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Russia's Air Base In Syria Is Now Filled With Advanced Multi-Role Fighters - The Drive Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:26:58 GMT

The Drive

Russia's Air Base In Syria Is Now Filled With Advanced Multi-Role Fighters The Drive New satellite images show a big change in force structure at Russia's Hmeymin airbase in Syria. The photos show no less than 20 of Russia''s most capable fighters—a mix of Su-27/30/34/35s at the base. This is a substantial leap in advanced fighter ...

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US Is Working With Russia to Prevent a New War In Syria, Tillerson Says - Newsweek Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:39:11 GMT

Newsweek

US Is Working With Russia to Prevent a New War In Syria, Tillerson Says Newsweek Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday the White House is looking to prevent another uptick in violence between the Syrian government and rebel groups once the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) is defeated, and it may need Russia's help to do so. and more »

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California man charged with smuggling rifle parts to Syria - Sacramento Bee Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:58:00 GMT

Los Angeles Times

California man charged with smuggling rifle parts to Syria Sacramento Bee The chief executive of a California check-cashing business was charged Tuesday in federal court with smuggling rifle parts and other military equipment to rebels in his native Syria. Rasheed Al Jijakli, 56, pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in ... OC businessman charged with smuggling tactical equipment to SyriaOCRegister Orange County business owner accused of exporting weapons to Syrian rebels in violation of US sanctionsLos Angeles Times Orange County CEO Arrested For Smuggling Tactical Equipment To Syria, DOJ SaysPatch.com Rare.us all 12 news articles »

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Why Russia needs troops from the Caucasus in Syria – and how they bolster Moscow's 'eastern' image - The Conversation UK Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:03:05 GMT

The Conversation UK

Why Russia needs troops from the Caucasus in Syria – and how they bolster Moscow's 'eastern' image The Conversation UK During the early years of the Cold War, the Soviet Union made a great push to reach out to the developing world, and particularly to the Middle East and Asia. It established particularly close ties with Nasser's Egypt and later with Syria, but didn't ... and more »

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Lebanon-Syria border zone refugee transfer delayed a second day - Reuters Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:19:45 GMT

Reuters

Lebanon-Syria border zone refugee transfer delayed a second day Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - The transfer of thousands of Syrian militants and refugees from a Lebanese border region into rebel territory in Syria stalled for a second day on Tuesday. Lebanese television station al-Mayadeen said Nusra Front militants were ... Delays, hesitation mark Syrians' return from LebanonABC News Hezbollah, Nusra Front prisoner swap on Syria-Lebanon border means large refugee transfer can startARA News Hezbollah and Syrian Jabhat Fateh al Sham exchange captivesTRT World all 54 news articles »

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9000 Syrians, including jihadists, cross from Lebanon to Syria in ceasefire deal - CNN Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:31:36 GMT

CNN

9000 Syrians, including jihadists, cross from Lebanon to Syria in ceasefire deal CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) Around 9,000 Syrians including jihadists and their families will cross from Lebanon into Syria as part of a ceasefire deal between a former al Qaeda affiliate and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia said in a statement on Monday. Thousands to be evacuated from Lebanon-Syria borderAljazeera.com Thousands to leave Lebanon-Syria border zone under dealReuters all 177 news articles »

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FIGHTING FUND - Morning Star Online Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:06:45 GMT

FIGHTING FUND Morning Star Online US-LED coalition air raids have killed around 60 Syrian civilians in Isis-occupied Deir Ezzor province, the official Sana news agency reported yesterday. Local sources said the strikes hit houses in al-Kamsheh, al-Showeit, al-Doweir and al-Ashara on ... and more »

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Rebels announce new offensive against Syrian Army in central Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:20:32 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

Rebels announce new offensive against Syrian Army in central Syria AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The Free Syrian Army (FSA) has announced, Tuesday, their forces are launching a massive offensive in central Syria that is targeting Badiya Al-Sham area of central Syria. Led by their Jaysh Assoud Al-Sharqiyah and Liwaa ... and more »

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Syria slams Saudi Arabia for 'politicizing' hajj pilgrimage - ABC News Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:28:50 GMT

Bangkok Post

Syria slams Saudi Arabia for 'politicizing' hajj pilgrimage ABC News Syria's government says Saudi authorities continue to place restrictions on Syrian citizens looking to take part in this year's hajj, accusing the kingdom of "politicizing" the annual Muslim pilgrimage. Tuesday's statement from the Ministry of ... The person, and the policy, to ease Syria's sufferingBangkok Post How Assad's Allies Got $18 Million From the UNBloomberg Trump's Excellent Syria DecisionThe Daily Caller The New Arab -TRT World -Al-Monitor all 30 news articles »

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Lebanon Is Banking On Port City Development, Proximity To Syria - NPR Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:31:46 GMT

Lebanon Is Banking On Port City Development, Proximity To Syria NPR Investors in Lebanon's port city of Tripoli hope its proximity to Syria makes it the hub for hundreds of billions of dollars in reconstruction when the Syrian civil war ends — someday. Facebook; Twitter. Google+. Email ...