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Syria rebels say attacks by army and Russian planes threaten truce
Middle East
February 29, 2016
Syria rebels say attacks by army and Russian planes threaten truce
The Syrian opposition warned on Sunday that attacks by the army, backed by Russian warplanes, threatened a US-Russian deal for…
Syria fighting largely halts as agreement kicks in
Middle East
February 27, 2016
Syria fighting largely halts as agreement kicks in
Fighting appeared to stop across most areas of western Syria on Saturday after a landmark "cessation of hostilities" came into…
All eyes on Syria as ceasefire deadline looms
Middle East
February 26, 2016
All eyes on Syria as ceasefire deadline looms
US President Barack Obama has warned Moscow and Damascus the "world will be watching" their commitment to a looming ceasefire,…
Islamic State bomb supply chain includes firms in 20 countries including India: report
Middle East
February 25, 2016
Islamic State bomb supply chain includes firms in 20 countries including India: report
Companies from 20 countries are involved in the supply chain of components that end up in Islamic State explosives, a…
Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefire
Middle East
February 25, 2016
Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefire
Syria's opposition indicated on Wednesday it was ready for a two-week truce in Syria, saying it was a chance to…
Islamic State tightens grip on Syrian government road to Aleppo
Middle East
February 24, 2016
Islamic State tightens grip on Syrian government road to Aleppo
Islamic State fighters were reported to have tightened their grip on a Syrian government supply route to Aleppo on Tuesday…
Syrian govt accepts halt to ‘combat operations’ in line with US-Russian plan
Middle East
February 23, 2016
Syrian govt accepts halt to ‘combat operations’ in line with US-Russian plan
The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to "combat operations" that does not include the Islamic State…
Islamic State attack shuts Syrian govt supply route for second day
Middle East
February 23, 2016
Islamic State attack shuts Syrian govt supply route for second day
An important Syrian government supply route to Aleppo was shut for a second day on Tuesday because of an Islamic…
Syrian rebels see flaws in US-Russian truce plan
Middle East
February 23, 2016
Syrian rebels see flaws in US-Russian truce plan
The United States and Russia announced plans for a "cessation of hostilities" in Syria that would take effect on Saturday…
Violence rages in Syria as Kerry and Lavrov reach provisional deal on ceasefire
Middle East
February 22, 2016
Violence rages in Syria as Kerry and Lavrov reach provisional deal on ceasefire
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday he and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, had reached a provisional…