Truce in Three Syrian Towns Breaks Down as Fighting Resumes
August 17, 2015
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Truce in Three Syrian Towns Breaks Down as Fighting Resumes

Hezbollah and Iran are key military backers of the embattled regime of President Bashar Assad.

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Violence resumes in Syria’s Zabadani after collapse of ceasefire
August 16, 2015
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Violence resumes in Syria’s Zabadani after collapse of ceasefire

A Syrian rebel group said Saturday that a cease-fire negotiated with the Syrian army and…

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Nuclear talks between ministers
August 16, 2015
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Nuclear talks between ministers

Syrian government forces are widely suspected of having carried out the attack, which led to…

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US begins manned airstrikes from Incirlik Air Base
August 16, 2015
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US begins manned airstrikes from Incirlik Air Base

The directive, which was published online on Monday, said the Nusra Front would refrain from…

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Syria opposition says Russian Federation ‘not clinging’ to Assad
August 16, 2015
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Syria opposition says Russian Federation ‘not clinging’ to Assad

During the “miracle meeting”, as it has been described in the Arabic press, the Saudis…

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Syrian Rebel Group Declares Ceasefire Over
August 15, 2015
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Syrian Rebel Group Declares Ceasefire Over

There was no immediate word from Iranian-backed Hezbollah or the Syrian military.

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Pro-Kurdish party leader calls for steps to halt Turkey violence
August 14, 2015
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Pro-Kurdish party leader calls for steps to halt Turkey violence

Saudi foreign minister in Moscow for Syria-focused talks
August 14, 2015
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Saudi foreign minister in Moscow for Syria-focused talks

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Tuesday poured cold water on Russian calls to join…

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‘Extensive’ fight against ISIL to start soon: Turkey
August 14, 2015
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‘Extensive’ fight against ISIL to start soon: Turkey

Under current guidelines, U.S. forces can only conduct offensive missions against the Islamic State, and…

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US has first airstrike out of southern Turkey
August 14, 2015
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US has first airstrike out of southern Turkey

The train-and-equip program intends to bolster Syrian insurgents deemed politically moderate enough by the US…

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