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Mexico, Syria, Trump: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing - New York Times Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:12:56 GMT

New York Times

Mexico, Syria, Trump: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing New York Times 1. President Trump issued new guidelines to rescind anti-discrimination protections for transgender students, overruling his education secretary, who had pushed to keep them in place. The issue caused a cabinet rift between Betsy DeVos, the education ... and more »

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New anti-Islamic State plan could change US strategy in Syria - Washington Post Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:18:32 GMT

Washington Post

New anti-Islamic State plan could change US strategy in Syria Washington Post President Trump's developing plan to defeat the Islamic State may lead to significant alterations in the Syria strategy that Trump inherited from Barack Obama, including a reduction or elimination of both long-standing U.S. support for moderate ... McCain made secret trip to SyriaThe Hill McCain Makes Secret Trip to Syria to Meet With US TroopsU.S. News & World Report Sen. John McCain makes unannounced trip to SyriaUSA TODAY Washington Examiner -CNN all 16 news articles »

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UN's de Mistura expects no breakthrough in Syria talks - Aljazeera.com Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:48:05 GMT

Aljazeera.com

UN's de Mistura expects no breakthrough in Syria talks Aljazeera.com Though the Geneva talks are seen as the most serious diplomatic effort in months, disputes over the agenda and longstanding disagreements between the opposition and the government on the future of Syria have cast doubts on whether any progress will be ... Syria's warring sides brought together for Geneva talksBBC News Syria peace talks: UN special envoy plans to give it 'a serious try'The Guardian UN Syria envoy not expecting breakthrough at Geneva talksHawaii News Now U.S. News & World Report -Voice of America all 87 news articles »

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More US troops may be sent into Syria to fight ISIS - CBS News Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:28:16 GMT

CBS News

More US troops may be sent into Syria to fight ISIS CBS News Asked by CBS News if more U.S. troops would be sent into Syria, Votel responded, “perhaps,” and went on to explain that the local forces the U.S. is supporting in Syria “don't have as good mobility, they don't have as much firepower, so we have to be ... More US Troops May Be Needed Against ISIS in Syria, a Top General SaysNew York Times More US Troops in Syria, Iraq Possible Under Mattis PlanMilitary.com Top US general says more troops could be heading to Syria | Daily ...Daily Mail The Hill -RT -Press TV all 18 news articles »

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Russia: Damascus must agree to US concept for Syria safe zones - Military Times Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:04:35 GMT

Military Times

Russia: Damascus must agree to US concept for Syria safe zones Military Times President Donald Trump's praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his promise to improve relations with Russia and jointly fight the Islamic State group in Syria have raised Kremlin expectations of a possible thaw with Washington. Ties between ... Lavrov: Russia waiting for US to provide 'details' on proposed safe zones in SyriaRT all 51 news articles »

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US-backed alliance enters Deir Az Zor province - Aljazeera.com Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:26:52 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US-backed alliance enters Deir Az Zor province Aljazeera.com The advance into the province, most of which is under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS), is part of an operation to encircle and ultimately capture its de facto Syrian capital of Raqqa in the north of ... Syria war: Arab-Kurdish fighters enter IS-held Deir al-Zour provinceBBC News US-backed fighters advance on IS in Syria's eastMiddle East Eye Arab and Kurdish fighters close in on 'IS' Syria stronghold RaqqaDeutsche Welle Reuters -Press TV all 29 news articles »

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Trump's failure to reveal policy on Syria adds to uncertainty over peace talks - Irish Times Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:46:15 GMT

Irish Times

Trump's failure to reveal policy on Syria adds to uncertainty over peace talks Irish Times As a result of loss of eastern Aleppo, once Syria's second city, the western and Saudi-sponsored opposition and armed factions, including the Free Syrian Army, were expected to accept a political settlement leaving Assad in power for some time. However ... Activist: Democratic Movements Still Have A Chance In SyriaWVIK In Syria And Ukraine, Russia Positions Itself As Solution To Problems It CreatedRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Syrian army takes district near Aleppo: monitor, media unitReuters Sputnik International -Honestreporting.com -Arutz Sheva all 62 news articles »

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Austria tries asylum seeker over Syria murders - BBC News - BBC News Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:24:02 GMT

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Austria tries asylum seeker over Syria murders - BBC News BBC News An asylum seeker appears in an Austrian court after speaking of killings that took place in Syria. and more »

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John McCain Makes Secret Trip to Syria in Midst of US Assessment - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:31:16 GMT

John McCain Makes Secret Trip to Syria in Midst of US Assessment Wall Street Journal (subscription) WASHINGTON—Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) secretly traveled to northern Syria last weekend to speak with American military officials and Kurdish fighters at the forefront of the push to drive Islamic State out of their de facto capital of Raqqa, according ...

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Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:26:45 GMT

Department of Defense

Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense The destruction of ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria also further limits the group's ability to project terror and conduct external operations throughout the region and the rest of the world, task force officials said. The list above contains all strikes ... and more »