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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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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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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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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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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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Syria Strikes Kill 25 As Another Damascus Suburb Surrenders
Syria's government secured a deal to restore its authority over another rebellious Damascus suburb on Thursday while Syrian rebels captured new ground in a lightning advance on the central city of Hama and suspected government airstrikes killed 25 civilians in the surrounding province.
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Syrian Army Fire Cuts Only Road Into Rebel-Held Aleppo: Rebels
The only way into rebel-held parts of Aleppo was cut on Thursday by a Syrian government advance that put the road within firing range, two rebel sources and a group monitoring the conflict said.
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Russia Announces New Ceasefire For Syria's Aleppo
Russia announced a last minute 48-hour ceasefire for Syria's war-torn Aleppo late Wednesday, just hours after Washington warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his ally Moscow that they must respect the nationwide truce agreed in February.
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US-Backed Syria Force Closes In On ISIS-Held City Manbij
US-backed Syrian fighters have surrounded the ISIS-held city of Manbij from three sides as they press a major new offensive against the jihadists near the Turkish border, a spokesman for the fighters said on Monday.
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Russia Accuses Syrian Opposition Of Using Blackmail At Geneva Talks
Russia on Wednesday accused the Saudi-backed Syrian opposition of employing blackmail by suspending its participation in peace talks in Geneva.
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Syrian Talks Appear Doomed As Air Strike Kills Dozens In Market
Syria's fragile peace talks appeared doomed on Tuesday after air strikes killed around 40 people in a crowded vegetable market in rebel territory, with the opposition saying a truce was finished and it would keep away from negotiations indefinitely.
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UN Says Syrian Opposition Suspends Formal Talks, Stays In Geneva
The UN Syria mediator said on Monday that the main opposition would no longer attend talks at the United Nations in Geneva in protest against the worsening situation on the ground, but said it would remain in the Swiss city for informal discussions.
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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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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".
-
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.
-
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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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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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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Syria Strikes Kill 25 As Another Damascus Suburb Surrenders
Syria's government secured a deal to restore its authority over another rebellious Damascus suburb on Thursday while Syrian rebels captured new ground in a lightning advance on the central city of Hama and suspected government airstrikes killed 25 civilians in the surrounding province.
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Syrian Army Fire Cuts Only Road Into Rebel-Held Aleppo: Rebels
The only way into rebel-held parts of Aleppo was cut on Thursday by a Syrian government advance that put the road within firing range, two rebel sources and a group monitoring the conflict said.
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Russia Announces New Ceasefire For Syria's Aleppo
Russia announced a last minute 48-hour ceasefire for Syria's war-torn Aleppo late Wednesday, just hours after Washington warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his ally Moscow that they must respect the nationwide truce agreed in February.
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US-Backed Syria Force Closes In On ISIS-Held City Manbij
US-backed Syrian fighters have surrounded the ISIS-held city of Manbij from three sides as they press a major new offensive against the jihadists near the Turkish border, a spokesman for the fighters said on Monday.
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Russia Accuses Syrian Opposition Of Using Blackmail At Geneva Talks
Russia on Wednesday accused the Saudi-backed Syrian opposition of employing blackmail by suspending its participation in peace talks in Geneva.
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Syrian Talks Appear Doomed As Air Strike Kills Dozens In Market
Syria's fragile peace talks appeared doomed on Tuesday after air strikes killed around 40 people in a crowded vegetable market in rebel territory, with the opposition saying a truce was finished and it would keep away from negotiations indefinitely.
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UN Says Syrian Opposition Suspends Formal Talks, Stays In Geneva
The UN Syria mediator said on Monday that the main opposition would no longer attend talks at the United Nations in Geneva in protest against the worsening situation on the ground, but said it would remain in the Swiss city for informal discussions.
