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US troops and Russia-backed Syrian forces set to come into contact as they close in separately on Isis - The Independent Sat, 09 Sep 2017 21:49:24 GMT

The Independent

US troops and Russia-backed Syrian forces set to come into contact as they close in separately on Isis The Independent US-backed forces and Syrian government troops, supported by Russia and Iran, look set to come into contact as they each make separate advances against Isis in Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched an offensive against Isis along the border ... US-backed forces announce anti-ISIS push in Syria's oil-rich eastWashington Post Syrian army, allies seize oilfield from Islamic State in east: State TVCNBC US-backed forces launch east Syria campaign against ISABC News Aljazeera.com -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 355 news articles »

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Can Syrians support their national soccer team without taking sides in the country's civil war? - Los Angeles Times Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:02:17 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Can Syrians support their national soccer team without taking sides in the country's civil war? Los Angeles Times It was the third minute into overtime of the soccer World Cup qualifier in Tehran's Azadi Stadium between Syria and Iran. Iran was ahead, 2-1, but a red-shirted Syrian player, Mardik Mardikian, had just taken control of the ball and was now racing past ... Mixed feelings for Syrian exiles as footballers hold on to World Cup dreamThe Guardian Syrian star Omar Al Somah not giving up on World Cup dreamCNN The Syrian national soccer team shows why you can't separate politics from sportsSB Nation FIFA.com -Washington Post -ESPN FC all 799 news articles »

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Holocaust Museum removes study that critics say whitewashed Obama's Syria policy - Fox News Sat, 09 Sep 2017 10:39:11 GMT

Fox News

Holocaust Museum removes study that critics say whitewashed Obama's Syria policy Fox News "Since its release, a number of people with whom we have worked closely on Syria since the conflict's outbreak have expressed concerns with the study," a message on the museum's website now reads. "The Museum has decided to remove the study from its ...

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Airstrikes on Syrian Military Sites Renew Focus on Chemical Weapons - New York Times Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:53:41 GMT

New York Times

Airstrikes on Syrian Military Sites Renew Focus on Chemical Weapons New York Times JERUSALEM — Overnight strikes Thursday on Syrian military sites — which are said to produce chemical weapons and advanced missiles — brought renewed attention to Syria's chemical weapons, and appear to have been an escalation of Israel's efforts to ... Israeli airstrike targets Syrian military site as tensions riseWashington Post Israel just bombed a chemical weapons factory that Syria shouldn't have hadVox Syrian Army: Israeli Air Raid Killed 2 SoldiersTIME The Atlantic -The Guardian -CNN all 345 news articles »

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Coalition Partner Force Mounts ISIS Clearing Operation in Eastern Syria - Department of Defense Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:05:59 GMT

Department of Defense

Coalition Partner Force Mounts ISIS Clearing Operation in Eastern Syria Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Sept. 9, 2017 — Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve welcomes today's announcement by the Syrian Arab Coalition of the commencement of their offensive to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in the Khabur ... and more »

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Is it Time to Reopen the Jordan-Syria Border? - Fair Observer Sat, 09 Sep 2017 20:40:56 GMT

Is it Time to Reopen the Jordan-Syria Border? Fair Observer Jordan is employing a new political and security tactic regarding the Syrian conflict. On August 30, 2017, Amman, the host of the Military Operations Center (MOC) that oversees the truce in Syria, held a prisoner swap. The warring sides exchanged 30 ... and more »

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Syrian Regime Forces Pass Stranded ISIS Convoy - Department of Defense Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:11:15 GMT

Department of Defense

Syrian Regime Forces Pass Stranded ISIS Convoy Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Sept. 8, 2017 — At approximately 7 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time today, the front line of Syrian pro-regime forces advanced past the convoy carrying Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists and noncombatants in the eastern Syrian desert. US-led surveillance aircraft leave area near Islamic State convoy in SyriaReuters all 89 news articles »

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Syria and Allies Hold Their Temper Despite Attack on Missile Plant - Haaretz Sat, 09 Sep 2017 18:22:27 GMT

Haaretz

Syria and Allies Hold Their Temper Despite Attack on Missile Plant Haaretz Syria didn't retaliate after the airstrike, which it has attributed to Israel, on a missile-production plant in the west of the country on Thursday. The statement by the Syrian military was carefully crafted and low on detail. The release described the ... and more »

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Lebanon arrests former mayor in border town near Syria: security sources - Reuters Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:48:42 GMT

Reuters

Lebanon arrests former mayor in border town near Syria: security sources Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces arrested a former mayor of the town of Arsal near the Syrian border on Saturday in connection with the capture of Lebanese soldiers, security sources said. Ali al-Hujeiri also stands accused of collusion with ... and more »

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Israeli Griffon Vulture Is Rescued by Syrian Rebel Commander - NBCNews.com Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:48:33 GMT

NBCNews.com

Israeli Griffon Vulture Is Rescued by Syrian Rebel Commander NBCNews.com TEL AVIV, Israel — An Israeli was captured by rebel forces after crossing the border into Syria before being released and returning home. But this former captive has talons and a massive wingspan. Four months ago, a griffon vulture nicknamed “S-98 ... Syrian Rebels Return Eagle to Israel After It Flew Into ISIS BadlandsNewsweek all 4 news articles »