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Syria's war created millions of refugees. Some might be forced to return home. - Washington Post Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:39:36 GMT

Washington Post

Syria's war created millions of refugees. Some might be forced to return home. Washington Post BEIRUT — As Syrian refugees begin to trickle back to a homeland still at war, aid agencies fear that a proposed change to U.N. guidelines could accelerate the pace of returns. At least 5.1 million people have left Syria during the six-year conflict ... Sesame Street in SyriaSky News Australia all 2 news articles »

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Syria-Lebanon border battle against IS paused as body parts found - BBC News Sun, 27 Aug 2017 21:45:00 GMT

BBC News

Syria-Lebanon border battle against IS paused as body parts found BBC News The Lebanese army says it has located the remains of eight people it believes to be soldiers taken hostage by so-called Islamic State militants in 2014. It comes after a ceasefire was declared on the Syria-Lebanon border, leading to negotiations ... Lebanese Army, Hezbollah and Syrian Army Declare Cease-Fire With ISISNew York Times Authorities in Lebanon and Syria declare cease-fire with Islamic State in border regionLos Angeles Times Syrian refugees in Lebanon live in fear after ArsalAljazeera.com Toronto Star -Washington Post -Reuters all 226 news articles »

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Israel's Aid Mission to Syria Shows New Possibilities With Its Arab Neighbors - Newsweek Sun, 27 Aug 2017 13:45:00 GMT

Newsweek

Israel's Aid Mission to Syria Shows New Possibilities With Its Arab Neighbors Newsweek There is more potential for Israel to do business with the Gulf countries than there has been for many years. Last week I visited the Gulf to meet with political leaders and high-level officials and I noticed a change in approach toward Israel. Israel ... Iran in SyriaThe Jerusalem Post mobile website Iran, operating from Syria, will destroy Europe and North AmericaArutz Sheva Russia plans long-term Mideast presence via Syriagulfnews.com Al-Monitor -Sputnik International all 33 news articles »

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France discusses fate of detained journalist, Syria with Turkey's Erdogan - Reuters Sun, 27 Aug 2017 17:00:34 GMT

Reuters

France discusses fate of detained journalist, Syria with Turkey's Erdogan Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on Sunday with Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan about efforts to free a French journalist detained in the country, and the two leaders also discussed the Syrian crisis. A statement from Macron ... Erdoğan, France's Macron discuss detained Frenchman, SyriaDaily Sabah all 35 news articles »

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Syria: 3RP Regional Quarterly Dashboard - June 2017: Protection - ReliefWeb Sun, 27 Aug 2017 19:13:05 GMT

ReliefWeb

Syria: 3RP Regional Quarterly Dashboard - June 2017: Protection ReliefWeb As the Syria crisis entered its seventh year in March, the number of Syrian refugees in the region passed the five million mark. There are now almost 3 million Syrian refugees registered refugees in Turkey, over 1 million in Lebanon, some 661,000 in ... and more »

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Jordan mulls reopening border with Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:43:47 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

Jordan mulls reopening border with Syria AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Jordan will open the Syrian-Jordanian border if the situation in the south of Syria will be finally stabilized, Jordanian Minister of State for Information Muhammad Mumani said Saturday. Mumani noted that the agreement on ceasefire in southern Syria ... Jordan hopes to reopen border crossing with Syria as ties go 'in right direction'Press TV Jordan says Syria ties headed in 'right direction'gulfnews.com Syrian army advances towards borders with JordanIraqi News all 12 news articles »

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IS militants push back advancing Syrian troops near Raqqa - ABC News Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:13:05 GMT

UN News Centre

IS militants push back advancing Syrian troops near Raqqa ABC News Islamic State group militants pushed back government forces advancing on one of the last towns still in IS hands in the province of Raqqa, killing over two dozen soldiers and seizing vehicles, a Syria monitoring group and the extremists said. The ... Syria: UNICEF cites conflict's 'staggering' impact on children; calls for urgent protectionUN News Centre ISIL makes gains against Syrian army in Raqqa provinceAljazeera.com US-backed forces to attack Syria's Deir al-Zor soon: SDF officialReuters BBC News -Amnesty International -Document | Amnesty International all 309 news articles »

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Civilian killing by Russian armed forces in Syria could be exaggerated: Experts - Economic Times Sun, 27 Aug 2017 06:34:00 GMT

Economic Times

Civilian killing by Russian armed forces in Syria could be exaggerated: Experts Economic Times Russian role in combatting terrorism in Syria has come under scanner in the Western media notwithstanding success achieved in the operations that has effectively dealt severe blow over the past two years to Islamic State (IS) and its goals. News about ... Syrian army, allies advance against Islamic State in central SyriaReuters Russian Air Force annihilates ISIL targets in central Syria: videoAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Daesh push back advancing Syrian troops near Raqqagulfnews.com The Daily Star -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -eNCA all 131 news articles »

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It's Official, Russia and Syria Have Linked Their Air Defense Networks - The Drive Fri, 25 Aug 2017 23:20:59 GMT

The Drive

It's Official, Russia and Syria Have Linked Their Air Defense Networks The Drive Russia's air defense assets in Syria include S-300 and S-400 long-range surface-to-air missiles, as well as Pantsir-S1 short-to-medium range air defense systems. The bulk of these weapons are situated at Hmeimim Air Base south of Latakia, which also ... More than 200 weapons tested in Syria prove to be highly effectiveAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Russia creates unified air defense system in SyriaPress TV Russia and Syria create joint air defense systemTASS Sputnik International -RT all 53 news articles »

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Sat, 26 Aug 2017 12:45:56 GMT

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 26, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 39 strikes consisting of 37 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... and more »