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Why Is the White House Threatening Syria Over Chemical Weapons? - Slate Magazine (blog) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:04:23 GMT

Slate Magazine (blog)

Why Is the White House Threatening Syria Over Chemical Weapons? Slate Magazine (blog) The White House issued an unusual, specific public warning Monday to the Syrian government, accusing Bashar al-Assad's regime of planning another chemical weapons attack and vowing that it would “pay a heavy price” if the attack were carried out. US Has Seen Chemical Weapons Activity in Syria, Pentagon SaysNew York Times US cites preparations for chemical weapons attack in SyriaChicago Tribune Pentagon says it has detected "active preparations" by Syria for chemical attackCBS News Reuters -The Hill -BuzzFeed News -New York Times all 752 news articles »

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Airstrike on ISIS Prison in Syria Kills Dozens, Activists Say - New York Times Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:43:00 GMT

BBC News

Airstrike on ISIS Prison in Syria Kills Dozens, Activists Say New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — An airstrike in eastern Syria destroyed a house that the Islamic State had turned into a prison, killing dozens of people, Syrian activists said Tuesday, and they blamed the military coalition led by the United States for the attack. Syria war: Air strike on IS prison in Mayadin 'kills dozens'BBC News Coalition investigating whether airstrike killed civilians at Syrian prisonLos Angeles Times Dozens dead in 'US-led strike' in Syria's al-MayadeenAljazeera.com CBC.ca -Daily Mail -CBS News all 63 news articles »

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The US may be on the verge of striking Syria — here's a look at its firepower in the region - Business Insider Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:12:19 GMT

Business Insider

The US may be on the verge of striking Syria — here's a look at its firepower in the region Business Insider "As we have previously stated, the United States is in Syria to eliminate the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria," the statement said. "If, however, Mr. Assad conducts another mass murder attack using chemical weapons, he and his military will pay a heavy ... The F-22 in Syria: Deconflicting, Not Dog-FightingMilitary.com all 25 news articles »

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Senate, Syria, Google: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing - New York Times Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:18:23 GMT

New York Times

Senate, Syria, Google: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing New York Times 1. The Senate postponed a vote on the bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act amid disarray within the G.O.P. The majority leader, Senator Mitch McConnell, above, said he would wait until after the Fourth of July to push for a vote ...

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Ambulances donated by UK public save lives in Syria within hours of arrival - The Independent Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:37:01 GMT

The Independent

Ambulances donated by UK public save lives in Syria within hours of arrival The Independent A huge convoy of 100 retired ambulances that set off from the UK in April has arrived in Syria, where they are already being put to use. Volunteers for the charity coalition Unity Convoy drove the decommissioned vehicles across five countries, arriving ... and more »

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Syria, India, CNN: Your Morning Briefing - New York Times Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:08:22 GMT

New York Times

Syria, India, CNN: Your Morning Briefing New York Times Syrian and Russian officials rejected an accusation from the White House that Syrian forces were preparing to launch a chemical weapons attack. [The New York Times]. • Guo Wengui, an exiled Chinese billionaire, has Beijing riveted by his unverified ... and more »

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After a Century, Syrian Refugees Return to Armenia - New York Times (blog) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:02:33 GMT

New York Times (blog)

After a Century, Syrian Refugees Return to Armenia New York Times (blog) Armenia is a small and largely homogenous country of just three million people, so when thousands of refugees fleeing Syria's conflict began arriving a few years ago, their presence was impossible to ignore. According to Armenian officials, more than ... and more »

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Fight against ISIS in Syria leaves behind deadly path of destruction - CBS News Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:39:00 GMT

CBS News

Fight against ISIS in Syria leaves behind deadly path of destruction CBS News RAQQA PROVINCE, Syria -- Twelve miles north of Raqqa, American Marines and Army engineers are replacing a shattered bridge. They've spent three days in the desert, coaxing the prefabricated steel into place. Cpt. Bobby Murray, based at Camp Lejeune ... and more »

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Turkey returns fire on Kurdish YPG in Syria's Afrin: broadcaster - Reuters Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:00:06 GMT

Mayo News

Turkey returns fire on Kurdish YPG in Syria's Afrin: broadcaster Reuters Afrin is in northwest Syria and near the border with Turkey. The United States supports the YPG in the fight against Islamic State in Syria, despite repeated protests from NATO ally Turkey, which sees the Syrian Kurdish fighters as terrorists and fears ... Mattis: US arms for Syrian Kurds will continue after RaqqaABC News Achill man joins Syrian fight against ISISMayo News all 22 news articles »

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White House Releases Unexpected Statement About Syria - NPR Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:43:00 GMT

White House Releases Unexpected Statement About Syria NPR The Trump administration says it believes the Assad regime in Syria could be preparing to wage another chemical weapons attack. There's been no official reaction from the Assad government. DAVID GREENE, HOST: Late last night, the White House ...