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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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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: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals