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Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes
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Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes

Russia’s ambassador to Israel on Wednesday played down tensions between the countries over Israeli attacks in Syria, saying they were…
Donors set to stump up billions for Syria
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Donors set to stump up billions for Syria

International donors are expected Wednesday to pledge billions of dollars for Syria after the UN’s special envoy warned of a…
Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus
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Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus

Syrian government forces used warplanes, helicopters and artillery on Sunday to pound districts of the capital held by the Islamic…
Islamic State group to give up last pocket in Syrian capital
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Islamic State group to give up last pocket in Syrian capital

Islamic State militants agreed to give up their last pocket in Damascus on Friday, state media reported, as the government…
Assad prepares to assault last rebel enclave near Damascus
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Assad prepares to assault last rebel enclave near Damascus

The Syrian army began preparatory shelling for an assault on the last area outside its control near Damascus on Tuesday,…
False alarm, not outside attack, sets off Syria air defenses
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False alarm, not outside attack, sets off Syria air defenses

A false alarm set off Syrian air defense systems early on Tuesday, the military said, denying earlier reports of an…
Chemical arms experts due in Douma Wednesday, Russians say
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Chemical arms experts due in Douma Wednesday, Russians say

Chemical weapons experts are due to arrive in Douma on Wednesday to probe an alleged poison gas attack, Russian officials…
Syrian state media report new missile attack in Homs region
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Syrian state media report new missile attack in Homs region

Syrian state-run media reported that the country’s air defenses confronted a new “aggression,” shooting down missiles over the central region…
Syrian troops mass around town as rebels refuse to leave
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Syrian troops mass around town as rebels refuse to leave

Syrian troops massed around the town of Douma on Tuesday after a powerful rebel faction refused to evacuate, threatening the…
Biggest convoy yet leaves rebel pocket of Syria’s Ghouta: state media
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Biggest convoy yet leaves rebel pocket of Syria’s Ghouta: state media

The largest convoy yet of evacuated Syrian rebel fighters and civilians began leaving a devastated pocket of Eastern Ghouta overnight,…
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