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Syria opposition chief due in Moscow for more talks

Thu Jan 30, 2014 21:42:15

Ahmad Jarba, head of the Syrian opposition, is going to visit Moscow on the invitation of Russian authorities who have been trying to make a deal between sides of the Syrian conflict to end the ongoing war in the Arab country.

Exclusive: Syrian army prepares major operation in Rif Homs

Thu Jan 30, 2014 21:23:44

Syrian army is preparing to start a major operation in parts of Rif Homs in western Syria, trying to free several villages occupied by militant forces.

US says Syria’s al-Nusra Front plans attacking America

Thu Jan 30, 2014 19:40:02

US intelligence officials are claiming that the one of the main groups fighting at the side of the Syrian opposition has a desire to launch a domestic attack on the US.

Iran warns Syria extremists might target other countries

Thu Jan 30, 2014 18:07:19

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned against terrorist groups gaining more ground in Syria, saying that other countries might turn to their targets too.

Chaotic scenes witnessed in Syria’s Yarmuk as food arrives

Thu Jan 30, 2014 17:28:56

A food convoy has entered besieged Yarmuk Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, where dozens have died from shortages of food and medicines, the UN and Syrian state media have said.

Syria sends letters to UN on Saudi-backed terrorism

Thu Jan 30, 2014 13:00:44

Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has sent two identical letters to the head of the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary-General on the terrorist acts of the armed terrorist groups and the Saudi involvement in supporting these acts.

Al-Qaeda claims control of Syria oil resources

Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:58:40

Syria’s Foreign-backed militants and extremist groups have seized control of Syria’s oil and gas resources, and are now using the proceeds to underwrite their fights against one another as well as the Syrian government, American officials claim.

No practical results expected in 1st round of talks: Brahimi

Thu Jan 30, 2014 09:53:35

The ice is slowly breaking in peace talks between Syria's warring sides, UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said Wednesday, warning though that no substantive results were expected during this round.

Syria foes say Geneva talks 'positive'

Wed Jan 29, 2014 20:52:41

Syria's warring sides say peace talks in Geneva have taken a positive turn, but there are still deep divisions on what the focus of the negotiations should be.

No Iranian troops fighting in Syria: Zarif

Wed Jan 29, 2014 19:05:29

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated that the Islamic Republic has deployed no military forces in war-stricken Syria.

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