Washington Post | Tensions rise between Turkey, US along Syrian border Washington Post ISTANBUL — Tensions rose Saturday along the Turkish-Syrian border as both Turkey and the United States moved armored vehicles to the region and Turkey's leader once again demanded that the United States stop supporting Syrian Kurdish militants there ... US deploys troops to stop fighting in Syria - between two of its allies US military convoy enters Syria from Iraq More U.S. Strykers Appear in Syria as Tensions With Turkey Flare |
U.S. News & World Report | Syria: Airstrike in Hama Kills 8 White Helmets Rescuers U.S. News & World Report It was not clear who carried out the airstrikes, as Syrian government and Russia aircraft have targeted opposition-held areas. The central Hama province have been scene to intense violence in recent weeks, as the government attempts to push back a ... Air raid kills Syria civil defence workers Syria government repels IS attack in Aleppo province |
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 29, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of ... |
Aljazeera.com | Europe needs to step up its game in Syria Aljazeera.com I was in Brussels recently with other Syrian civil society representatives to meet with EU and UN officials to reinforce our key demands on protection, accountability, humanitarian access and especially the need for a meaningful inclusion of civil ... For Trump's fans, Syria strike a surprise hit in first 100 days Column: Is America the Enemy or the Savior in Syria? More NYT 'Spin' on the Syria-Sarin Case |
Voice of America | Rebels Battle IS for Strategic Territory in Southern Syria Voice of America A coalition of rebels who coordinate with the U.S. is fighting Islamic State (IS) in southern Syria to link two areas they hold, rebel leaders and U.S. officials told VOA. Gaining the territory would enable rebels to box in IS fighters fleeing Raqqa ... |
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 ... US troops deploy along Syria-Turkish border: reports New video shows how Syria and Russia spun the chemical attack Syrian Scientists Made Sarin Used in Chemical Attacks, France Claims |
RT | Russia 'fully ready' to cooperate with US on Syria – Lavrov RT During the meeting, Lavrov noted that Jordan's King Abdullah II has repeatedly emphasized the importance of joint Russian-American efforts in Syria. “I can assure that we're fully ready for this. We count on Washington to demonstrate the same approach ... Russia's Lavrov says ready to cooperate with US on Syria: agencies |
Newsweek | Russia Risks a Showdown With Israel over Hezbollah in Syria Newsweek Back in 1967, Moscow shrugged when Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser closed the Straits of Tiran, cutting shipping routes to the Israeli port of Eilat—Israel's only one in the Red Sea. Egyptian and Syrian troop movements on the Israeli border ... Iran considering deploying ground forces to counter US intervention in Syria: reports Israel fueling Syria crisis over expansionist agenda: Analyst Arab media reports Israeli strike on Syrian army near border |
BBC News | British 'Syria fighter' Josh Walker accused of terror offences BBC News A British man who allegedly fought against so-called Islamic State in Syria has been accused of terror offences. Josh Walker, from Bristol, is charged under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Mr Walker, aged 26, who lives in Aberystwyth, is due ... |
TIME | Israeli Airstrikes Are Turning Syria Into a Proxy War With Iran TIME (BEIRUT) — Syria's military said Israel struck a military installation southwest of Damascus International Airport before dawn Thursday, setting off a series of explosions and raising tensions further between the two neighbors. Apparently seeking to ... Syria Blames Israel for Attack on Damascus Airport Observers: Large explosion rocks Syrian capital Israel Strikes Supposed Arms Depot At Syria's Damascus International Airport |