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Turkey shelling Syrian Kurdish militia in northern Aleppo - YPG - RT News - 0 views

www.rt.com/...334811-turkey-shell-ypg-syria

syria ceasefire democracy hypocrisy turkey kurdish shelling

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  • ralph0 on 07 Mar 16
     
    How is Turkey getting away with this? It is noteworthy that the Aleppo mentioned is not the city, but the province which extends much further north. However, I still fail to understand how countries can get away with blurring lines and breaking international law, while I have to pay simple traffic fines. What will be the response of the idealistic democracies of the West?
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Syria regime says peace talks to start from March 14 - Yahoo News - 0 views

news.yahoo.com/vernment-source-143520210.html

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  • ralph0 on 07 Mar 16
     
    Another article referring to the upcoming peace talks in Geneva on pi day. This one adds on the future plans for the conflict. It mentions that the aim is to successfully implement the ceasefire, create a transitional body, draft a new constitution, and hold fresh elections.
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Syria rebels clash with Kurds in Aleppo as peace talks approach | World news | The Guar... - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...-with-peace-talks-set-to-go-on

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  • ralph0 on 07 Mar 16
     
    More hope for successful peace talks shown in this article. This concerns a clash between the Kurds and the rebels in the northern part of Syria. It is interesting to follow these conflicts as the US have shown support for the Kurds despite Turkey's complaints. Now, I am unsure what the response will be to the clash with the rebels.
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Osama Bin Laden Letters Warned Against The Pillars of ISIS's Strategy - 0 views

www.newsweek.com/-isiss-strategy-letters-432348

ISIS syria Iraq bin laden osama documents

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  • ralph0 on 03 Mar 16
     
    It is crazy to think that as horrible as Osama Bin Laden was, he may not have been as bad as ISIS is right now. The new documents released showed directives from Bin Laden to behave in manners opposite to what ISIS currently does.
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Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret - BBC News - 0 views

www.bbc.com/...magazine-35707634

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  • ralph0 on 03 Mar 16
     
    The war in Syria is costing the lives of many, but theres plenty more that is being lost. Syria is a country that has been continuously inhabited for a very long time. Civilizations have left their marks on the architecture there and there are many great archaeological sites. At the center of Aleppo, lies the great mosque, known for its 1000 year old minaret. The article is about the minaret being lost due to the fighting in the city.
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As Syria Cease-Fire Strains, Fearful Aleppo Prepares for War's Return - WSJ - 0 views

www.wsj.com/...res-for-wars-return-1456951193

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  • ralph0 on 03 Mar 16
     
    I fear that this article might hold some truth. Aleppo has been a fighting zone in the past couple of weeks, and with the regime retaking control, the fear has been that the city will fall under siege. Aleppo is my hometown, and I am interested to compare what I read to what I hear from people back there.
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Healthcare Reform | Donald J Trump for President - 0 views

www.donaldjtrump.com/...healthcare-reform

USA trump Health reform market liberalization liberal

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  • ralph0 on 03 Mar 16
     
    Completely off topic regarding the Middle East. However, the proposed plan is in line with market liberalization. Since we just covered that in class, and this applies perfectly, I figured I would save it.
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Must-Watch: Ex Marine Goes Crazy, Blows Whistle On Syrian False Flag And Real Agenda An... - 0 views

anonhq.com/ian-false-flag-and-real-agenda

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  • ralph0 on 27 Feb 16
     
    This is an article off of hacktivist group Anonymous' website. The footage is of an ex marine that claims to expose the US true agenda in Syria. He speaks of a "greater Israel project" and accuses the US of wanting to destabilize the Middle East.
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It's time to admit that American intervention can't fix Syria - Vox - 0 views

www.vox.com/...american-intervention-syria

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  • ralph0 on 25 Feb 16
     
    This article is about the US not interfering in Syria. It's interesting that they have drawn such conclusions without actually interfering at all. It is also noteworthy that they provided indirect assistance to rebels before coming to such a conclusion.
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Walsall to Syria: Fighters, travellers and victims? - BBC News - 0 views

www.bbc.com/uk-35631699

Syria war ISIS recruits england walsall

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  • ralph0 on 24 Feb 16
     
    This article is definitely an interesting read. It talks about a network of travelers from Walsall that are now part of ISIS. I think that we really need to better understand why people in Western countries feel the urge to leave everything they have and go live under Islamic rule in Syria. There has to be some sort of brainwashing involved because this article shows one of the men having claimed not to be murderous, and that he just wants to "live under Islamic law and help the oppressed amongst us."
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Russian leader pushes Syria truce deal amid skepticism - 660 NEWS - 0 views

www.660news.com/...in-phone-call-on-truce-details

Syria war truce ceasefire russia USA

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  • ralph0 on 24 Feb 16
     
    This could be good news. Apparently, the cease-fire that has been in the workings is close to success. The article states that there have been several key players to already sign the truce. This hopefully means less death and more success against ISIS, but we will have to wait and see.
  • ralph0 on 24 Feb 16
     
