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Syrian rebels say Washington tells them it won't intervene in southern Syria
Washington had earlier warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his Russian allies that violations of a 'de-escalation' zone agreed by the United States and Russia last year would have 'serious repercussions'.
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West weighs Syria attack that could lead to confrontation with Russia
President Donald Trump warned Russia on Wednesday that missiles ‘will be coming’ in response to the 7 April gas attack.
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Syria investigator del Ponte says enough evidence to convict Assad of war crimes
The Syrian government led by Assad denies reports by the commission documenting widespread war crimes committed by government-backed forces and Syria's security services.
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Syrian Observatory: 25 killed in Aleppo attacks on Saturday
The Syrian military announced the major new offensive against the area on Thursday night.
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US-backed forces advance against Islamic State in Syria
A 48-hour ceasefire in Aleppo announced by Russia on Thursday has had little impact on fighting.
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Syrian opposition negotiator quits after peace talks' failure
Mohammed Alloush said the peace talks had also failed to secure the release of thousands of detainees.
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US-backed Syrian alliance launches new attack near Isis capital
There has been no indication of when a full assault on Raqqa city might take place.
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Heavy air strikes hit rebel road to Syria's Aleppo
The city of Aleppo, about 50 km south of the Turkish border, is divided between the government & rebels.
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Obama, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Syria, fight against Isis
Obama noted the importance of an international cooperation to maintain the cessation of hostilities in Syria.
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Major powers fail to agree on new date for Syria peace talks
A pessimistic atmosphere pervaded the meeting in Vienna, between countries that support Bashar al-Assad.
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Anger, fear sweeps Turkish border town under attack from Islamic State
Once a safe haven, this tiny Turkish border town has now become a frontline in its war.
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Reports: Turkish, coalition forces hit Islamic State targets in Syria, kill 27
Five fortified defence posts and two gun posts were destroyed, while 27 fighters were killed.
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Islamic State on the defensive, territory shrinking in Syria & Iraq
Isis controls the cities of Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, and is proving a potent threat abroad.
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Top Hezbollah commander killed in Syria
Mustafa Badreddine has been killed in an attack in Syria, the Lebanese Shi’ite group said today.
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'Syrian rebels may be guilty of war crimes in Aleppo'
The violence is part of intense fighting, pitting the Kurdish YPG militia, which is backed by Washington.
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Senior Islamic State official in Iraq killed in air strike
The strike on 6 May killed Abu Wahib, the Islamic State’s chief military official in the Anbar province.
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Al-Qaeda chief tells jihadist fighters in Syria: Unite or die
Ayman al-Zawahri urged rival jihadist fighters in Syria to unite or risk death.
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Iran suffers losses in Syria, Aleppo truce extended
13 Iranian soldiers were killed in one of Iran's biggest losses since it sent forces to support al-Assad.
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Air strikes on refugee camp in Syria kill 28
The death toll at the camp near the town of Sarmada is expected to rise.
