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The Latest: Russia criticizes French report on Syria attack - Washington Post Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:41:15 GMT

Washington Post

The Latest: Russia criticizes French report on Syria attack Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on Syria (all times local):. 10:35 p.m.. Russia's Foreign Ministry is criticizing a French report that lays blame on the Syrian government for a chemical attack on a town in northern Syria in early April that killed almost 90 ... Syrian chemical attack bears Assad's signature, France saysLos Angeles Times Syrian Scientists Made Sarin Used in Chemical Attacks, France ClaimsForeign Policy (blog) Syria gas attack: France says chemical weapon 'bears the signature' of Bashar al-AssadABC Online ABC News -CNN -BBC News all 583 news articles »

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Did Moscow Green-Light an Israeli Attack in Syria? - Daily Beast Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:04:43 GMT

Daily Beast

Did Moscow Green-Light an Israeli Attack in Syria? Daily Beast Syrian officials were quick to blame Israel for the attack, and in an apparent attempt to retaliate, an “object”—reportedly a drone—was sent over the Golan Heights that was destroyed by an Israeli Defense Force Patriot missile, according to an IDF ... Israel stepping up airstrikes in Syria in proxy war with IranChicago Tribune Syria Blames Israel for Attack on Damascus AirportNew York Times Syria blames Israel for missile attack near Damascus International AirportLos Angeles Times Washington Post -CNN -BBC News all 327 news articles »

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Meet the 'brave' Syrian women who came to the US to change their country's fate - ABC News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:13:47 GMT

Meet the 'brave' Syrian women who came to the US to change their country's fate ABC News But Festuk was nervous. Along with four other Syrian women, she was on Capitol Hill Wednesday to share the reality on the ground in the city that is truly her home: Aleppo. “I feel I have a big responsibility,” Festuk, 30, said. “Even if they only ... and more »

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Republicans, Flynn, Syria: Your Thursday Evening Briefing - New York Times Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:56:29 GMT

New York Times

Republicans, Flynn, Syria: Your Thursday Evening Briefing New York Times 1. It's been a whirlwind week in Washington, as the administration rolls out initiatives ahead of President Trump's 100-day mark. On the tax plan: It was remarkably short on details (“all ponies and no manure,” one expert said). Economists say it would ...

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US envoy accuses Russia of allowing Syria to deny needed aid - ABC News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:22:49 GMT

Washington Examiner

US envoy accuses Russia of allowing Syria to deny needed aid ABC News U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley accused Russia on Thursday of providing cover for the Syrian regime's use of chemical weapons and denial of desperately needed aid to hundreds of thousands of besieged people — and she urged international pressure on ... Nikki Haley gets in Russia's face, says Putin offering 'cover' to SyriaWashington Examiner US: More Pressure on Russia Needed to Halt Syrian ConflictVoice of America At UN US calls for Russia to end Syria warSBS all 25 news articles »

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Book excerpt: Looking at how Putin intervened successfully in Syria - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:33:00 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Book excerpt: Looking at how Putin intervened successfully in Syria Foreign Policy (blog) Moscow was concerned by the growing threat to Assad posed by a new alliance of non-ISIS Sunni rebel groups in the northwest of Syria known as Jaish al Fatah (the Army of Conquest). This alliance conquered Idlib Province in northwestern Syria soon after ... Trump's Attack on Syria Has Already Been ForgottenThe Atlantic Haley accuses Russia of allowing Syria to deny needed aidFox News Is Donald Trump About to Launch an Operation in Southern Syria?The National Interest Online The Hill -Forward all 92 news articles »

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Johnson: Difficult to say 'no' to Syria strike - BBC News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:13:21 GMT

BBC News

Johnson: Difficult to say 'no' to Syria strike BBC News Boris Johnson says it would be very difficult for the UK to refuse the US if it asked for support in another military strike on Syria. The foreign secretary also said MPs would not necessarily have a vote on any proposed joint action. Pressed on his ... Boris Johnson's foreign policy in Syria is based on wishful thinkingThe Independent Boris Johnson says UK likely to strike Syria if asked by USABC News MPs attack Boris Johnson remarks about strikes against AssadThe Guardian Sky News -Financial Times -The Sun -The Sun all 232 news articles »

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Jets bomb two hospitals in Syria's Idlib - Eyewitness News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:49:04 GMT

Eyewitness News

Jets bomb two hospitals in Syria's Idlib Eyewitness News SYRIA – Jets believed to be Russian or Syrian hit two hospitals in rebel-held Idlib province on Thursday following several other strikes on medical facilities in northwestern Syria in recent weeks, residents, medical workers and activists said. Rescue ... Deadly air strikes target rebel-held Idlib in SyriaAljazeera.com all 12 news articles »

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Israel's Patriot missile defense system knocks down drone from Syria - Fox News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:46:56 GMT

Fox News

Israel's Patriot missile defense system knocks down drone from Syria Fox News A missile from Israel's Patriot Aerial Defense System knocked down a drone that was about to enter Israeli airspace from Syria Thursday, military officials said. The incident happened on shortly before 8 p.m. local time. No damage or injuries were ... and more »

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Syria enters French election debate - Eyewitness News Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:47:39 GMT

Eyewitness News

Syria enters French election debate Eyewitness News PARIS - A top aide of far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen raised doubts on Thursday about a French intelligence report accusing Syria's leadership of a toxic gas attack, a position directly opposed by her centrist rival Emmanuel Macron. and more »