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A New Casualty of Syria's War: Drinking Water in Damascus - New York Times Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:49:21 GMT

New York Times

A New Casualty of Syria's War: Drinking Water in Damascus New York Times Like most of Syria's problems, the Damascus water crisis is a symptom of the war, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people, displaced about half the country's prewar population of 22 million and left its territory divided into zones controlled ... Water is the latest battleground in SyriaCNN Syrian Army captures several sites in Wadi BaradaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 284 news articles »

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In Toledo, Syrian Refugees Are Welcomed Amid A Difficult Immigration Climate - NPR Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:40:43 GMT

NPR

In Toledo, Syrian Refugees Are Welcomed Amid A Difficult Immigration Climate NPR Last year, NPR's Ari Shapiro visited Toledo, Ohio, to talk to refugees settling there from Syria's civil war. Recently, he returned to Toledo to check in on the community. When we first met Omar Al-Awad and his family in the fall of 2015, they were ... and more »

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Turkey accuses Syria government of truce violations - Aljazeera.com Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:49:44 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Turkey accuses Syria government of truce violations Aljazeera.com Turkey has accused the Syrian government of violating a fragile ceasefire in the country and said the new round of negotiations to be held in Kazakh capital Astana was at risk. The Russian-Turkish brokered ceasefire last week has brought calm to large ... A once-beautiful valley in Syria is now a microcosm of the country's warWashington Post Russia Looks for an Exit in SyriaSTRATFOR Turkey warns Syria talks at risk over truce violationsGulf Times AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -News Deeply all 37 news articles »

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Syria: Turkey takes fight to Isis in assault on western base of al-Bab - The Guardian Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:34:48 GMT

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Syria: Turkey takes fight to Isis in assault on western base of al-Bab The Guardian Turkey has said the operation to retake the Syrian town of al-Bab, Islamic State's westernmost stronghold, will be “finished soon” after launching the most intensive bombardment of the four-month campaign in the days after the Istanbul nightclub attack. Turks Turn Down US Military Help in Syria, Accept Russian Aid InsteadNBCNews.com US ready to help Turkish forces in SyriaYahoo News Erdogan says Syria's al-Bab to be taken soon, vows to hit ManbijARA News Reuters -Anadolu Agency -Al-Arabiya all 235 news articles »

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What the U.S. Lost in Syria - Bloomberg Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:12:00 GMT

Bloomberg

What the U.S. Lost in Syria Bloomberg The duration of the latest Syrian cease-fire may matter less than its genesis. Russia, Turkey and Iran brokered the agreement without U.S. involvement -- a worrying sign of the waning regional influence of the world's only superpower. Whether this ... Syrian cease-fire crumbles as government forces advance around DamascusWashington Post Turkey says truce violations put Syria talks in jeopardyMilitary Times Turks and rebels say Syria breaking truce, threatening peace talksCBS News Newsweek -CNN all 408 news articles »

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Canadian man killed while fighting ISIS in Syria - Globalnews.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:00:04 GMT

Globalnews.ca

Canadian man killed while fighting ISIS in Syria Globalnews.ca An Ontario family has learned that their 24-year-old son, who they thought was teaching English overseas, has been killed in Syria while fighting against Islamic State militants. The Kurdish People's Defense Units, also known as YPG, said in a ... Canadian reported killed fighting Daesh in SyriaToronto Star ISIL still holding body of Canadian killed in Syria, wants to 'make a deal,' family saysNational Post Family of Canadian killed in Syria seeks help repatriating bodyBBC News Daily Mail -CBC.ca -Hamilton Spectator all 70 news articles »

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Former soldier sentenced under Terrorism Act after attempting to travel to Syria to fight Isis - The Independent Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:47:46 GMT

The Independent

Former soldier sentenced under Terrorism Act after attempting to travel to Syria to fight Isis The Independent A former soldier has been sentenced under the Terrorism Act after he attempted to travel to Syria to fight Isis. Robert Clarke came to the attention of police in July last year when it was believed that he was considering travelling to Syria, possibly ... Former British soldier who tried to fight ISIS in Syria spared jail after court hears he wouldn't be safe from ...The Sun all 8 news articles »

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US-Led Coalition Airstrikes Eliminate Key ISIL Leaders in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:31:48 GMT

Department of Defense

US-Led Coalition Airstrikes Eliminate Key ISIL Leaders in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2017 — U.S.-led coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have recently killed several prominent leaders of that organization, Air Force Col. John Dorrian, Combined Joint Task Force ... and more »

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Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:27:48 GMT

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Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIL targets in Syria and Iraq ... US report on civilian casualties in Iraq & Syria: 'Figures plucked out of thin air'RT Iraq: Isis continues to sell oil to Syria despite coalition strikesInternational Business Times UK all 40 news articles »

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No sign of Turkish shift on Syria and Kurds after terror attacks - Financial Times Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:19:07 GMT

Financial Times

No sign of Turkish shift on Syria and Kurds after terror attacks Financial Times He dispatched Turkish jets to bomb Isis fighters in neighbouring Syria, while his interior ministry spread a dragnet across the country that yielded a half-dozen arrests. Parliament approved a three-month extension to a state of emergency Mr Erdogan ... Gunman in Istanbul nightclub attack may have trained in SyriaThe Globe and Mail Istanbul gunman had a background 'street fighting' in Syria for Islamic StateNEWS.com.au Istanbul Manhunt: Police Say Suspect Entered Turkey Through Syria with FamilyBreitbart News Hurriyet Daily News -Reuters TV all 3,692 news articles »