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Syria says Israeli strikes hit near airport west of capital - Los Angeles Times Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:27:48 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria says Israeli strikes hit near airport west of capital Los Angeles Times Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Israel of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack, the third such incident ... Syrian army blames Israel after explosions at military airport near DamascusThe Guardian Syria: Deadly suicide blast hits Kafr Sousa in DamascusAljazeera.com Syria accuses Israel of bombardmentBBC News CBC.ca all 79 news articles »

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US sanctions Syria for use of chemical weapons - USA TODAY Thu, 12 Jan 2017 19:05:07 GMT

USA TODAY

US sanctions Syria for use of chemical weapons USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Obama administration tightened sanctions against the Syrian regime Thursday in response to reports by international monitors that forces loyal to President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons in 2014 and 2015. "We condemn in the ... Obama Administration Sanctions Syria Over Past Chlorine AttacksNBCNews.com United States sanctions 18 senior Syrian officials for chlorine chemical weapons attacksABC Online Assad Has Won in Syria. But Syria Hardly Exists.New York Times UPI.com -Voice of America all 36 news articles »

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Obama's Syria legacy: Measured diplomacy, strategic explosion - BBC News Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:41:59 GMT

Obama's Syria legacy: Measured diplomacy, strategic explosion BBC News Yet he resisted, to the end, a military intervention to stem Syria's six-year civil war, even as it killed or displaced half the country's population, brutally documented in real time on social media. Part of the answer to this vexing question has been ... and more »

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Russia agrees US should attend Syria talks, says Turkey diplomat - The Indian Express Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:57:27 GMT

The Indian Express

Russia agrees US should attend Syria talks, says Turkey diplomat The Indian Express Russia has agreed that the United States should be involved in the talks on Syria's political future planned to take place in Kazakhstan's capital Astana later this month, Turkey's top diplomat has said. “The United States should be definitely invited ... Syria is on the brink of partition – here's how it got thereThe Conversation UK Erdogan spokesman slams US military for backing Syrian Kurdish militiaReuters Syria's war: Astana peace talks 'set for January 23'Aljazeera.com Deutsche Welle -Yahoo News -gulfnews.com all 186 news articles »

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Russia and Turkey sign deal to 'coordinate' Syria strikes - FRANCE 24 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:45:31 GMT

FRANCE 24

Russia and Turkey sign deal to 'coordinate' Syria strikes FRANCE 24 Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement to "coordinate" their air forces in Syria when conducting strikes "on terrorist targets", the Russian defence ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the agreement, signed in Moscow, would help "prevent ... Russia sends 12 more warplanes to Syria despite announcing military withdrawalThe Independent Russia reduces military presence in Syria, Su-25 transfer to Khmeimim is planned rotation – MoDRT Russia steps up military presence in Syria, despite Putin promiseFox News Press TV -Washington Times -Sputnik International all 74 news articles »

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Syria: Ceasefire holding despite fighting in Wadi Barada valley - International Business Times UK Fri, 13 Jan 2017 03:08:23 GMT

International Business Times UK

Syria: Ceasefire holding despite fighting in Wadi Barada valley International Business Times UK Staffan de Mistura, UN special envoy to Syria, said it was imperative a deal between Assad and the militants was reached to prevent further suffering. "There is [substantial danger] that this may develop into a further military escalation, and the ... UN warns of 'imminent danger' of escalation in SyriaDeutsche Welle Syria rebels deny deal with government on water supplyAljazeera.com As millions suffer water shortages in Syria, UN looks to keep potable supply safeUN News Centre euronews -RT all 71 news articles »

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Syria's Civil War: Aleppo's heritage sites 'in danger' | | Al Jazeera - Aljazeera.com Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:20:04 GMT

Syria's Civil War: Aleppo's heritage sites 'in danger' | | Al Jazeera Aljazeera.com UNESCO representatives are expected in Damascus next week to discuss ways of salvaging Aleppo's heritage. and more »

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'WHO, Syrian people grateful to Russians' – World Health Organization - RT Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:00:45 GMT

RT

'WHO, Syrian people grateful to Russians' – World Health Organization RT The World Health Organization (WHO) condemns the use of water as a weapon of war, its representative in Syria Elizabeth Hoff told RT. She also said the UN health agency and the Syrians are grateful to Russia for setting up a field hospital in Aleppo. Syria conflict: Family killed in air strike near AleppoBBC News Airstrikes Escalate Despite Syria Cease-FireABC News Syrian regime attacks leave 8 civilians dead in AleppoAnadolu Agency all 23 news articles »

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Body of Briton killed fighting Isis in Syria 'has been recovered' - The Guardian Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:46:12 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Body of Briton killed fighting Isis in Syria 'has been recovered' The Guardian Lock's remains have been taken to north-east Syria for an official postmortem, the broadcaster added. There were no details on how the body was recovered. It is understood that Lock, who had no previous military experience, fought with the YPG for ... Body of British chef who died fighting Islamic State found in Syria and is 'now awaiting repatriation'Telegraph.co.uk Body of British chef killed fighting ISIS in Syria recovered from battlefieldRT all 6 news articles »

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Activists urge UN to cite Russia, Iran war crimes in Syria - Reuters Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:27:20 GMT

Reuters

Activists urge UN to cite Russia, Iran war crimes in Syria Reuters GENEVA Syrian activists say they have given U.N. investigators evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Russia and Iranian-backed militia in the battle for the Syrian city of Aleppo, calling for them to face justice for killing civilians and other ... and more »