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If Trump pulls out of climate deal, US could join Syria and Nicaragua as nonparticipants - ABC News Sun, 28 May 2017 19:38:56 GMT

If Trump pulls out of climate deal, US could join Syria and Nicaragua as nonparticipants ABC News If President Trump decides to pull out of the 2015 Paris accord on climate change, the United States could become one of only three nations in a U.N. climate group not to be signed onto the deal. Trump announced in a tweet Saturday that he would make ... and more »

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Iraq's Iran-backed paramilitary advances toward Syria border - Reuters Sun, 28 May 2017 16:59:00 GMT

Reuters

Iraq's Iran-backed paramilitary advances toward Syria border Reuters BAGHDAD Iraq's Iran-backed Shi'ite paramilitary force said on Sunday it had dislodged Islamic State from a number of villages west of Mosul, scoring further progress toward the border with Syria. The villages taken by the Popular Mobilisation ... and more »

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Army Ranger, Boston native, killed in vehicle rollover in Syria - WCVB Boston Sun, 28 May 2017 17:29:44 GMT

WCVB Boston

Army Ranger, Boston native, killed in vehicle rollover in Syria WCVB Boston Two other American service members have died in Syria since U.S. troops arrived there in early 2016. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Scott C. Dayton, 42, was killed by an improvised explosive device in northern Syria on Nov. 24, 2016. U.S. Air Force ... US soldier from Snellville killed in SyriaGwinnettdailypost.com Defense Department identifies soldier killed in vehicle rollover in SyriaArmyTimes.com US soldier killed in northeastern Syria: PentagonAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) WXIA-TV -SouthCoastToday.com all 33 news articles »

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Airstrikes kill 17 in Syria near de-facto IS capital, Raqqa - Washington Post Sun, 28 May 2017 15:50:41 GMT

Washington Post

Airstrikes kill 17 in Syria near de-facto IS capital, Raqqa Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian opposition activist groups say airstrikes have killed at least 17 people just south of the northern city of Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State group. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 18 people ... US-led airstrike kills 20 civilians in SyriaBusiness Standard Syrian army, allied militia gain ground against ISABC News Syria urges UN to immediately halt US coalition strikes, which 'spread chaos & benefit terrorists'RT Los Angeles Times -The Hill -OHCHR all 243 news articles »

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At least 22 killed in Syria - NEWS.com.au Sun, 28 May 2017 11:12:01 GMT

At least 22 killed in Syria NEWS.com.au On Saturday, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) said the IS attacked positions of Jabhat Fatah al-Sham organisation in Wadi Hmayed area in Arsal region, bordering Syria. The NNA added that the Lebanese army also used heavy artillery to ... and more »

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US-Russia Hotline Is Buzzing Even After Strike on Syria - New York Times Thu, 25 May 2017 01:08:05 GMT

Washington Post

US-Russia Hotline Is Buzzing Even After Strike on Syria New York Times WASHINGTON — After American Navy destroyers fired dozens of cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield last month, fears emerged that Russia would respond by cutting off communications designed to prevent unintended confrontations in the skies over Syria, ... US and Russia boost dialogue about Syria operations to include generalsWashington Post Are the U.S. and Iran on a Collision Course in Syria? | Foreign PolicyForeign Policy (blog) US, Russia military increase communication in skies over SyriaReuters all 59 news articles »

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Iran follows Russia's lead in backing Syria safe zones - Al-Monitor Sun, 28 May 2017 17:56:02 GMT

Al-Monitor

Iran follows Russia's lead in backing Syria safe zones Al-Monitor Hamidreza Azizi explains that the Russian proposal for de-escalation or safe zones in Syria “is not only the best approach for Moscow and Tehran to preserve their core interests in the country, but it could also act as a factor that brings the two ...

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Groups raising funds to aid hungry Muslims in Palestine and Syria - The Star Online Mon, 29 May 2017 00:10:45 GMT

The Star Online

Groups raising funds to aid hungry Muslims in Palestine and Syria The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Humanitarian groups in Malaysia are rallying to help raise funds and aid for Muslims in Palestine and Syria this Ramadan. Viva Palestina Malaysia (VPM) has launched its Ramadan Food Baskets campaign to feed impoverished families in ...

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US airstrikes in Syria illegal under international law: Activist - Press TV Sun, 28 May 2017 12:38:01 GMT

Press TV

US airstrikes in Syria illegal under international law: Activist Press TV Edward Corrigan, a political activist and journalist, says US airstrikes in Syria are "war crimes" and "illegal activities" under both international law and the United States' domestic law, adding that they are violating the sovereignty of the Arab ...

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Sources: Iran to Bankroll Pro-Government Militia Fighters in Syria - Voice of America Sun, 28 May 2017 14:06:13 GMT

Voice of America

Sources: Iran to Bankroll Pro-Government Militia Fighters in Syria Voice of America The Syrian government has asked Iran to take over the supervision and payroll of thousands of Shi'ite militiamen fighting alongside Russian and Syrian troops in support of President Bashar al-Assad, according to a government source and a news report.