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Syrian government hangs up to 13000 in 'horrifying' executions, but world is unlikely to do anything - Los Angeles Times Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:05:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syrian government hangs up to 13000 in 'horrifying' executions, but world is unlikely to do anything Los Angeles Times The Syrian government commits an atrocity. The United States and the United Nations denounce it. Nothing happens. It's a pattern that experts say will likely continue with the revelation this week that, since 2011, officials at a military prison in ... and more »

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The Boy who started the Syrian War - Aljazeera.com Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:56:44 GMT

Aljazeera.com

The Boy who started the Syrian War Aljazeera.com Mouawiya Syasneh was just 14 when he sprayed anti-government slogans on his school wall in Deraa, Syria. It was February 2011, and he could never have imagined that such a minor act would spark a full-blown civil war. More than half a million people ... and more »

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Syrian Dissident Says War 'Over,' Credits Russia - Newsweek Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:15:00 GMT

Newsweek

Syrian Dissident Says War 'Over,' Credits Russia Newsweek A prominent Syrian dissident said on Friday he believed the country's war was effectively over, as foreign governments have cut support to rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. Louay Hussein said Russian-backed diplomacy had "launched ... and more »

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Assad Says US Troops Welcome in Syria to Fight 'Terrorism' - New York Times Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:33:16 GMT

The Hill

Assad Says US Troops Welcome in Syria to Fight 'Terrorism' New York Times BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an interview released on Friday that the United States is welcome to join the battle against "terrorists" in Syria — as long as it is in cooperation with his government and respects the country's ... Assad: Trump's plan for safe zones in Syria 'not a realistic idea'The Hill Syrian President: Trump suggestion of 'safe zones' not realisticCNN Assad splits with Trump over refugee safe zones in SyriaNew York Post Yahoo News -The Independent -Yahoo News -Yahoo News all 134 news articles »

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Kremlin: Turkey gave target for mistaken Syria strike - Aljazeera.com Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:32:32 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Kremlin: Turkey gave target for mistaken Syria strike Aljazeera.com The Kremlin has said that Turkey had provided Russian forces with the target location for air strikes in Syria that accidentally killed three Turkish soldiers. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said on Friday that "there should not have been ... Syria conflict: Turkey denies mistakenly telling Russia to bomb troopsBBC News Russia halted Syrian army, rebel clash in northern Syria: sourcesReuters Russian Airstrike Kills 3 Turkish Soldiers in Syria in 'Friendly Fire'New York Times RT -Financial Times -FRANCE 24 all 456 news articles »

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Syria conflict: What is at stake in the battle of al-Bab? - BBC News Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:28:09 GMT

Yahoo News

Syria conflict: What is at stake in the battle of al-Bab? BBC News The Syrian town of al-Bab was rather insignificant until it emerged as a strategic stake between the Syrian president and his allies (Russia and Iran), Turkey, the Kurdish PYD (Democratic Union Party) and the so-called Islamic State group. Situated ... Russia, Turkey differ over botched Syria strikeYahoo News Syrian Army Cuts Off Last Retreat Path for Daesh in Al-Bab - SourceSputnik International Russian jet hit Turkish soldiers in Syria while CIA chief was in TurkeyHurriyet Daily News Arab News all 50 news articles »

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Trudeau should spend his diplomatic capital on Syria - CBC.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:00:55 GMT

CBC.ca

Trudeau should spend his diplomatic capital on Syria CBC.ca The guards at Syria's Saydnaya prison — a military prison near Damascus — lack the Nazis' patience. According to an Amnesty International report released this week, as many as 13,000 prisoners, mostly civilian opponents of Syrian president Bashar ... Former Detainee Describes Atrocities Inside Syrian PrisonNPR Human Slaughterhouse: Amnesty International Says Up to 13000 Hanged at Syrian PrisonDemocracy Now! Moscow condemns 'fake' Amnesty report on Syria mass hangingsYahoo News Document | Amnesty International all 56 news articles »

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Geneva peace talks may be derailed – UN Syria envoy - RT Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:01:00 GMT

RT

Geneva peace talks may be derailed – UN Syria envoy RT At the end of January, Russia, Iran and Turkey announced their intention to establish a trilateral mechanism to support the ceasefire in Syria, following the talks on the peace process in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The Syrian Kurds, however ... French minister fears 'disappointment' in Syria talksReuters Situation in Syria's East Ghouta May Threaten Geneva Peace TalksSputnik International French FM discusses Syrian situation with UN envoy de MisturaKuwait News Agency all 5 news articles »

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Syria's Aleppo takes first tiny steps toward recovery - Reuters Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:00:15 GMT

Reuters

Syria's Aleppo takes first tiny steps toward recovery Reuters The scene attests to the devastation visited on the economic infrastructure of Aleppo, Syria's most important industrial hub before the war, and the challenges facing any long-term plan to revive the city. The government is gradually restoring some ...

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Syria, Angela Merkel, Jacob Zuma: Your Friday Briefing - New York Times Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:03:57 GMT

New York Times

Syria, Angela Merkel, Jacob Zuma: Your Friday Briefing New York Times The ruling caps another tumultuous day in Washington. Current and former officials said that Michael T. Flynn, Mr. Trump's national security adviser, discussed American sanctions against Russia with Moscow's ambassador weeks before the president's ...