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A Free Syrian army fighter pours tea in the rebel-held town of Dael, Syria.

US-led coalition helps build new Syrian force, angering Turkey

The force, whose inaugural class is currently being trained, will be deployed at the borders of the area controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

By REUTERS
14/01/2018
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Kerry: Cease-fire in Syria has ‘fallen completely’ in some areas

US, UN and EU pressuring Russia to use leverage with Assad to end renewed bombing around Aleppo • UN envoy to Moscow on Tuesday.

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Report: NATO says won't send ground troops to fight IS

"That is not on the agenda of the coalition and the NATO allies," NATO secretary genral says.

By REUTERS
07/12/2015
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Report: US officials blame Turkey for overreacting to minor violation of airspace

CBS News reports that US officials think downing of Russian plane that made brief incursion into Syrian airspace was unnecessary.

By JPOST.COM STAFF , REUTERS
25/11/2015
Syria Kobani

Analysis: Will France invoke NATO’s Article 5 to declare war on Islamic State?

The lack of a declaration of war from Hollande and NATO is a window into the courtyard of the EU’s gingerly foreign policy posture.

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Some US allies show willingness to send troops to Syria in order to train opposition forces

US Army General Ray Odierno tells Senate allies may send support and resources to help in fight against the Islamic State in Syria.

By REUTERS
19/03/2015
Russia

NATO members huddle on worldwide crises

This current NATO summit is the most consequential of its kind since member states gathered to respond to the attacks of September 11, 2001.

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