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US-Backed Coalition in Syria Strikes Pro-Assad Forces - New York Times Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:20:00 GMT

New York Times

US-Backed Coalition in Syria Strikes Pro-Assad Forces New York Times The clash occurred in an area of eastern Syria where government troops and their allies have competed with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, allied with the United States, to seize territory rich in oil and natural gas. The fighting offered a ... US-led air raids in Syria 'kill 100 pro-Assad fighters'Aljazeera.com Assad government, Russia condemn US presence in Syria as 'illegal' following airstrikesWashington Post Syria war: Assad's government accuses US of massacreBBC News CNN -USA TODAY -CNN all 235 news articles »

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Syria war: Last of British IS 'Beatles' gang captured by Kurds - BBC News Thu, 08 Feb 2018 21:08:24 GMT

BBC News

Syria war: Last of British IS 'Beatles' gang captured by Kurds BBC News Two British men believed to be members of a notorious Islamic State group (IS) cell have been seized by Syrian Kurdish fighters, US officials say. Alexanda Kotey, 34, and El Shafee Elsheikh, 29, were the last two members of the cell to remain at large ... 2 suspected ISIS militants from Britain detained in Syria, US officials sayWashington Post 2 of ISIS's Infamous British Fighters Are Captured by Syrian KurdsNew York Times The last 2 British ISIS 'Beatles' have been captured in SyriaNBCNews.com TIME -The Guardian -Sky News -Department of State all 67 news articles »

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Far From Winding Down, Syria's War Escalates on Multiple Fronts - New York Times Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:47:00 GMT

New York Times

Far From Winding Down, Syria's War Escalates on Multiple Fronts New York Times Medics doused patients with water after a suspected chlorine attack, one of five in Syria since the start of the year. That was just a fraction of the violence this week in northern Syria, according to residents and rescue workers, as the Syrian ... More than 200 civilians killed in Syrian airstrikes over 4 days, group saysCNN Syrian Regime Airstrikes Continue On Besieged Damascus SuburbNPR Syria war: Assault on besieged Eastern Ghouta kills 200 in four daysBBC News Aljazeera.com -CBS News -Santa Fe New Mexican all 451 news articles »

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Fight against ISIS over, fight for Syrian territory ramps up - PBS NewsHour Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:50:26 GMT

PBS NewsHour

Fight against ISIS over, fight for Syrian territory ramps up PBS NewsHour The war in Syria is breaking dangerous new ground. Syrian and Russian airstrikes have pummeled rebel-held areas, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble. Meanwhile, American commanders vow to hold their ground on behalf of Kurdish allies, under threat ... On the front lines in Syria, US troops face NATO ally's wrathCNN 'Extreme' Suffering in Syria as Government Steps Up BombingNew York Times It's time to untangle the mess in Syria. Here's how to do it.Washington Post The Guardian -Aljazeera.com -The Sun Daily all 762 news articles »

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Tens of Thousands Mourn Russian Pilot Killed in Syria - Snopes.com Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:00:09 GMT

Snopes.com

Tens of Thousands Mourn Russian Pilot Killed in Syria Snopes.com MOSCOW (AP) — Tens of thousands of Russians have attended a mourning ceremony for a Russian pilot who blew himself up to avoid being captured by the militants in Syria who downed his plane. Maj. Roman Filipov bailed out successfully Saturday from the ... and more »

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Iran is extending its regional power in Syria – this is Israel's worst ... - The Independent Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:15:41 GMT

The Independent

Iran is extending its regional power in Syria – this is Israel's worst ... The Independent The conflict in Syria seems to be hotting up again, just as it should be cooling down. Today US forces launched air strikes – the first for some time – in support of rebel forces that had come under Syrian government attack in a disputed area near the ... Kurds: Turkey Shelling Closes Schools for 40000 Students in Northern SyriaVoice of America Syria's war: Turkish-backed FSA advance near AfrinAljazeera.com Syrian rebels seek relevance by joining Turkey's offensiveABC News Reuters -RT all 277 news articles »

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An Extremely Complex Battlefield Is Taking Shape In Northern Syria - NPR Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:23:51 GMT

An Extremely Complex Battlefield Is Taking Shape In Northern Syria NPR Let's go now to Syria - to northern Syria near the border with Turkey where an exceedingly complicated battlefield is taking shape. Here are the players. U.S. troops are there. They are backing local forces - Syrian Kurds - in the fight against ISIS ...

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5 things for February 8: Budget deal, Syria, Winter Olympics - CNN Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:28:48 GMT

CNN

5 things for February 8: Budget deal, Syria, Winter Olympics CNN (CNN) Today, we launch a special section for the Winter Olympics. And if you're a fanatic (like we are), here are 10 places you can live out your Olympic dreams. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get ... and more »

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Morning mail: US kills more than 100 Assad fighters in Syria - The Guardian Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:20:00 GMT

The Guardian

Morning mail: US kills more than 100 Assad fighters in Syria The Guardian The US has said it killed more than 100 fighters loyal to the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad as it repelled an assault on a US-controlled base in eastern Syria – the most serious clash between the US-backed alliance and government forces. News of the ...

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Tens of thousands attend funeral of Russian pilot who became a national hero after he blew himself up to avoid being ... - Daily Mail Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:40:13 GMT

Daily Mail

Tens of thousands attend funeral of Russian pilot who became a national hero after he blew himself up to avoid being ... Daily Mail Over 30,000 people in the southwestern city of Voronezh attended Thursday's funeral ceremony for the pilot who was married with a four-year old daughter. According to Major Filipov's wingman, after the fighter pilot was downed by an terrorist-fired ... and more »