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Iran, Turkey, Russia strike deal on Syria detainees - Aljazeera.com Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:17:10 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran, Turkey, Russia strike deal on Syria detainees Aljazeera.com "We always thought Aleppo was ours. But they took it," Mousa al-Sharif, a displaced resident of Aleppo, told Al Jazeera. "We were forced to leave. Now we're living a difficult life and no one is helping us." "It was a strategic gain for the Syrian ... Russia to host Syria talks in Sochi in late JanuaryWashington Post As Syria War Simmers, Tangled Map Previews Conflicts Still AheadHaaretz UN Hails First Step on Syria Detainees, Cautious on Sochi PlanU.S. News & World Report Deutsche Welle -Business Day all 209 news articles »

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Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitaries deploy to Syrian border - Reuters Fri, 22 Dec 2017 20:45:25 GMT

BBC News

Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitaries deploy to Syrian border Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitary groups have deployed to the frontier to back up border guard forces who came under fire from within Syria over the past three days, one of their commanders said on Friday. There was no immediate word on ... Australia to end air strikes against IS in Iraq and SyriaBBC News Australia to end airstrikes in Iraq and Syria following victory over IsisThe Guardian US envoy lays ground for potentially long term US presence in Syria, hails progress between Saudi and IraqThe National SBS -Deutsche Welle all 88 news articles »

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Isis crushed in Iraq and Syria, says Theresa May | World news | The ... - The Guardian Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:50:00 GMT

The Guardian

Isis crushed in Iraq and Syria, says Theresa May | World news | The ... The Guardian UK prime minister tells British forces in Cyprus that Islamic State no longer holds any significant territory in either country. ISIS has been 'crushed' in Iraq and Syria: Theresa MayEconomic Times all 20 news articles »

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US ups border training in Syria to prevent IS resurgence - Fox News Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:39:02 GMT

US ups border training in Syria to prevent IS resurgence Fox News The border security forces "will help prevent resurgence of ISIS and will help bring control," Votel said, adding that training will take place inside Syria. "We do it right where it's needed." The training will include instruction in interrogation ... and more »

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'I knew people who had harder lives than me' - the Syrian refugee child who started a school - The Guardian Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:01:04 GMT

The Guardian

'I knew people who had harder lives than me' - the Syrian refugee child who started a school The Guardian “I didn't manage my trauma well, but after I started working in camps with children I knew that there are people who have harder lives,” he says, “so I stopped thinking about my situation but at the same time the other children started to dream and ...

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AP Exclusive: Uighurs fighting in Syria take aim at China - ABC News Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:13:20 GMT

South China Morning Post

AP Exclusive: Uighurs fighting in Syria take aim at China ABC News FILE - In this file photo taken Sunday, July 5, 2015, Uighurs living in Turkey and Turkish supporters, chant slogans as they hold a Chinese flag before burning it during a protest near China's consulate in Istanbul, against what they call oppression by ... Anger at China drives Uygurs to fight alongside al-Qaeda in Syrian war in preparation for revengeSouth China Morning Post all 4 news articles »

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Syria: Deadly feud rips through Al Qaeda's leadership as terrorist group takes more 'moderate' line - ABC Online Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:12:46 GMT

ABC Online

Syria: Deadly feud rips through Al Qaeda's leadership as terrorist group takes more 'moderate' line ABC Online Among those detained were two of Al Qaeda's most esteemed leaders and founding members — Jordanian citizens Sami Oraidi, Al Qaeda's former top religious figure in Syria, and the highly-secretive former military commander in southern Syria, Ayad ...

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US says Russia intentionally violating Syria military agreement - fox2now.com Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:21:00 GMT

The New Arab

US says Russia intentionally violating Syria military agreement fox2now.com The Pentagon has accused Russia of intentionally violating an agreement intended to prevent accidents in the skies over Syria, following a recent unsafe encounter between US F-22s and Russian Su-25 jets. “Russia is failing to genuinely de-conflict ... The dangers of Russia's erratic flying in SyriaThe New Arab all 4 news articles »

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CPJ: Iraq, Syria, deadliest countries for journalists - Aljazeera.com Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:44:00 GMT

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 ... and more »

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Huge 4000-Year-Old Military Surveillance Network Found in Syria - IFLScience (blog) Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:14:08 GMT

IFLScience (blog)

Huge 4000-Year-Old Military Surveillance Network Found in Syria IFLScience (blog) Syria holds some of the world's most incredible historical sites. Even with the civil war still raging in parts of the country, researchers have been busy discovering countless archeological gems. Now, archeologists have stumbled upon a network of ... Network of Military Defenses Found in Central SyriaArchaeology all 7 news articles »