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Syria Used Chlorine Bombs Systematically in Aleppo, Report Says - New York Times Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:00:22 GMT

New York Times

Syria Used Chlorine Bombs Systematically in Aleppo, Report Says New York Times Syrian military helicopters systematically dumped canisters of chlorine gas, a banned weapon, on residential areas of Aleppo at least eight times late last year in the final weeks of the battle to retake the city from rebels, Human Rights Watch said in ... Report suggests Russia tried to conceal airstrikes on Syrian hospitalsABC News HRW: Syria carried out chemical attacks in AleppoAljazeera.com Rights Report: Syria Dropped Banned Chlorine Bombs on AleppoVoice of America Sky News Australia -Human Rights Watch -Daily Mail all 37 news articles »

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Russian video raises alarm: New IS damage in Syria's Palmyra - ABC News Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:59:40 GMT

North Platte Telegraph

Russian video raises alarm: New IS damage in Syria's Palmyra ABC News Russia on Monday released footage from one of its drones in Syria, revealing for the first time the latest destruction to the ruins of historic Palmyra since it was recaptured by Islamic State militants, as Syrian government forces pushed ahead on the ... The Latest: Syria unveils new Hama statue to Assad's fatherNorth Platte Telegraph Russian intel: ISIS planning further destruction of Syria's ancient Palmyra siteCNN Drone video suggests Islamic State plans further destruction of Palmyra, SyriaUPI.com ScienceAlert -The Denver Channel all 301 news articles »

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Syrian government 'ready' for prisoner swap with rebels - Aljazeera.com Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:03:40 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syrian government 'ready' for prisoner swap with rebels Aljazeera.com The Syrian government signalled on Monday that it was ready to agree to prisoner swaps with rebel groups, a confidence-building measure that might help both sides prepare to attend peace talks. The government is "continuously ready" for such an ... Syria could be willing to consider prisoner swap with rebelsCBC.ca Syria calls for prisoner swap with rebelsgulfnews.com all 28 news articles »

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Jihadist rebel groups clash in northwest Syria: monitor - Reuters Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:15:18 GMT

Jihadist rebel groups clash in northwest Syria: monitor Reuters The main conflict in Syria's civil war pits President Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia, Iran and Shi'ite militias, against an array of rebel groups aiming to oust him, including some that have been backed by the United States, Turkey and Gulf monarchies. and more »

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Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:08:45 GMT

Department of Defense

Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense The strikes were conducted as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the operation to eliminate the ISIS terrorist group and the threat it poses to Iraq, Syria, and the wider international community. The destruction of ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq ... and more »

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After Syria, Putin's next move could be Libya - The Hill (blog) Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:40:00 GMT

After Syria, Putin's next move could be Libya The Hill (blog) President Trump has consistently suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be a strong ally in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). But while most eyes are on Syria in this regard, Libya is another place to watch ... and more »

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Students with Syrian connections speak out - The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:54:11 GMT

The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine

Students with Syrian connections speak out The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine Mahmud Faksh, a USM professor of political science, has called the Syrian Civil War the “greatest tragedy of the century.” The Syrian Civil War has had a global impact, triggering a massive refugee crisis, and has affected all corners of the world. In ...

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Turkey risks conflict with Syria regime as it storms Isil stronghold - Telegraph.co.uk Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:57:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Turkey risks conflict with Syria regime as it storms Isil stronghold Telegraph.co.uk Turkish troops and Syrian rebels have stormed a strategically important Isil stronghold close to the border, risking conflict with advancing government forces. The fighters have now taken as much as 40 per cent of the northern Syrian town of al-Bab ... Islamic State Ouster From Key Northern Syrian Town 'Imminent'Voice of America Erdogan says end goal of Turkish operation in Syria is RaqqaReuters Turkish troops closing in on IS in northern Syria: President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC Online RTE.ie -Aljazeera.com -Anadolu Agency all 322 news articles »

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Trump pushes for 'safe zones' in Syria: Could they work? - Christian Science Monitor Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:20:37 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Trump pushes for 'safe zones' in Syria: Could they work? Christian Science Monitor February 13, 2017 United Nations, N.Y.—President Trump has been sharply critical of European countries – particularly Germany – for opening borders and taking in millions of refugees from Syria and other conflict zones. Better to avoid the security ... and more »

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Syria: Hardline Fighters Clash in Northwest - STRATFOR Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:26:45 GMT

Syria: Hardline Fighters Clash in Northwest STRATFOR Fighters from rival Islamist groups clashed in northwestern Syria on Feb. 13, as infighting among anti-government forces continues to degrade opposition capabilities in conflict, Reuters reported. The latest clashes took place between Hayyat Tahrir al ...