New York Times | Iran, Russia and Turkey Agree to Enforce Syria Cease-Fire, but Don't Explain How New York Times ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Two days of talks over the Syrian civil war concluded on Tuesday with an agreement by Iran, Russia and Turkey to enforce a fragile partial cease-fire. But neither the Syrian government nor the rebel fighters — who briefly met ... Syria deal draws Iran into alliance with Russia and Turkey Syria powerbrokers endorse cease-fire Foreign powers back Syria truce deal, war erupts among rebels |
Daily Mail | Trump to 'ban immigrants from Syria and 6 other countries' Daily Mail In addition to Syria, Trump's orders are expected to temporarily restrict access to the United States for most refugees. Another order will block visas from being issued to citizens of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, said the aides and ... |
Evening Standard | Bana al-Abed, 7, begs Donald Trump to help children of Syria The Guardian Bana al-Abed, the seven-year-old girl whose tweets from Aleppo gave devastating insights into the Syrian war, has pleaded with Donald Trump to “do something for the children of Syria” in an open letter. Bana amassed hundreds of thousands of followers ... Bana Alabed: Syrian tweeting girl pens letter to Trump - BBC News Syrian girl, 7, who posted heartbreaking tweets from war-torn Aleppo ... |
New York Times | US Retreat from Syria Huffington Post Russia and Turkey are systematically excluding the United States from events in Syria. The US must either demand a seat at the table, shaping negotiations, or cede diplomacy to Russia and Turkey, knowing they will act in their narrow national interests ... New Cease-Fire Begins in Syria, but Violations Are Reported Within Hours Syria civil war: New nationwide ceasefire underway Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire |
New York Times | Donald Trump, Brexit, Syria: Your Morning Briefing New York Times He pressed automakers to increase jobs in the U.S., but a new forecast of a federal budget deficit that could expand to almost $10 trillion over 10 years could complicate his agenda to cut taxes and ramp up spending. Mr. Trump also revived two ... |
New York Times | First Day of Syria Peace Talks Quickly Descends Into Quarreling New York Times ASTANA, Kazakhstan — The first face-to-face meeting between Syrian rebel fighters and government officials in nearly six years of civil war ended abruptly on Monday when diplomatic talks quickly devolved into harsh words and competing accusations. The key to success in latest Syrian peace talks: low expectations Syria Peace Talks: Why Were Some Nations Invited and Others Not? Cease-Fire Talks Between Syria And Opposition Begin In Kazakhstan |
Reuters | Jihadists battle moderate rebels in northern Syria Reuters The commander of Jaish al-Mujahideen, one of the FSA groups, told Reuters the "extremely fierce" Fateh al-Sham attack aimed to "eliminate the revolution and turn it black", a reference to the black flag flown by the jihadists in Syria. He said the ... Iran, Russia, Turkey Agree on Cease-fire Mechanism for Syria as Jihadists Launch Attacks Fighting breaks out between Syrian rebel groups The Impossible Politics of Peace in Syria |
The FADER | Report: Trump To Sign Executive Orders Restricting Immigration From Syria And Six Other Countries The FADER Aside from Syria, the orders are expected to temporarily halt immigration from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, according to unnamed congressional aides and immigration experts. One such order will likely block visas from being issued in ... |
Reuters | Hundreds of police trained by Turkey start work in northern Syria Reuters Casually referred to as the "Free Police", in reference to the Free Syrian Army (FSA) alliance of moderate rebel groups which Turkey backed in its campaign against Islamic State along the Turkish border, many of the first 450 recruits are former rebel ... US-Led Coalition Conducts Two Airstrikes Near Syria's Al-Bab - Joint Task Force |
Reuters | Under cover of night, Syrian wounded seek help from enemy Israel Reuters After dark, the Syrian wounded come to known locations on the Israel-Syria front in the Golan Heights, driven by desperation to seek help from an enemy army. Israeli soldiers on lookout or patrol spot them waiting by the fence and whisk them away to a ... |