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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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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‘One of the greatest statesmen’: When Canada celebrated an Indian prime minister’s visit
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’, to die
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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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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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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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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I