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2 Days Of Clashes, Revenge Killings Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that among those dead were 745 civilians, who were killed mostly in shootings from close distances.
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How Syria's Assad Used Chemical Weapons To Suppress Civilian Unrest
Syrian rebels have declared the start of a new era as they marched into the capital Damascus this morning.
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'Daddy, Pick Me Up!' Screams Boy After His Legs Blow Off In Syria Attack
In the aftermath of a barrel bomb attack in Syria's Idlib, nine-year-old Abdel Basset Al-Satuf tries to sit up, his legs blown off, and screams "Daddy, pick me up!" Abdel Basset was caught in a barrel bomb attack by regime forces on Thursday in the town of Al-Hbeit, in northwest Idlib province.
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Russian 'Ship Of Shame' Returning From Syria: UK
A Russian aircraft carrier used to wage a massive offensive on the Syrian city of Aleppo is on its way back to Russia, Britain's defence minister said Wednesday, calling it a "ship of shame".
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White House Opens Door To Cooperation With Russian In Syria
The Trump administration on Monday opened the door to cooperating with Russia "or anyone else" to combat the ISIS, suggesting it could reverse a previous refusal to coordinate military action with Moscow as long as it backs the Syrian government.
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Barack Obama Denounces Aleppo 'Horror' As Evacuation Suspended
Responsibility for atrocities committed in Aleppo lies with Syria and its Russian and Iranian backers, US President Barack Obama said Friday as Damascus suspended the evacuation of civilians and fighters from the city's last rebel-held areas.
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In Aleppo, It's A Matter Of Time
The fight for Aleppo came to symbolize the hopes, the fears and the failures of the Syrian war. The only question now is how the battle ends.
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ISIS Is On The Offensive, May Have Just Picked Up A Surface-To-Air Missile System
The Islamic State's conquest of Palmyra appears to have netted the group a trove of weaponry, armor, ammunition and equipment that risks fueling a surge of gains by the militants in Syria at a time when attention has been diverted on the battle unfolding in Aleppo.
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European Leaders And Barack Obama To Discuss Russia Sanctions In Berlin: Sources
European leaders and President Barack Obama on Friday will discuss extending sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine, and possible new sanctions for its bombing in Syria, sources familiar with the plans said.
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UN Hopes Aleppo Medical Evacuations Will Begin Friday
The United Nations says it hopes to carry out the first medical evacuations from eastern Aleppo on Friday after getting clearance from all warring parties in the devastated Syrian city.
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Syria Peace Negotiators Agree To 'Prolong Contacts': Sergei Lavrov
Washington, Moscow and key regional players who met in Switzerland for Syria peace talks have decided to "prolong contacts", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.
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US Slams Russian 'Barbarism' In Syria, Moscow Says Peace Almost Impossible
The United States on Sunday called Russia's action in Syria "barbarism," not counter-terrorism, while Moscow's UN envoy said ending the war "is almost an impossible task now" as Syrian government forces, backed by Moscow, bombed the city of Aleppo.
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US 'Regret Loss of Life' After Hitting Syrian Troops By Mistake
US Ambassador Samantha Power expressed regret on Saturday over the US-led coalition strike on a Syrian army post, but dismissed Russia's call for an emergency Security Council meeting as a "stunt."
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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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World Powers Non-Commital On 'Safe Zone' For Syria, Says Turkey
World powers have not ruled out Turkey's idea for a "safe zone" in Syria but they have not shown a clear will to implement the plan either, the spokesman for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
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2 Days Of Clashes, Revenge Killings Leave Over 1,000 Dead In Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that among those dead were 745 civilians, who were killed mostly in shootings from close distances.
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How Syria's Assad Used Chemical Weapons To Suppress Civilian Unrest
Syrian rebels have declared the start of a new era as they marched into the capital Damascus this morning.
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'Daddy, Pick Me Up!' Screams Boy After His Legs Blow Off In Syria Attack
In the aftermath of a barrel bomb attack in Syria's Idlib, nine-year-old Abdel Basset Al-Satuf tries to sit up, his legs blown off, and screams "Daddy, pick me up!" Abdel Basset was caught in a barrel bomb attack by regime forces on Thursday in the town of Al-Hbeit, in northwest Idlib province.
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Russian 'Ship Of Shame' Returning From Syria: UK
A Russian aircraft carrier used to wage a massive offensive on the Syrian city of Aleppo is on its way back to Russia, Britain's defence minister said Wednesday, calling it a "ship of shame".
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White House Opens Door To Cooperation With Russian In Syria
The Trump administration on Monday opened the door to cooperating with Russia "or anyone else" to combat the ISIS, suggesting it could reverse a previous refusal to coordinate military action with Moscow as long as it backs the Syrian government.
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Barack Obama Denounces Aleppo 'Horror' As Evacuation Suspended
Responsibility for atrocities committed in Aleppo lies with Syria and its Russian and Iranian backers, US President Barack Obama said Friday as Damascus suspended the evacuation of civilians and fighters from the city's last rebel-held areas.
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In Aleppo, It's A Matter Of Time
The fight for Aleppo came to symbolize the hopes, the fears and the failures of the Syrian war. The only question now is how the battle ends.
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ISIS Is On The Offensive, May Have Just Picked Up A Surface-To-Air Missile System
The Islamic State's conquest of Palmyra appears to have netted the group a trove of weaponry, armor, ammunition and equipment that risks fueling a surge of gains by the militants in Syria at a time when attention has been diverted on the battle unfolding in Aleppo.
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European Leaders And Barack Obama To Discuss Russia Sanctions In Berlin: Sources
European leaders and President Barack Obama on Friday will discuss extending sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine, and possible new sanctions for its bombing in Syria, sources familiar with the plans said.
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UN Hopes Aleppo Medical Evacuations Will Begin Friday
The United Nations says it hopes to carry out the first medical evacuations from eastern Aleppo on Friday after getting clearance from all warring parties in the devastated Syrian city.
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Syria Peace Negotiators Agree To 'Prolong Contacts': Sergei Lavrov
Washington, Moscow and key regional players who met in Switzerland for Syria peace talks have decided to "prolong contacts", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.
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US Slams Russian 'Barbarism' In Syria, Moscow Says Peace Almost Impossible
The United States on Sunday called Russia's action in Syria "barbarism," not counter-terrorism, while Moscow's UN envoy said ending the war "is almost an impossible task now" as Syrian government forces, backed by Moscow, bombed the city of Aleppo.
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US 'Regret Loss of Life' After Hitting Syrian Troops By Mistake
US Ambassador Samantha Power expressed regret on Saturday over the US-led coalition strike on a Syrian army post, but dismissed Russia's call for an emergency Security Council meeting as a "stunt."
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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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World Powers Non-Commital On 'Safe Zone' For Syria, Says Turkey
World powers have not ruled out Turkey's idea for a "safe zone" in Syria but they have not shown a clear will to implement the plan either, the spokesman for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
