NPR | In Kitchens Across New York, 'Oh My Sweet Land' Serves Up Stories Of Syria NPR Many plays have been called "kitchen sink" dramas because of their attempts at realism, but Oh My Sweet Land takes that to the extreme. It uses not just the sink but also the stove, the refrigerator, a chopping board and a very big knife — and it's ... |
Washington Post | Militants assault government targets in western Syria, complicating cease-fire talks Washington Post ISTANBUL — Militants linked to al-Qaeda began a large-scale offensive Tuesday against government targets in western Syria, state media and opposition activists said, prompting a fierce response by pro-government forces and potentially impeding ... 'Deadly air strikes' target hospitals in Syria's Idlib Airstrikes target hospitals in Syria's Idlib province Russian victory in Syria |
BBC News | Syria war: Assault on IS-held Raqqa in 'final stages' BBC News A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters says it has driven Islamic State (IS) militants out of 80% of the northern Syrian city of Raqqa. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that its three-month-old assault was now in its "final stages". Syria: Battle for ISIS Capital Reaches 'Final Stages' Race to control eastern Syria raises risk of US-Russia conflict Syria: Battle for IS capital reaches 'final stages' |
NPR | Why The Race To Oust ISIS From Deir Ez-Zor In Syria May Present New Dangers NPR Government soldiers and supporting militias have now crossed the Euphrates River, which had served as an informal dividing line between them and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as they waged separate offensives against ISIS in the area ... |
Bloomberg | Erdogan Ready to Send More Troops to Syria, Praises Russian Role Bloomberg “Our soldiers on the border are ready for a mission at any moment,'' Erdogan said at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York. He said the Turkish army, which has fought against Islamic State jihadists and Kurdish militants in northern Syria ... Erdogan, Putin to discuss Syrian peace plan next week Turkey's Erdogan will discuss Syria with Russia's Putin next week Erdogan questions why US has armed Syrian Kurdish 'terrorists,' disputes claims of dictatorship |
The Nation. | Trapped: The Desperation of Syria's Displaced Civilians | The Nation The Nation. By sealing their borders, Syria's neighbors have blocked the escape routes of millions. |
Washington Post | How far could the dangerous endgame in eastern Syria go? Washington Post It also happens to contain most of Syria's oil resources. But much more is at stake: the future contours of postwar Syria; Kurdish aspirations to some form of autonomy; and the competition for influence in the Middle East among the United States, Iran ... Russia bombed location where US troops were present - CNNPolitics Syria regime's advance raises fears of US-Russia clash Jets strike US-backed forces in eastern Syria |
Mashable | Nicaragua joins Paris Agreement, leaving just US and Syria behind Mashable Though Syria is dealing with a long, devastating military conflict, so climate treaties aren't a top priority right now. She acknowledged Nicaragua has been "committed to tackling climate change" and already working on lowering its dependence on carbon. Nicaragua Joins Paris Accord, Leaving Trump Alone With Syria Nicaragua to leave US alone with Syria in anti-Paris climate club The US And Syria Are Now The Only Countries To Reject The Paris Climate Accord |
Washington Post | As Syrian war winds down, Israel sets sights on Hezbollah Washington Post PILON MILITARY BASE, Israel — With President Bashar Assad seemingly poised to survive the Syrian civil war, Israeli leaders are growing nervous about the intentions of his Iranian patrons and their emerging corridor of influence across the region. Hezbollah has 10000 fighters in Syria ready to confront Israel, commander says Israel shoots down Iranian-made drone over Syrian frontier: military Israel intercepts Iranian drone on Syrian border |
Russia's air force killed 850 militants in Syria in last 24 hours: Interfax Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's air force has killed about 850 militants in Syria's zone of de-escalation in Idlib in the last 24 hours, Interfax news agency quoted Russia's Defence Ministry as saying on Wednesday. Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by ... |