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YouTube Removes Videos Showing Atrocities in Syria - New York Times Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:08:55 GMT

New York Times

YouTube Removes Videos Showing Atrocities in Syria New York Times “When the conflict in Syria started, independent media broke down and Syrians themselves have taken to YouTube to post news of the conflict,” said Chris Woods, the director of Airwars, a London-based organization that tracks international airstrikes ... and more »

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What the West Got Wrong in Syria - Foreign Policy (blog) Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:31:00 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

What the West Got Wrong in Syria Foreign Policy (blog) They wanted a kind of democracy in Syria, but a violent ousting of Assad could not realistically have been expected to result in such a desired peaceful democracy. Politicians did not always keep up with the realities on the ground and continued to use ... North Korea got caught shipping chemical weapons to Syria, twice in the last six monthsCNBC Assad lays down new rules in winner-takes-all Syrian futureAsia Times all 50 news articles »

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North Korea twice attempted to ship material to Syria's chemical weapons agency, UN experts say - Telegraph.co.uk Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:57:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

North Korea twice attempted to ship material to Syria's chemical weapons agency, UN experts say Telegraph.co.uk North Koreahas twice been caught attempting to ship material to Syria's chemical weapons agency in the past six months, according to a confidential UN report prepared by a panel of experts. Two unnamed countries intercepted the shipments. Their ... UN: North Korean Shipments to Syria Chemical Arms Agency Were 'Intercepted'Daily Beast Two North Korean shipments to Syria intercepted in six months, UN toldThe Guardian North Korea caught sending shipments to Syrian chemical weapons agency, reveals UN reportThe Independent Newsweek -Washington Times -AOL all 40 news articles »

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Syria: Arab Tribes Who Once Supported ISIS Turn to US As Endgame Begins in Raqqa - Newsweek Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:20:00 GMT

Newsweek

Syria: Arab Tribes Who Once Supported ISIS Turn to US As Endgame Begins in Raqqa Newsweek A top U.S. diplomat in the fight against the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) has praised recent talks with Syrian tribal leaders slated to play a large role in governing Raqqa once the jihadists are expelled. But the plan to create a careful ... Syria air strike: At least 42 civilians killed by US-led bomb attack in Raqqa, report activistsThe Independent Syria war: 'Dozens of civilians killed' in Raqqa air strikesBBC News Syria: 42 civilians including 19 children killed in US-led air strikes on RaqqaHindustan Times UN News Centre -News24 -Aljazeera.com -Blasting News all 136 news articles »

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Russia says 200 ISIL fighters killed in Syria air raid - Aljazeera.com Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:17:04 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Russia says 200 ISIL fighters killed in Syria air raid Aljazeera.com Russian fighter jets killed more than 200 fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) in a recent air attack in Syria, the defence ministry said on Monday, as part of an intensified air campaign to help President ... Syria war: Russian jets 'destroy IS convoy near Deir al-Zour'BBC News Russia hails progress in Syria conflict, ups bombing runsReuters Russia boosts air campaign to help recapture key Syrian cityABC News euronews -9news.com.au all 159 news articles »

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Syrian Civilians Brace for Humanitarian Disaster in a Final Confrontation Between Assad and Jihadists - The Intercept Tue, 22 Aug 2017 19:34:44 GMT

The Intercept

Syrian Civilians Brace for Humanitarian Disaster in a Final Confrontation Between Assad and Jihadists The Intercept Six years after revolt first broke out in cities and villages across Syria, the regime of President Bashar al-Assad has rolled back the fractious opposition to its rule and regained control of almost every major population center in the country ...

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Lebanon Says It Has Driven IS From Most of Syria Border Area - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 22 Aug 2017 06:55:15 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

Lebanon Says It Has Driven IS From Most of Syria Border Area U.S. News & World Report The Syrian army and its ally, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, have launched a simultaneous operation to clear IS from the Syrian side of the border in the western Qalamoun mountain range. Hezbollah has been fighting in Syria alongside President Bashar ... Footage of the Syrian Army's push to besiege ISIL in central SyriaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Landmine blast kills Lebanese soldier near Syria borderAnadolu Agency Key ISIS tunnel complex captured by Syrian soldiers9news.com.au all 76 news articles »

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Growing up in the shadow of Syria - SBS Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:35:31 GMT

SBS

Growing up in the shadow of Syria SBS Are you from Syria?” Their faces are so eager; their eyes inquisitive, they want – demand – my full attention. “I'm from Australia,” I tell them. “But yes, like you, my family is from Syria.” They jump around in youthful enthusiasm. They laugh at my ... Living in a void: life in Damascus after the exodusThe Guardian Language, lack of international aid impede schooling for SyriansDaily Sabah Jordan Opens First Job Center in Syrian Refugee CampVoice of America all 15 news articles »

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'Isis's last stand': Militants caught between converging forces on Iraq-Syria border, says General James Mattis - The Independent Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:03:09 GMT

The Independent

'Isis's last stand': Militants caught between converging forces on Iraq-Syria border, says General James Mattis The Independent Expelled from their main stronghold in northern Iraq, Isis militants are now trapped in a military vice that will squeeze them on both sides of the Syria-Iraq border, the US Defence Secretary has said. General James Mattis arrived in the Iraqi capital ... ISIL in Iraq and Syria unable to direct overseas attack plotsThe National Mattis in Baghdad: ISIS Militants Caught in Iraq-Syria Military ViseNBC4 Washington all 264 news articles »

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Malaysia lose to Syria, concede late again under new coach Vingada - ESPN FC (blog) Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:43:23 GMT

ESPN FC (blog)

Malaysia lose to Syria, concede late again under new coach Vingada ESPN FC (blog) Malaysia started on the back foot against the Syrians, with Insa and Shahrom Kalam throwing themselves into last-ditch tackles to deny the visitors' onslaught in the opening stages. The home team gradually found their feet against the short-handed ... and more »