Energy and War: a Global Game of Chess

... In the Second World War, Syrian oil pipelines provided the majority ... the Sunni countries in the Syrian War due to their ... travesty to not see the Syrian War for what it ... has reached a critical point. President Bashar al-Assad's army has held steadfast ...

Erdoğan Threats Against Kurds Will Not Stop Syria Withdrawal, Pompeo Says

... about Washington's plans following President Donald Trump's surprise announcement ... Turkey and of the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, which is backed by ... of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi and President Barham Salih. President Salih, answering a ...

Let Down by US, Syrian Kurdish Leaders Look to Russia and Assad

... River, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an ... stability." Islamic State Threat President Bashar al-Assad, already in command of ... the responsibility of the Syrian government to protect the ... , he said. Top Syrian Kurdish politician Ilham Ahmed, ...

Russia Starts Biggest War Games Since Soviet Fall Near China

... its jets resumed bombing the Syrian region of Idlib, the ... of rebels fighting its ally President Bashar al-Assad. Closer China-Russia Ties ... airborne units, began as President Vladimir Putin held talks ... with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the ...

Despite Tensions, Russia Seeks US Help to Rebuild Syria

... the war in favor of President Bashar al-Assad, is now pressing Washington ... Assad's hold on power. "The proposal argues that the Syrian ... the proposal related to Syrian government-held areas of ... hosting more than 650,000 Syrian refugees. The Russian letter ...

US Lawmakers Slam Trump as 'Weak' in Russia Summit; Some Push New Sanctions

... lawmakers, including numerous Republicans, criticized President Donald Trump on Monday (16 ... Russia's military backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in its seven-year civil ... United States to side with President Putin against American law enforcement ...

In Damascus, World Cup Loyalties Muddled by War

... the loyalties of a Syrian nation fractured by a ... who back the government, President Bashar al-Assad's opponents are rooting for ... to support it." The Syrian national side did not make ... team, some Assad opponents identified it with the Syrian government. Omar ...

Iran Steps Up Broadsides Against US, Syria Signals Iran Won't Leave

... has provided vital support to President Bashar al-Assad's military. Its forces and ... [business] of the Syrian government," Lebanon's al-Mayadeen TV cited Faisal ... reinforce the conservatives and weaken President Rouhani. This posture risks endangering ...

In New US Hardline on Iran, Pompeo Lists Sweeping Demands

... from the Syrian civil war where they back President Bashar al-Assad. Iran ... has grown notably since President Trump this month ... and the overthrow of President Saddam Hussein. "America ... their leaders, specifically naming President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign ...

Syria Is Death Trap for Civilians, UN Refugee Chief Warns

... next target of the Syrian military. "The country ... in modern history." The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, ... emergency humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees this year, ... hands of insurgents fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government in Damascus. ...