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Syrian army soldiers drive past the Arch of Triumph in the historic city of Palmyra, in Homs Governorate, Syria in this April 1, 2016 file photo. Reuters/Omar Sanadiki

Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Russian airstrikes force Islamic State retreat in Palmyra

by Reuters December 11, 2016February 18, 2020

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Bahrain, Egypt, Middle East, Syria, Turkey

The fall of Aleppo may initiate the end of the ‘revolution’

by Manish Rai December 10, 2016December 9, 2016

Civilians evacuate the eastern districts of Aleppo. Photo: Sana/Handout via Reuters

European Union, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Aleppo’s fall may be a decisive turn, or a blow to the West

by Salman Rafi December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

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Aleppo loses last clown ‘who lived to make children happy’

by Admin December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

A supporter holds a flag depicting Turkish President Erdogan during a pro-government rally in Ankara. Photo: Reuters, Baz Ratner

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

It’s time the US started listening to Turkey

by Spengler December 2, 2016December 2, 2016

Syrians carry their belongings through streets of rubble as they flee clashes between government forces and rebels in Tariq al-Bab and al-Sakhour neighborhoods of eastern Aleppo towards other rebel-held besieged areas. Photo: Reuters/Abdalrhman Ismail

France, Middle East, Syria, World

France calls for UN Security Council meeting on Aleppo

by Agencies November 29, 2016February 18, 2020

An Islamic State fighter holds an IS flag on a street in the city of Mosul, on June 23, 2014. Photo: Reuters / Stringer

Iraq, Middle East, Syria

Raqqa will mark Islamic State’s downfall

by Manish Rai November 20, 2016November 19, 2016

Iraqi special forces take part in an operation against Islamic State militants in Kokjali, west of Mosul, Iraq November 2, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Thaier Al-Sudaini

Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Mosul and Aleppo merge into battles for the sake of politics

by M.K. Bhadrakumar November 8, 2016

The body of a Syrian girl lies on a bed at a makeshift hospital following reported shelling on a kindergarten in the rebel-held area of Harasta, on the northeastern outskirts of the capital Damascus, on November 6, 2016. At least four children were killed and 19 people injured in the government strike in Harasta, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Photo: Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP

Middle East, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Syrian government blamed for kindergarten shelling

by Agence France-Presse November 6, 2016February 18, 2020

Yazidi women enslaved by Islamic State have been moved to Syria. Photo: CNN

AT Finance, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam, World

Why diplomacy is failing in Syria

by Manish Rai November 1, 2016October 31, 2016

A member of the Civil Defence, also known as the 'White Helmets', who have been nominated for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, reacts after the announcement of the winner, in a rebel held area of Aleppo, Syria. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail.

Germany, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

White Helmets: Instrument for regime change in Syria?

by Christina Lin October 24, 2016October 26, 2016

Ceasefire? What ceasefire? Smoke rises from an air strike on opposition forces outside Aleppo. Reuters/Khalil Ashawi

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Fighting breaks Aleppo ceasefire

by Reuters October 23, 2016February 18, 2020

Rebel fighters in Marea city shoot a weapon towards Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) controlled Tell Rifaat town, northern Aleppo province, Syria October 21, 2016. Reuters/Khalil Ashawi

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The propaganda wars waged in Iraq’s Mosul and Syria’s Aleppo

by Ben Richardson October 23, 2016February 18, 2020

A rebel fighter stands near a Turkish tank as it fires towards Guzhe village, northern Aleppo countryside. Photo: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

A Syrian no-fly zone would be a gift to the terrorists

by Christina Lin October 20, 2016

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Mosul and Aleppo: A Tale of Two Cities

by Kenny Hodgart October 18, 2016October 19, 2016

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Egypt, France, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russia and Turkey plot the endgame in Aleppo

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 12, 2016

Syrian women waiting for a bus outside Zaatari refugee camp. Photo: Manish Rai

Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Syrian refugees looking for a way back home

by Manish Rai October 11, 2016February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) with his counterparts Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (second L) and Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim (left) ay the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul. Photo: Reuters/Murad Sezer

European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russia, Turkey rebuild trust and confidence through commerce

by Dr Altay Atlı October 11, 2016February 18, 2020

Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during their presidential town hall debate with Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., October 9, 2016. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Hillary’s no-fly gaffe and Trump’s missed opportunity

by Spengler October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, China, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Putin and Erdogan in ‘the city of the heart’s desire’

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

Rehab Sidiqi, a trustee of Woman for Refugee Woman and originally from Afghanistan, poses for a photograph among 2500 lifejackets worn by refugees during their crossing from Turkey to the Greek island of Chois, in Parliament Square in central London, Britain September 19, 2016. The display was organised by a number of charities and refugees to help focus attention of the UN summit on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

China’s humanitarian lifeline won’t resolve Europe’s migrant crisis

by Emanuele Scimia October 8, 2016February 18, 2020

The sun sets over Aleppo. Photo: Reuters / Abdalrhman Ismail

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Syria may turn out to be Obama’s defining legacy

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 5, 2016October 6, 2016

A boy shows off his wound near a damaged building after an airstrike in the rebel held Douma neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria October 4, 2016. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh

Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

US and Russia must go beyond Syrian blame game

by Salman Rafi Sheikh October 4, 2016February 18, 2020

A member of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army stands guard in front of a building in the border town of Jarablus

AT Finance, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey’s Euphrates Shield has turned into the Sword of Osman

by M.K. Bhadrakumar September 20, 2016October 3, 2016

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad at a military complex after recapturing areas in southwestern Aleppo on Sunday that rebels had seized last month. Handout picture provided via Reuters by SANA on September 5, 2016.

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Deir ez-Zor bombings: What is actual US goal in Syria?

by Christina Lin September 20, 2016October 3, 2016

China, Middle East, Syria

China to donate 22 million pounds of food to Syria

by Admin February 5, 2016

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

UN Security Council endorses Syria peace plan; no agreement on Assad’s fate

by Admin December 18, 2015December 18, 2015

Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria

Islamic State says California killers of 14 were their followers

by Admin December 5, 2015

China, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Francesco Sisci replies to David Goldman on Putin

by Francesco Sisci October 13, 2015October 13, 2015

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, European Union, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam, World

Shooting at falling objects — Chan Akya

by Chan Akya October 10, 2015