Syria truce

German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
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German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire

German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged the Iranian government during his two-day visit to the Islamic Republic to do what…
Russia says US refuses to share Syria truce deal with UN council
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Russia says US refuses to share Syria truce deal with UN council

Russia said on Friday that a U.N. Security Council endorsement of a Syria ceasefire deal between Moscow and Washington appeared…
Syria ceasefire deal in balance as Aleppo aid plan stalls
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Syria ceasefire deal in balance as Aleppo aid plan stalls

Russia said the Syrian army had begun to withdraw from a road into Aleppo on Thursday, a prerequisite for pressing…
Syria truce largely holds, aid preparations underway
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Syria truce largely holds, aid preparations underway

A nationwide ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia was mostly holding across Syria on Tuesday and efforts to…
Iran welcomes Syria deal, urges political solution
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Iran welcomes Syria deal, urges political solution

Iran, a close ally and military backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, welcomed a U.S.-Russian deal for a truce in…
Moscow and Washington know what’s needed to restore Syria truce: Kerry
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Moscow and Washington know what’s needed to restore Syria truce: Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday Washington and Moscow had reached a common understanding on the steps…
Syria’s three-day truce not enough for fresh peace talks: France
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Syria’s three-day truce not enough for fresh peace talks: France

France said on Thursday that a three-day nationwide ceasefire announced by the Syrian army was not good enough and it…
Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
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Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad described the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday as a "glimmer of hope" and accused…
Activists report shelling in central Syrian city
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Activists report shelling in central Syrian city

Syrian troops shelled Saturday two rebel-held neighborhoods in the central city of Homs in an apparent violation of an internationally…
Skirmish on second day of fragile Syria truce
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Skirmish on second day of fragile Syria truce

Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad fought rebels near the border with Turkey on Friday, threatening a ceasefire brokered…
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