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Syrian opposition calls on Trump and EU to up pressure on Russia and Iran
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Syrian opposition calls on Trump and EU to up pressure on Russia and Iran

Syria’s chief opposition negotiator called on US President Donald Trump and European Union leaders to increase pressure on President Bashar…
The legacy of the ‘Islamic State’
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The legacy of the ‘Islamic State’

The terrorist “Islamic State” (IS) militia is mostly defeated in Syria and Iraq. According to the US military, the jihadis have…
New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus
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New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus

Syria, Turkey and Russia responded vehemently on Monday to new US-backed plans to set up a 30,000-strong “border force” inside…
Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria
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Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria

Turkey is enraged about US plans for a Kurdish-led “border force” in Syria —  A Turkish attack would further strain relations…
France vs. fake news offers test case for democratic dilemma
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France vs. fake news offers test case for democratic dilemma

Can a democratic country outlaw fake news? France is about to find out, after President Emmanuel Macron ordered a law…
Twin blasts kill dozens in Baghdad
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Twin blasts kill dozens in Baghdad

Two suicide bombers detonated explosive vests at a busy square in Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 26 and wounding…
Erdogan says Turkey will crush Kurdish militia in Afrin
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Erdogan says Turkey will crush Kurdish militia in Afrin

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Turkey’s military incursion in northern Syria’s Idlib province would crush Kurdish militia forces…
Syrian state media says Turkey helped rebel attack
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Syrian state media says Turkey helped rebel attack

Syrian state media on Friday cited field commanders as saying Turkey helped anti-government rebels launch a counter attack against the…
Turkey says offensive in Syria’s Idlib will cause new migration wave
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Turkey says offensive in Syria’s Idlib will cause new migration wave

Increased attacks in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province will spark a new wave of migration, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said…
Syrian rebels declare counter attack in Idlib province
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Syrian rebels declare counter attack in Idlib province

Rebels launched a counter attack against Syrian government forces and their allies in Idlib province on Thursday, seeking to roll…
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