Syrian Conflict
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French cement maker admits it made payments to Islamic State in Syria to continue operations
This is the first time that a company has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges of providing material support to a terrorist organisation.
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A small group of US soldiers will remain in Syria, says Trump, defends decision to pull out troops
The US president said some soldiers would be stationed at oil fields while others would be deployed near Israel and Jordan.
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Turkey agrees to a five-day ceasefire in northern Syria, says US
During this period, the US will help in facilitating the withdrawal of Kurdish-led forces from the declared ‘safe zone’.
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Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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US orders sanctions against Turkey, Trump says he is prepared to ‘swiftly destroy’ its economy
The president added that he had issued an order to immediately freeze negotiations on a US-Turkey trade deal and reimpose tariffs of 50% on Turkish steel.
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Kurdish forces strike deal with Syrian government to stop Turkish offensive
The Turkish operation intends to create a ‘safe zone’ for the return of refugees to Syria. But world powers fear this will lead to the resurgence of IS.
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Turkish president says his country will not stop military offensive in Syria despite criticism
Turkish forces faced resistance from United States-allied Syrian Kurdish fighters on Friday, the third day of the fighting.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Trump says he will ‘obliterate’ the Turkish economy if it does something he considers wrong in Syria
The United States president said his country had done far more in Syria than any other country, including the ‘capture of 100% of the ISIS Caliphate’.
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Why garbage collection in Syria is crucial to fighting the Islamic State (and how the US can help)
America should not repeat the mistakes it made in Iraq.
Mark Ward, The Conversation
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Syria: UN security team fired upon while visiting suspected chemical attack site in Douma
The team was forced to withdraw following the gunfire, reports said.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Chemical weapon investigators enter Douma three days after their arrival in Syria
Earlier, Russian and Syrian authorities had allegedly stopped them from visiting the site of a chemical attack blamed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Syrian military shot down missiles fired at air base, claims state TV
The Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has accused Syrian and Russian authorities of stopping them from visiting a chemical attack.
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Syria chemical attacks: Military intervention may be tempting – but not legal
The legal standards for military intervention are complicated and highly specific. It's not clear an attack on Syria would meet them.
James Sweeney, The Conversation
The Field
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2