Syrian War
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United States military begins to move non-essential gear out of Syria, but not troops
Democratic Party legislator Adam Schiff attacked the Donald Trump administration, alleging that it decided to pull out of Syria despite the military’s concerns.
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Syrian government claims toxic gas released by rebel groups injured 107 people in Aleppo
The Foreign Ministry alleged that ‘certain states’ had enabled the militants to get access to chemical weapons.
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Syrian activist Raed Fares gunned down in rebel-held Idlib province
He gained international attention for designing powerful posters for demonstrations when the uprising against Bashar al-Assad began in 2011.
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Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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The war in Syria is reaching its end, but a fresh wave of rebellion may be on the horizon
The suffering and uncertainty are far from over.
Mehmet Ozalp, The Conversation
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Syrian war: Vladimir Putin says Russia will continue its fight against ‘terrorists’ in Idlib
Leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey met in Tehran to discuss the fate of the province, which is under the control of rebel forces.
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At least 50 killed, 78 injured in a series of bomb attacks in southwestern Syria
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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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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Syria: 28 civilians killed in air strike in eastern province of Deir Ezzor, says war monitor
While the observatory could not identify who carried out the airstrikes, the Syrian state media accused the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group.
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Syria: 52 pro-Assad foreign fighters killed in airstrikes, says war monitor
The United States-led coalition battling the Islamic State refuted the Syrian state media’s accusation that it had bombed the village of al-Hari.
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Syrian rebel forces evacuate enclave outside Damascus after Army launches air, artillery attacks
Buses arrived in al-Rheibeh city to take the militants and their families to northern Syria.
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The Reel
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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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‘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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Syrian war: Turkey rejects French president’s offer to mediate between Ankara and Kurdish militia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesperson said any effort to suggest a dialogue with ‘terrorist organisations’ was frivolous.
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Syrian forces escalate attacks in Eastern Ghouta, 1,099 people have died in the past 3 weeks
The government denied charges that it had used chlorine gas in its attacks at the enclave.
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Syria: Convoy carrying relief supplies for Eastern Ghouta stopped amid reports of chlorine attack
There were reports that government forces had carried out a chlorine gas strike in its fight to weed out rebel groups from the region.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing