CNBC | A swarm of armed drones attacked a Russian military base in Syria CNBC Russia says it has identified the launch location from where a swarm of armed drones began their attack on two of its military bases in western Syria on Saturday. Ten drones rigged with explosive devices descended over Russia's Hmeimim air base while a ... Russia has fooled the US again in Syria Russian military shows drones it says came from Syria raid Russia's explanation about who attacked its bases in Syria keeps getting stranger |
New York Times | She Left France to Fight in Syria. Now She Wants to Return. But Can She? New York Times PARIS — Having spent the last five years living in Syria, where she joined Islamic extremists, Emilie König, 33, wants to come home to France. But does France want her back? The daughter of a policeman from a small town in Brittany, she converted to ... |
CBS News | Sisters burned in Syrian conflict seek normalcy in Jordan CBS News Fighting continues to rage on in Syria, where the United Nations says nearly 100,000 people have been displaced since early December. The conflict has put many children -- including two Syrian sisters -- in danger. BBC News' Caroline Hawley reports ... |
Reuters | Syrian rebels declare counter attack in Idlib province Reuters Fighting raged in Idlib, where a government offensive helped by Iran-backed militia has gathered pace in the last two weeks, according to rebels and a military media unit run by Lebanon's Hezbollah, which is fighting on the Syrian government side ... Syria war: Assault on rebel stronghold of Idlib 'displaces 100000' Syrian govt defends Idlib campaign, condemns France Syria – Humanitarian situationn (10 January 2018) |
Washington Post | Why the US considers parts of Mexico just as dangerous to visit as Syria and Yemen Washington Post The State Department considers five states in Mexico as dangerous for U.S. travelers as war-torn nations such as Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan. Agency officials announced a new numbered classification system for world travel on Wednesday, replacing a ... US 'do not travel' advisory puts five Mexican states on same level as Syria US State Department issues 'do not travel' warning for 5 Mexican states equivalent to Syria, Iraq |
Washington Post | Russia says DIY drones that attacked its base in Syria came from a rebel village Washington Post BEIRUT — Russia on Wednesday identified the village from which a swarm of drones attacked its main military base in Syria and released photographs of the crudely constructed aircraft that were used. The revelations only somewhat cleared up the mystery ... Turkey Urges Russia, Iran to Stop Syrian Army Offensive in Idlib Russia presses EU to pay up for rebuilding Syria Russia is blaming Turkey for attacks on its military bases in Syria — after hinting the US was responsible |
Aljazeera.com | Turkey 'summons top US diplomat' over Syria Kurd forces Aljazeera.com Turkey's foreign ministry has summoned a senior US diplomat to express Ankara's "discomfort" over Washington's support for Syrian Kurdish fighters, state media reported. Citing an anonymous diplomatic source, Anadolu news agency said that US Embassy ... US Is Giving Weapons to Terror Group in Syria, Turkey Says Syrian Offensive Threatens Turkish Cooperation with Russia, Iran No one may establish a new state in northern Syria, Erdoğan warns US |
ReliefWeb | Syria: Flash update on recent events - 11 January 2018 ReliefWeb The UN continues to receive concerning reports of ongoing fighting and airstrikes affecting the civilian population in north-west Syria. Communities and IDP sites, already hosting thousands of IDPs, are struggling to absorb new arrivals. The UN ... UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Escalation of Fighting in Syria In Damascus, UN aid chief outlines measures to improve response to Syrian crisis in 2018 UN humanitarian official expresses worries about besieged people in Syria |
VICE News | This is life inside Assad's Syria after 6 years of brutal war VICE News Six years of civil war has left most of Syria, a country once known for its ancient cities, in ruins. On the battlefield, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's forces continue to fight a loose, and increasingly diminished collection of anti-government ... |
Aljazeera.com | Syrian army: Israel launches air strikes near Damascus Aljazeera.com Israel launched a series of predawn air strikes then followed up with artillery fire on an army base near the Syrian capital, Damascus, Syria's military said. The allegation was not denied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when questioned by ... Bombing in Syria leaves civilians, including children, buried under rubble Dozens Killed by Car Bomb in Syria, Activists Say Syria war: Explosion and air strikes in rebel-held Idlib 'kill 40' |