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Syria Frees Hundreds of Detainees Ahead of Muslim Holiday - New York Times Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:23:58 GMT

New York Times

Syria Frees Hundreds of Detainees Ahead of Muslim Holiday New York Times DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian government on Saturday released hundreds of detainees, including some who had backed the insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad, on the eve of a major Muslim holiday. Justice Minister Hisham al-Shaar said the ... Syria releases hundreds of detainees ahead of EidThe Seattle Times Opposing sides of the Syrian conflict release hundreds of prisoners at end of RamadanABC Online Syria releases detainees ahead of Eid al-FitrUPI.com Deutsche Welle all 20 news articles »

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Israel strikes Syrian positions after fire toward it - Washington Post Sat, 24 Jun 2017 16:37:46 GMT

Washington Post

Israel strikes Syrian positions after fire toward it Washington Post JERUSALEM — Israeli aircraft struck various positions in Syria Saturday, destroying two tanks, in response to more than 10 projectiles that landed in its territory, the military said. The flare-up marked a rare case of Israeli involvement in the ... Syria says Israel strike kills civiliansReuters Israel strikes Syrian military near Golan HeightsCNN Israel carries out airstrike against Syria after projectiles firedTelegraph.co.uk Haaretz all 71 news articles »

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Are We in a Syrian Missile Crisis? - RollingStone.com Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:31:13 GMT

RollingStone.com

Are We in a Syrian Missile Crisis? RollingStone.com On Sunday, a U.S. F/A-18E "Super Hornet" fighter aircraft shot down a Syrian SU-22, a Russian-made fighter-bomber. On Monday, Russia issued an unprecedented warning to the United States: "Any aircraft, including planes and drones belonging to the ... President Trump's next Syria testNew York Post Russia fires missiles from Mediterranean at ISIS in SyriaMilitary Times Krauthammer: Pay attention to Syria tipping pointThe Spokesman-Review New York Times -thejournal.ie all 584 news articles »

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Amnesty declared for 83 ISIL members in Syria's Raqqa - Aljazeera.com Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:55:53 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Amnesty declared for 83 ISIL members in Syria's Raqqa Aljazeera.com A civil council in Syria's Raqqa has pardoned 83 captured ISIL fighters, in what it said was a goodwill gesture designed to promote stability as the fighting to recapture the city from the armed group intensifies. The council, which is expected to rule ... Amnesty for militants in Syria's Raqqa aims to promote stability ...Reuters Kurds see chance to advance their cause in ruins of Islamic StateThe Guardian all 38 news articles »

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CIA Set Up Secret Back Channel With Syria to Try to Free US Hostage - New York Times Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:17:45 GMT

New York Times

CIA Set Up Secret Back Channel With Syria to Try to Free US Hostage New York Times The Trump administration began searching early on for ways to free Austin Tice, a journalist who has been missing since 2012. CIA held secret talk with Syria in bid to free US journalist, report saysFox News Syria Strike May Have Ruined Trump's Chances Of Bringing American Hostage HomeThe Daily Caller Report: CIA Set Up Syria Back Channel To Try To Free Hostage ...Daily Beast Washington Examiner -Newser -ABC News all 16 news articles »

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Syria troops position themselves at heart of war on IS - Washington Post Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:50:44 GMT

Washington Post

Syria troops position themselves at heart of war on IS Washington Post BEIRUT — Syrian government troops and their allies have steadily positioned themselves in key areas on the flanks of the U.S.-led coalition battle for the Islamic State's self-declared capital of Raqqa. They are attempting to become an indispensable ... Attacks heighten complexity of air war in SyriaUSA TODAY Australia to resume air combat missions over SyriaThe Guardian Russia Draws A Line Across Syria After US Shoots Down Syrian JetNPR The Atlantic -Military Times all 3,108 news articles »

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Russian warships fire missiles at ISIS in Syria - CNN International Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:54:47 GMT

CNN International

Russian warships fire missiles at ISIS in Syria CNN International ISIS command points and a weapons and ammunition depot were destroyed in Hama province of Syria, according to RIA. The ministry also said Turkey and Israel were informed about the missile launches, but made no mention of informing the US, which is ... and more »

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Monitor: US-led coalition strikes in Syria killed 472 civilians - The Hill Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:52:00 GMT

The Hill

Monitor: US-led coalition strikes in Syria killed 472 civilians The Hill U.S.-led coalition airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in two provinces in Syria killed 472 civilians in May, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The United Kingdom-based human rights monitor said ... US-led attacks in Syria 'kill 472 civilians in a month'Aljazeera.com Syria War: US-Led Coalition Killed Almost 500 Civilians in Deadliest Month Since ISIS Strikes BeganNewsweek US-led airstrikes killed 472 civilians in Syria in past month, monitor saysVICE News Telegraph.co.uk -Deutsche Welle -Times of India all 30 news articles »

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Turkish military buildup in northern Syria threatens Raqqa operation - Military Times Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:50:18 GMT

Military Times

Turkish military buildup in northern Syria threatens Raqqa operation Military Times Kurdish activists claim Turkey is building up its military forces in northern Syria for an assault on the Kurdish held district of Afrin, a development that could cause serious setbacks in the ongoing American-backed operation to liberate the defacto ... Syrian Kurds worried about possible deal between government, Russia and TurkeyAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 82 news articles »

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Loose Definition of Terrorism Upends a Syrian Asylum Seeker's Life - New York Times Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:00:40 GMT

New York Times

Loose Definition of Terrorism Upends a Syrian Asylum Seeker's Life New York Times Radwan Ziadeh, a prominent political opponent of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, has spent 10 years in the United States and has received fellowships at Harvard, Georgetown and the United States Institute of Peace. He has been denied political ...