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Jan 21

Israel publicly acknowledges its airstrikes in Syria

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

Israel appears to be sending a message to key players in Syria, that Iran's continued presence there risks triggering even tougher Israeli action.

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Jul 02

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News Wrap: Trump interviews Supreme Court candidates

In our news wrap Monday, President Trump's search for a U.S. Supreme Court nominee is gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Democrats to reject any nominee who would oppose abortion rights and expanded health care coverage. Also,…

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Apr 16

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Did Trump have the authority to strike Syria? It’s ‘a gray area,’ says Sen. Coons

The airstrikes launched by the U.S., UK, and France to punish the Assad regime's alleged use of chemical weapons have renewed questions about presidential warmaking powers. Lisa Desjardins reports on the reaction to the strikes, then talks to Sen. Chris…

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Apr 12

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News Wrap: Trump to confer with UK, France on Syria action

In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump and the Russians swapped warnings about striking Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack. White House officials said Trump plans to speak with French and British leaders about next steps. Also, the president…

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Apr 11

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News Wrap: Trump blasts Mueller, Rosenstein after FBI raids

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump accused Robert Mueller and his top staff of being "Democrat loyalists," and attacked Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein for authorizing FBI raids on the offices of his personal lawyer. Also, an Algerian military…

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Apr 11

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The potential for escalation if U.S. launches a Syria strike

President Trump aimed new threats against Syria on Twitter Wednesday, in response to a suspected chemical attack and Russia's suggestion it would intercept any U.S. missiles. What options are available to the U.S. and its allies if there is a…

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Apr 10

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Syrian conflict ‘was existential’ from the very beginning, says author

Rania Abouzeid has been one of the closest chroniclers of the Syrian conflict, witnessing the first days of peaceful protests, the government's brutal crackdown, the rise of the Islamic State, the intervention of the Russians. Abouzeid joins William Brangham to…

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Feb 08

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Fight against ISIS over, fight for Syrian territory ramps up

By PBS News Hour

The war in Syria is breaking dangerous new ground. Syrian and Russian airstrikes have pummeled rebel-held areas, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble. Meanwhile, American commanders vow to hold their ground on behalf of Kurdish allies, under threat of attack by…

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Jan 08

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In Syria’s reconstruction, Lebanon sees economic opportunity

By Jane Ferguson

After nearly seven years of war, as Syria looks toward a massive reconstruction project, neighboring Lebanon sees an economic opportunity. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports from Lebanon as the task of rebuilding Syria begins to take shape - and the…

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Nov 22

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Putin says the end of the Syrian civil war is in sight. Is he right?

By PBS News Hour

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the end of Syria’s civil war was in sight as he hosted Iran’s Hassan Rouhani and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Sochi Summit, a meeting that didn’t include the U.S. As Syrian opposition members…

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