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Secretary of State Tillerson: US would consider no-fly zone in Syria if Russia agrees - CNBC Thu, 06 Jul 2017 01:02:00 GMT

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Secretary of State Tillerson: US would consider no-fly zone in Syria if Russia agrees CNBC The United States is prepared to discuss with Russia joint efforts to stabilize war-torn Syria, including no-fly zones, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday. He added the United States wanted to discuss with Russia the use of on-the ... US prepared to hold joint operations with Russia in Syria, Tillerson saysWashington Post US would consider no-fly zone in Syria if Russia agreesReuters US Ready to Discuss Syrian No-Fly Zones With Russia, Secretary Tillerson SaysNBCNews.com Bloomberg -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 47 news articles »

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US Renews Offer of Syria Cooperation With Russia - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:51:50 GMT

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US Renews Offer of Syria Cooperation With Russia U.S. News & World Report The Trump administration is renewing an offer to cooperate with Russia in the Syrian conflict, including on military matters, ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File) The ... Vladimir Putin should be wary of declaring victory in SyriaFinancial Times Trump expected to bring up Syria and Ukraine in Putin meeting, but not Russian election hackingThe Independent Trump plans to focus on Syria, Ukraine in Putin meetingCNN International all 893 news articles »

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Russia Deploys a Potent Weapon in Syria: The Profit Motive - New York Times Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:13:44 GMT

New York Times

Russia Deploys a Potent Weapon in Syria: The Profit Motive New York Times The agreements, made with the Syrian government, are seen as incentives for companies affiliated with Russian security contractors, who reportedly employ about 2,500 soldiers in the country, to push the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, out of ... Russia Military Uses New War Weapon to Fight ISIS In SyriaNewsweek Russia hits Islamic State in Syria with advanced cruise missilesReuters Russian bombers strike Islamic State group in SyriaThe Spokesman-Review Military Times all 28 news articles »

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Exclusive: Kurdish YPG militia expects conflict with Turkey in northern Syria - Reuters Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:03:20 GMT

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Exclusive: Kurdish YPG militia expects conflict with Turkey in northern Syria Reuters Asked by Reuters whether he expected a conflict with Turkey in northern Syria, where the two sides have exchanged artillery fire in recent days, YPG Commander Sipan Hemo accused Turkey of preparing for a major military campaign in the Aleppo and Afrin ... US-backed forces breach wall around ISIS-held Raqqa in SyriaMilitary Times Uh oh: Turkey moves military near US-backed YPG in SyriaHot Air Syria war: Turkey 'disbands rebel battalion' as alliances collapseMiddle East Eye all 80 news articles »

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Russia: No deal on de-escalation zones in Syria talks - Aljazeera.com Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:59:42 GMT

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Russia: No deal on de-escalation zones in Syria talks Aljazeera.com Russia, Turkey and Iran have failed to hammer out details on an agreement over the war in Syria, including the boundaries and policing of four safe zones previously agreed, according to Moscow's chief negotiator. Russia's Alexander Lavrentiev said on ... Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on Syria de-escalation zonesReuters Cooperation with Russia Could Be the Right Step Toward Peace in SyriaRealClearPolitics Key powers thrash out plan for safe zones in SyriaThe Straits Times Washington Examiner -The Atlantic -The Independent all 211 news articles »

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They Dreamed Of Being Doctors. Now They Help Syrians With The Same Dream - NPR Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:50:07 GMT

They Dreamed Of Being Doctors. Now They Help Syrians With The Same Dream NPR They were teenage brothers. They had big dreams to be doctors. But there was no way it could happen. They were living in the middle of the Iran-Iraq war, studying in classrooms set up in tents. "We thought we were forgotten," says Kamiar Alaei. But ... and more »

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The Forgotten Chemical Attacks in Syria - Human Rights Watch Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:31:39 GMT

Human Rights Watch

The Forgotten Chemical Attacks in Syria Human Rights Watch I read the report while in Syria interviewing witnesses of another attack that has barely received any attention even though it also appears to have involved a nerve agent. In a town near Raqqa, I met two villagers from Jrouh, a village in the Hama ... US, Europeans want more pressure on Syria over sarin attackABC News Syria – Chemical weapons – French-German initiative (5 July 2017)France Diplomatie (press release) Questioning the Investigation of Syria's Alleged Sarin-Gas AttackTruthdig The Conversation UK all 21 news articles »

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Ex-Judge Chosen by UN to Gather Evidence of Syria War Crimes - New York Times Tue, 04 Jul 2017 23:16:42 GMT

New York Times

Ex-Judge Chosen by UN to Gather Evidence of Syria War Crimes New York Times GENEVA — After more than six years of atrocities in Syria that have been exhaustively documented by human rights investigators, a former French judge will take on the task of preparing evidence that may eventually lead to war crimes trials. The judge ... Former French judge to lead UN Syria war crimes probe - Al JazeeraAljazeera.com all 13 news articles »

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Be grateful for brave Americans in Syria | Opinion - Sun Sentinel Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:07:53 GMT

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Be grateful for brave Americans in Syria | Opinion Sun Sentinel Artist Dee Abbate of Oakwood Hills speaks about the exhibit she organized of portraits of Syrian refugee children at McHenry Community College in Crystal Lake on Thursday, June 29, 2017. The portraits have been painted and donated by several artists ...

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In Syria's Raqqa, corpses left to rot in the streets - Reuters Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:01:00 GMT

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In Syria's Raqqa, corpses left to rot in the streets Reuters The U.S.-led coalition also says it takes "all reasonable precautions" to avoid civilian casualties in its bombing runs in Syria and Iraq. Ahead of the final assault on Raqqa city, the U.N. human rights office raised concerns about increasing reports ... and more »