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In a Syria Refuge, Extremists Exert Greater Control - New York Times Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:26:42 GMT

New York Times

In a Syria Refuge, Extremists Exert Greater Control New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — After surviving a siege by Syrian forces, Firas al-Rahim and his family were removed from a rebel-held area of Homs province in central Syria and taken to an impoverished territory in the northwest. But since Mr. Rahim, his wife and ... 7 White Helmets rescuers shot dead in Syria gun attackCNN US condemns killing of seven White Helmets rescuers in Syria9news.com.au Syria war: Killing of White Helmet workers condemnedBBC News Aljazeera.com -The Independent -Twitter -UPI.com all 122 news articles »

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Thousands of refugees and militants return to Syria from Lebanon - The Guardian Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:21:00 GMT

The Guardian

Thousands of refugees and militants return to Syria from Lebanon The Guardian The returnees, among them up to 350 militants who had lived near the Lebanese border town of Arsal, were escorted on Monday by Hezbollah, the powerful armed group based in Lebanon, to nearby towns in Syria's Qalamoun region. It followed a transfer ... Refugees and fighters in Lebanon's Arsal head for SyriaAljazeera.com Fighters, refugees, leave Lebanon enclave for SyriaReuters Departure of Syrian rebels and refugees from Lebanon raises specter of forced returnsLos Angeles Times ABC News all 161 news articles »

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UN: Nearly 50000 stranded at Jordan-Syria border - Aljazeera.com Tue, 15 Aug 2017 01:21:01 GMT

Aljazeera.com

UN: Nearly 50000 stranded at Jordan-Syria border Aljazeera.com Nearly 50,000 people, most of them women and children, are stranded at Syria's southern border with Jordan, an increasingly unsafe area where air strikes were reported in the last few days, the United Nations said on Monday. UN deputy spokesman Farhan ... UN fears for thousands trapped on Syria-Jordan borderThe Times of Israel UN Agencies voice concern over security of 50000 people stranded at Syria-Jordan borderReliefWeb all 10 news articles »

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Syria's White Helmets protest against killings of rescue workers - The Guardian Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:21:04 GMT

The Guardian

Syria's White Helmets protest against killings of rescue workers The Guardian Seven members of the Syrian civil defence – known globally as the White Helmets, volunteers who rescue victims from the rubble after airstrikes in opposition-held areas of Syria – were shot dead by unknown assailants on Saturday in Sarmin, a town in ... Boris Johnson condemns 'heinous murders' of White Helmet volunteers in SyriaAberdeen Evening Express all 12 news articles »

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White Helmets Rescuer Among Several Killed In Syria Attack - NPR Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:33:30 GMT

White Helmets Rescuer Among Several Killed In Syria Attack NPR A noted rescuer with the U.S.-backed White Helmets was among several killed in Syria this weekend in an attack on one of the group's offices. It could have been a criminal gang that stole their vans and equipment. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The White ...

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Syrian army comes closer to encircling Islamic State in central Syria desert - Reuters Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:10:21 GMT

Reuters

Syrian army comes closer to encircling Islamic State in central Syria desert Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army and its allies advanced in the central Syrian desert on Monday and could soon encircle an Islamic State pocket, part of a multi-pronged thrust into eastern areas held by the jihadist group. A Syrian military source ... Iraq and Syria co-ordinating military action against IsisIrish Times Syrian government doubles territory under its controlAljazeera.com Russia Says Syrian Regime Doubles Territory After Victories Against ISIS and RebelsNewsweek AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -Telegraph.co.uk -RT all 166 news articles »

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For Syrian Refugees In Turkey, A Long Road To Regular Employment - NPR Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:54:00 GMT

NPR

For Syrian Refugees In Turkey, A Long Road To Regular Employment NPR In a neighborhood of Istanbul that's plastered with Arabic signs, a Syrian refugee whips up his specialty — avocado cream smoothies — at the small, colorful cafe where he works. Majd al-Hassan has been in Turkey for two years, but has yet to learn ... and more »

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The US far-right is a fan of — Syria's Assad? - 90.5 WESA Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:03:45 GMT

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The US far-right is a fan of — Syria's Assad? 90.5 WESA President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has some unlikely fans in the US among far-right communities. In a video that was posted on Twitter, three men who took part in the Charlottesville protests talk about their support for Assad, the notorious Syrian ... Lebanon's Geagea rejects any diplomatic relations with the Syrian governmentAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 4 news articles »

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Why Do James Alex Fields Jr. and US Neo-Nazis Love Syria's Bashar al-Assad? - Newsweek Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:34:55 GMT

Newsweek

Why Do James Alex Fields Jr. and US Neo-Nazis Love Syria's Bashar al-Assad? Newsweek More incongruous, at first glance, was the inclusion of Bashar al-Assad, the leader of the Syrian regime in Damascus, with the caption "undefeated." But Fields' Facebook post belies a growing admiration among America's far right for the Syrian president. Syria civil war timeline: A summary of critical eventsDeutsche Welle all 12 news articles »

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Syria war: Lion rescued from Aleppo zoo gives birth in Jordan - BBC News Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:28:03 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: Lion rescued from Aleppo zoo gives birth in Jordan BBC News A lioness rescued from a zoo in the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo has given birth just hours after arriving at a wildlife park in Jordan. Dana was transported to the Al-Mawa reserve via Turkey along with four other lions, two bears and two tigers in a ... Lion Saved from Syrian Zoo Gives BirthSmithsonian Lion rescued from Syria zoo gives birth in Jordan reserveFox News Lion rescued from Syria zoo gives birth in Jordan reserve | SunStarSun.Star all 42 news articles »