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The Latest: US says IS convoy still stranded in Syria - Washington Post Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:45:00 GMT

Washington Post

The Latest: US says IS convoy still stranded in Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):. 10 p.m.. The U.S.-led coalition says a convoy of hundreds of Islamic State militants and civilians is still stranded in government-held territory in Syria after it prevented them from ... Syrian troops close to breaking IS siege in eastern cityABC News Syrian army, allies thrust east to break siege in Deir al-Zor cityReuters Deir Az Zor: Syrian army 'close to breaking' ISIL siegeAljazeera.com Channel NewsAsia -BBC News all 160 news articles »

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Amid war, Syria could make first appearance in World Cup - New York Post Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:29:55 GMT

New York Post

Amid war, Syria could make first appearance in World Cup New York Post Syria's national soccer team has a chance to qualify for next year's World Cup — what would be the Arab nation's first-ever appearance in the sport's most prestigious event. The team, referred to by many Syrians as the “Qasioun Eagles” after a ... Ian Wright hits back at Ozil over “stop talking and start supporting” commentsProSoccerTalk (blog) all 2 news articles »

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Whatever Happened To ... The Syrian Who Risked His Life And Won An Oscar? - NPR Mon, 04 Sep 2017 11:00:36 GMT

NPR

Whatever Happened To ... The Syrian Who Risked His Life And Won An Oscar? NPR When we first spoke to Khaled Khatib, he had just finished working on The White Helmets, a 41-minute Netflix documentary about a group of volunteer rescue workers who were helping those caught in the crossfire of Syria's bloody civil war. That was last ... and more »

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The father who saved his children from IS in Syria - BBC News Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:08:59 GMT

BBC News

The father who saved his children from IS in Syria BBC News Sitting in the yard of his house, Artur Magomedov recalls the moment his world fell apart. "My wife's uncle and brother came round to see me. They told me she had gone away and taken the children." Without telling him, Artur's wife had taken their ... and more »

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Syria, China hope for World Cup fairy tale in Asian finale - The Straits Times Mon, 04 Sep 2017 21:01:20 GMT

The Straits Times

Syria, China hope for World Cup fairy tale in Asian finale The Straits Times HONG KONG • War-torn Syria and China are both aiming to pull off a near-miracle as Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup heads into a final showdown today. Among Asia's heavyweights, Australia's progress is far from assured and South Korea are in ... War-ravaged Syria on the brink of World Cup qualificationeuronews all 89 news articles »

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He wanted to fight in Syria. IS sent him to South-east Asia instead - TODAYonline Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:08:05 GMT

TODAYonline

He wanted to fight in Syria. IS sent him to South-east Asia instead TODAYonline That fight, which has raged for months, has become the most intense military campaign the IS has supported outside Syria and Iraq. The militants fighting in Marawi opposed the government long before they announced loyalty to the IS, also known as Isis ... He Aimed to Fight in Syria. ISIS Had a Broader Plan: Southeast Asia ...New York Times all 26 news articles »

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US-led coalition says Islamic State Syria convoy split in two - Reuters Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:55:18 GMT

Reuters

US-led coalition says Islamic State Syria convoy split in two Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - An Islamic State evacuation convoy trying to reach IS territory in east Syria has split in two, with some buses remaining in the open desert after others turned back into government-held areas, a U.S.-led coalition fighting the group ... IS convoy stranded in Syria desert after US bombing - BBC NewsBBC News Syria may be in ruins, but it looks like Assad 'has won the war militarily'Los Angeles Times Syria army gains in ISIL's last central strongholdAljazeera.com HuffPost -The Guardian -New York Times all 462 news articles »

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Syrian Democratic Forces Clear Great Mosque of Raqqa - Department of Defense Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:06:39 GMT

Department of Defense

Syrian Democratic Forces Clear Great Mosque of Raqqa Department of Defense The seizure of Raqqa's Old City district, and especially the Great Mosque, is a milestone in the ongoing battle to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Raqqa and all of Syria Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said ... US-backed Syrian forces seize Raqqa mosque: coalitionReuters Syrian rebels reclaim ISIS stronghold of Raqqa9news.com.au all 55 news articles »

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In Lebanon, Syrian Refugees Met With Harassment And Hostility ... - NPR Sat, 02 Sep 2017 22:27:00 GMT

NPR	In Lebanon, Syrian Refugees Met With Harassment And Hostility ... NPR In some Lebanese towns, Syrian refugees now outnumber Lebanese. And harassment against them is picking up — as is political rhetoric against them. and more »

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Footage: Syrian forces drive ISIS from its last stronghold in central Syria - AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:52:28 GMT

AMN Al-Masdar News (registration)

Footage: Syrian forces drive ISIS from its last stronghold in central Syria AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) After taking control of the town from ISIS earlier in the week, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and forces allied to it where made to contend with a large counter-attack by the jihadist group which saw some sections of the town fall back into Islamic State ... Syrian troops reportedly kill 120 Daesh terrorists in Hama provincePress TV IS clashes with Syrian regime forces kill 150Times of India all 32 news articles »