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Syria Talks in Kazakhstan Will Test Russia-Turkey Cooperation - Wall Street Journal Sun, 22 Jan 2017 15:31:59 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Syria Talks in Kazakhstan Will Test Russia-Turkey Cooperation Wall Street Journal Russia and Turkey, which for years have backed opposing sides in Syria's civil war, say they will work to map the outlines of a peace agreement during negotiations this week, the first major test of whether the powers' newfound cooperation can achieve ...

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Syria: What you need to know about the Astana talks - CNN Sun, 22 Jan 2017 22:16:47 GMT

CNN

Syria: What you need to know about the Astana talks CNN The negotiations are bringing together delegates from the government of President Bashar al-Assad and representatives from Syrian rebel groups. Delegates from Russia, Turkey, Iran and the United Nations are also there. The Astana talks are expected to ... Russia takes power-broking role as Syria peace talks to begin in AstanaThe Guardian Syria's warring sides gather for new attempt to break deadlockJerusalem Post Israel News Syria talks set to begin in Astana as ceasefire holdsAljazeera.com BBC News -Hawaii News Now -ABC Online all 235 news articles »

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Russian-led Syria peace talks likely to highlight divisions - FRANCE 24 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:07:00 GMT

FRANCE 24

Russian-led Syria peace talks likely to highlight divisions FRANCE 24 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's opponents appear more divided than ever as they prepare for peace talks next week, demoralised by their defeat in Aleppo and unable to unite to defend their remaining territory. The new diplomacy, led by Assad's ... Syrian rebels urge Russia to help ensure ceasefire holdsCBC.ca Russia signs deal to expand military presence in SyriaThe Straits Times Russia Signs Deal for Syria Bases; Turkey Appears to Accept AssadNew York Times Foreign Policy (blog) -Reuters -The Guardian all 119 news articles »

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Children's Book Promotes Iranian Fighters in Syria - Voice of America Sun, 22 Jan 2017 14:57:19 GMT

Children's Book Promotes Iranian Fighters in Syria Voice of America Tehran says it is in Syria to protect the Zeinab Shrine in Damascus, a Shi'ite holy site. Since 2011, Iran has been a major backer of the Syrian regime in its war with rebel groups across the country, at first sending advisers, then forces from the ... and more »

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Indonesian authorities detain 17 nationals returning from Syria - The Sydney Morning Herald Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:06:24 GMT

The Sydney Morning Herald

Indonesian authorities detain 17 nationals returning from Syria The Sydney Morning Herald Indonesian authorities have detained 17 nationals returning from Syria, including children, suspected of being involved in radical activity, officials have said. Immigration office spokesman Agung Sampurno said the people, including a two year-old girl ... 17 Indonesians back from Syria heldThe Straits Times ISIS launch fightback of Syria SLAUGHTER ahead of Trump bomb battleDaily Star Home Syria Syrian Army on verge of lifting siege imposed by ISIS on Deir...AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Reuters -RT all 73 news articles »

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After Escape From Syria, Another Dangerous Foe: Diabetes - New York Times Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:00:35 GMT

New York Times

After Escape From Syria, Another Dangerous Foe: Diabetes New York Times MAFRAQ, Jordan — Nisreen al-Najjar thought the worst was behind her family when it fled to Jordan from war-torn Homs in Syria. Then, two years later, though safe from the shelling and the Syrian civil war, her son Hisham, who was 5, began to rapidly ...

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Mercy Corps: The Peace Syria Needs - PR Newswire (press release) Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:12:01 GMT

Mercy Corps: The Peace Syria Needs PR Newswire (press release) We know that another cease-fire alone will not solve the challenges that Syria now faces. It will not rebuild schools or water pipes; it will not bake bread for the hungry; and it will not give jobs to those who need them. That is why we are calling ... and more »

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly suffering under 'psychological pressure' - The Independent Sun, 22 Jan 2017 18:20:33 GMT

The Independent

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reportedly suffering under 'psychological pressure' The Independent Amir Taheri, a columnist with the Saudi-owned pan-Arab London based newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, claimed in a piece published in Saturday's edition that Bashar al-Assad is suffering after almost six years of conflict, citing officials from Syria's ally ... After 6 years of war, 'twitching' Syrian President Assad is 'exhausted'Al-Arabiya all 2 news articles »

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US Airstrike Kills More Than 100 Qaeda Fighters in Syria - New York Times Sat, 21 Jan 2017 00:11:12 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US Airstrike Kills More Than 100 Qaeda Fighters in Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — As the clock wound down on Barack Obama's presidency, an Air Force B-52 bomber carried out a punishing airstrike against a training camp of Al Qaeda in Syria, the Pentagon said Friday. The attack, which took place west of Aleppo, killed ... US: Deadly air strike in Syria hits al-Qaeda campAljazeera.com US Strikes Target Al Qaeda Camp in SyriaWall Street Journal US airstrike kills more than 100 alleged al-Qaida militants in Syria, Pentagon saysThe Guardian CNN -Telegraph.co.uk -BBC News all 108 news articles »

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French jihadist charged and held on return from Syria - FRANCE 24 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 09:21:46 GMT

FRANCE 24

French jihadist charged and held on return from Syria FRANCE 24 He is suspected of being one of the major Islamic State (IS) group recruiters, whose role was to attract young French people to join the jihadist cause in Syria and Iraq. Kevin G. rubbed shoulders with some of the perpetrators of the November 2015 ... and more »