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May- 2015 -25 May
IS threat to Syria’s northern bald ibis near Palmyra
A rare bird may become extinct in Syria because of the capture of Palmyra by Islamic State, experts say. A…
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17 May
Islamic State crisis: US special forces in Syria raid
The US says its special forces have killed a senior Islamic State (IS) member and captured his wife in a…
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17 May
Turkey says shot down helicopter, while Syrian TV says it was drone
Turkey said it shot down a Syrian helicopter on Saturday that had violated its airspace, while Syrian state media said…
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14 May
Iran: Angry Kurds Burn Down Hotel after Woman Jumps to Death to Escape Rape
Hundreds of Kurds have burned down a hotel over allegations that a Kurdish girl jumped to death to escape being…
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14 May
Islamic State battles Syrian army near world heritage site
Islamic State militants were fighting government forces near an ancient city which is home to one of Syria’s world heritage…
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Apr- 2015 -28 April
Syria conflict: Islamists capture Jisr al-Shughur
Islamist rebels in Syria have taken over the key north-western town of Jisr al-Shughur, activists say. It was the last…
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28 April
Syria defense minister in Iran to discuss cooperation
Syria’s Defence Minister General Fahd al-Freij began a visit Tuesday to key ally Iran to discuss cooperation between the two…
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14 April
Syria says only 6,000 residents remain in Damascus camp
(Reuters) – Syria said on Tuesday only 6,000 residents remain in the war-battered Palestinian camp Yarmouk on the edge of…
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5 April
Syria talks in Moscow to focus on humanitarian issues
The Syrian government and some opposition figures will start a second round of talks in Moscow on Monday focusing on…
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1 April
IS militants ‘enter Yarmouk refugee camp’ in Syrian capital
Islamic State (IS) militants have entered the Palestinian refugee camp Yarmouk in Damascus, activists and Palestinian officials say. Clashes erupted…
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