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The Latest: Syrian Kurds take largest dam, town from IS - Washington Post Wed, 10 May 2017 16:52:30 GMT

Washington Post

The Latest: Syrian Kurds take largest dam, town from IS Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on Syria (all times local):. 7:55 p.m.. U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces say they have captured the country's largest dam and a nearby town from the Islamic State group. The fighters known as Syrian Democratic Forces, which are ... Turkey Assails US Decision to Arm Syrian KurdsNew York Times US-backed rebels say they wrested key Syrian city from ISISCNN US-backed Syria militias say Tabqa, dam captured from Islamic StateReuters Santa Fe New Mexican -Aljazeera.com -Commentary Magazine all 525 news articles »

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Jordanians 'won't support ground intervention in Syria' - Aljazeera.com Wed, 10 May 2017 15:31:17 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Jordanians 'won't support ground intervention in Syria' Aljazeera.com Sending Jordanian ground forces inside Syria would have dire consequences for Jordan's stability and national security, analysts say. It would be wise for Jordan, argues Retired General Mousa al-Odwan, to keep a defensive-offensive posture on the ... Jordan 'downs drone' near Syria borderThe New Arab Jordan downs drone near Syria border — militaryJordan Times Reports: Unusual troop movements in Jordan near Syrian borderArutz Sheva all 11 news articles »

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Austria convicts asylum seeker of Syria war crimes - BBC News Thu, 11 May 2017 00:37:38 GMT

BBC News

Austria convicts asylum seeker of Syria war crimes BBC News An asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Austria after being found guilty of killing 20 people in Syria. The 27-year-old man was accused of shooting unarmed or wounded soldiers following a battle in the city of Homs. The ... and more »

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Syria Rejects UN Monitoring Role in 'De-Escalation Zones' - New York Times Mon, 08 May 2017 20:02:56 GMT

New York Times

Syria Rejects UN Monitoring Role in 'De-Escalation Zones' New York Times Destroyed buildings in the rebel-held town of Douma, Syria, last week. The creation of four “de-escalation zones” is intended to halt hostilities in those areas, according to a pact reached by Russia, Iran and Turkey. Credit Sameer Al-Doumy/Agence ... Syrian Foreign Minister Says Damascus Supports Deal Creating 'De-Escalation Zones'NPR Russia's "Safe Zones" In Syria Only Make Things More ComplicatedThe Drive UN Security Council wants more details of deal creating Syria safe ...CBC.ca Military Times -ABC News -CBS News all 410 news articles »

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OIR Spokesman Reports Progress in Defeating ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 10 May 2017 22:05:33 GMT

Department of Defense

OIR Spokesman Reports Progress in Defeating ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense The Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Arab Coalition have liberated most of the Syrian city of Tabqa, Air Force Col. John Dorrian told Pentagon reporters via videoconference from Baghdad. The partnered forces are clearing ISIS remnants from the ... and more »

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James Comey, Syria, South Korea: Your Wednesday Briefing - New York Times Wed, 10 May 2017 09:32:04 GMT

New York Times

James Comey, Syria, South Korea: Your Wednesday Briefing New York Times James Comey, director of the F.B.I., at a Senate committee hearing last week. President Trump fired him on Tuesday, citing his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. Credit Gabriella Demczuk for The New York Times ... Trump approves Pentagon plan to arm Syrian Kurds despite Turkish objectionsLos Angeles Times all 5,844 news articles »

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Trump, Russian FM Hold Talks on Syria, Other Flashpoints - Voice of America Wed, 10 May 2017 14:15:00 GMT

Voice of America

Trump, Russian FM Hold Talks on Syria, Other Flashpoints Voice of America A day after firing the head of the agency investigating his administration's ties to Russia, President Donald Trump hosted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the White House for talks focusing largely on Syria. "I had a very good meeting with ... Trump tells Russia to 'rein in' Syria's Assad during meeting with ministerReuters Trump, after meeting Russian FM, says 'horrible killing in Syria must stop'Jerusalem Post Israel News Trump asks Russia to rein in Syria's Assad, IranNews24 Fox News -Military.com all 475 news articles »

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Syria Rebel Leader - U.S. News & World Report Wed, 10 May 2017 15:29:07 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Syria Rebel Leader U.S. News & World Report The offer is the first under the department's "Rewards for Justice Program" for a Nusra Front leader. In a statement, the department said that the group under Golani's leadership had committed numerous attacks in Syria, including many against civilians ... and more »

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Mexico is the world's deadliest country after Syria, study says - VICE News Wed, 10 May 2017 21:21:18 GMT

VICE News

Mexico is the world's deadliest country after Syria, study says VICE News Cartel violence has turned Mexico into the second deadliest country in the world. Now, only Syria, embroiled in a baffling six-year-long civil war, surpasses Mexico in conflict-related deaths. In 2016, Mexico's intentional homicide toll reached 23,000, ... Drug War Turned Mexico Into World's Deadliest Conflict Zone After Only Syria: SurveyNewsweek Mexico slams Syria comparisonsThe Hill Mexico's 2016 murder tally second only to war-torn SyriaThe Independent News24 -Voice of America -Bloomberg all 44 news articles »

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Monitor says air strikes kill 11 people north of Syria's Raqqa - Reuters Wed, 10 May 2017 12:56:53 GMT

Monitor says air strikes kill 11 people north of Syria's Raqqa Reuters The U.S.-led coalition has been supporting Syrian militias with air strikes and special forces in a campaign to capture Raqqa city, Islamic State's base of operations in Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a U.S.-backed alliance of Kurdish and ... and more »