NBCNews.com | Syrian Army Declares 48-Hour Ceasefire in City of Deraa NBCNews.com BEIRUT — The Syrian army said it would suspend combat operations in the southern city of Deraa for 48 hours from Saturday, as mediators announced two separate attempts to convene new peace talks next month. The Syrian army general command said a ... Syria announces ceasefire in southwest Syria Syrian army declares two-day ceasefire in Deraa Syrian army declares city ceasefire as Russia, UN plan July peace talks |
The Independent | Russia claims it has killed two more Isis commanders in Syria air strikes The Independent Mr Hashimi said the other Isis leader, al-Beljiki, was unlikely to have been in Syria at the time of the attack. “The Russians are trying to improve their record fighting Daesh [Isis] as it was the Americans who have killed the top commanders of the ... Russia claims it killed two more Islamic State commanders in Syria: Ifax Russia says 180 IS fighters killed in Syria strikes Russian, Syrian jets stalk ISIL oil convoys in central Syria |
gulfnews.com | Iraqi forces capture border crossing to Syria from IS ABC News Iraqi forces captured Saturday a border crossing point to Syria from the Islamic State group, increasing pressure on the extremists and getting closer to meeting up with Syrian troops and their allies who reached the border earlier this month for the ... Iraqi forces drive Daesh fighters from vicinity of US base in Syria Iraqi forces remove IS fighters from vicinity of US base in Syria Iraqi troops regain control of strategic checkpoint on Syrian border — TV |
Foreign Policy (blog) | White House Officials Push for Widening War in Syria Over Pentagon Objections Foreign Policy (blog) A pair of top White House officials is pushing to broaden the war in Syria, viewing it as an opportunity to confront Iran and its proxy forces on the ground there, according to two sources familiar with the debate inside the Donald Trump administration. |
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | Russia Criticizes US Missile Deployment In Syria RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Russia has sharply criticized a recent decision by the United States to deploy two units of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers to a base in eastern Syria. In a statement on June 15, the Russian Defense Ministry said that "deploying any type of foreign ... Russia questions US Himars missile deployment in Syria Syria's Newest Flashpoint Is Bringing US and Iran Face to Face Exclusive: US expands presence in Syrian desert, rebels say |
Reuters | UN mediator targets fresh Syria talks for July 10 Reuters VIENNA The United Nations special mediator for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, wants to start a fresh round of talks between Syrian factions on July 10, his office said on Saturday. Since a resumption of negotiations last year, there have been multiple ... Fresh Syria Peace Talks in Geneva Slated For July 10 |
CNN | London victim's family coming from Syria NEWS.com.au Mohammad Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee, was the first fatality of the disaster to be formally identified by police. More than 78,000 people had signed a petition calling for his parents to be granted visas for the UK, so they could attend his ... Refugee fled Syria violence only to die in the London fire 'It's just too much': Syrian refugee escaped civil war only to die in London highrise fire Grenfell Tower fire: First victim named as Syrian refugee Mohammad Alhajali |
Consortium News | US Intervention in Syria at Crossroads Consortium News The U.S. has stumbled into a trap in the Syrian desert town of Al-Tanf, and the big question now is whether it will stay, leave, or try to save face by putting on a show of force. Given the crisis mentality in Washington these days, the answer is ... Are More US Attacks on Syrian Forces Planned? Establishing Pentagon Bases in Syria? 'US trying to establish zone under its influence in southern Syria' President Assad's Overthrow 'Impossible' Amid Syrian Army's al-Tanf Advance |
CBS News | Inside Syria, American doctors work to save lives, and hospitals, from brutal civil war CBS News In the civilized world, hospitals are off-limits in war. But in Syria, the dictatorship of Bashar al Assad is hitting hospitals, relentlessly, killing more than 800 doctors and medical workers. On assignment for "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley and his team ... |
Where an Influx of Syrians Is Remaking Turkey New York Times These Syrians — intent on fleeing a long and violent war — were being smuggled across the border into southern Turkey in May. Tap. Turkey built this concrete wall to try to stop the flow of refugees and cut off its connection to the war on the other ... |