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US close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages
Moscow and Damascus launched a campaign to recapture the rebel-held sector of Syria’s biggest city.
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US weighs tougher response to Russia over Syria crisis
The new discussions were being held at staff level, & have yet to produce any recommendations to Obama.
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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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Syria ceasefire deal with Russia close but Obama says 'not there yet'
Military officials from the US and Russia have been meeting for weeks to try to work on terms of a deal.
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Turkish army thrusts deeper into Syria monitor, says 35 villagers killed
Turkey sent tanks and troops into Syria on Wednesday to support its Syrian rebel allies.
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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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Russia, US agree on need to improve military coordination in Syria
Military officials from the two countries reached the agreement at a video conference.
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Syrian & Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city
A civil defence worker said 32 people were killed in rebel-held parts of the city during the strikes.
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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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Syria: Assad hopes to extend reign
State television showed thousands of people queuing to vote, as well as crowds waving Syrian flags.
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Bomb kills 17 at Syrian border with Turkey
Pictures sent by activists showed burnt cars, charred corpses and body parts in the area.
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Assad's Syria calls presidential vote
Officials said the election was a sign Assad was unwilling to seek a political solution to the conflict.
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UN tackles Syria on human rights violations
The UN's human right chief said violations by Syrian forces far outweighed those by the opposition.
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Assad prepares for re-election
Despite causing a civil war which has killed more than 140,000 people, Assad wants a third term.
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Syria aid still stalled after UN resolution
The resolution called for the immediate lifting of sieges in specific towns and cities.
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Syria: 600 flee besieged Holms
The evacuees, mainly women, children and old men, were brought out by the UN and Syrian Red Crescent.
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Russia: Syria to ship more chemical arms
The US accused Damascus of dragging its feet and asked Russia to pressure Assad’s government.
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Syria talks: aid tops the agenda
Western diplomats say Syria should move quickly to allow aid in or face a possible UN resolution.
