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Syria Hits Rebel-Held Damascus Suburb - Wall Street Journal Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:08:27 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Syria Hits Rebel-Held Damascus Suburb Wall Street Journal Syrian government warplanes bombarded a strategic, rebel-held Damascus suburb on Thursday as part of an offensive that has been escalating despite a week-old nationwide cease-fire, an opposition monitoring group and residents said. The assault on ... UN warns of war crimes over disruption to water supply north of DamascusThe Guardian A major water crisis in Syria's capital worsens as fighting continuesPRI A once-beautiful valley in Syria is now a microcosm of the country's warWashington Post Daily Sabah -The Times of Israel -Reuters all 39 news articles »

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Turkey: Cease-Fire Violations in Syria Are Obstacle to Talks - New York Times Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:12:58 GMT

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Turkey: Cease-Fire Violations in Syria Are Obstacle to Talks New York Times UNITED NATIONS — Turkey's foreign minister said Thursday that cease-fire violations in Syria are the main obstacle to holding peace negotiations later this month and he called on the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions on those continuing the ... The Reunification of SyriaHurriyet Daily News A new reality in SyriaThe Japan Times Turkey accuses Syria government of truce violationsAljazeera.com Cato Institute (blog) -Chicago Sun-Times -Deutsche Welle all 136 news articles »

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John Kerry blames Britain for derailing Obama's plan for intervention in Syria - The Guardian Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:33:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

John Kerry blames Britain for derailing Obama's plan for intervention in Syria The Guardian The American president said he would bomb the Syrian regime if it used chemical weapons but he did not follow through on his promise. The failure to enforce his stated “red line” after President Bashar al-Assad used sarin gas in a Damascus suburb in ... Recapping tenure, Kerry owns Iran deal, distances himself from Syria and IsraelJerusalem Post Israel News Kerry: Ongoing Conflict in Syria Has 'Nothing to Do With' The 2013 'Red Line' EpisodeCNSNews.com John Kerry talks Syria 'red line' in reflection of his time as Secretary of StateGlobalnews.ca Reuters -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 54 news articles »

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Despite Syria truce, car bomb kills 10 in Assad stronghold - The Globe and Mail Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:58:36 GMT

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Despite Syria truce, car bomb kills 10 in Assad stronghold The Globe and Mail A large explosion rocked a Syrian government-held coastal town on Thursday, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens – an attack that was a stark reminder of the prevailing insecurity in the war-torn country despite a nearly week-old cease-fire ... Syria's Civil War: Deaths as car bomb hits Jableh townAljazeera.com Syria conflict: Car bomb kills 11 in government-held townBBC News Syria: Blast Kills At Least 10 In Coastal CitySTRATFOR Fox News -New York Post -International Business Times UK all 67 news articles »

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Audience Network's Syria War Doc Producer Details Time in Iraqi Prison - TheWrap Fri, 06 Jan 2017 01:17:26 GMT

TheWrap

Audience Network's Syria War Doc Producer Details Time in Iraqi Prison TheWrap River Rainbow-Hagg, the producer and central protagonist of an upcoming Syrian war documentary for the Audience Network, told the TCA Winter Press Tour about his harrowing experience in an Iraqi prison. “ISIS suspects, Iranian spies. It's not the ... Ricky Schroder Unveils His Syrian War Documentary Series With Audience Network – TCADeadline all 3 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

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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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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 The Syrian capital has been cut off from its main water supply for nearly two weeks. The crisis stems from clashes in the rebel-controlled Barada Valley that have continued despite a cease-fire in the country. By MEGAN SPECIA on Publish Date January 4, ... Water is the latest battleground in SyriaCNN all 284 news articles »

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As A Syrian Refugee In Toledo Pines For His Family, A Brotherhood Forms - NPR Thu, 05 Jan 2017 22:26:10 GMT

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As A Syrian Refugee In Toledo Pines For His Family, A Brotherhood Forms 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. Mohammed Al Refaai is a 23-year-old butcher who fled Syria. He lives in Toledo ... and more »

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Syria ready for open battle in province where it has let rebels gather - Reuters Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:17:33 GMT

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Syria ready for open battle in province where it has let rebels gather Reuters DAMASCUS Syria is prepared for "open battle" against insurgents in the province where Damascus has been allowing them to gather under ceasefire deals, said the government official in charge of negotiations that have seen rebels yield swathes of territory. and more »

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IS conflict: Iraqi forces launch offensive near Syria border - BBC News Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:28:28 GMT

IS conflict: Iraqi forces launch offensive near Syria border BBC News The Iraqi military says it has launched a new offensive aimed at re-capturing western towns near the Syrian border from the jihadist group Islamic State. The operation will involve army and federal police units, along with tribal fighters. Their main ... US-led coalition airstrikes eliminate key ISIL leaders in Syria, IraqAir Force Link Iraq forces hit IS close to Syria borderSky News all 361 news articles »