Still no word from SAA on domestic flights as strike continues
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Chemical weapons watchdog says sarin used in April attack in Syria
The report was circulated to members of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague, but was not made public.
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Israeli fire kills 3 in Syria at pro-govt military base - militia, monitor
The Israeli military declined to comment on the reports. The Syrian army could not immediately be reached for comment.
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‘White Helmets’ filmmakers say Trump travel ban hurts Syrian subjects
'The White Helmets' gives a glimpse of the daily lives of the Syrian Civil Defense.
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Dispute holds up evacuation from ‘hell’ of Aleppo
Aleppo had been divided between government and rebel areas in the nearly six-year civil war.
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For Syria rebels, Trump win adds to uncertain fate
The president-elect has signalled opposition to US support for the rebels, and an overhaul of policy on Syria.
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Syria truce largely holds as aid preparations begin
The ceasefire marks the biggest bet yet by Washington that it can work with Moscow to end the war.
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Russian cruise missiles target Syria
Russian air power had helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad make steady advances against the rebels.
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Russian helicopter shot down in rebel-held Syria
US suggested the plan may be an attempt to depopulate the city so that the Syrian army can seize it.
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Scores of families leave besieged Aleppo under Russia - Damascus plan
Syrian state television showed scores of mostly women gathered in a government-controlled area of the city.
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Isis launches counter-attacks on US-backed forces, Syrian army
It's understood the militants won back three villages south of the besieged city in a surprise assault.
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Syrian army opens new front as Islamic State's many foes attack
The week’s three big offensives are some of the most aggressive campaigns against Islamic State.
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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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Syrian food crisis deepens as war chokes farming
Farmers are struggling to get their produce to market so it can be sold and distributed to the population.
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Assad says new Syria govt with opposition is possible
Assad was quoted by Russia’s RIA news agency as saying a new draft constitution could be ready in weeks.
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Germany, Italy call for EU-wide migrant registration system
The EU has been seeking to establish a Common European Asylum System since 1999.
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Syrian rebel group says war has not stopped
The Jaish al-Islam group is one of the biggest rebel factions fighting Bashar al-Assad in western Syria.
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Turkey accuses Russia of 'obvious war crime' after missile attacks in Syria
Almost 50 civilians were killed when missiles hit at least five medical facilities & two schools on Monday.
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Syria opposition considers UN offer after positive talks
The United Nations is aiming for six months of talks that would focus on achieving a broad ceasefire.
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Malala seeks to raise $1.4bn to educate Syrian refugees
Some 700,000 Syrian children living in refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon are out of school.
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Heartbreaking scenes witnessed in starving Syrian town
An aid convoy on Monday brought the first food and medical relief for months to the western town of Madaya.
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US-backed alliance captures key dam from Islamic State
Officials said the seizure of the Tishrin dam helps isolate the militants’ strongholds in northern Aleppo.
