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In Syria, Turkey Finds Itself Boxed In: What's Next? - War on the Rocks Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:01:20 GMT

War on the Rocks

In Syria, Turkey Finds Itself Boxed In: What's Next? War on the Rocks After months of halting and costly progress, the Turkish military and allied Syrian rebels are in a good position to take the Syrian city of al-Bab from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). With the capture of al-Bab, Turkey will have ... Ankara's dilemmas in Syria and Iraq - SEMİH İDİZHurriyet Daily News The complex politics of the battle for Syria's al-BabUPI.com Kurds pledge to fight Turkey to retain Syria's ManbijAljazeera.com Voice of America -Jerusalem Post Israel News -Newsweek all 409 news articles »

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7 killed in airstrikes on Syrian capital - Minneapolis Star Tribune Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:31:08 GMT

Metro

7 killed in airstrikes on Syrian capital Minneapolis Star Tribune BEIRUT — Airstrikes in the Syrian capital, Damascus, left at least seven people dead Monday as activists reported a third straight day of escalations by pro-government forces against opposition-held areas inside and around the capital. Jets believed ... Miraculous moment young girl is pulled alive from rubble in SyriaMetro Syrian army pounds rebels in pre-talks shellingYahoo News Syria conflict: Rebels warns truce may collapse after attacks - BBC ...BBC News Daily Mail all 80 news articles »

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ISIS Group Expands in Southern Syria Near Israel Border - Newsweek Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:25:00 GMT

Newsweek

ISIS Group Expands in Southern Syria Near Israel Border Newsweek Islamic State-linked Syrian militant groups on Monday launched a surprise attack on moderate rebels in southwestern Syria near the Golan Heights near where the Jordanian and Israeli borders converge, seizing several villages and a large town, rebels ... and more »

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Four Russian servicemen killed by roadside bomb in Syria - Washington Post Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:51:15 GMT

Washington Post

Four Russian servicemen killed by roadside bomb in Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — Four Russian servicemen were killed by a roadside bomb in western Syria last week, according to the Russian military. The defense ministry said in a statement that the Feb 16. attack had targeted a Syrian military convoy close to Tiyas, an ... 4 Russian servicemen killed in car blast in Syria – MoDRT Syria: Russia Announces 4 Servicemen Killed By BombSTRATFOR Four Russian servicemen killed in car blast in SyriaTASS Pravda -The Peninsula Qatar -UPI.com all 23 news articles »

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Russian deputy FM to 'Post': Hezbollah will leave Syria when conflict is over - Jerusalem Post Israel News Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:47:49 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Russian deputy FM to 'Post': Hezbollah will leave Syria when conflict is over Jerusalem Post Israel News Oleg Syromolotov made this statement in an exclusive interview with the 'Post,' and also said that he understood Israel's concern that Hezbollah will remain in Syria and pose a long-lasting threat. and more »

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Syria: Make Human Rights Priority of Geneva Talks - Human Rights Watch Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:27:35 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Syria: Make Human Rights Priority of Geneva Talks Human Rights Watch (Geneva) – Participants in the February 23, 2017, UN-sponsored Syria peace talks in Geneva should prioritize five key human rights issues during negotiations, 40 human rights and other organizations said today. The priorities are to end unlawful ... and more »

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French far-right chief calls Assad solution to Syria crisis - ABC News Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:41:00 GMT

Voice of America

French far-right chief calls Assad solution to Syria crisis ABC News French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen tried to raise her international profile and press her pro-Syria, pro-Christian stance with a visit to Lebanon on Monday, holding her first campaign meeting with a head of state. On the first day of ... French Far-Right Chief says Assad Solution to Syria CrisisVoice of America Le Pen Says Assad May Be Lesser of Two Evils for Syria's FutureBloomberg Marine Le Pen says Syria's President Assad must stay in power to beat ISSky News all 145 news articles »

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Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:31:20 GMT

Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Feb. 20, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of ... and more »

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How Catholic hospitals can help heal Syria – literally - Catholic News Agency Mon, 20 Feb 2017 21:15:59 GMT

Catholic News Agency

How Catholic hospitals can help heal Syria – literally Catholic News Agency “A great number of health care facilities have been knocked out by warfare,” the cardinal said. “This is the moment to enhance and help three Catholic hospitals, managed by the religious congregation, that have been working in Syria for more than 100 ... and more »

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An author and veteran goes from Afghanistan to Syria in new novel - Dallas News Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:50:53 GMT

Dallas News

An author and veteran goes from Afghanistan to Syria in new novel Dallas News Elliot Ackerman served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a primary combat adviser to a 700-man Afghan commando battalion. Lately, he's been putting that experience to use on the page: His 2015 novel Green on Blue told the story of an ...