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Syrian opposition yet to decide on talks, awaits answers from UN’s Ban: source
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Syrian opposition yet to decide on talks, awaits answers from UN’s Ban: source

Syria's opposition is waiting for a response from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over its demands including an end to…
UN says Syria ignored most of its requests to deliver aid
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UN says Syria ignored most of its requests to deliver aid

The Syrian government in 2015 ignored most United Nations requests to deliver humanitarian aid to some of the 4.6 million…
UN invites warring parties to Syria talks this week
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UN invites warring parties to Syria talks this week

The United Nations invited Syria's government and opposition to peace talks in Geneva on Friday, but Saudi-backed opponents of President…
Bombs kill 22 at army checkpoint in Syria’s Homs: state TV
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Bombs kill 22 at army checkpoint in Syria’s Homs: state TV

At least 22 people were killed in a double suicide bomb attack at an army checkpoint in the central Syrian…
UN seeks Syrian peace talks this week, opposition threatens boycott
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UN seeks Syrian peace talks this week, opposition threatens boycott

The United Nations said on Monday it would issue invitations for marathon Syrian peace talks to begin this week, but…
Syria regime forces capture key southern rebel town: monitor
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Syria regime forces capture key southern rebel town: monitor

Syrian pro-government forces captured a strategic southern rebel town close to the Jordanian border after weeks of fighting, a monitor…
Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition
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Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition

Syrian peace talks meant to begin this week were stalled on Monday partly over the question of who would represent…
Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs
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Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs

US Secretary of State John Kerry said he hoped for "clarity" within 24 to 48 hours on Syrian peace talks…
Syria army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia: state TV
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Syria army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia: state TV

Syrian regime forces on Sunday overran the last major rebel-held town in the coastal Latakia province, a stronghold of President…
Strikes on east Syrian town kill 63, including children: monitor
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Strikes on east Syrian town kill 63, including children: monitor

At least 63 people, including nine children, have died in air strikes believed to be carried out by Russian warplanes…
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