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The Latest: Syria military says it seized Damascus suburb - Fox News Sat, 13 May 2017 13:29:23 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

The Latest: Syria military says it seized Damascus suburb Fox News BEIRUT – The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):. 4 p.m.. Syrian State TV is reporting that the military has captured from rebel fighters a major suburb on the eastern edge of Damascus. The opposition Britain-based Syrian Observatory for ... Syrian Army Retakes Most of Rebel-Held District on Capital's EdgeU.S. News & World Report Militants in preparations for surrendering Damascus suburb to Syrian government (VIDEO)AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) More fighters leave Damascus suburb in Syria evacuation dealReuters all 30 news articles »

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Leave Syria, visit Florida? Tourism agency makes error - WPEC Sat, 13 May 2017 14:54:30 GMT

WPEC

Leave Syria, visit Florida? Tourism agency makes error WPEC President Donald Trump included Syria on a list of countries covered by a temporary travel ban. A spokesman for Visit Florida blamed the mistake on someone cutting and pasting a list of Middle Eastern countries into the contract. After The Naples Daily ... Visit Florida from Syria? Tourism agency makes errorDestin Log all 4 news articles »

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US-Backed Syrian Kurdish Fighters Advance on IS Stronghold - Voice of America Sat, 13 May 2017 18:35:00 GMT

Voice of America

US-Backed Syrian Kurdish Fighters Advance on IS Stronghold Voice of America Monitors say Kurdish-led Syrian forces, backed by a U.S.-led air coalition, are battling Islamic State extremists on the northern outskirts of Raqqa, the IS de facto capital seized by the militant group three years ago. The activist Syrian Observatory ... In Syria, ISIS fighters trade dam for their livesWashington Examiner The United States and Turkey Are on a Collision Course in SyriaForeign Policy (blog) Syria – “The Regime Will Be There” – US Concedes Raqqa … And The Syrian East?Center for Research on Globalization Toronto Star -Department of Defense -The Guardian all 216 news articles »

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VISIT FLORIDA seeks to promote tourism to Syrians - Naples Daily News Fri, 12 May 2017 18:06:00 GMT

Naples Daily News

VISIT FLORIDA seeks to promote tourism to Syrians Naples Daily News TALLAHASSEE - VISIT FLORIDA, the state's tourism agency under fire from lawmakers, hired a German company in March to market the state to Syrian travelers, one of the countries identified as a state sponsor of terrorism and included in President Donald ... and more »

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Syrian army wrests control of airbase from ISIS militants - The Straits Times Sat, 13 May 2017 21:03:14 GMT

News24

Syrian army wrests control of airbase from ISIS militants The Straits Times BEIRUT • Syria's army captured an airbase in eastern Aleppo from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group yesterday, after more than two months of fierce clashes, a military source and monitor said. The Jarrah airbase had been under ISIS ... Syria army seizes airbase from IS: military source, monitorNews24 Syrian journalists badly injured by ISIS attack in eastern Homs (graphic images, footage)AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Syrian army regains control of airport in northern Syria from Islamic StateJerusalem Post Israel News India Today all 38 news articles »

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Suzanne Lee for ESPN - ESPN Thu, 11 May 2017 13:29:20 GMT

ESPN

Suzanne Lee for ESPN ESPN On a steamy September afternoon, with rain threatening, the players from Syria's national team, clad in white jerseys, are sprawled in the lobby of the Royale Bintang Resort & Spa, waiting for the bus to take them to practice. This is their home for ... The Right Way to Create Safe Zones in SyriaForeign Affairs (subscription) Trumplomacy: How will Syrian 'safe zones' work?BBC News Trump Raised Syrians' Hopes With His Airstrike on Assad. Now, They're Disappointed and Confused.Slate Magazine Irish Times -Bloomberg -The Hill (blog) all 122 news articles »

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Turkey tones down criticism of Trump's Syria policy - Financial Times Fri, 12 May 2017 10:31:06 GMT

Financial Times

Turkey tones down criticism of Trump's Syria policy Financial Times “Turkey's concerns are understood but on the ground this was a tactical alliance and they had no choice,” said Mr Yildirim, referring to the US argument that the Syrian Kurds — which Turkey regards as a terrorist group on its border — will be vital ... US Arms Syrian Kurds—and Turkey's Erdogan Cries 'Terrorism' Ahead of Trump MeetingThe Nation. Turkey slams Trump's decision to arm Syrian KurdsSky News How to read Trump's blow to Turkey on Syrian KurdsAl-Monitor Channel NewsAsia -Voice of America -Bloomberg all 254 news articles »

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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 ... Syria safe zones on hold amid concern over how deal will be enforcedThe Guardian Syria will abide by 'de-escalation' plan: foreign ministerReuters Syrian Foreign Minister Says Damascus Supports Deal Creating 'De-Escalation Zones'NPR CBS News -ABC News -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 430 news articles »

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In pictures: Hundreds of militants reconcile with Syrian government in northern Daraa - AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Sat, 13 May 2017 16:34:06 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

In pictures: Hundreds of militants reconcile with Syrian government in northern Daraa AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:20 P.M.) – As the agreement on Syrian “de-escalation zones” is being gradually fulfilled, more and more opposition-held towns and villages join the reconciliation process. On Saturday, hundreds of militants passed their weapons to ...

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Theresa May refuses to rule out fresh vote on Syria airstrikes after general election - The Independent Fri, 12 May 2017 14:53:52 GMT

The Independent

Theresa May refuses to rule out fresh vote on Syria airstrikes after general election The Independent Theresa May has refused to rule out a fresh vote in the Commons after the general election to authorise new air strikes in Syria alongside Donald Trump's US administration. Asked by the BBC during a campaign rally in the north-east whether she would ... and more »