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Russia-backed Syrian safe zones plan goes into effect - Washington Post Fri, 05 May 2017 16:22:02 GMT

Washington Post

Russia-backed Syrian safe zones plan goes into effect Washington Post BEIRUT — A deal hammered out by Russia, Turkey and Iran to set up “de-escalation zones” in mostly opposition-held parts of Syria went into effect in the early hours of Saturday. The plan is the latest international attempt to reduce violence in the ... Russia Says Deal Bars Americans From Much of Syria's Skies. US Says No.New York Times Syrian safe zones plan goes into effect after deal by Russia, Turkey, IranChicago Tribune Syria safe zones hit by clashes on first dayThe Guardian Telegraph.co.uk -Miami Herald -Fox News all 1,179 news articles »

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Has Syria's opposition lost to Assad? - Aljazeera.com Fri, 05 May 2017 17:04:39 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Has Syria's opposition lost to Assad? Aljazeera.com In this week's UpFront, we speak to a senior member of the Syrian High Negotiations Committee, Bassma Kodmani, about the civil war in Syria, the deadliest conflict so far in the 21st century. In the Reality Check, we debunk the myth that immigrants are ... and more »

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Hundreds of ISIS fanatics returning from Syria - as experts claim it is IMPOSSIBLE for cops to keep track of them all - The Sun Fri, 05 May 2017 15:02:00 GMT

The Sun

Hundreds of ISIS fanatics returning from Syria - as experts claim it is IMPOSSIBLE for cops to keep track of them all The Sun While many of those to return from the Syrian battlefront have become disillusioned with extremism and pose no danger hundreds are still a threat. And a large number have been trained in the use of firearms and explosives and are indoctrinated with the ... Up to 350 jihadists returned to UK from ISIS-held SyriaDaily Mail all 4 news articles »

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US Dismisses Russia's Ban on Aircraft Over Syrian Safe Zones - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Fri, 05 May 2017 21:45:19 GMT

US Dismisses Russia's Ban on Aircraft Over Syrian Safe Zones Wall Street Journal (subscription) A Russian envoy said U.S. aircraft are barred from flying over the “de-escalation zones” that Russia, Iran and Turkey recently agreed to establish in Syria, but U.S. officials dismissed the admonition as it continues operations to target Islamic State.

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Putin Has a New Secret Weapon in Syria: Chechens - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 04 May 2017 20:05:08 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Putin Has a New Secret Weapon in Syria: Chechens Foreign Policy (blog) But while some Russian forces did initially depart in early January, Moscow is actually expanding its role in Syria. Russian officials announced major expansions to Russian military bases in the country while the number of private contractors fighting ...

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ISIS Militants Defeated In Battles with Syrian Army and Kurds Backed by US - Newsweek Fri, 05 May 2017 16:12:25 GMT

Newsweek

ISIS Militants Defeated In Battles with Syrian Army and Kurds Backed by US Newsweek The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) lost ground across Syria this week from separate offensives by forces supported by the U.S. and Russia. Reports emerged Monday that the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurd-dominated alliance ... and more »

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Report: Russia and Iran know Syria is still making chemical weapons - Business Insider Fri, 05 May 2017 17:39:02 GMT

Business Insider

Report: Russia and Iran know Syria is still making chemical weapons Business Insider Russia, Turkey and Iran recently signed a deal to setup "de-escalation zones" in Syria — areas where certain air forces will not be allowed to fly — which starts Saturday morning at midnight. Although the full details have yet to be released, US ... and more »

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France, Syria, Prince Philip: Your Friday Briefing - New York Times Fri, 05 May 2017 04:06:29 GMT

New York Times

France, Syria, Prince Philip: Your Friday Briefing New York Times Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate, said she offered change from a status quo embodied by Emmanuel Macron, the centrist contender. Mr. Macron railed against Ms. Le Pen's “authoritarian, anti-European, nationalist project.” Here's where the two ...

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Syria war: Refugee who fled Homs with violin releases album - BBC News Fri, 05 May 2017 16:32:23 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: Refugee who fled Homs with violin releases album BBC News A Syrian refugee who fled the fighting in his country carrying a violin on his back is to have an album released by a major record label. Rami, 21, was a music student and left the city of Homs in 2015. He now lives in Germany, after crossing eight ... Syrian refugee who fled war-torn country with only his violin releases debut albumITV News all 3 news articles »

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Russia's Involvement In Syria Proves That It's Far Behind The Western World - Jalopnik Fri, 05 May 2017 20:43:41 GMT

Jalopnik

Russia's Involvement In Syria Proves That It's Far Behind The Western World Jalopnik Russia has made a lot of noise about the modern weapons it has used during combat in Syria and how effective these new weapons are. Fresh Su-34 attack jets scream through the skies, while the latest in small arms test their mettle. But the reality is ...