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Syrian children suffering staggering levels of trauma, report warns - The Guardian Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:00:44 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Syrian children suffering staggering levels of trauma, report warns The Guardian Children in Syria are suffering from “toxic stress”, a severe form of psychological trauma that can cause life-long damage, according to a study that charts a rise in self-harm and suicide attempts among children as young as 12. A report by Save the ... Syrian children in state of 'toxic stress', Save the Children saysBBC News Report: Syrian Children Suffering 'Toxic Stress'U.S. News & World Report Mental health crisis among Syria's children a living nightmare: Save the ChildrenReuters PBS NewsHour -AOL all 19 news articles »

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UN says 66000 displaced in 5 months of north Syria fighting - The Denver Post Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:31:25 GMT

The Denver Post

UN says 66000 displaced in 5 months of north Syria fighting The Denver Post BEIRUT — Five months of multi-sided clashes in Syria's crowded northern battlefield have displaced some 66,000 people, a U.N. humanitarian agency said Sunday, a day after the U.S. bolstered Kurdish-led forces with a deployment of armored vehicles amid ... US Strengthens Its Forces in a Crowded Syrian BattlefieldNew York Times Pentagon: US troops play new role in SyriaMilitary Times Syrian government forces take over positions from US-backed militia in northern Syria: militia spokesmanReuters Telegraph.co.uk -DoD Buzz all 411 news articles »

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US-backed Syrian force cuts last road out of Islamic State stronghold - Reuters Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:19:00 GMT

Reuters

US-backed Syrian force cuts last road out of Islamic State stronghold Reuters It is losing ground to three separate campaigns in northern Syria - by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militias, by the Russian-backed Syrian army, and by Turkey and allied Syrian rebels. "Cutting the road between Raqqa and Deir al-Zor ... US-backed Syrian Forces Cut Key Road Linking Raqqa, Deir EzzorVoice of America The Latest: Russian military says soldier killed in SyriaABC News US-backed Syrian forces cut last road out of Islamic State strongholdThe Globe and Mail Toronto Star -Aljazeera.com all 38 news articles »

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Anti-IS assaults gain ground in Iraq and Syria - 9news.com.au Mon, 06 Mar 2017 21:35:52 GMT

9news.com.au

Anti-IS assaults gain ground in Iraq and Syria 9news.com.au Iraqi forces today advanced in west Mosul and fighters in neighbouring Syria seized a key supply route to Raqa, as twin US-backed offensives gained ground against the Islamic State group. Supported by the US-led anti-IS coalition, Iraqi government ... Thousands flee offensives in Iraq, SyriaNews24 Anti-Daesh assaults gain ground in Iraq, SyriaArab News all 1,331 news articles »

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Ignoring UN, Russia and Assad continue Syrian chemical weapons and bombing attacks labeled war crimes - Fox News Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:15:57 GMT

Fox News

Ignoring UN, Russia and Assad continue Syrian chemical weapons and bombing attacks labeled war crimes Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Ignoring a United Nations report that decried the use in Syria of chemical weapons, targeted air attacks on civilians and forced deportations, Russian and Assad regime air forces are steadily continuing the same illegal tactics while ... and more »

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Trump's plan for safe zones in Syria necessary for the civil war's end - The Hill (blog) Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:46:00 GMT

The Hill (blog)

Trump's plan for safe zones in Syria necessary for the civil war's end The Hill (blog) President Trump's recent announcement that his administration will create safe zones in Syria should be welcome by all who seek to protect civilians and take steps to end that terrible conflict, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and ... and more »

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Russian general hit by roadside bomb in Syria loses both legs - RT Mon, 06 Mar 2017 14:29:00 GMT

RT

Russian general hit by roadside bomb in Syria loses both legs RT The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement late last month that four Russian servicemen had been killed in Syria on February 16, when a radio controlled bomb targeting a Syrian military convoy exploded. Two other Russian servicemen were injured ... Russian General Injured in Syria Loses Both Legs and EyeSputnik International all 6 news articles »

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IS orders 'Afghan dress' for rebels to blend among civilians in Syria's Raqa - Hindustan Times Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:19:00 GMT

Hindustan Times

IS orders 'Afghan dress' for rebels to blend among civilians in Syria's Raqa Hindustan Times The Islamic State group has imposed an “Afghan-style” dress code on men in its Syrian stronghold of Raqa to help its fighters blend into the civilian population, a monitor and activists said on Monday. “For more than two weeks, Afghan-style clothing ... Daesh imposes 'Afghan dress' in Syria's Raqqagulfnews.com all 1 news articles »

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The 75th Ranger Regiment hits the ground in Syria for Raqqa offensive - SOFREP (press release) (subscription) Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:47:50 GMT

SOFREP (press release) (subscription)

The 75th Ranger Regiment hits the ground in Syria for Raqqa offensive SOFREP (press release) (subscription) After months of planning and deliberations, the 75th Ranger Regiment has been deployed to Syria to participate in the war against ISIS as the coalition closes in on the so-called caliphate's capital city of Raqqa. Yesterday, the first images emerged of ...

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Bana Alabed asks Theresa May to help Syria's young, and Stephen King pens Twitter-Trump horror - BBC News Mon, 06 Mar 2017 12:44:50 GMT

BBC News

Bana Alabed asks Theresa May to help Syria's young, and Stephen King pens Twitter-Trump horror BBC News A seven-year old girl, known around the world for her tweets from Aleppo, has called on UK Prime Minister Theresa May to help Syria's children. Bana Alabed shared an image of the hand-written letter, which she tweeted to Mrs May. She wrote: "Dear ... Mark Levin to Congress: Investigate Obama's 'Silent Coup' vs. TrumpBreitbart News Comey Asks Justice Dept. to Reject Trump's Wiretapping ClaimNew York Times all 2,910 news articles »