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Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance
Middle East

Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance

Syrian government forces advanced on the northern Islamic State-held city of al-Bab on Monday, cutting off the last supply route that connects…
Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo
Middle East

Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo

The Syrian army signaled on Thursday it would press on with operations against Islamic State northeast of Aleppo, in a…
UN plans next round of Syria peace talks for February 20
Middle East

UN plans next round of Syria peace talks for February 20

The next round of United Nations-based peace talks on Syria have been scheduled for February 20, diplomats told reporters on…
Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase
Middle East

Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase

A US-backed alliance of Syrian militias said on Tuesday it saw signs of increased US support for their campaign against…
World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS
Middle East

World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS

The United Nations has restarted air drops of food to support 93,500 Syrians besieged by Islamic State in the city…
Trump says Christians in Middle East have been ‘executed in large numbers’
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Trump says Christians in Middle East have been ‘executed in large numbers’

US President Donald Trump has declared his support for Christians "executed in large numbers" in the Middle East, two days…
US refugee ban puts Syrian lives at risk: Medecins Sans Frontieres
Middle East

US refugee ban puts Syrian lives at risk: Medecins Sans Frontieres

US President Donald Trump's decision to stop resettlement of Syrian refugees will cost lives, medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)…
Saudi king agrees in call with Trump to support Syria, Yemen safe zones: White House
Middle East

Saudi king agrees in call with Trump to support Syria, Yemen safe zones: White House

Saudi Arabia's King Salman, in a telephone call on Sunday with US President Donald Trump, agreed to support safe zones…
Valley near Damascus recaptured: Syrian military
Middle East

Valley near Damascus recaptured: Syrian military

Syrian government forces have recaptured all towns and villages in the Wadi Barada valley near Damascus, the Syrian military said…
Jihadists crush Syria rebel group, in a blow to diplomacy
Middle East

Jihadists crush Syria rebel group, in a blow to diplomacy

A powerful jihadist group has crushed a Free Syrian Army rebel faction in northwestern Syria, in an attack that threatens…
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