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In Kitchens Across New York, 'Oh My Sweet Land' Serves Up Stories Of Syria - NPR Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:49:00 GMT

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In Kitchens Across New York, 'Oh My Sweet Land' Serves Up Stories Of Syria
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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 ...

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Militants assault government targets in western Syria, complicating cease-fire talks - Washington Post Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:50:58 GMT

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Militants assault government targets in western Syria, complicating cease-fire talks
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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 IdlibAljazeera.com
Airstrikes target hospitals in Syria's Idlib provinceCNN
Russian victory in SyriaCyprus Mail
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Syria war: Assault on IS-held Raqqa in 'final stages' - BBC News Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:51:50 GMT

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Syria war: Assault on IS-held Raqqa in 'final stages'
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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'Military.com
Race to control eastern Syria raises risk of US-Russia conflictABC Local
Syria: Battle for IS capital reaches 'final stages'ABC News
New York Post -Aljazeera.com -Deutsche Welle
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Why The Race To Oust ISIS From Deir Ez-Zor In Syria May Present New Dangers - NPR Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:54:00 GMT

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Why The Race To Oust ISIS From Deir Ez-Zor In Syria May Present New Dangers
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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 ...

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Erdogan Ready to Send More Troops to Syria, Praises Russian Role - Bloomberg Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:10:47 GMT

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Erdogan Ready to Send More Troops to Syria, Praises Russian Role
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“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 weekReuters
Turkey's Erdogan will discuss Syria with Russia's Putin next weekChannel NewsAsia
Erdogan questions why US has armed Syrian Kurdish 'terrorists,' disputes claims of dictatorshipPBS NewsHour

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Trapped: The Desperation of Syria's Displaced Civilians | The Nation - The Nation. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:08:10 GMT

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Trapped: The Desperation of Syria's Displaced Civilians | The Nation
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By sealing their borders, Syria's neighbors have blocked the escape routes of millions.

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How far could the dangerous endgame in eastern Syria go? - Washington Post Mon, 18 Sep 2017 05:00:57 GMT

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How far could the dangerous endgame in eastern Syria go?
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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 - CNNPoliticsCNN
Syria regime's advance raises fears of US-Russia clashFinancial Times
Jets strike US-backed forces in eastern SyriaReuters
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Nicaragua joins Paris Agreement, leaving just US and Syria behind - Mashable Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:55:10 GMT

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Nicaragua joins Paris Agreement, leaving just US and Syria behind
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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 SyriaBloomberg
Nicaragua to leave US alone with Syria in anti-Paris climate clubWashington Examiner
The US And Syria Are Now The Only Countries To Reject The Paris Climate AccordHuffPost

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As Syrian war winds down, Israel sets sights on Hezbollah - Washington Post Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:45:10 GMT

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As Syrian war winds down, Israel sets sights on Hezbollah
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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 saysThe Times of Israel
Israel shoots down Iranian-made drone over Syrian frontier: militaryReuters
Israel intercepts Iranian drone on Syrian borderThe Jerusalem Post
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Russia's air force killed 850 militants in Syria in last 24 hours: Interfax - Reuters Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:57:07 GMT

Russia's air force killed 850 militants in Syria in last 24 hours: Interfax
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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 ...