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Syrian rebels freeze peace talks after Assad abuses ceasefire - The Guardian Mon, 02 Jan 2017 23:35:18 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syrian rebels freeze peace talks after Assad abuses ceasefire The Guardian Syrian rebel groups announced on Monday that they had decided to freeze any talks about their possible participation in Syrian peace negotiations being prepared by Moscow in Kazakhstan unless the Syrian government and its Iran-backed allies end what it ... Syria army presses fight near Damascus despite truceAljazeera.com Syrian warplanes strike near Damascus as ceasefire proves fragileCNBC Syrian conflict: Rebels threaten to boycott Astana talksBBC News Deutsche Welle -Sputnik International all 136 news articles »

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Can we have an integral Syria without Bashar Al-Assad? - Aljazeera.com Mon, 02 Jan 2017 13:53:24 GMT

Arutz Sheva

Can we have an integral Syria without Bashar Al-Assad? Aljazeera.com It is safe to say that, until recently, the debate over Syria's political future came down to one thing: the fate of President Bashar al-Assad. With his victory in Aleppo, and the firm support of Iran and Russia, it is also fairly safe to say that the ... Iran will be the winner if Putin is victorious in SyriaArutz Sheva Khamenei adviser hopes Syrians consider Iran 'their second home'Al-Arabiya 2017 Forecast: What Awaits Syria This YearSputnik International New York Times all 63 news articles »

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Briton Ryan Lock killed fighting Islamic State in Syria - BBC News Tue, 03 Jan 2017 01:53:35 GMT

Daily Mail

Briton Ryan Lock killed fighting Islamic State in Syria BBC News A British man has been killed fighting so-called Islamic State in Syria, Kurdish activists have told the BBC. Ryan Lock, 20, from Chichester, West Sussex, travelled to join Kurdish forces known as the YPG in August. His family said Mr Lock, a chef who ... British man who joined Kurdish forces to fight ISIS killed in SyriaDaily Mail British chef dies fighting Islamic State in SyriaTelegraph.co.uk Briton killed while fighting against Isis in SyriaThe Guardian The Sun -International Business Times UK all 9 news articles »

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Hundreds of civilians flee mountainous region outside Syrian capital - CBS News Mon, 02 Jan 2017 04:25:00 GMT

CBS News

Hundreds of civilians flee mountainous region outside Syrian capital CBS News The Syrian military said some 1,300 people fled the Barada Valley region since Saturday. The region has been the target of days of airstrikes and shelling despite the truce, which was brokered by Russia and Turkey and appears to be holding in other ... Hundreds Flee Fighting Near Syria's Capital Despite TruceNew York Times Clashes Violate Syria Ceasefire Less Than Two Hours After It StartsTIME Syrian warplanes resume strikes near Damascus amid shaky ceasefireDeutsche Welle Fox News -Reuters -Reuters all 108 news articles »

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Syria rebels freeze talks on Russia-backed peace conference due to ceasefire violations - The Independent Mon, 02 Jan 2017 23:51:51 GMT

The Independent

Syria rebels freeze talks on Russia-backed peace conference due to ceasefire violations The Independent Syrian rebel groups said on Monday they had decided to freeze any talks about their possible participation in Syrian peace negotiations being prepared by Moscow in Kazakhstan unless the Syrian government and its Iran-backed allies end what it said were ... Syria clashes threaten fragile ceasefireThe Japan News UN council welcomes Syria ceasefire move by Russia and TurkeyThe Guardian UN Encourages, but Stops Short of Endorsing, Syria Cease-FireNew York Times BBC News -USA TODAY -Wall Street Journal all 2,677 news articles »

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Military Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 02 Jan 2017 13:54:51 GMT

RT

Military Strikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Jan. 2, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... US-led coalition admits killing at least 188 civilians in Syria & IraqRT US-led strikes in Iraq, Syria have killed at least 188 civilians: US m...Reuters US-Led Coalition Admits 'Unintentionally' Killing 188 Civilians in Iraq, SyriaSputnik International all 11 news articles »

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French jihadist back from Syria sentenced to ten years in jail - FRANCE 24 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 15:37:08 GMT

FRANCE 24

French jihadist back from Syria sentenced to ten years in jail FRANCE 24 A Paris court on Monday sentenced Nicolas Moreau, a convicted French jihadist who returned from Syria, to ten years in prison for criminal association with a terrorist organisation. The 32-year-old Frenchman was not present at a Paris correctional ... and more »

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Syrian rebels put peace talks in doubt - RTE.ie Mon, 02 Jan 2017 08:06:17 GMT

RTE.ie

Syrian rebels put peace talks in doubt RTE.ie Syrian rebel groups have said they had decided to freeze any talks about their possible participation in Syrian peace negotiations being prepared by Russia in Kazakhstan unless the Syrian government and its Iran-backed allies end what it said were ... Turkish, Russian aircraft destroy Islamic State targets in Syria: armyReuters Turkish Army Kills 22 Daesh Militants, Destroys 111 Targets in Syria - ReportsSputnik International Syrian rebels snub peace conference talksNEWS.com.au all 105 news articles »

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Ailing Vermont Town Pins Hopes on Mideast Refugees - New York Times Mon, 02 Jan 2017 16:23:46 GMT

New York Times

Ailing Vermont Town Pins Hopes on Mideast Refugees New York Times Residents of Rutland, Vt., from left, Elizabeth Hinterberger, Nan Dubin, Eszter Tóth and Bayan Alsairy, are learning Arabic to communicate with the 100 Syrian and Iraqi refugees who might move to their city soon. Credit Jacob Hannah for The New York Times. and more »

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How blood feud is growing among the Syrian youth - Al Jazeera ... - Aljazeera.com Sun, 01 Jan 2017 13:21:56 GMT

Aljazeera.com

How blood feud is growing among the Syrian youth - Al Jazeera ... Aljazeera.com The schism in the fabric of Syrian society is very evident and yet intricate at the same time. Video: Syrian regime emboldened ahead of Russia-backed peace talksFRANCE 24 Syria and Yemen - gaping wounds in the Middle EastDeutsche Welle all 43 news articles »