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Syria: The greatest indictment of humanity this century - CNN Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:14:18 GMT

CNN

Syria: The greatest indictment of humanity this century CNN Last week, the Syrian regime signaled its readiness to conduct such Aleppo-style attacks, with a senior official calling for "open battle" in Idlib. The presence of al Qaeda and other terrorist groups in Idlib complicates matters -- giving Assad and ... Russia sends more military gear to Syria after drawdown claimMiddle East Eye Elite Russian jets arrive in Syria for Aleppo offensiveAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) America's Failure — and Russia and Iran's Success — in Syria's Cataclysmic Civil WarTPM The Independent -ABC News -Aljazeera.com all 170 news articles »

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Moscow slams US-led action in Syria as ineffective - Yahoo Finance Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:37:42 GMT

Yahoo Finance

Moscow slams US-led action in Syria as ineffective Yahoo Finance Moscow (AFP) - Russian military officials on Tuesday slammed US-led coalition action against Islamic State jihadists in Syria as having had "less than zero" impact, and claimed that a US air strike killed 20 Syrian civilians this month. Russia's ... US B-52 bombed Idlib, Syria, killing over 20 civilians – Russian MoDRT US B-52 Bomber Carried Out Strike in Syria's Idlib, Killing Over 20 CiviliansSputnik International General Staff reports on Russia's air group success in Syria since start of campaignTASS all 13 news articles »

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Syria and the Judgments of 'History' - The American Conservative Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:23:34 GMT

The American Conservative

Syria and the Judgments of 'History' The American Conservative We can't know for certain how later generations will view Obama's Syria policy or any of his other policies, but a lot will depend on who is writing the history of U.S. foreign policy in half a century or more. Later historians will presumably have ...

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US increases support for Turkish military operations in Syria - Washington Post Tue, 10 Jan 2017 01:56:28 GMT

Washington Post

US increases support for Turkish military operations in Syria Washington Post U.S. aircraft have begun regular aerial intelligence surveillance in support of Turkey's offensive against the Islamic State in northwestern Syria, in anticipation of increased U.S. support for the flailing Turkish military operation around the town of ... Bodies of soldiers missing in Syria returned to Turkey: reportsYahoo News Opinion: US must make a hard choice in Syria: Turkey or Kurds?euronews MIDEAST >Two Turkish soldiers lost in Syria killed: MilitaryHurriyet Daily News Anadolu Agency -Middle East Eye -Reuters all 157 news articles »

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US Pilots See Close Calls With Russian Jets Over Syria - Wall Street Journal Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:24:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US Pilots See Close Calls With Russian Jets Over Syria Wall Street Journal One night this past fall, a U.S. radar plane flying a routine pattern over Syria picked up a signal from an incoming Russian fighter jet. The American crew radioed repeated warnings on a frequency universally used for distress signals. The Russian ... and more »

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No easy answer for health void in Syria - Harvard Gazette Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:50:31 GMT

Harvard Gazette

No easy answer for health void in Syria Harvard Gazette Syria's civil war, now under a fragile cease-fire, has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and left widespread devastation, including a health care system in crisis. Rebuilding that system will require replacing at least 1,000 doctors, nurses, and ...

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US lawmakers want Russia sanctions over hacking, Ukraine, Syria - Reuters Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:40:00 GMT

Reuters

US lawmakers want Russia sanctions over hacking, Ukraine, Syria Reuters WASHINGTON U.S. Republican and Democratic senators said Tuesday they want to slap a wide range of sanctions on Russia over its cyber activities and actions in Syria and Ukraine, and force President Donald Trump to formally waive them if he has ... US senators seek further sanctions on Russia over hacking, Ukraine, and SyriaTelegraph.co.uk all 65 news articles »

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US troops carry out ground raid against ISIS in Syria - Washington Post Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:52:20 GMT

Washington Post

US troops carry out ground raid against ISIS in Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — U.S. Special Operations troops carried out a ground operation in eastern Syria aimed at capturing an Islamic State militant, U.S. officials said Monday. The raid took place Sunday near a small town along the Euphrates River valley, in the ... U.S. special forces target terror leaders in Syria; 25 killedUPI.com World|US Commandos Kill Midlevel ISIS Leader in SyriaNew York Times US Carries Out Raid in Syria Targeting IS LeadershipVoice of America Wall Street Journal -ARA News -Los Angeles Times all 80 news articles »

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Barack Obama's Farewell Address Should Credit His Syria War Decisions - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:07:40 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Barack Obama's Farewell Address Should Credit His Syria War Decisions U.S. News & World Report Ever since the Syrian regime committed what likely amounts to a war crime in the city of Aleppo by indiscriminately bombing civilians, the chattering and political classes have largely united in condemnation of Obama's inaction there. They've ... and more »

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Syrian stylists making waves at St. John's salon - CBC.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:34:30 GMT

CBC.ca

Syrian stylists making waves at St. John's salon CBC.ca A pair of Syrian refugees are bringing Middle Eastern style to a St. John's salon. Somar Nassar and Shimaa Zarour are both working at the Hair Connection & Samshara Spa, where clients can't get enough of their dynamic dos and innovative techniques.