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After US Strikes, Trump's Syria Plan Starts Coming Into View - NBC Chicago Mon, 17 Apr 2017 21:30:11 GMT

NBC Chicago

After US Strikes, Trump's Syria Plan Starts Coming Into View NBC Chicago In this April 6, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., after the U.S. fired a barrage of cruise missiles into Syria Thursday night in retaliation for this week's gruesome chemical weapons attack against ... If Trump cares so much about Syrian babies, why is he not condemning the rebels who slaughtered children?The Independent Trump's lack of strategy on Syria is dangerousAljazeera.com Did President Trump make his case for Syria strike?DesMoinesRegister.com Quartz -Jerusalem Post Israel News -AP News all 2,915 news articles »

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Syria has faced international condemnation for using chemical weapons. But Islamic State has them too - Los Angeles Times Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:49:07 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Syria has faced international condemnation for using chemical weapons. But Islamic State has them too Los Angeles Times When the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun was hit this month with an attack of poison gas, the incident drew international condemnation and prompted the Trump administration to launch a retaliatory missile strike. On Friday, there was another incident: A ... After chemical attack, medics in Syria are taking no chancesThe Globe and Mail all 10 news articles »

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Syria Photographer Puts Down Camera, Runs to Rescue Boy Injured in Bombing of Evacuee Buses - KTLA Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:34:11 GMT

KTLA

Syria Photographer Puts Down Camera, Runs to Rescue Boy Injured in Bombing of Evacuee Buses KTLA Every so often, a photograph cuts through the grim cacophony of the war in Syria and pierces viewers' hearts. It happened in 2015 with an image of the lifeless body of Alan Kurdi, face down on a beach in Turkey, who drowned in the Mediterranean fleeing ... Amazing pictures show a photographer rescuing Syrian bombing victimsBusiness Insider all 3 news articles »

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Trump's Abrupt Regime-Change Pivot Raises Concerns About a “Mad Max Syria” Should Assad Fall - The Intercept Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:32:00 GMT

The Intercept

Trump's Abrupt Regime-Change Pivot Raises Concerns About a “Mad Max Syria” Should Assad Fall The Intercept President Trump's cruise-missile strike against Syria was celebrated by establishment politicians and media, their glee at striking a blow against Bashar al-Assad swamping any rational discussion of what happens next. Assad is undoubtedly the most ... Asma al-Assad: Syrian President's wife faces calls to be stripped of British citizenshipThe Independent 'Rank hypocrisy: Western media caught in its own echo chamber over Syria'RT British lawmakers want to revoke the citizenship of Asma al-Assad, Syria's first ladyThe Week Magazine Telegraph.co.uk -Fox News -Evening Standard all 72 news articles »

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Why Russia will remain in Syria: Juan Cole on the war's dynamics - MinnPost (blog) Mon, 17 Apr 2017 16:48:05 GMT

MinnPost (blog)

Why Russia will remain in Syria: Juan Cole on the war's dynamics MinnPost (blog) How fortunate, for those who prefer to see things this way, that the despicable, murderous Syrian regime of the Assads is the only longstanding, still-standing, strong Mideast ally of Russia and has reinforced its dark reputation by (in all likelihood ...

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White House warns North Korea not to test US resolve, offering Syria and Afghanistan strikes as examples - Washington Post Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:49:43 GMT

Washington Post

White House warns North Korea not to test US resolve, offering Syria and Afghanistan strikes as examples Washington Post TOKYO — Vice President Pence warned North Korea on Monday not to test U.S. military might by pursuing its nuclear weapons program, citing recent strikes in Syria and Afghanistan as proof of American “strength and resolve.” The stark warning, delivered ... Pence admits Syria and Afghanistan were used as props to warn North KoreaThinkProgress VP Mike Pence warns North Korea of Trump's resolve shown in Syria, Afghan strikesAOL Trump's military strikes against Syria, ISIS unlikely to keep North Korea in checkFort Worth Star Telegram RT -Irish Independent all 4,804 news articles »

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US Defense Secretary Mattis to talk Islamic State, Syria in Middle East - Reuters Mon, 17 Apr 2017 22:06:44 GMT

Reuters

US Defense Secretary Mattis to talk Islamic State, Syria in Middle East Reuters WASHINGTON On his first trip as U.S defense secretary to parts of the Middle East and Africa, Jim Mattis will focus on the fight against Islamic State and articulating President Donald Trump's policy toward Syria, officials and experts say. His trip ... and more »

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Syrian envoy slams US airfield attack 'message' to North Korea - Reuters Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:25:51 GMT

Reuters

Syrian envoy slams US airfield attack 'message' to North Korea Reuters A combination image released by the U.S. Department of Defense which they say shows the impact crater associated with April 4, 2017 Chemical Weapons Allegation released after U.S. cruise missile strike against Syria on April 7, 2017. Courtesy U.S. ... Syrian envoy slams US airfield attack 'message sending'Aljazeera.com Syrian envoy sees US airfield attack as 'message' to N KoreaPress TV all 3 news articles »

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Russia Seeks Meeting With U.S., UN on Syria Next Week in Geneva - Bloomberg Mon, 17 Apr 2017 09:44:13 GMT

Bloomberg

Russia Seeks Meeting With U.S., UN on Syria Next Week in Geneva Bloomberg UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has agreed to attend and Russia is awaiting confirmation from U.S. officials, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said, the TASS news service reported Monday. Russia will be represented at the April 24 ... Russia, US to hold Syria talksSky News Australia Russia says plans a meeting with US and UN on Syria in Geneva: agenciesReuters all 10 news articles »

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After Syrian Bus Bombing, Condemnation and Calls for Protection - Voice of America Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:32:14 GMT

Voice of America

After Syrian Bus Bombing, Condemnation and Calls for Protection Voice of America Syria's Foreign Ministry says the international community needs to unify its efforts to fight terrorism, and to “stop attempts of misleading and ignoring” the priority of that fight in order to stabilize the country that has been at war for more than ... Mass evacuation in Syria postponed after blast kills 126The Boston Globe Suicide Attack On Syrian Evacuees Leaves More Than 100 DeadNPR Mass evacuation in Syria postponed after blast kills 80 kidsChicago Tribune CNN -The Hill all 1,547 news articles »