Iran coerces Afghans to fight in Syria: HRW
NEW YORK: Iran's Revolutionary Guards has recruited thousands of Afghans, some by coercion, to fight… Read More
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Syria
Syrian opposition demands answers before joining talks
BEIRUT/GENEVA/PARIS: Syrian peace talks were clouded by uncertainty on Wednesday as the Saudi-backed Syrian opposition… Read More
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U.N. invites warring parties to Syria talks this week
The United Nations invited Syria's government and opposition to peace talks in Geneva on Friday,… Read More
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Bombs kill 22 at army checkpoint in Syria’s Homs: state TV
DAMASCUS: At least 22 people were killed in a double suicide bomb attack at an… Read More
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Saudi-Iranian proxy war over Syria spreads to Davos
DAVOS: Senior Saudi and Iranian figures clashed behind closed doors at a private meeting convened by… Read More
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U.S. says prepared for military solution against Islamic State in Syria
ISTANBUL: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday that the United States and Turkey… Read More
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Syria opposition rules out talks before end to Russian air raids
BEIRUT: The Saudi-backed Syrian opposition ruled out even indirect negotiations with Damascus before steps including… Read More
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Russian bombs take toll in Syria as Islamic State under pressure
BEIRUT: Four months of Russian air strikes in Syria are taking their toll on rebel… Read More
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Islamic State frees 270 of 400 people kidnapped from Syria’s Deir al-Zor
BEIRUT: Islamic State on Tuesday released 270 of an estimated 400 civilians, most of them… Read More
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Syrian bomber suspected as blast kills 10 in Istanbul tourist hub – Erdogan
A Syrian suicide bomber is thought to be responsible for an attack which killed at… Read More
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Aid convoy sets off for besieged, starving Syrian town
An aid convoy headed for a besieged Syrian town on Monday where thousands are trapped… Read More
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Syria jihadist kills mother after she asked him to leave IS: monitor
BEIRUT: An Islamic State jihadist killed his mother in a public square in the Syrian… Read More
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100 people have gone to Iraq, Syria to join IS: Sanaullah
FAISALABAD: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Monday divulged that about 100 people had gone… Read More
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Three months of Russia raids on Syria kill more than 2,300: monitor
BEIRUT: Three months of Russian air strikes in Syria have killed more than 2,300 people,… Read More
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ISIS suffers double blow as Ramadi falls, leaders killed
BAGHDAD: U.S.-led forces have killed 10 Islamic State leaders in air strikes, including individuals linked… Read More
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Blasts in Syria’s Homs kill 32, wound 90 – monitoring group
HOMS: At least 32 people were killed and 90 wounded in two bomb explosions in… Read More
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Air strike kills Syria rebel chief ahead of peace talks
BEIRUT: Powerful Syrian rebel chief Zahran Alloush was killed in an air strike claimed by… Read More
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Russian bombing of Syria may be a war crime – Amnesty
MOSCOW: Russia's bombing of Syria may amount to a war crime because of the number… Read More
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Police uncover women-led Islamic State fundraising network: official
KARACHI: Police in Pakistan's port city of Karachi said they were hunting a network of… Read More
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Air strike that killed Iraqi soldiers appears to have been by U.S. plane – Carter
A U.S. aircraft appears to have mistakenly carried out an air strike that killed Iraqi… Read More
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