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Russia and US Clash Over Syria in Security Council Vote - New York Times Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:41:01 GMT

New York Times

Russia and US Clash Over Syria in Security Council Vote New York Times UNITED NATIONS — Russia and the Trump administration clashed in a vote at the United Nations Security Council for the first time on Tuesday, as the Kremlin vetoed a measure backed by the United States and its Western allies to punish Syria for using ... Russia, China veto at UN on Syria chemical weapons is 'outrageous,' US saysWashington Post Russia, China veto UN plan for Syrian sanctionsUSA TODAY Russia and China veto UN resolution to impose sanctions on SyriaThe Guardian ABC Online -TIME -BBC News all 108 news articles »

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Russia, China block UN sanctions on Syria over gas attacks - Reuters Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:08:55 GMT

Reuters

Russia, China block UN sanctions on Syria over gas attacks Reuters UNITED NATIONS Russia on Tuesday cast its seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from United Nations Security Council action, blocking a bid by Western powers to impose sanctions over accusations of chemical weapons attacks during the ... Russia Tries to Salvage Syria Peace Bid Amid Iran DisputeBloomberg Syrian peace talks flounder as participants ask: Where is America?Washington Post Syria opposition calls for Russian backing in GenevaAljazeera.com Human Rights Watch -The Globe and Mail all 166 news articles »

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Al-Qaeda's Former Affiliate in Syria Tells Opposition to 'Step Aside,' Promises Further Bombings - Newsweek Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:56:00 GMT

Newsweek

Al-Qaeda's Former Affiliate in Syria Tells Opposition to 'Step Aside,' Promises Further Bombings Newsweek In a rare video message, the chief of Al-Qaeda's former affiliate in Syria said Monday that suicide bomb attacks seen in the country's third city of Homs over the weekend would continue, and called on those representing the opposition at peace talks to ... and more »

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Evaluating Trump's Options in Syria - Lawfare (blog) Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:43:25 GMT

Evaluating Trump's Options in Syria Lawfare (blog) U.S. policy in Syria has failed, but it's not clear if the new Trump administration can make things better—and some of the options officials are considering would clearly make things worse. Although the Islamic State has suffered numerous setbacks ... and more »

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Donald Trump's Speech, Syria, Samsung: Your Morning Briefing - New York Times Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:04:30 GMT

New York Times

Donald Trump's Speech, Syria, Samsung: Your Morning Briefing New York Times Earlier in the day, he was said to be considering a compromise on immigration, but his comments held to his tough campaign stance. “By finally enforcing our immigration laws, we will raise wages, help the unemployed, save billions and billions of ...

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Al Qaeda deputy Abu al-Khayr al-Masri killed in CIA drone strike - CBS News Tue, 28 Feb 2017 17:54:03 GMT

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Al Qaeda deputy Abu al-Khayr al-Masri killed in CIA drone strike CBS News Abu al-Khayr al-Masri, al Qaeda's second-in-command and once a close associate of Osama bin Laden, was killed in Syria's war-torn Idlib province. News of al-Masri's death was first reported by CNN. Posts circulating on jihadi social media accounts said ... Deputy al Qaeda leader killed In SyriaCNN US drone strike in Syria kills top al-Qaida leader, jihadis sayThe Guardian US Drone in Syria Takes Out al-Qaida's Deputy LeaderVoice of America BBC News -Daily Mail -International Business Times all 47 news articles »

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Syria's FSA vows to attack government forces in Al Bab - Aljazeera.com Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:53:16 GMT

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Syria's FSA vows to attack government forces in Al Bab Aljazeera.com Gaziantep - The Turkey-backed Free Syrian army said on Tuesday it will continue to attack regime forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) southeast of their positions in Al Bab following Syrian army advances south of the city. On Monday, Syrian ... Watch a US-led airstrike pound a building in Syria days before ISIS was forced out of the areaBusiness Insider Turkey Said to Seek US Support to Attack IS Syria BastionBloomberg SyriaThe Conversation AU Reuters -Press TV all 151 news articles »

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US and Russia Clash at UN Over Syria Sanctions - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:17:00 GMT

US and Russia Clash at UN Over Syria Sanctions Wall Street Journal (subscription) UNITED NATIONS—Russia and the U.S. clashed openly at the Security Council over a Syria sanctions resolution, a confrontation signaling Washington and Moscow don't see eye to eye on some of the world's top security crises. The U.S. on Tuesday ...

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Putin and Erdogan Cozy Up to Divide Syria - Newsweek Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:40:00 GMT

Newsweek

Putin and Erdogan Cozy Up to Divide Syria Newsweek Something big and important must be at the heart of a relationship in which both sides are able to overcome the pain they repeatedly inflict on each other. Russia and Turkey, historically adversaries and newly active allies, are one such case. While ... and more »

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How the Oscars put Syria in the spotlight - Washington Post Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:45:04 GMT

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How the Oscars put Syria in the spotlight Washington Post In a short acceptance speech — posted online after a documentary about his Syrian White Helmets rescue force won an Oscar — the former electrical equipment salesman appealed to governments around the world “to stop the bloodshed of the Syrian ... Oscars 2017: Syrian White Helmets Cinematographer Khaled Khatib Won't AttendNBCNews.com Syria's night at the OscarsVICE News The White Helmets cinematographer Khaled Khatib had a visa to attend the Oscars. He never made it.Vox The Guardian -New York Times -CNN -AP News all 327 news articles »