Pleased with Its Military in Syria The National Interest Online (blog) In the final days of November 2017, the Russian High Command reshuffled several positions, most notably both the Eastern and Central Military Districts received new commanders. Immediately striking is the fact that Alexander Lapin, the new Central ... and more »

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Do Americans Really Want Troops in Syria Indefinitely? - The Atlantic Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:43:00 GMT

The Atlantic

Do Americans Really Want Troops in Syria Indefinitely? The Atlantic If “supporting partners” and “preventing” terrorist groups from returning are the reasons for keeping U.S. forces in Syria, there will never be a time when those forces won't be “needed.” There will always be some group that the U.S. can identify as a ... Iraq declares war with Islamic State is overBBC News Iraq defeats ISIS and secures border with SyriaNEWS.com.au Iraq is 'fully liberated' from ISIS, its military saysCNN Fox News -ABC Online all 513 news articles »

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Syrian government returns to Geneva talks, Western envoys skeptical - Reuters Sun, 10 Dec 2017 11:23:08 GMT

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Syrian government returns to Geneva talks, Western envoys skeptical Reuters Ja'afari declined to comment. De Mistura convened an eighth round of separate talks with the government and unified opposition delegations on Nov. 28, focusing on constitutional reform as well as elections. But Ja'afari arrived a day late and left ... Syrian government delegation returns to Geneva after a week offThe National Western envoys skeptical as Syrian regime returns to Geneva talksArab News Syrian opposition hopes for beginning of direct talks with government delegation in GenevaTASS Middle East Monitor all 13 news articles »

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In Syria, 'Reconciliation' Is Bleak - The Nation. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 20:13:09 GMT

The Nation.

In Syria, 'Reconciliation' Is Bleak The Nation. Moadamiya is located in the region known as Western Ghouta. A farm town where one in three residents completed university before the war, it is surrounded by military garrisons. To the northeast, there is the Mezze military airport and the surrounding ...

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Russia bewildered at France's statement on Syria - TASS Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:11:15 GMT

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Russia bewildered at France's statement on Syria TASS MOSCOW, December 10. /TASS/. Russia's Defense Ministry is bewildered at the statement made by France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian that Russia has misappropriated the victory over IS (Islamic State terrorist organization, outlawed in Russia ... US concerned Russian aircraft behavior could spark clash over SyriaCNN Syria – ISIS Is Defeated – The US Is Next in LineCenter for Research on Globalization France Denied Russia's 'Victory' Claims in Syria, So Moscow Laid Down the Harsh BurnsteleSUR English RT -Arkansas Online -Egypttoday (blog) all 41 news articles »

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In Syria's Skies, Close Calls With Russian Warplanes - New York Times Fri, 08 Dec 2017 20:53:59 GMT

New York Times

In Syria's Skies, Close Calls With Russian Warplanes New York Times AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Russian fighter jets have flown dangerously close to American warplanes in eastern Syria over the past month — including one near-collision — in what American officials say is a pattern of daily Russian violations of an ...

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In pictures: ISIS kicks off do-or-die counteroffensive in eastern Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:51:24 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News

In pictures: ISIS kicks off do-or-die counteroffensive in eastern Syria AMN Al-Masdar News DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:50 P.M.) – After the Islamic State withdrew all its remaining forces from Iraq over the past week, ISIS contingents in southeastern Deir Ezzor are suddenly finding themselves heavily reinforced, enabling them to launch a surprise ...