Aljazeera.com | 'No miracles' in Geneva talks as Syria fighting rages Aljazeera.com As rebel fighters in Syria pushed on with a major offensive against government forces in the central province of Hama, representatives of the two sides in the talks held in Geneva traded allegations over developments on the ground. Syrian government ... Syria's Ja'afari says US action on Raqqa would be illegitimate Geneva peace talks: Syria warns foreign forces to act legitimately Russia, Turkey, Iran must hold talks to stop Syria violence: UN |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Tillerson's Push for Safe Zones in Iraq and Syria Faces Questions, Obstacles Foreign Policy (blog) Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced a plan to establish safe zones in war-torn countries to allow refugees to return home, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in refugee policy and a greater U.S. and Western military footprint in Iraq and ... Isis's losses in Syria and Iraq will make it harder for it to recruit another Khalid Masood Extremist website urged fanatics to stop making their way to Syria and target Parliament 2 months ago Will the United States Be a Victim of Its Own Success in Syria? |
ABC News | US reviewing airstrikes in Iraq and Syria that may have killed 100s of civilians ABC News The U.S. military is reviewing whether three airstrikes in Syria and Iraq over the past week were responsible for the reported deaths of more than 200 civilians. U.S. Central Command confirms it has begun "credibility assessments” into allegations of ... US Military Investigating Claims Its Airstrikes Caused Nearly 300 Civilian Deaths in Syria, Iraq |
The Independent | The Latest: Clashes erupt near key IS-held dam in Syria Minneapolis Star Tribune Syria's U.N. ambassador says hundreds of American personnel are "invading my country" and insists any effort to liberate the city of Raqqa from control of the radical Islamic State group should be done in coordination with the Damascus government. US-backed Syrian fighters reach IS-held dam in north Syria Raqqa offensive to begin in days despite Syria's UN ambassador warning against 'invasion' Final push on Syria's Raqa to begin in days: France |
The News-Press | N. Fort Myers man helps as medic in Syria in fight against ISIS The News-Press Images from Patrick Ryan Kasprik's experience while in Syria and the Middle East as a combat medic fighting against ISIS. Courtesy of Patrick Ryan Kasprik, Courtesy of Patrick Ryan Kasprik. Images from Patrick Ryan Kasprik's experience while ... Social justice 'warriors' jump into Kurdish-Syrian struggle |
Voice of America | Russian, Turkish Tensions Reopen Over Syria Voice of America The Turkish foreign ministry says it has summoned Russia's top diplomat in Turkey over the killing of one of its soldiers that has been blamed on a Syrian Kurdish group that Moscow is supporting. The dispute is putting increasing strain on ... Turkey Demands Answers from Russia After Soldier Shot Dead Near Syria Trump wading into Mideast quagmire over Turkey and Kurds in Syria Checkmate in Syria: Erdogan's gambit with Putin is not paying off |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Despite Syria, Israel-Russia relations are the warmest in history Jerusalem Post Israel News Israel carried out an air strike in Syria last Thursday night designed to prevent advanced weapons from being transferred to Hezbollah. Israel Ambassador Gary Koren, who presented his credentials as recently as March 16, was asked to meet with Russian ... In light of changes in Syria, Israeli policy must be updated Why Israel is 'Deeply Interested' in Continuation of Syrian War |
U.S. News & World Report | The Syria Puzzle U.S. News & World Report In this connection, Russia with the help of Turkey has worked out a tenuous ceasefire in Syria; the odds of its holding and turning into a real political process are poor. Assad has killed too many Syrians for any significant part of the opposition to ... Thursday's best TV: Syria's Disappeared: The Case Against Assad; The Last Days of George Michael Syria conflict aimed at transforming Arabs' identity: Assad |
The Straits Times | Dramatic winner gives strife-torn Syria some respite The Straits Times MALACCA • With seconds to go before Syria's dreams of qualifying for their first World Cup were about to evaporate, Omar Kharbin converted a "Panenka' stoppage-time penalty to give hope to a war-torn nation of 18 million people on Thursday. They ... World Cup qualifying: How did Syria win 'most important match in their history'? VIDEO: Stoppage time Panenka secures emotional Syria victory |
Why the Trump administration is sending more troops to Syria PBS NewsHour The Pentagon has authorized the deployment of 400 additional troops to Syria in the ongoing fight against the Islamic State militant group. Judy Woodruff discusses the U.S.'s deepening military involvement and the complexities with former Defense ... |