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Air strikes on Syrian rebel enclave intensify
Air strikes targeted rebel-held cities in northwest Syria on Friday, a war monitor reported, widening bombardment of the last major insurgent enclave to areas that
Defence minister expects reliable information soon concerning missile crash
The government has some indications over what caused a Russian made S-200 missile to crash into the Pentadaktylos on Monday but is seeking reliable information
Missile most likely self-destructed in air
The S-200 missile that crashed into an area in the north in the early hours of Monday had likely self-destructed in the air, a geopolitical
Stray missile from Syria-Israel clash lands in northern Cyprus (Update 7)
An errant missile struck northern Cyprus early on Monday, missing Nicosia and crashing on a mountainside in what authorities described as a spillover from strikes
Syrian state media: Israeli missile strike kills four civilians
CAIRO/BEIRUT, June 30 (Reuters) – Israeli warplanes fired missiles targeting Syrian military positions in Homs and the Damascus outskirts in an attack that killed at least
Syrian refugees ‘being guided’ to checkpoints by Turkish Cypriot authorities
Sixty-three Syrian refugees who recently arrived in the north of the island via Turkey, have reportedly crossed to the south. According to Ihlas, a Turkish
Russia says an end to fighting in Syria’s Idlib is Turkey’s responsibility
The Kremlin said on Friday it was Turkey’s responsibility to stop rebels in Syria’s Idlib province from firing on civilian and Russian targets, signalling it
Scars of civil war mark Syrian family in Paphos
Eight-year-old Bilal needs surgery four years after Idlib bomb injury By Bejay Browne Over the eight years of Syria’s civil war, Bilal’s story has become
Islamic State defeated, “caliphate” eliminated – U.S.-backed SDF
BEIRUT, March 23 (Reuters) – Islamic State has been defeated at its final shred of territory of Baghouz in Syria, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces
Authorities on lookout for fighters fleeing Syria
Authorities have so far not come across any incidents of foreign fighters passing through Cyprus to reach other countries after leaving Syria, Justice Minister Ionas
Syria vows to recover Golan, US shift draws criticism (Update)
The Syrian government vowed to recover the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as its allies and enemies alike condemned US President Donald Trump on Friday for moving to recognise
Syria Kurds evacuate civilians from IS redoubt, hail Trump troop reversal
Kurdish-led forces in Syria said they would complete the evacuation of thousands of civilians from Islamic State’s last redoubt in the area on Friday, and
Seven Syrian men seeking asylum taken to Nicosia facility
Seven Syrian men who seek asylum in Cyprus after arriving from the north on Monday evening have been taken to the reception area in Kokkinotrimithia.
Urgent appeal to help Syrian boy with brain tumour
AN URGENT appeal for funds and necessities is being made by Caritas volunteers in Paphos to help an eight-year old Syrian boy and his family
Erdogan threats against Kurds will not stop Syria withdrawal, Pompeo says
By Raya Jalabi and Lesley Wroughton BAGHDAD/CAIRO, Jan 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria will not be scuppered despite Turkish threats against
Ten Syrian refugees found on cargo ship in Famagusta port
Ten Syrian refugees were found inside a truck a cargo ship moored in the port of Famagusta in the north, reports said on Sunday. Turkish
Man rescued at sea a Syrian refugee whose seven compatriots drowned (updated)
A 32-year-old man who was rescued from the sea by a cargo ship on Thursday off Cape Greco was the only survivor of a group
Turkey to delay Syria operation, IS mounts attack in south-east
Turkey will postpone a military operation against Syrian Kurdish fighters in north-east Syria, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday as he “cautiously” welcomed a US decision
US withdrawal from Syria will spark Islamic State revival
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on Thursday a White House decision to withdraw from Syria will allow an Islamic State revival and threaten the battle in eastern Syria.