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Preview 2018: After a string of defeats in Iraq and Syria what 2018 means for Isis - The Independent Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:04:11 GMT

The Independent

Preview 2018: After a string of defeats in Iraq and Syria what 2018 means for Isis The Independent Isis has been defeated in Iraq and Syria. The caliphate declared in 2014, which was once the size of Great Britain, is no more. Its de facto capitals, Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, were captured after long and bloody sieges in the second half of ... and more »

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Battles on 2 fronts as Syria ends another violent year - The Detroit News Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:09:00 GMT

The Detroit News

Battles on 2 fronts as Syria ends another violent year The Detroit News Beirut – Government forces battled with rebels and al-Qaida militants on two fronts in Syria on Sunday as the country prepared to close out another violent year since the country descended into civil war in 2011. Rebels supported by an al-Qaida-linked ... WATCH: Found footage shows Syrian child rescued from airstrike rubbleThe Jerusalem Post At Least 19 Killed in Syrian Regime Shelling on Eastern GhoutaAsharq Al-awsat English all 35 news articles »

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Dozens of militants evacuated from southern Syria - Washington Post Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:13:58 GMT

Washington Post

Dozens of militants evacuated from southern Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — Dozens of Syrian militants and their families departed aboard buses from an area besieged by government forces near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights early Saturday, part of a deal to clear yet another district of insurgents. The evacuations ... Dozens of Syrian militants evacuated as mass graves discovered in ...FRANCE 24 Syria: Mass graves uncovered, Shi'ite militia poised near Israeli ...The Jerusalem Post Displaced from Syria's Beit Jin Arrive in Idlib, DaraaAsharq Al-awsat English The Times of Israel all 22 news articles »

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Syria Says US Forces Should Leave As Contractors, Diplomats Prepare To Arrive - NPR Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:50:22 GMT

NPR

Syria Says US Forces Should Leave As Contractors, Diplomats Prepare To Arrive NPR The United States is gearing up to play a greater role in stabilizing Syria. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told reporters that American diplomats and contractors will move into the eastern part of the country now that the Islamic State caliphate there ... Syria: two mass graves found in Raqqa, state media reportsThe Guardian Mattis sees larger US civilian presence in SyriaReuters Syria: Two Mass Graves Found in Raqqa, Ex-IS Group CapitalteleSUR English RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Voice of America -The Jerusalem Post all 137 news articles »

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Putin Vows Russia Will Keep Permanent Presence in Syria - Newsweek Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:33:31 GMT

Newsweek

Putin Vows Russia Will Keep Permanent Presence in Syria Newsweek "In this regard, I have decided that a significant part of the Russian military contingent in the Syrian Arab Republic is returning home to Russia," he said. But Russia plans to maintain a presence in the Middle Eastern country, sustaining a permanent ... Putin tells Assad Russia will help defend Syrian sovereignty: KremlinReuters REVEALED: Putin's 'ghost army' fought ISIS in SyriaExpress.co.uk Putin Signs Law Allowing Expansion of Russian Naval Facility in SyriaVoice of America TASS -Asharq Al-awsat English -NEWS.com.au all 394 news articles »

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Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ... - Department of Defense Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:47:14 GMT

Department of Defense

Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ... Department of Defense U.S. and coalition military forces continue to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported., Less than 1000 IS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, coalition saysReuters IS Fighters Fleeing to Assad-controlled Parts of SyriaVoice of America US Won't Stop ISIS Fighters Fleeing To Safety In SyriaNewsweek New York Post -Sputnik International all 353 news articles »

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Turkish regime dead set on establishing new government in Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:11:44 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News

Turkish regime dead set on establishing new government in Syria AMN Al-Masdar News Furthermore, the Yildrim added stressed that Turkey is working to achieve a “lasting peace” and the “establishment of a new government.” “The next step is to achieve lasting peace. In other words, the establishment of a new government in Syria, where ... Turkish premier stresses 'lasting peace' in SyriaAnadolu Agency all 4 news articles »

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Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Syria with Macron in Paris - source - Reuters Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:35:32 GMT

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Syria with Macron in Paris - source Reuters Erdogan earlier this week made some of his harshest comments in weeks regarding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, calling him a terrorist and saying it was impossible for peace efforts in Syria to continue if he did not leave power. Macron, meanwhile ... Outcry Leads French Network To Halt Romance Drama Set During 2015 Terrorist AttacksDeadline Bataclan Attack Film Postponed Following BacklashRollingStone.com all 92 news articles »

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Syria's wounded are not the only war casualties - NBC News - NBCNews.com Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:13:59 GMT

NBCNews.com

Syria's wounded are not the only war casualties - NBC News NBCNews.com Although the war in Syria may finally be coming to an end, a lack of health care means many civilians will continue to suffer, including two-month-old Karim Abdel Rahman, who has become the face of the crisis. and more »

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Look ahead 2018: Syria's future at a crossroads - Aljazeera.com Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:36:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Look ahead 2018: Syria's future at a crossroads Aljazeera.com 2017 was a good year for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with his forces recapturing large swathes of territory from ISIL and the opposition. But while the conflict appears to be winding down in some areas, the prospect of genuine peace still seems ... and more »