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Attacks against Syrians in Turkey raise fears of escalation
The most recent violence against Syrians in Kucukcekmece 10 days ago has raised fears of an escalation in an already volatile climate.
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Israel confirms attacked Syria over rockets fired at Mount Hermon
Two rockets were fired at Mount Hermon late Saturday, with the army saying on Sunday that one of them was "located within Israeli territory."
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Caught in Syria, foreign jihadist suspects may face trial in Iraq
The American military - which spearheads an international coalition fighting IS - has in the past shown itself willing to hand those captured in Syria to the authorities in Iraq.
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Displaced Syrian children sift through trash to buy bread
Using a hooked metal rod, he stabbed at acrid household waste in the village of Kafr Lusin, looking for plastic to trade for a few dollars to feed his 11-member family.
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Syria and Iran sign 'strategic' economic agreement
The agreements covered a range of fields including economy, culture, education, infrastructure, investment and housing, the official Sana news agency reported.
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Bomb blast in a bus kills 3 civilians in Syria's Afrin: monitor
Nine other people, including fighters, were wounded in the explosion, the head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdel Rahman, told AFP.
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Turkey, Russia have common aim to clear Syria of terror organisations
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also said Turkey would continue to be in close cooperation with Iran and Russia on Syria and regional issues, according to Anadolu.
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Trump declares victory over IS in Syria, orders US troops home
The momentous decision to withdraw, which runs counter to long-established US policy for Syria and the region, blindsided lawmakers, the Pentagon and international allies alike.
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After shedding IS, Mosul embraces makeovers
In Mosul, the average hair implant procedure costs around $800, including the follow-up after the operation.
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Car bomb kills 8 people in Syria's Afrin: monitor
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it was not clear who was behind the blast in the city, which was seized from Kurdish forces earlier this year.
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Syria coalition targets IS leader linked to execution of American
Damascus had earlier Sunday accused the coalition of launching missiles against Syrian army positions, according to the official Sana news agency.
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Clashes between pro-Turkish rebels kill 25 in Syria's Afrin
Turkish troops and allied rebel groups seized the Afrin region from Kurdish forces in March after a two-month air and ground offensive.
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Syria regime attack kills 22 rebels in truce zone
The attack on a position held by the Jaish al-Izza rebel group took place on the edge of the northwestern province of Idlib, in an area due to be de-militarised.
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As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages
More than 30,000 people have fled their homes in northwest Syria since the army and allied forces resumed bombardment last week, the UN humanitarian affairs office said on Monday.
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Russia says US dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria, which Pentagon denies
The air strikes targeted the village of Hajin, the last major stronghold of Islamic State in Syria, and resulted in fires, but there was no information about casualties, the Russian military said.
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Shells hit Syria's Idlib as rebels brace for assault
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said they had killed 13 civilians, including children, but no fighters.
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Trump warns Syria not to 'recklessly attack' Idlib province
Trump has sought better relations with Russia since taking office in 2017 but the United States has been unable to rein in Moscow’s military and diplomatic support for Assad.
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Syrian army preparing phased Idlib assault: source
The offensive would initially target southern and western parts of the insurgent territory, but not yet Idlib city, said the source, an official in the regional alliance backing Assad.
