Putin declares "complete victory" on both banks of Euphrates in Syria Reuters Russia's military intervention in Syria's civil war in 2015 has turned the tide of the conflict in favor of Moscow's ally, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and against rebel groups fighting to oust him. Western governments and rights groups have ... |
Newsweek | Russia Tells US Military to Get Out of Syria Newsweek Russia ramped up its calls for the U.S. military to depart from Syria on Thursday, contending it has no substantial reasons to be in the country and its presence there "must end." “Any reasons cited by the Americans to justify their further military ... After last Geneva round, UN Syria envoy seeks Russia's help UNICEF Syria Crisis Situation Report (Humanitarian Results) - November 2017 Putin's Syria envoy: US forces should leave Syria |
Aljazeera.com | CPJ: Iraq, Syria, deadliest countries for journalists Aljazeera.com At least 15 journalists were killed while covering the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Syria this year, making the two Middle Eastern countries the "deadliest" for reporters. It was the first time in six years that Syria did not top the list as at least ... Islamic State recedes but threats to journalists in Iraq and Syria remain |
BBC News | Australia to end air strikes against IS in Iraq and Syria BBC News "Following discussions with Iraq and members of the international coalition, the Australian government has determined we will bring home our six Super Hornet strike aircraft from the Middle East." She described the campaign as long and "brutal" and ... Australia to end airstrikes in Iraq and Syria following victory over Isis Australia to pull fighter jets out of Iraq and Syria Australia ends airstrike operations in Iraq and Syria |
The Hill | Pentagon: Russia intentionally violating Syria conflict agreement The Hill ... military channels of communication between military professionals to help ensure the safety of both US and Russian forces and de-confliction of partnered forces engaged in the fight against [the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria].” But as recently as ... US says Russia intentionally violating Syria military agreement |
Times LIVE | Child malnutrition soars in besieged Damascus enclave - CNN CNN Despite claims the war in Syria is ebbing, one besieged pocket of rebel-aligned civilians near the Syrian capital is at a "critical point," says the Red Cross. 16 die in Syria's Eastern Ghouta waiting for evacuation: UN Partial blinding of Syrian baby sparks viral campaign Campaigners cover eye in solidarity with wounded Syrian baby - BBC |
BBC News | 'Radicalised' Ismael Watson jailed for IS Syria terror plan - BBC News BBC News Watson "held deep and extensive radicalised beliefs", says Judge Anuja Dhir QC. Wannabe jihadi who gelled his hair 'to look Syrian' is jailed after ... Balding Muslim convert who gelled hair to 'look Syrian' jailed for trying to join ISIS |
Kurdish-led Syrian groups plan to attend Sochi talks: officials - Reuters Reuters Kurdish-led Syrian groups plan to attend Russia's proposed Syria peace talks in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Kurdish officials have said. |
Newsweek | Christmas in Syria: Rebels Attack Assad Victory Party in Aleppo, But Win Little as Peace Process Begins Newsweek Syrian rebels launched a deadly attack on the city of Aleppo as residents supportive of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad celebrated the anniversary of his recapture of the strategic metropolis still marred by violence. Shells fired by insurgents fell ... Thousands in Syria's Aleppo mark one year since 'victory' Two Killed, Four Injured as Militants Shell Syria's Aleppo - Reports |
Voice of America | US Envoy: Russia, US to Remain Engaged in Syria in 2018 Voice of America A U.S. diplomat said Thursday that the United States would remain engaged with Russia throughout 2018 in working to defeat Islamic State in Syria. Brett McGurk, special presidential envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, told reporters the U.S ... To defeat IS in Syria takes months of operations - US envoy |