Politics of Syria

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Syrian Migrant On Trial In Austria Over 20 Murders

A Syrian migrant went on trial in Austria on Wednesday for allegedly executing 20 wounded government soldiers in his...

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Rival Syrian Camps Due In Geneva Ahead of Talks

Rival Syrian camps were due in Geneva Wednesday for UN-brokered talks to end the six-year conflict with persistent...

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Exclusive: CIA-Backed Aid For Syrian Rebels Frozen After Islamist Attack

CIA-coordinated military aid for rebels in northwest Syria has been frozen since they came under major Islamist attack...

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Regional Rivals Iran, Turkey Trade Barbs Over Syria

Diplomatic tensions escalated Tuesday between Turkey and Iran as the countries traded accusations over their roles in...

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Years of Failed Efforts To End Syrian Conflict

Since the start of Syria's war in 2011, several diplomatic initiatives have stumbled over the future of President...

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Chief Negotiators At Looming Syria Talks In Geneva

A seasoned diplomat, a cardiologist and a lawyer will represent Syria's two sides at UN-brokered peace talks that begin...

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Where Does Syria’s Opposition Stand Ahead of New Talks?

Syrian opposition figures will return to Geneva on Thursday for new UN-sponsored talks with President Bashar al-Assad's...

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Women Reveal the Horrors They Endured As ISIS Sex Slaves

Women have revealed the horrors they endured at the hands of ISIS sex slaves - despite being Sunni Muslims just like...

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Syria Regime Shelling ‘bloody Message

The leading Syrian opposition body on Sunday lambasted escalating attacks by government forces as a "bloody message"...

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UN Envoy Questions US Engagement On Syria

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura on Sunday questioned US President Donald Trump's engagement in solving the Syrian conflict,...

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Antique Busts Ruined In Palmyra Will Return To Syria

Two rare busts rescued from the Islamic State group's destruction of the ancient city of Palmyra will soon be heading...

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Assad Vows To Retake Raqa and ‘every Inch’ of Syria

President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday said Raqa is not a priority target for his forces, saying his goal is to retake...

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Syria Rebels Head To Astana Talks

Syrian rebel figures were en route to the Kazakh capital on Wednesday for fresh talks on reinforcing a faltering...

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New Talks Seek To End Syria’s War After Nearly Six Years

As Syria's war approaches its seventh year, two new rounds of talks on resolving the conflict are scheduled to take...

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Pro-Ankara Rebels, Syria Regime ‘agree Security Line’ In Al-Bab

Turkey-backed Syrian rebels and President Bashar al-Assad's forces have created a security corridor to avoid clashes in...

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Turkey’s Erdogan In Saudi On Gulf Tour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived for talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday to further strengthen ties as part...

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Erdogan Calls For Safe Zone In Northern Syria

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Ankara wanted to establish a "safe zone" in northern Syria free of...

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Syria Opposition Picks Delegation For New Peace Talks

Syria's opposition on Sunday announced its 21-member delegation, including 10 rebel representatives, for a new round of...

International

Syria’s Assad Sees Trump’s Islamic State View As Promising

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said U. S. President Donald Trump prioritizing the fight against jihadists by Islamic...