<< Back

---

This RSS feed URL is deprecated category>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:00:15 GMT This RSS feed URL is deprecated, please update. New URLs can be found in the footers at https://news.google.com/news

---

Welcome to Syria 2.0 - Foreign Policy (blog) Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:54:54 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Welcome to Syria 2.0 Foreign Policy (blog) U.S. officials recently confirmed Washington's intention to indefinitely retain effective ownership of around 28 percent of Syrian territory, in partnership with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. But those plans are increasingly in conflict ... Kurds call on Syrian regime to intervene in Afrin battleThe Guardian Syria war: Germany suspends upgrade to Turkey tanksBBC News Pentagon calls Turkey's actions in Syria a 'distraction'The Hill all 774 news articles »

---

What Syria Teaches Us About 'America First' - National Review Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:01:52 GMT

National Review

What Syria Teaches Us About 'America First' National Review Nowhere has this been more apparent than in Syria. True to his word, Trump has overseen a campaign that resulted in the decisive defeat of ISIS. Apologists for President Obama claim that Trump merely carried out his predecessor's plan. But the truth is ... Back Into the QuagmireSlate Magazine Trump faces tough road ahead in SyriaThe Hill Air strikes kill at least 13 in east Syrian Islamic State territory: reportsReuters The Guardian -Fox News -Centcom -The New Arab all 142 news articles »

---

In Syria and North Korea, Trump administration 'red lines' are out of focus - Washington Post Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:16:14 GMT

Washington Post

In Syria and North Korea, Trump administration 'red lines' are out of focus Washington Post As images spread of a deadly chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad on April 4, an emotional President Trump blamed the tragedy on the mistakes of his predecessor. “President Obama said in 2012 that he ... Syria update: why no one is really winning the warThe Conversation UK Syrian peace talks start in Vienna as Russian meeting loomsReuters 'Last Hope' Syria Peace Talks End First Day In ViennaRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty RTE.ie all 431 news articles »

---

Trump Administration Weighs Whether to Extend Protections for Thousands of Syrians - The Intercept Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:56:48 GMT

The Intercept

Trump Administration Weighs Whether to Extend Protections for Thousands of Syrians The Intercept The TPS designation for Syria, which dates back to 2012, will expire on March 31. The Trump administration must announce whether it will offer an extension or re-designation at least 60 days before then — January 31. TPS offers temporary legal status ... and more »

---

US UNRWA aid cut to harm Palestinian refugees in Syria - Aljazeera.com Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:40:49 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US UNRWA aid cut to harm Palestinian refugees in Syria Aljazeera.com As US President Donald Trump pulls back funding for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, Palestinians in Syria are facing "life-threatening" conditions, the agency's spokesperson said. "Palestinians are among those worst affected ... and more »

---

On the front line it seems as if Syria's war against Islamists is far from over - The Independent Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:09:39 GMT

The Independent

On the front line it seems as if Syria's war against Islamists is far from over The Independent Oh yes, it will. Syrian military trucks, ankle deep in mud, some of them new Russian models, are grinding through the murk with thousands of boxes of new artillery ammunition, green oblong boxes and bright wooden crates of mortar rounds. Some arrive ... and more »

---

The US just changed course in Syria — and could now look to confront Iran - Business Insider Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:36:37 GMT

Business Insider

The US just changed course in Syria — and could now look to confront Iran Business Insider Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently laid out a new US approach to the conflict in Syria, and two things became immediately clear — the US is staying in Syria and conflict with Iran could be coming. Up until this point, the US presence in Syria ... With our ongoing war efforts there, the Trump administration is courting disaster.National Review all 7 news articles »

---

Danon: Iran currently controls 82000 fighters in Syria - The Jerusalem Post Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:45:00 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

Danon: Iran currently controls 82000 fighters in Syria The Jerusalem Post Danon told the executive body that he was ready to expose “classified information” for the first time, “because it is vital for the world to understand that if we turn a blind eye in Syria, the Iranian threat will only grow. This includes 3,000 members ... Israel accuses Iran of trying to turn Syria into its baseFox News Israel's UN Ambassador: Iran Trying to Turn Syria Into Its Military BaseHaaretz Israel's UN envoy: 'Classified info' shows Iran has 3000 troops in SyriaThe Times of Israel Arutz Sheva -Arab News all 17 news articles »

---

Davos, Donald Trump, Syria: Your Thursday Briefing - The New York ... - New York Times Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:04:32 GMT

New York Times

Davos, Donald Trump, Syria: Your Thursday Briefing - The New York ... New York Times (Want to get this briefing by email? Here's the sign-up.) Good morning. Here's what you need to know: Photo. Credit Patrick Chappatte. • Europe is back. That was the message of some of the Continent's leaders in speeches at the World Economic Forum ... and more »

---

Lebanon invited to Syria peace talks in Russia's Sochi - Xinhua Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:52:46 GMT

Lebanon invited to Syria peace talks in Russia's Sochi Xinhua BEIRUT, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon was invited Thursday to participate in peace talks on Syria in the Russian town of Sochi this month, the National News Agency reported. Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zaspikin extended the invitation during ... and more »