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Assad Hopeful About Upcoming Russian-Sponsored Talks on Syria - Voice of America Tue, 19 Dec 2017 01:16:06 GMT

Voice of America

Assad Hopeful About Upcoming Russian-Sponsored Talks on Syria Voice of America Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed regret for the stalemate of U.N.-brokered intra-Syrian talks in Geneva last week but says he expects better results during the Russian-sponsored Sochi peace process to be held in February. "Those with whom we ... Russia to Help Syria Rebuild Energy Facilities - Russian Deputy PMU.S. News & World Report Trump shouldn't trust Putin on Syria -- or anything else | Fox NewsFox News Assad says years of UN-backed Syria talks yielded 'nothing'Washington Post RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -The Jerusalem Post all 87 news articles »

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As Syrian couples say 'I do,' Lebanon says 'No, not quite' - Reuters Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:14:15 GMT

Reuters

As Syrian couples say 'I do,' Lebanon says 'No, not quite' Reuters For whereas in Syria, verbal tribal or religious marriages are easy to register, Lebanon has complex and costly procedures. You first need to be married by a sheikh approved by one of the various religious courts that deal with family matters, who ... and more »

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How Syria's White Helmets became victims of an online propaganda ... - The Guardian Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:01:00 GMT

The Guardian

How Syria's White Helmets became victims of an online propaganda ... The Guardian The Russia-backed campaign to link the volunteer rescuers with al-Qaida exposes how conspiracy theories take root: 'It's like a factory' Question less: The Guardian whitewashes all criticism of Syria's foreign-funded White HelmetsRT all 4 news articles »

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As Trump Flounders in Syria, Putin Takes a Victory Lap - Newsweek Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:08:14 GMT

Newsweek

As Trump Flounders in Syria, Putin Takes a Victory Lap Newsweek The Trump administration's characterization of Syria's condition is accurate. By waging war mainly against civilians—with the enthusiastic support of Russia and Iran—Bashar al-Assad and his entourage have marginalized the state, destroyed those ... Why Putin is pulling troops out of SyriaBangor Daily News No evidence Syrian gov't is hiding chemical weapons: PutinAMN Al-Masdar News Su-30 pilot who covered Putin's plane in Syria: Jets were 'heat traps' for possible enemy missilesRT all 484 news articles »

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Syria war: Situation in Eastern Ghouta at 'critical point' - BBC News Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:53:29 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: Situation in Eastern Ghouta at 'critical point' BBC News The situation in a besieged rebel-held area near Syria's capital has reached a "critical point", the International Committee of the Red Cross has warned. Scores of civilians have been killed or injured in the Eastern Ghouta in the past month and life ... Syria: Suffering in Eastern Ghouta reaches “critical point”ReliefWeb Cycle race in Syria's Idlib shows support to E. GhoutaAnadolu Agency all 11 news articles »

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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

The Intercept

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 ... Humanitarian situation worsens in Syria's Eastern GhoutaDaily Sabah all 4 news articles »

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As Russia redraws the map in Syria, Putin and Iran are left with one ... - Haaretz Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:39:24 GMT

Haaretz

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 ... UN calls Syria talks a 'big missed opportunity', seeks new ideasReuters In Syria, Russia securing position as Assad presses warEyewitness News Ynetnews Opinion - Putin's surprise Syria visit aimed at threatening ...Ynetnews The Guardian -The Guardian all 82 news articles »

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An Indiana exhibit explores the cultural heritage of Syria: BTN LiveBIG - Big Ten Network Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:20:18 GMT

Big Ten Network

An Indiana exhibit explores the cultural heritage of Syria: BTN LiveBIG Big Ten Network At Indiana University's Mathers Museum of World Cultures, an ongoing exhibit examines the complexities of Syrian culture through the lens of fashion and textiles. As reported on the IU news service, the pieces in the exhibition are courtesy of Dee ...

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Syria blame game continues after failed Geneva talks | Syria News ... - Aljazeera.com Sat, 16 Dec 2017 07:36:36 GMT

Aljazeera.com

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

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Syria – Q&A - Excerpts from the daily press briefing (18.12.17) - France Diplomatie (press release) Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:06:20 GMT

Syria – Q&A - Excerpts from the daily press briefing (18.12.17) France Diplomatie (press release) A - As President Macron indicated yesterday, in Syria we have to “build a political solution that will allow lasting peace, in which all minorities are protected.” He added that initiatives will be taken “in the process that France would like to see ... and more »