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Syria says shells hit Russian embassy compound - ABC News Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:22:49 GMT

Observer-Reporter

Syria says shells hit Russian embassy compound ABC News This photo provided by the Syrian civil defense group known as the White Helmets, shows civil defense workers extinguishing a burning car after an explosion, in Idlib, Syria, Sunday, July 16, 2017. The bomb exploded near a hospital in the rebel-held ... COMMENTARY Profiles in courage and sacrifice in Syria's civil warObserver-Reporter Shells hit Russian Embassy in Syrian capitalArab News all 8 news articles »

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Syria war has killed more than 330000 — monitor - Inquirer.net Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:30:46 GMT

Inquirer.net

Syria war has killed more than 330000 — monitor Inquirer.net This frame grab from video provided on Tuesday April 4, 2017, by the Syrian anti-government activist group Edlib Media Center shows a victim of a suspected chemical attack as he receives treatment at a makeshift hospital, in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, ... and more »

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EU ministers likely to back chemical weapon sanctions against Syria - Irish Times Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:46 GMT

Irish Times

EU ministers likely to back chemical weapon sanctions against Syria Irish Times EU foreign ministers are expected to hear a call on Monday from the UK for additional sanctions against the Syrian regime over its use of chemical weapons against insurgents. Foreign secretary Boris Johnson will call for new measures against senior ... 'A clear signal that barbaric actions have consequences' - UK backs EU sanctions on Syrian regimeTelegraph.co.uk all 3 news articles »

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Israel rejects US-brokered ceasefire in Syria - The Hill Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:18:28 GMT

The Hill

Israel rejects US-brokered ceasefire in Syria The Hill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting Sunday that Israel does not support the agreement, Haaretz reported. Israel rejects the plan because it "perpetuates the Iranian presence," according to Haaretz. Netanyahu: Israel won't tolerate Iranian bases in Lebanon, SyriaThe Jerusalem Post Netanyahu: Israel Opposes Cease-fire Deal Reached by US and Russia in Southern SyriaHaaretz PM opposes Syria ceasefire, says it will strengthen IranThe Times of Israel Washington Examiner -The Daily Caller -Daily Beast all 120 news articles »

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EU Set to Sanction Syria Scientists, Military Officers Over Chemical Attacks - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:30:17 GMT

Wall Street Journal (subscription)

EU Set to Sanction Syria Scientists, Military Officers Over Chemical Attacks Wall Street Journal (subscription) BRUSSELS—The European Union is set to target 16 Syrian scientists and military officers in a new round of sanctions against the Assad regime on Monday, seeking to punish those responsible for chemical weapons attacks against civilians. The move is a ...

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Iran Aims To Boost Prestige Of Beleaguered Afghan Proxy Force In Syria - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Sun, 16 Jul 2017 11:06:03 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Iran Aims To Boost Prestige Of Beleaguered Afghan Proxy Force In Syria RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iran has sent thousands of Afghan Shi'a to the battlefields of Syria, catapulting them to the front lines of President Bashar al-Assad and his allies' brutal six-year war against armed rebels, some of them foreign-backed, and Islamist extremists. As ... Iran's Presence in Syria at Damascus' Request: DiplomatIFP News all 22 news articles »

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Syria talks conclude in Geneva with no breakthrough - Aljazeera.com Sat, 15 Jul 2017 15:31:22 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syria talks conclude in Geneva with no breakthrough Aljazeera.com UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Friday the Syrian government has not budged in its unwillingness to discuss political transition at the talks in Geneva while President Bashar al-Assad's representatives have pursued an almost incessant theme ... Latest Syria talks wrap up: 'No breakthrough, no breakdown'ABC News Russia sees growing acceptance of Assad as key to Syria talksReuters Latest Round of Syrian Peace Talks End With 'Incremental Progress'Voice of America UN News Centre -Rudaw all 128 news articles »

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Air raids kill 10 in Syria's Eastern Ghouta: SOHR - Aljazeera.com Sun, 16 Jul 2017 06:15:06 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Air raids kill 10 in Syria's Eastern Ghouta: SOHR Aljazeera.com At least 10 people have been killed by aerial bombardment in the opposition-held Damascus suburb of Ein Tarma, according to a UK-based monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said at least two children were among those killed in the ... Full map of battle for southern SyriaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 12 news articles »

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Weary Syrians trickle home to government-held areas - Mohave Valley News Sun, 16 Jul 2017 07:32:02 GMT

Sputnik International

Weary Syrians trickle home to government-held areas Mohave Valley News BEIRUT (AP) — They left their homes to escape the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, and now they are going back. Worn out from months of living in tents, about 150 Syrian families decided this week to return to the city of Homs — even if ... Macron Says Cooperation With Russia on Syria Changed After Meeting With PutinSputnik International all 25 news articles »

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Justin Trudeau meets Syrian baby named after him - The Independent Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:53:01 GMT

The Independent

Justin Trudeau meets Syrian baby named after him The Independent The Canadian Prime Minister came face to face with two-month-old Justin Trudeau Adam Bilan – the son of a Syrian couple who fled war-ravaged Damascus to start a new life in Canada. The boy's parents, Muhammad and Afraa Bilan, named their newborn ... Justin Trudeau meets Syrian baby named in his honourABC Online Justin Trudeau Meets Justin Trudeau, the Baby Syrian Refugee Named After HimTIME Justin Trudeau meets Justin Trudeau, the Syrian refugee baby named after himMetro NDTV -CNN International -Financial Express all 54 news articles »