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Syrian activist, daughter found dead in Turkey - Los Angeles Times Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:58:45 GMT

Washington Post

Syrian activist, daughter found dead in Turkey Los Angeles Times A Syrian activist and her journalist daughter have been killed in their home in Istanbul, Turkish media reports said Friday, the latest victims of attacks targeting Syrian activists in Turkey. The bodies of 60-year-old Arouba Barakat and 22-year-old ... Syrian dissident and her American daughter killed in their Istanbul homeWashington Post Syrian activist and journalist daughter 'murdered' in IstanbulBBC News Syrian Activist and Her US-born Journalist Daughter Found Dead in Suspected MurderHaaretz The Guardian -Hindustan Times all 42 news articles »

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Russia threatens retaliatory strikes against US troops and their allies in Syria - Washington Post Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:19:36 GMT

Washington Post

Russia threatens retaliatory strikes against US troops and their allies in Syria Washington Post MOSCOW — Russia on Thursday raised the threat of a direct confrontation with U.S. forces in Syria, saying that it would target areas occupied by American units and U.S.-backed militias if its troops came under fire. The warning was issued amid rising ... Russia warns US, says special forces helping Syrian troopsThe Denver Post Russia gives warning to US in SyriaNew York Post Russian special forces helping Syrian troops in key cityABC News The Independent -VICE News -RT all 290 news articles »

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Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:07:39 GMT

Express.co.uk

Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Sept. 22, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 58 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... Royal Air Force Releases Footage Of Hellfire Strike Stopping Public ...Task & Purpose Islamic State fighters 'blown up' by Syrian tank in shocking footageExpress.co.uk all 45 news articles »

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Turkey starts to deploy troops to northern Syrian province - Financial Times Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:08:09 GMT

Financial Times

Turkey starts to deploy troops to northern Syrian province Financial Times Turkey has stepped up the deployment of troops to a northern Syrian province dominated by a jihadist group, deepening both its military involvement in the conflict and its co-operation with Russia, according to two Turkish officials. Troops with ... Turkey accuses US of hypocrisy as it joins Russia for further military action in SyriaExpress.co.uk US using Al-Nusra terrorists to undermine Astana peace talks progress – Syrian FMRT Alaa Houd: Going back to Syria is not an optionDeutsche Welle Press TV all 32 news articles »

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Syrians vote in Kurdish-held northern region - Aljazeera.com Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:46:08 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Syrians vote in Kurdish-held northern region Aljazeera.com Syrians have voted in an election organised by the Kurdish-led authorities of northern Syria, the start of a three-phase process to set up new governing institutions that aim to shore up regional autonomy. "Today comes as a historical day for us. The ... Syria: Kurdish Group Takes First Small Step Toward AutonomySTRATFOR Syrian Kurds vote as part of move toward federal systemABC News Syria Kurds hold first local vote to cement federal pushThe New Arab all 347 news articles »

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Russian submarine fires cruise missiles at jihadi targets in Syria - Reuters Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:06:55 GMT

Independent.ie

Russian submarine fires cruise missiles at jihadi targets in Syria Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian submarine fired cruise missiles at jihadi targets in Syria's Idlib province on Friday, the Russian Defence Ministry said, saying it had targeted Islamist militants who had tried to trap a group of Russian military policemen ... Russian sub fires cruises missiles at militants in SyriaFox News Russian sub fires cruise missiles at militants in SyriaIndependent.ie Russian sub hits terrorist group with Kalibr missiles after military police attackedRT TASS -Sputnik International all 27 news articles »

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US and Russia Battle Last of ISIS Amid Reports of Fires and Floods in Syria - Newsweek Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:18:54 GMT

Newsweek

US and Russia Battle Last of ISIS Amid Reports of Fires and Floods in Syria Newsweek The U.S. and Russia are backing separate campaigns to wipe out the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in its final stronghold of Deir ez-Zor, in eastern Syria. As the rival powers and their allies close in on jihadists, however, an international ... Oil Spills From Pipeline After Syria Army Retakes Oil Field From ISISOilPrice.com Russia warns it'll hit back if fired on in SyriaThe Straits Times Race to Syria's largest oil field reaches critical stages: mapAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Center for Research on Globalization -Rudaw all 53 news articles »

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Radical Academy: Amir Taaki's New Hacker Team Is Spreading Bitcoin in Syria - CoinDesk Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:09:27 GMT

Radical Academy: Amir Taaki's New Hacker Team Is Spreading Bitcoin in Syria CoinDesk In his first interview about a new unnamed project – which he simply calls "the academy" – Taaki laid out his plan to convert an entire region in northern Syria to a bitcoin-based economy. While Taaki expects the project to take nearly 20 years to ...

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

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 ... Jets strike US-backed forces in eastern SyriaReuters Syrian army closes in on ISIL in Deir Az ZorAljazeera.com Syrian troops battling IS advance toward US-backed forceFox News all 161 news articles »

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Exclusive: Turkey to deploy troops inside Syria's Idlib - Erdogan - Reuters Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:54:40 GMT

Reuters

Exclusive: Turkey to deploy troops inside Syria's Idlib - Erdogan Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Turkey will deploy troops in Syria's northern Idlib region as part of a so-called de-escalation agreement brokered by Russia last month. The “de-escalation” zones, agreed by Turkey, ... Erdogan ready to work with Russia on Syria securityThe Straits Times Fighting Breaks Out at Turkish President's Speech in New YorkNew York Times all 189 news articles »