US-Syria
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U.S.-backed Syrian force in new phase of Raqqa assault
EghtesadOnline: An alliance of U.S.-backed militias said it had started a new phase of its campaign against the Islamic State-held city of Raqqa on Saturday, aiming to complete its encirclement…
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No agreement to invite US to Astana talks
EghtesadOnline: There is no agreement between Iran, Russia and Turkey to invite US to upcoming Syrian peace summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, a source close to Iran’s foreign ministry said.
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Erdogan spokesman slams U.S. military for backing Syrian Kurdish militia
EghtesadOnline: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman lashed out at the U.S. military on Thursday after it re-tweeted a statement by a Kurdish-dominated alliance it backs in Syria saying…
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Russia calls U.S. move to supply Syria rebels weapons a hostile act: RIA
EghtesadOnline: Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it viewed a U.S. decision to ease restrictions on weapons supplies to Syrian rebels as a "hostile act" which threatened the safety of…
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U.S. plays down absence from Moscow talks on Syria, says not 'sidelined'
EghtesadOnline: The United States on Tuesday sought to downplay its absence from talks on the Syrian conflict among Russia, Iran and Turkey in Moscow, saying it was not a "snub" and did not reflect…
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U.S. and Russia propose safe exit for Aleppo rebels - opposition officials
EghtesadOnline: The United States and Russia on Sunday tabled a proposal to rebels in Aleppo that would offer safe passage from the city for fighters, their families and other civilians, three…
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Kerry Says Russia’s Choices Are Key to Resolving Syria Civil War
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry all but conceded that Russia holds the key to ending the Syrian Civil War and persuading the Assad regime to negotiate a political settlement.
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Nasrallah: US wants fighting in Syria to continue
EghtesadOnline: Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday that the US will continue supporting terrorists in Syria to go on with fighting the national military.
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Russia Warns U.S. Against Strikes on Assad’s Positions
EghtesadOnline: Russia warned the U.S. against attacking Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces as the breakdown in ties between the former Cold War foes continued to worsen.
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U.S. suspends Syria ceasefire talks with Russia, blames Moscow
EghtesadOnline: The United States broke off talks with Russia on Monday on implementing a ceasefire agreement in Syria and accused Moscow of not living up to its commitments under the Sept. 9…
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U.S., Russia in ‘Tough’ Negotiations Over Syria Cease-Fire, Obama Says
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. and Russia aren’t closer to reaching agreement on a cease-fire in Syria but will continue talks over the next few days, U.S. President Barack Obama said.
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Russia says US statements on Syria talks have no basis
EghtesadOnline: Moscow said there is no basis for “dramatic statements” after Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry failed to strike a deal on ending the…
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U.S., Russia meeting on Syria ends without a deal
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were unable to strike a deal for a ceasefire in Syria and differences remain, a senior State Department…
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Obama: US, Russia deeply divided over Syria
EghtesadOnline: US President Barack Obama said the US and Russia remain deeply divided over the Syria crisis, adding it is difficult to “get to the next phase.”