    This could be good news. Apparently, the cease-fire that has been in the workings is close to success. The article states that there have been several key players to already sign the truce. This hopefully means less death and more success against ISIS, but we will have to wait and see.
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Syrian conflict: UN first air drop delivers aid to Deir al-Zour - BBC News - 0 views

www.bbc.com/...world-middle-east-35654483

Syria war aid UN deir al zor

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    Finally, aid has made it to Deir al-Zor. This eastern city has been besieged by ISIS militants for some time now. I will be keeping an eye out to see how the aid is used. This is also interesting because the city is in a part of the country that is less accessible to government forces, with ISIS being in control of the surrounding area.
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Report: Dozens of Russian generals in Syria killed after a car bomb hits their military... - 0 views

www.jpost.com/...its-their-military-base-445975

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    An interesting article about "dozens of Russian generals" being killed in Syria. I am very curious about this article because it comes from "The Jerusalem Post." From what I recall, Israel's relations with Syria are not the best. This brings me to question why no other news outlet has published such news, and how "The Jerusalem Post" is so well informed about the happenings in Syria.
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If the Syria ceasefire fails, Isis will be the least of the west's problems | Michael C... - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...an-saudi-arabia-vengeful-assad

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  • ralph0 on 17 Feb 16
     
    This article states that Russia and Iran have been changing the situation in Syria according to their own agendas. It is in Russia and Iran's interests to maintain Assad's rule in Syria. Consequently, the article states that the west should get involved before Russia and Iran have done too much.
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How Russian bombing is changing Syria's war, in 3 maps - Vox - 0 views

www.vox.com/...russia-syria-bombing-maps

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    Awesome article about the recent Russian bombing of Syria and how it affects the big picture. This article has some time-lapse maps with territories highlighted on it. It is very helpful in better understanding how current events are affecting the territories being controlled.
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Turkey wants 'secure line' created 10km inside Syria, including Azaz - deputy PM - RT News - 0 views

www.rt.com/...32718-turkey-secure-line-syria

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  • ralph0 on 17 Feb 16
     
    It is interesting to see how the conflict has affected the borders between Syria and Turkey. After allowing movement across the border, Turkey is now demanding a "secure line" be created inside Syria. This is especially interesting because those regions have been somewhat fought over between both countries over the past century.
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Ankara blast: At least 28 dead in Turkish capital explosion - BBC News - 0 views

www.bbc.com/...world-europe-35599323

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    An explosion just happened in Ankara, Turkey. The explosion has left at least 28 dead and almost 50 injured according to reports. The PKK is currently the chief suspected organization responsible for this but it will be interesting to see what reports show over the next few days.
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IRIN Middle East | Syria aid deal? What about Aleppo? | Syria | Conflict - 0 views

www.irinnews.org/...ria-aid-deal-what-about-aleppo

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  • ralph0 on 12 Feb 16
     
    This is linked to another page that I saved. There was an agreement to send more humanitarian aid to Syria, where needed. However, Aleppo has been a location of turmoil of late and it is excluded from the list.
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U.S. bombs Aleppo? Russia says yes, U.S. denies it - CNN.com - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...syria-war-russia-us

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  • ralph0 on 12 Feb 16
     
    So now the Russians are accusing the US of interfering in Syria. Honestly, keeping up with these reports is ridiculous. The supposed "world powers" are constantly aiming falsified accusations at each other. If you're a "world power" shouldn't you at least have ethos?
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Syria: World powers agree to 'cessation of hostilities' - CNN.com - 0 views

www.cnn.com/...syria-talks

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    Progress regarding Syria has been made. Diplomats from around the world met in Munich, Germany where they agreed that there needs to be a "cessation of hostilities" and that more humanitarian aid needs to be provided to civilians.
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