While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the ...
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Syria’s grave sectarian violence exposes battle lines long in the making
Many thought they were designed to provide the Alawites with the underpinnings of an alternative state in case Syria broke up ...
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Many killed as Syrian forces battle Alawite insurgency
Syrian security forces on Friday battled for a second day to crush a nascent insurgency by fighters from Bashar al-Assad’s ...
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Netanyahu says Israel won’t allow Syrian forces ‘south of Damascus’
Netanyahu’s comments Sunday at a military graduation led to new concerns over the Israeli presence, and sway, in a swath of southern Syria as Damascus’ new leaders attempt to consolidate ...
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Pro-Assad rebels battle insurgents near Damascus
Former rebel militiamen who switched sides and joined Syria’s regime forces are engaged in a fierce battle against Islamist insurgents near Damascus, sources said Sunday. According to the ...
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Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces ‘south of Damascus'
Netanyahu’s comments Sunday at a military graduation led to new concerns over the Israeli presence, and sway, in a swath of southern Syria as Damascus' new leaders attempt to consolidate control ...