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Bashar Al-Assad Out, Rebels Take Over: What Next For Syria And Its People
Syria's future hinges on uncertainty after the abrupt fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Once thought unassailable, Assad's rule collapsed under the pressure of a rapid offensive led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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As Syrian Rebels Topple Assad Regime, How It May Impact Russia-Ukraine War
The five decades of Baath rule in Syria ended on Sunday as Islamist-led rebels declared that they had taken Damascus, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing.
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"Openly Flaunting": Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Aiding Rebel Group In Syria
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday accused Ukrainian intelligence services of aiding rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, saying some fighters were "openly flaunting" the association.
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Donald Trump Names Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard As Director of National Intelligence
Donald Trump on Wednesday named former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, who has opposed US support for Ukraine and met Syria's president Bashar al-Assad, as his incoming Director of National Intelligence.
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Crucial Moscow Visit To Be Made By British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson
Britain backed sanctions against Russia in response to its annexation of Crimea in 2014, and the countries have clashed on other issues, including Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war in his country.
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Western Sanctions 'Severely' Harming Russia: Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged today in an interview with German daily Bild that Western economic sanctions over the Ukraine crisis are affecting Russia.
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Joe Biden In Ukraine To Push Reforms, Reaffirm US Support
US Vice President Joe Biden meets Ukrainian leaders today to kickstart their drive against corruption and reassure them of Western support in the face of the current focus on Syria.
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Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Purchases, Closes Its Airspace
Tensions between Moscow and Kiev ratched up further today as Ukraine decided to stop buying gas from Russia and closed its airspace to its giant eastern neighbour's airlines.
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Opinion: Why is Russia Bombing My Town?
It's hypocritical for Putin to bomb Kafranbel in the name of "fighting extremism." Kafranbel residents have gone to great lengths to empower women; monitors note the decline of women's rights in Russia since Putin took power.
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Next Stop Syria? Ukraine Rebels Weigh Options as Fighting Stops
As fighting has dropped off in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels are weighing their options: wait for the conflict to resume, return to civilian life or even head to war-torn Syria.
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John Kerry in Russia to Push Vladimir Putin on Ukraine Crisis
US Secretary of State John Kerry began high stakes talks in the Russian resort of Sochi Tuesday aimed at pushing President Vladimir Putin to fully implement a shaky Ukraine ceasefire.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Says West Wants to Weaken Russia
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused the West of trying to weaken Russia by turning Ukraine into a puppet state, a tactic he said had also been used against his own country.
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After Turbulent 2014, Next Year May Be No Calmer
From financial crisis in Russia to cyber warfare with North Korea, 2014 has generated new flashpoints right into its final days, setting 2015 up to be just as turbulent.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hosts Vladimir Putin to Tighten Turkey-Russia Alliance
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.
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Behind Chuck Hagel's Ouster, Tensions Over Syria and Barack Obama's Team
From the moment he was appointed last year, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had a troubled relationship with President Barack Obama's tight-knit White House national security team. As the bombing intensified in Iraq and Syria, so did his problems.
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Bashar Al-Assad Out, Rebels Take Over: What Next For Syria And Its People
Syria's future hinges on uncertainty after the abrupt fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Once thought unassailable, Assad's rule collapsed under the pressure of a rapid offensive led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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As Syrian Rebels Topple Assad Regime, How It May Impact Russia-Ukraine War
The five decades of Baath rule in Syria ended on Sunday as Islamist-led rebels declared that they had taken Damascus, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing.
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"Openly Flaunting": Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Aiding Rebel Group In Syria
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday accused Ukrainian intelligence services of aiding rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, saying some fighters were "openly flaunting" the association.
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Donald Trump Names Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard As Director of National Intelligence
Donald Trump on Wednesday named former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, who has opposed US support for Ukraine and met Syria's president Bashar al-Assad, as his incoming Director of National Intelligence.
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Crucial Moscow Visit To Be Made By British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson
Britain backed sanctions against Russia in response to its annexation of Crimea in 2014, and the countries have clashed on other issues, including Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war in his country.
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Western Sanctions 'Severely' Harming Russia: Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged today in an interview with German daily Bild that Western economic sanctions over the Ukraine crisis are affecting Russia.
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Joe Biden In Ukraine To Push Reforms, Reaffirm US Support
US Vice President Joe Biden meets Ukrainian leaders today to kickstart their drive against corruption and reassure them of Western support in the face of the current focus on Syria.
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Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Purchases, Closes Its Airspace
Tensions between Moscow and Kiev ratched up further today as Ukraine decided to stop buying gas from Russia and closed its airspace to its giant eastern neighbour's airlines.
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Opinion: Why is Russia Bombing My Town?
It's hypocritical for Putin to bomb Kafranbel in the name of "fighting extremism." Kafranbel residents have gone to great lengths to empower women; monitors note the decline of women's rights in Russia since Putin took power.
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Next Stop Syria? Ukraine Rebels Weigh Options as Fighting Stops
As fighting has dropped off in eastern Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels are weighing their options: wait for the conflict to resume, return to civilian life or even head to war-torn Syria.
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John Kerry in Russia to Push Vladimir Putin on Ukraine Crisis
US Secretary of State John Kerry began high stakes talks in the Russian resort of Sochi Tuesday aimed at pushing President Vladimir Putin to fully implement a shaky Ukraine ceasefire.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Says West Wants to Weaken Russia
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused the West of trying to weaken Russia by turning Ukraine into a puppet state, a tactic he said had also been used against his own country.
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After Turbulent 2014, Next Year May Be No Calmer
From financial crisis in Russia to cyber warfare with North Korea, 2014 has generated new flashpoints right into its final days, setting 2015 up to be just as turbulent.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hosts Vladimir Putin to Tighten Turkey-Russia Alliance
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.
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Behind Chuck Hagel's Ouster, Tensions Over Syria and Barack Obama's Team
From the moment he was appointed last year, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had a troubled relationship with President Barack Obama's tight-knit White House national security team. As the bombing intensified in Iraq and Syria, so did his problems.
