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As Syria War Tightens, US and Russia Military Hotlines Humming - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:07:56 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

As Syria War Tightens, US and Russia Military Hotlines Humming U.S. News & World Report FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises after an air strike during fighting between members of the Syrian Democratic Forces and Islamic State militants in Raqqa, Syria August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo Reuters. By Phil Stewart. AL UDEID AIR BASE, ... Syria: 'Deadly labyrinth' traps civilians trying to flee Raqqa battle against Islamic StateAmnesty International All Sides in Syria Must Protect Civilians, Amnesty WarnsVoice of America Civilians in Raqqa under fire 'from all sides': AmnestyAljazeera.com all 28 news articles »

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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) Even the United Nations and its special envoys for Syria were from time to time accused of being partial to Assad after the slightest move that could potentially be interpreted as not opposing his interests. Western politicians generally had clear ... REVEALED: North Korea caught sending shipments to Syria's chemical weapons agency by UNExpress.co.uk Assad lays down new rules in winner-takes-all Syrian futureAsia Times all 57 news articles »

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Russia Boasts Soldier Armor Tested in Syria Has Perfect Protection - Newsweek Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:48:26 GMT

Newsweek

Russia Boasts Soldier Armor Tested in Syria Has Perfect Protection Newsweek Russia's military testing body has said that its new body armor system for soldiers has proven itself on the battlefields of Syria, a war where the country does not claim to have ground troops in combat roles, state news agency RIA Novosti reported on ... and more »

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UN investigating claims North Korea tried to supply Syria with chemical weapons - Business Insider Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:47:36 GMT

Business Insider

UN investigating claims North Korea tried to supply Syria with chemical weapons Business Insider syria assad chemical WEAPONS A member of the Syrian White Helmets holds a damaged canister in 2015 following a reported chemical attack. REUTERS/Abed Kontar/File Photo. The United Nations is investigating claims that North Korea attempted to ship ... North Korea twice attempted to ship material to Syria's chemical weapons agency, UN experts sayTelegraph.co.uk Two North Korean shipments to Syria intercepted in six months, UN toldThe Guardian UN: North Korean Shipments to Syria Chemical Arms Agency Were 'Intercepted'Daily Beast Newsweek -Daily Mail -VICE News -Reuters India all 83 news articles »

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Netanyahu to Putin: Israel may act to curb Iran's clout in Syria - Reuters Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:02:33 GMT

Reuters

Netanyahu to Putin: Israel may act to curb Iran's clout in Syria Reuters SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Israel was prepared to act unilaterally to prevent an expanded Iranian military presence in Syria. Russia intervened in the ... Israel Wants Seat at Table as Powers Seek End to Syria WarBloomberg Netanyahu after Putin meeting: Iran wants the 'Lebanonization' of SyriaThe Jerusalem Post Iran Caught Shipping Soldiers to Syria on Commercial Flights in Violation of Nuclear DealWashington Free Beacon The Times of Israel -Haaretz -Voice of America all 136 news articles »

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

New York Times

YouTube Removes Videos Showing Atrocities in Syria - The New ... New York Times In an effort to purge the video platform of extremist propaganda, YouTube has inadvertently removed content that could be used in potential war crimes ... and more »

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YouTube 'made wrong call' on Syria videos - BBC News - BBC News Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:11:27 GMT

BBC News

YouTube 'made wrong call' on Syria videos - BBC News BBC News Thousands of videos taken down for showing violence will be "reinstated". YouTube admitted it made 'the wrong call' to pull Syria violence videosSiliconrepublic.com YouTube Erroneously Removed Videos Showing Potential War ...Tubefilter all 6 news articles »

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Iran's path to the Med: Iranian-backed fighters close in on goal of creating a safe corridor through Syria and ... - Daily Mail Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:46:06 GMT

Daily Mail

Iran's path to the Med: Iranian-backed fighters close in on goal of creating a safe corridor through Syria and ... Daily Mail The Iranian-backed fighters are currently in central Syrian desert, and the potential for a physical artery for Iran's influence across the region is raising concern in predominantly Sunni Arab countries and in Israel, the nemesis of both Iran and ... Hezbollah, Syrian Army destroy ISIL HQ in west SyriaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Syrian army, Hezbollah advance against Daesh in western QalamounPress TV Syrian Air Force Attacks Daesh Positions on Border With LebanonSputnik International all 117 news articles »

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Syria air strike: At least 42 civilians killed by US-led bomb attack in Raqqa, report activists - The Independent Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:10:13 GMT

The Independent

Syria air strike: At least 42 civilians killed by US-led bomb attack in Raqqa, report activists The Independent US-led coalition air strikes killed at least 42 civilians after targeting densely-populated neighbourhoods of the Isis-controlled Syrian city of Raqqa, a monitoring group has said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the dead ... Syria: Arab Tribes Who Once Supported ISIS Turn to US As Endgame Begins in RaqqaNewsweek Syria war: 'Dozens of civilians killed' in Raqqa air strikesBBC News Syria: UN relief officials condemn targeting of civilians, infrastructure as airstrikes hit RaqqaUN News Centre Department of Defense -Voice of America -Aljazeera.com -Blasting News all 210 news articles »

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Syria war: Russian jets 'destroy IS convoy near Deir al-Zour' - BBC News Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:21 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: Russian jets 'destroy IS convoy near Deir al-Zour' BBC News Dozens of so-called Islamic State (IS) militants are reported to have been killed in a Russian air strike near the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zour. Russia's defence ministry said at least 200 jihadists had died after its air force targeted a convoy ... Russia says 200 ISIL fighters killed in Syria air raidAljazeera.com Syrian Army to encircle one of the largest oil fields in central Syria – Map updateAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Russia hails progress in Syria conflict, ups bombing runsReuters Express.co.uk -euronews all 193 news articles »