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ISIS Convoy Reportedly Crosses Syria, at Russia's Request - New York Times Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:19:00 GMT

The Drive

ISIS Convoy Reportedly Crosses Syria, at Russia's Request New York Times An Islamic State convoy stuck in the middle of the Syrian desert for more than two weeks because of American airstrikes finally reached eastern Syria late Wednesday night, according to reports from citizen journalist groups in the area. The convoy ... US-Backed Forces and Syrian Troops Get Dangerously Close in Deir ez-ZorThe Drive Towards war's end in SyriaThe Hindu Syria war: 'Russian air strikes' kill dozens in Deir al-ZourBBC News AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -Reuters all 171 news articles »

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Activists worry YouTube erasing proof of Syria atrocities - CBS News Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:08:00 GMT

CBS News

Activists worry YouTube erasing proof of Syria atrocities CBS News BEIRUT -- Syria's civil war has been one of the modern world's most brutal conflicts and one of its most heavily filmed. Hundreds of thousands of amateur videos uploaded to YouTube document every heartbeat of the war over the past seven years, from ... and more »

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World Cup qualifying: Syria to play Australia in Malaysia - The San Luis Obispo Tribune Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:10:00 GMT

ABC Online

World Cup qualifying: Syria to play Australia in Malaysia The San Luis Obispo Tribune Football Federation Australia says it has received official confirmation that Syria will host the Socceroos in Malaysia in the first leg of the Asian World Cup qualifying playoff next month. Because of the continuing civil war in its home country ... Australia v Syria World Cup qualifier to be held in Malaysia, AFC confirmsABC Online Malaysia to host Socceroos' crucial World Cup playoff against SyriaThe Guardian Socceroos v Syria to be played in MalaysiaGoal.com ESPN FC -FourFourTwo Australia all 22 news articles »

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History of Syria's war at risk as YouTube reins in content - ABC News Wed, 13 Sep 2017 06:16:30 GMT

History of Syria's war at risk as YouTube reins in content ABC News In this screen shot provided by the Shaam News Network on Sept. 12, 2017 shows a message from YouTube stating that their channel no longer exists. In a sweep, hundreds of thousands of amateur videos uploaded by Syrian activists to YouTube ... and more »

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The Trump Administration Was Ordered to Disclose the Legal Basis for its Syria Strike. It Handed Over Squat. - The Intercept Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:43:11 GMT

The Intercept

The Trump Administration Was Ordered to Disclose the Legal Basis for its Syria Strike. It Handed Over Squat. The Intercept After President Donald Trump launched a cruise missile strike against Syria in April, his administration struggled to justify the legal basis for the attack. For months, a watchdog group has hounded the Trump administration for its legal reasoning ...

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Exclusive: Syria calls off mysterious million tonne Russian wheat deal - Reuters Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:57:19 GMT

Reuters

Exclusive: Syria calls off mysterious million tonne Russian wheat deal Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - A mysterious Syrian wheat purchase signed last October with a little-known Russian trader has formally been called off, a government source has told Reuters. War-torn Syria had sought 1 million tonnes of wheat from trader Zernomir to ... and more »

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Russia says Syria government seized most territory from Islamic State - Chicago Tribune Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:04:00 GMT

Chicago Tribune

Russia says Syria government seized most territory from Islamic State Chicago Tribune Speaking to reporters at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria's province of Latakia, Lt. Gen. Alexander Lapin said the Syrian government still must clear the militants who hold approximately 27,000 square kilometers (10,425 square miles), the remaining 15 ... Hezbollah declares Syria victory, Russia says much of country won backReuters New Israeli Posture Seen In SyriaJewish Week Syria Govt Controls 85% of Country: RussiateleSUR English Omaha World-Herald -RT all 101 news articles »

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Hundreds of Isis defectors mass on Syrian border hoping to flee ... - The Guardian Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:56:43 GMT

The Guardian

Hundreds of Isis defectors mass on Syrian border hoping to flee ... The Guardian Several dozen former fighters have already crossed into southern Turkey in recent weeks as terror group loses territory. ISIS wants militants to avoid Syria and Iraq, instead focusing on the PhilippinesThe Week Magazine ISIS defectors flee to southern Turkey as the group suffers in SyriaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Here's Where ISIS Wants New Recruits To Go, And It's Not SyriaThe Daily Caller all 86 news articles »

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Astana 6, new round towards political solution in Syria - The Peninsula Qatar Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:18:54 GMT

The Peninsula Qatar

Astana 6, new round towards political solution in Syria The Peninsula Qatar Doha: The sixth round of talks on the cease-fire in Syria will start in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Thursday, in the presence of the sponsors of the negotiations - Turkey, Russia and Iran. The parties sponsoring and participating in the ... Sixth int'l meeting on Syria begins in Kazakhstan's AstanaTASS All eyes on Idlib at 6th meeting on Syria in AstanaAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Syrian opposition 'cautiously optimistic' at Astana talksArab News all 11 news articles »

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Iran signs deal to repair Syria's power grid - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:50:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran signs deal to repair Syria's power grid Aljazeera.com The Syrian government has signed an agreement Iran to repair parts of the war-torn country's power grid, state media said, in an early sign of the major role Tehran is expected to play in Syria's reconstruction. The two countries signed a memorandum of ... Iran Signs Deals To Repair Syria's Power Grid, InfrastructureRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 10 news articles »