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Syria's YPG says push for Raqqa to start in days - Aljazeera.com Sat, 03 Jun 2017 14:55:04 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria's YPG says push for Raqqa to start in days Aljazeera.com A US-backed operation by Syrian forces to capture Raqqa, ISIL's self-declared capital in Syira, will start in the next "few days", the spokesman for the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia said on Saturday. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of ... U.S. may cut support for Kurdish forces in Syria: Coalition spokesmanAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) US-led coalition admits killing at least 484 civilians in air strikes against Isis in Syria and IraqThe Independent Report: US-backed Syria squads approach IS-held RaqqaDeutsche Welle The indy100 -Bloomberg -The New Arab -ABC News all 144 news articles »

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Syria's Assad Says Worst of the War Is Over, as ISIS Nears Defeat - Newsweek Sat, 03 Jun 2017 22:28:00 GMT

Newsweek

Syria's Assad Says Worst of the War Is Over, as ISIS Nears Defeat Newsweek Syria's president has said the worst of his country's war has passed, after a series of losses for the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) and other jihadist organizations. During an interview with India's Wion TV, President Bashar al-Assad said the ... The Scramble for Eastern SyriaForeign Affairs (subscription) Syria's Assad: 'I'm sure the worst is behind us'SBS Syria has neither chemical weapons nor facilities to make them - al-AssadTASS The Guardian -Times of India -Sputnik International all 30 news articles »

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Iran tests the US in southeastern Syria - Long War Journal Sat, 03 Jun 2017 18:31:09 GMT

Long War Journal

Iran tests the US in southeastern Syria Long War Journal Major powers involved in the Syrian war are racing to maximize gains from the crumbling Islamic State in southern and eastern Syria. The continued advancement of pro-Syrian regime forces and Iranian-backed militias toward the US-held Tanf base – as ... US concern growing over pro-Syrian regime forces amassing near coalition training facilityABC News US Hikes 'Combat Power' in Syria's South, With Eye on Iraq-Backed MilitiaNewsweek After US Bombs Syrian Government for Third Time in 8 Months, Media Ask Few QuestionsFAIR Military.com all 40 news articles »

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3 gunmen from Syria killed in Jordan border attack - Washington Post Sat, 03 Jun 2017 15:22:30 GMT

Washington Post

3 gunmen from Syria killed in Jordan border attack Washington Post AMMAN, Jordan — Three gunmen on motor bikes launched an attack from Syrian soil on Jordanian border positions Saturday and were killed in a clash with troops, a news website linked to Jordan's military reported. The Hala Akhbar site said a Jordanian ... Jordan repels attack on Syria borderi24NEWS (press release) (registration) Jordan repels motorbike attack along Syria borderMiddle East Eye Jordanian forces kill militants at Syrian borderReuters all 14 news articles »

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Syrian army advance helps secure Aleppo road - Reuters Sat, 03 Jun 2017 11:20:50 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

Syrian army advance helps secure Aleppo road Reuters Government forces supported by Iranian-backed militias and the Russian army have stepped up attacks on Islamic State on several fronts in recent weeks as a "de-escalation" deal brokered by Russia and Turkey has reduced fighting in western Syria. ISIL's rule in northern Syria is coming to an end: mapAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Syrian government troops liberate 22 towns in eastern AleppoPress TV Syrian Army Eliminates 1200 Daesh Terrorists in Aleppo Province Over WeekSputnik International all 43 news articles »

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Brit ISIS fighter 'Jihadi Jack' begs to be released from Syrian prison and return back to the UK to 'explain some ... - The Sun Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:31:13 GMT

The Sun

Brit ISIS fighter 'Jihadi Jack' begs to be released from Syrian prison and return back to the UK to 'explain some ... The Sun A BRITISH 'ISIS fighter' dubbed 'Jihadi Jack' has begged to be released from a Syrian jail so he can return to the UK and “explain some things” to his mum. Former Oxford schoolboy Jack Letts, 21, revealed he is being held by the Kurdish militia and has ... 'I want my mum': British Muslim convert 'Jihadi Jack' begs to be released from Syrian jailExpress.co.uk Isis suspect 'Jihadi Jack' caught in SyriaThe Times (subscription) Brit 'Jihadi Jack' begs to be freed from Syrian jail so he can "explain some things" to mumMirror.co.uk Daily Mail all 7 news articles »

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Russian, Syrian jets hammer ISIL in eastern Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Sat, 03 Jun 2017 11:15:52 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

Russian, Syrian jets hammer ISIL in eastern Syria AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 P.M.) – The Syrian and Russian air forces carried out several airstrikes over the large stretch of desert terrain in eastern Syria, Saturday, targeting the Islamic State's (ISIL) positions inside the Homs and Deir Ezzor governorates. IS attacks Syrian forces, captures their locations in Deir EzzorIraqi News all 5 news articles »

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No Syrian 'Marshall Plan' but Rather Protracted War: Red Cross - U.S. News & World Report Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:55:29 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

No Syrian 'Marshall Plan' but Rather Protracted War: Red Cross U.S. News & World Report GENEVA (Reuters) - Syria is unlikely to see a major "Marshall Plan" for reconstruction as peace remains elusive despite hundreds of thousands more civilians possibly returning to their homes, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Friday. and more »

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Irishmen go to Syria to take the war to the Islamic State - while making the tea and dodging Turkish drone strikes - The Irish Sun Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:28:58 GMT

The Irish Sun

Irishmen go to Syria to take the war to the Islamic State - while making the tea and dodging Turkish drone strikes The Irish Sun “He's been here for a while and seemed excited to join his unit at the front.” There could be up to a dozen Irish citizens fighting against IS and it is rumoured that on the other side there are Islamic State fighters with Irish citizenship scattered ...

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Syria's rebels are down but not out - Business Mirror Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:15:49 GMT

Business Mirror

Syria's rebels are down but not out Business Mirror Syria's civil war has become a madhouse of forces from Turkey, the United States, Syrian Kurds, the Islamic State (IS) group, al-Qaeda, as well as Assad's allies Russia, Iran, Lebanon's Hezbollah, Iraqi and Afghan Shiite militias—all with their own ... and more »