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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
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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: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour