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Assad Agreed to Local Cease-Fires in Syria — But War Crimes Worsen in Eastern Ghouta - The Intercept Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:19:53 GMT

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Assad Agreed to Local Cease-Fires in Syria — But War Crimes Worsen in Eastern Ghouta
The Intercept
Abu Fahed, a Syrian rebel and resident of the district of Eastern Ghouta, was on his way home from work a few weeks ago when he lost five members of his family. He had been building hillforts in Jobar, part of the effort to keep Eastern Ghouta, a hotly ...
Hunger at Damascus' door as Syrian government blocks aidSumter Item
Civilians live a 'nightmare' in Syria's Eastern GhoutaMiddle East Monitor

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Macron sees February end to fight against Islamic State in Syria - Reuters Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:52:37 GMT

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Macron sees February end to fight against Islamic State in Syria
Reuters
France would now push for peace talks involving all parties in the six-year-old Syrian conflict, including President Bashar al-Assad, Macron told France 2 televisions, promising “initiatives” early next year. He did not say how any French proposals ...
Macron predicts Islamic State group will be defeated in Syria by FebruaryFRANCE 24
War over in Syria by the end of February: MacronThe National
War against Daesh in Syria will be won by February: France's MacronArab News
Anadolu Agency -The Daily Star
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Syria blame game continues after failed Geneva talks | Syria News ... - Aljazeera.com Sat, 16 Dec 2017 07:36:36 GMT

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Syria blame game continues after failed Geneva talks | Syria News ...
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US calls on Syrian government to 'participate fully' in Geneva talks, while Damascus blames stalemate on preconditions.

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As Russia redraws the map in Syria, Putin and Iran are left with one ... - Haaretz Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:31:43 GMT

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As Russia redraws the map in Syria, Putin and Iran are left with one ...
Haaretz
With the map of Syria's conflict decisively redrawn in President Bashar al-Assad's favor, his Russian allies, Iran included, want to convert military gains into a settlement that stabilises the shattered nation and secures their interests in the region ...
In Syria, Russia securing position as Assad presses warswissinfo.ch
UN calls Syria talks a 'big missed opportunity', seeks new ideasReuters
Another opportunity missed in SyriaJordan Times
France Diplomatie (press release) -The Guardian -The Guardian
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Raising the bar: local brews make a comeback in Syria - The Times of Israel Mon, 18 Dec 2017 03:23:55 GMT

The Times of Israel
Raising the bar: local brews make a comeback in Syria
The Times of Israel
Tiny pubs line a cramped alleyway in the historic heart of Syria's capital, where a group of girls dressed in white distribute free bottles of “Afamia” to passers-by. Customers at Abu George's bar reach out for a few of the brown bottles, emblazoned ...

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Kuwaiti newspaper: Israel attacked Iranian military factories in Syria - The Jerusalem Post Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:01:36 GMT

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Kuwaiti newspaper: Israel attacked Iranian military factories in Syria
The Jerusalem Post
An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli airforce pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel December 29, 2016.. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN). Over the past several ...

The best books on Syria: start your reading here - The Guardian Sat, 16 Dec 2017 09:00:43 GMT

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The best books on Syria: start your reading here
The Guardian
Originally from the mountain village of Mala, the rival families later take their enmity to Damascus, which is vividly – and lovingly – portrayed. The compelling tale of the star-crossed couple straddles love, lust, betrayal and revenge, while laying ...

Breaking: Russians kill top Chechen Al-Qaeda leader in Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:16:45 GMT

Breaking: Russians kill top Chechen Al-Qaeda leader in Syria
AMN Al-Masdar News
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (01:00 AM) – Salakhuddin Shishani, a high-ranking Chechen Al-Qaeda leader, was killed on Sunday by a Russian airstrike near Zaleen in northern Hama province. Shashani, self-declared Emir of Jaish Usro and former top man in terrorist ...

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US F-22s fired warning flares at Russian planes in close call over Syria, Pentagon says - Washington Post Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:28:38 GMT

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US F-22s fired warning flares at Russian planes in close call over Syria, Pentagon says
Washington Post
A pair of U.S. jets intercepted two Russian fighter aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, the Pentagon said, the kind of highly dangerous yet constant encounter that is occurring with more regularity despite agreements between the countries to avoid ...
Syria war: US says flares fired at Russian jetsBBC News
US Fighter Jets Fired Warning Shots at Russian Planes Flying Over Syrian AirspaceFortune
Russian Su-25 Almost Hits US F-22 During Intercept Over Syria, But Is There More Going On?The Drive
Telegraph.co.uk -CNN -NBCNews.com -Sputnik International
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'Syrian refugees improve Armenia's social fabric' - Aljazeera.com Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:10:06 GMT

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'Syrian refugees improve Armenia's social fabric'
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The presence of Syrian refugees in Armenia's mono-ethnic society has been celebrated in the capital Yerevan through the personal initiative of an art curator and three photographers who have been documenting the migration since the eruption of the war ...