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John Kerry Says Early Reports Indicate Reduction In Syria Violence
Early reports show some reduction of violence in Syria since a cessation of hostilities brokered by the United States and Russia came into effect on Monday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
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U.S., Russia Reach Deal On Cease-Fire In Syria
The United States and Russia agreed Friday to the renewal of a cease-fire in Syria, to begin Monday with the cessation of all air and ground attacks by all parties, including the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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US And Russia Fail To Close Deal On Ending Violence In Syria
The United States and Russia failed on Friday to reach a breakthrough deal on military cooperation and a nationwide cessation of hostilities in Syria, saying they still have issues to resolve before an agreement could be announced.
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Nusra Front Announces Split From Al-Qaeda, Renames Itself Jabhat Fatah al-Sham
Nusra Front has renamed itself Jabhat Fatah al Sham so that the international community, the United States and Russia can no longer use the pretext of its affiliation with al Qaeda to attack Syrians, the group's leader, Abu Mohamad al-Golani said.
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Russia Says 48-Hour Truce Reached In Syria's Aleppo
The Russian Defense Ministry says a 48-hour cessation of hostilities has been declared in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
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Truce Takes Hold In Aleppo But Fighting Goes On Elsewhere In Syria
A cessation of hostilities agreement brokered by Russia and the United States brought a measure of relief to the battered Syrian city of Aleppo today but President Bashar al-Assad said he still sought a total, crushing victory over rebel forces.
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Ceasefire In Syria Has Reduced, But Not Ended Aleppo Violence: Report
The cessation of hostilities that went into force around Aleppo, Syria, on Wednesday has reduced the level of violence but has not been complete, which is the ultimate aim, the US State Department said.
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Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama Agree To Assist Further In Cessation Of Hostilities In Syria: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama have agreed to assist further in securing a cessation of hostilities in Syria during a phone call, the Kremlin said in a statement on Monday.
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Syrian Army And Allies Launch Attack South Of Aleppo
The Syrian army and its allies launched a big attack overnight on insurgents south of Aleppo, described as the fiercest government assault in the area since a cessation of hostilities agreement came into effect in February.
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US Dismisses Russia Call For Urgent Talks On Syria Ceasefire
The United States on Monday rejected Russia's call for an urgent meeting over violations of Syria's three-week cessation of hostilities, saying that its concerns were already being handled in a constructive manner.
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Sergei Lavrov And John Kerry Discuss Deeper Coordination On Syrian Ceasefire: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the need for deeper coordination on Syria's cessation of hostilities in a phone call on Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.
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Air Strike Hits Syrian Market, Opposition Says Truce must Be Respected
A Syrian or Russian air strike was reported to have killed at least a dozen people and possibly many more at a market in northwestern Syria on Monday, straining a cessation of hostilities agreement meant to pave the way for peace talks.
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Humanitarian Aid In Syria Increases Following Ceasefire: White House
The cessation of hostilities in Syria has led to an increase in humanitarian aid in the country, the White House said on Wednesday.
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UN May Delay Syria Talks, Says US, Russia Must Guarantee Truce
The United States and Russia must make Syria's cessation of hostilities work or else it may become necessary to delay the resumption of peace talks, UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura told Reuters today.
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Syria Ceasefire Task Force Meets, France Wants Answers On Violations
Countries sponsoring the Syria peace process met in Geneva today amid complaints that a new cessation of hostilities deal was quickly unravelling, with France demanding information about reports of persisting attacks on rebel positions.
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John Kerry Says Early Reports Indicate Reduction In Syria Violence
Early reports show some reduction of violence in Syria since a cessation of hostilities brokered by the United States and Russia came into effect on Monday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
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U.S., Russia Reach Deal On Cease-Fire In Syria
The United States and Russia agreed Friday to the renewal of a cease-fire in Syria, to begin Monday with the cessation of all air and ground attacks by all parties, including the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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US And Russia Fail To Close Deal On Ending Violence In Syria
The United States and Russia failed on Friday to reach a breakthrough deal on military cooperation and a nationwide cessation of hostilities in Syria, saying they still have issues to resolve before an agreement could be announced.
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Nusra Front Announces Split From Al-Qaeda, Renames Itself Jabhat Fatah al-Sham
Nusra Front has renamed itself Jabhat Fatah al Sham so that the international community, the United States and Russia can no longer use the pretext of its affiliation with al Qaeda to attack Syrians, the group's leader, Abu Mohamad al-Golani said.
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Russia Says 48-Hour Truce Reached In Syria's Aleppo
The Russian Defense Ministry says a 48-hour cessation of hostilities has been declared in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
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Truce Takes Hold In Aleppo But Fighting Goes On Elsewhere In Syria
A cessation of hostilities agreement brokered by Russia and the United States brought a measure of relief to the battered Syrian city of Aleppo today but President Bashar al-Assad said he still sought a total, crushing victory over rebel forces.
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Ceasefire In Syria Has Reduced, But Not Ended Aleppo Violence: Report
The cessation of hostilities that went into force around Aleppo, Syria, on Wednesday has reduced the level of violence but has not been complete, which is the ultimate aim, the US State Department said.
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Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama Agree To Assist Further In Cessation Of Hostilities In Syria: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama have agreed to assist further in securing a cessation of hostilities in Syria during a phone call, the Kremlin said in a statement on Monday.
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Syrian Army And Allies Launch Attack South Of Aleppo
The Syrian army and its allies launched a big attack overnight on insurgents south of Aleppo, described as the fiercest government assault in the area since a cessation of hostilities agreement came into effect in February.
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US Dismisses Russia Call For Urgent Talks On Syria Ceasefire
The United States on Monday rejected Russia's call for an urgent meeting over violations of Syria's three-week cessation of hostilities, saying that its concerns were already being handled in a constructive manner.
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Sergei Lavrov And John Kerry Discuss Deeper Coordination On Syrian Ceasefire: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the need for deeper coordination on Syria's cessation of hostilities in a phone call on Wednesday, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.
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Air Strike Hits Syrian Market, Opposition Says Truce must Be Respected
A Syrian or Russian air strike was reported to have killed at least a dozen people and possibly many more at a market in northwestern Syria on Monday, straining a cessation of hostilities agreement meant to pave the way for peace talks.
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Humanitarian Aid In Syria Increases Following Ceasefire: White House
The cessation of hostilities in Syria has led to an increase in humanitarian aid in the country, the White House said on Wednesday.
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UN May Delay Syria Talks, Says US, Russia Must Guarantee Truce
The United States and Russia must make Syria's cessation of hostilities work or else it may become necessary to delay the resumption of peace talks, UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura told Reuters today.
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Syria Ceasefire Task Force Meets, France Wants Answers On Violations
Countries sponsoring the Syria peace process met in Geneva today amid complaints that a new cessation of hostilities deal was quickly unravelling, with France demanding information about reports of persisting attacks on rebel positions.
