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Bashar al-Assad appears on Syrian banknotes for the first time ever - Washington Post Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:33:29 GMT

Washington Post

Bashar al-Assad appears on Syrian banknotes for the first time ever Washington Post Syria's Central Bank announced this weekend that it was introducing a new banknote — a 2,000-pound bill worth roughly $4 — because of “wear and tear” on the currency already in circulation. Noted in state media's coverage of the new note, however, is ... US Secretary of State says 'Syria's fate is in Russian hands now'The Independent Tillerson wants Russia to decide fate of Syria's Assad: reportThe Hill US ready to let Russia decide SyriaAxios Vox -U.S. News & World Report -Aljazeera.com -Foreign Policy all 93 news articles »

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Former French judge to lead UN's Syria war crimes probe - Aljazeera.com Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:09:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Former French judge to lead UN's Syria war crimes probe Aljazeera.com United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed a French legal expert and former judge on Monday to head the UN investigative body that will help document and prosecute the most serious violations of international law in Syria, including ... A Small Step Toward Justice in SyriaHuman Rights Watch French judge to lead Syria war crimes panelgulfnews.com all 6 news articles »

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Marine unit in Syria using highly advanced artillery ammunition, video shows - Washington Post Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:56:23 GMT

Washington Post

Marine unit in Syria using highly advanced artillery ammunition, video shows Washington Post A U.S. Marine artillery unit in Syria is using a highly specialized guidance kit for its ammunition, a video posted to a Pentagon-run website shows. It appears to be the first time the equipment has been spotted with U.S. forces in a combat zone ... Kick-ass video shows Marines in Syria blasting howitzers at ISISMarine Corps Times Watch This Incredible Footage Of Marines Striking ISIS Fighters With Artillery In SyriaTask & Purpose all 5 news articles »

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Meet these brave Americans in Syria - Washington Post Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:51:48 GMT

Washington Post

Meet these brave Americans in Syria Washington Post TABQA, Syria. For this Independence Day, at a moment when the tone of our political life would probably shame our Founders, here are snapshots of some brave American soldiers and civilians I met inside Syria last week who should make us all proud. Documentary looks at citizen journalists' efforts to cover war in SyriaCBS News US-backed force enters Syria's Isis-held Raqqa from south, says ...The Guardian Morrisons security guard turned ISIS fighter in Syria moans how 'high life' in terror capital Raqqa is over and ...The Sun New York Times -Newsweek -The Daily Caller all 88 news articles »

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Syrian army declares temporary truce in southern areas - Aljazeera.com Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:53:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syrian army declares temporary truce in southern areas Aljazeera.com The Syrian army says it has temporarily halted combat operations in the south of the country ahead of Russian-sponsored ceasefire talks with rebel groups in Kazakhstan, according to state media. A statement by the military said hostilities would stop ... The Latest: UN ready to encourage positive action on SyriaABC News Syrian army announces ceasefire in south ahead of Astana talksReuters Syrian Army Declares Brief Truce Ahead of Peace TalksThe Atlantic Voice of America -The Jerusalem Post all 44 news articles »

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'I feel like I've lost so much of my life': Syria's broken families - The Guardian Mon, 03 Jul 2017 05:00:51 GMT

The Guardian

'I feel like I've lost so much of my life': Syria's broken families The Guardian When the war in Syria upended their lives, he moved to Istanbul and she to Beirut, her family dead-set against the marriage. When Damien's family moved to Canada after their asylum application was accepted, their opposition softened. She called Kitouh ...

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Syrians living under Isis accepted the jurisdiction of Islamist courts - does that make them collaborators? - The Independent Mon, 03 Jul 2017 14:45:14 GMT

The Independent

Syrians living under Isis accepted the jurisdiction of Islamist courts - does that make them collaborators? The Independent Almost exactly four years ago, a Syrian called Abu al-Zein, from the village of Katbiya in Aleppo province, appeared before the 'General Court of the Revolutionary Police' in the town of Deir Hafer to betray his cousins. Saeed and Ibrahim Abdul al ...

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Trump expected to bring up Syria and Ukraine in Putin meeting, but not Russian election hacking - The Independent Tue, 04 Jul 2017 00:12:02 GMT

The Independent

Trump expected to bring up Syria and Ukraine in Putin meeting, but not Russian election hacking The Independent It is believed that the war in Syria and the conflict in Ukraine will be the main talking points when Mr Trump meets with Mr Putin later this week at the G20 summit in Germany. But it is uncertain whether Mr Trump will bring up how Russian attackers ... Trump plans to focus on Syria, Ukraine in Putin meetingCNN International President Trump to talk Syria, Ukraine with Vladimir Putin at highly anticipated G20 meetingNew York Daily News Trump to talk Syria, Ukraine during meeting with Putin: reportThe Hill Daily Mail all 223 news articles »

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The Next Middle East War? Hezbollah May Risk Everything in All-Out Fight With Israel - Newsweek Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:17:20 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

The Next Middle East War? Hezbollah May Risk Everything in All-Out Fight With Israel Newsweek A tall, husky man with a large machine gun stands next to a missile in a field just south of Damascus, Syria. It's a warm morning in May, and pale yellow butterflies flutter around him. Rabieh is a Hezbollah fighter stationed in the area, and like ... Israeli Defense Minister to Syria: 'Don't test us'The Jerusalem Post all 21 news articles »

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Car bombs kill 8 in Damascus; Syria says it foiled attack - USA TODAY Sun, 02 Jul 2017 11:42:12 GMT

USA TODAY

Car bombs kill 8 in Damascus; Syria says it foiled attack USA TODAY DAMASCUS, Syria - A series of car bomb explosions rocked Syria's capital Sunday, killing at least eight people and wounding 12, as officials claimed to have foiled a plot to target crowded areas during the first morning commute after a Muslim holiday. Syria conflict: Damascus bomber strikes after car chaseBBC News Suicide attacker kills at least 20 in DamascusCNN Deadly car bomb blasts rock Syria's DamascusAljazeera.com The Guardian -ABC News all 207 news articles »