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Malaysia’s top Islamic State operative killed in Syria: police
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Malaysia’s top Islamic State operative killed in Syria: police

Malaysia's most-wanted member of the Islamic State militant group has been killed in Syria, police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said…
Syria will abide by ‘de-escalation’ plan: foreign minister
Middle East

Syria will abide by ‘de-escalation’ plan: foreign minister

Syria's foreign minister said on Monday that his government would abide by the terms of a Russian plan for "de-escalation"…
Syrian army advances despite deal to cut violence: monitor
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Syrian army advances despite deal to cut violence: monitor

The Syrian army seized control of the village of al-Zalakiyat north of Hama on Sunday amid a heavy bombardment, a…
Syria fighting eases as Russian safe zones deal takes effect
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Syria fighting eases as Russian safe zones deal takes effect

Fighting between Syrian rebel and government forces eased on Saturday as a Russian-led effort to shore up a ceasefire took…
Russia, Turkey agree to support safe-zones in Syria
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Russia, Turkey agree to support safe-zones in Syria

The presidents of Russia and Turkey said on Wednesday they support the creation of safe-zones in war-torn Syria as a…
Putin says wants impartial investigation into Syria chemical attack
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Putin says wants impartial investigation into Syria chemical attack

Russia condemns the use of chemical weapons by anyone and wants a full and impartial investigation into last month's poison…
Syrians struggle to reclaim their stolen homes
Middle East

Syrians struggle to reclaim their stolen homes

When the radio started blaring, warning of regime shelling nearby, Abou Hadi (not his real name) didn't sound scared. He…
Trump gives Pentagon power to reset Iraq, Syria troop limits
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Trump gives Pentagon power to reset Iraq, Syria troop limits

President Donald Trump has given the military the authority to reset a confusing system of troop limits in Iraq and…
Israel seeks US backing to avert permanent Iran foothold in Syria
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Israel seeks US backing to avert permanent Iran foothold in Syria

Israel is seeking an "understanding" with the Trump administration that Iran must not be allowed to establish a permanent military…
Israel strikes Iran-supplied arms depot near Damascus airport
Middle East

Israel strikes Iran-supplied arms depot near Damascus airport

Syrian rebel and intelligence sources said Israel struck an arms supply hub on Thursday operated by the Lebanese Hezbollah group…
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