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Trump administration imposes sanctions on 271 employees of Syrian research center - Washington Post Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:54:44 GMT

Washington Post

Trump administration imposes sanctions on 271 employees of Syrian research center Washington Post The Trump administration on Monday imposed financial sanctions on 271 named employees of a Syrian research center it indicated was responsible for developing and producing sarin used to kill dozens of people in the April 4 chemical weapons attack by ... US Imposes Sanctions on Syrian Government Workers After Sarin AttackNew York Times US Announces Sanctions On 271 Syrians Over April 4 Chemical AttackNPR US sanctions 271 Syrian government workers after chemical attackABC News The Boston Globe -CNBC -The Hill all 161 news articles »

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Airstrike kills 8 family members in northern Syria - Chicago Tribune Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:44:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune

Airstrike kills 8 family members in northern Syria Chicago Tribune Al-Qaida's leader meanwhile urged his followers and other militants in Syria to unite and prepare for protracted jihad, or holy war, against what he called an "international satanic alliance," apparently referring to the Syrian government, its ally ... Pitched Battles in Syria Reported Near IS Raqqa StrongholdVoice of America ISIS Moves Its Capital in SyriaMilitary.com The Latest: Syrian activists say airstrike kills 8Fox News AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 50 news articles »

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UN Documents Syrian War Crimes, but Prosecution Moves Slowly - New York Times Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:15:12 GMT

New York Times

UN Documents Syrian War Crimes, but Prosecution Moves Slowly New York Times A rebel-held neighborhood in Daraa, Syria, after air strikes on Sunday. Members of a United Nations commission investigating war crimes in Syria have not been allowed to visit the country. Credit Mohamad Abazeed/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. and more »

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Russian bomb in Syria sees children flee for their lives - Daily Mail Sat, 22 Apr 2017 17:29:57 GMT

Daily Mail

Russian bomb in Syria sees children flee for their lives Daily Mail A video appearing to show a fresh attack on Syria with Russian parachute bombs has emerged online. Harrowing first hand footage captures the moment a bomb lands on the Syrian city of Al-Lataminah as a mushroom cloud of smoke bursts skywards. and more »

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Pentagon Spokesman Updates Iraq, Syria, Yemen Operations - Department of Defense Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:11:06 GMT

Department of Defense

Pentagon Spokesman Updates Iraq, Syria, Yemen Operations Department of Defense WASHINGTON, April 24, 2017 — Coalition and U.S. strikes continue to aid progress against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Iraq and Syria, and against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said here ... and more »

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Cement multinational CEO resigns after Syria deals - Charleston Post Courier Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:08:42 GMT

Charleston Post Courier

Cement multinational CEO resigns after Syria deals Charleston Post Courier GENEVA — The top executive of LafargeHolcim announced Monday that he will resign, citing "strong tensions" facing the Swiss-French cement maker since its admission last month that it had struck deals with armed groups in Syria — allegedly including ... CEO resigns after firm admits paying armed groups in SyriaCNNMoney LafargeHolcim chief executive to step down over Syria controversyFinancial Times LafargeHolcim chief steps down after Syria investigationBBC News Irish Independent -Reuters all 49 news articles »

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Woman makes dangerous crossing into Syria to donate cash raised in Duluth - Minneapolis Star Tribune Tue, 25 Apr 2017 01:14:43 GMT

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Woman makes dangerous crossing into Syria to donate cash raised in Duluth Minneapolis Star Tribune DULUTH – In the end, neither the military helicopter nor the escort of local officials worked out, so Michele Naar-Obed struck out for Syria alone, her itinerary built on trust, her eventual crossing of the Tigris River and arrival in the country made ...

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Trump sanctions Syria, says United Nations needs to do more - USA TODAY Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:41:59 GMT

USA TODAY

Trump sanctions Syria, says United Nations needs to do more USA TODAY WASHINGTON – While his administration slapped new sanctions on Syria after its use of chemical weapons, President Trump told a group of United Nations diplomats Monday that they need to work harder to confront the Syrian government and other ... and more »

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Donald Trump attacks UN officials over North Korea and Syria 'failures' as they sit beside him - The Independent Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:05:15 GMT

The Independent

Donald Trump attacks UN officials over North Korea and Syria 'failures' as they sit beside him The Independent Donald Trump has called the Security Council's inaction against Syria's President Bashar al Assad's alleged use of chemical weapons as a “failure” while they were sitting next to him after a White House luncheon. The president said he is “disappointed” ... and more »

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Trump administration to issue new Syria sanctions - Salt Lake Tribune Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:56:34 GMT

Salt Lake Tribune

Trump administration to issue new Syria sanctions Salt Lake Tribune Washington • The Trump administration will issue new sanctions against Syria as early as Monday as part of its ongoing crackdown on the Syrian government and those who support it. Three U.S. officials said that the sanctions are part of a broader ... and more »