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Fears Mount Over Iran’s Use Of Lebanon Front To Respond To Israeli Raid In Syria

Fears mounted in Lebanon over a possible Iranian retaliation from the south of the country, after Tehran vowed to respond to the killing of two Revolutionary Guards officers in Syria following an Israeli raid. On Tuesday, the IRGC announced the death of two of its officers in an Israeli bombardment…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Glasgow student to donate ambulance to help Ukrainian refugees

It is the latest ambulance student Umran Ali Javaid has donated, with him sending ambulances to war zones including Syria and Yemen in the past.

The Independent UK

Iran Vows to Avenge the Death of 2 IRGC Members in Syria

Israel awaits with anticipation Iran's retaliation for the airstrike on Syria that killed four people on Monday, including two of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). Syrian state media said that two civilians were killed during the attack, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said they were two…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Is Russia committing war crimes by bombing hospitals in Ukraine?

And what happens when the principle of medical neutrality is abandoned during times of conflict?

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Algeria to Host Arab League Summit in November, Syria's Return Remains Undetermined

The Arab League will hold its upcoming summit in Algeria, announced Sec-Gen Ahmed Aboul Gheit during a press conference after the 157th session of the Arab League at the ministerial level. Aboul Gheit explained that Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra presented during the meeting, chaired by Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah…

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UK politics: Boris Johnson says he fears Putin may use chemical weapons in Ukraine – as it happened

PM says Russian claims about enemies getting ready to use chemical weapons echoes what happened before the use of chemical weapons in Syria

The Guardian - UK

Putin the Gambler

Why the Kremlin Rolled the Dice on Ukraine

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Ukraine Russia News: 'Serious concerns' Vladimir Putin is about to use chemical weapons with obvious target

“We saw this in Syria, the Russians starting that talk when they or their proxies were about to use those weapons there.”

Irish Mirror

Russia’s ‘warning’ of Ukraine’s biological weapons sounds just like Syria

Analysis: Putin used the same false justification for brutal bombings in Syria, in the glare of western media

The Guardian - UK

Syria War Escalating, More Probes Needed into Civilian Casualties, Say UN Experts

Syria's war has escalated in the last months, marked by intensified shelling and aerial bombing by Syrian and Russian forces on opposition-held areas, UN war crimes investigators said on Wednesday. Families in Syria, where rampant inflation hit 140% at the start of 2022, would be hard-hit by any disruption of…

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U.N. investigators urges U.S. to probe attacks in Syria

U.N. war crimes investigators urged the United States on Wednesday to carry out thorough probes into civilian casualties caused by the U.S. air strikes in Syria to ensure that those responsible for any violations are held to account.

Reuters

On Syrian frontline, Russia's war on Ukraine evokes painful memories

Using trench and tunnel warfare, Syrian rebel fighter Abu Ahmad said he and his group held out for years against government forces in eastern Ghouta until Russian air power came to President Bashar al-Assad's aid in 2015, to devastating effect.

Reuters

Ukraine War Deepens Economic Woes in Damascus

The Ukraine crisis has exacerbated the suffering of Syrians as price hikes and shortages of essential commodities sweep markets in the country.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US-Backed Syrian Opposition Group Arrests 14 Drug Smugglers

Maghaweir al-Thowra (NSA), a Syrian opposition group which controls territory near the Syrian-Jordanian border and is backed by the US-led international coalition, announced arresting a 14-member ring that smuggled drugs between Syria and Jordan. The group released a picture of those detained alongside its official statement.

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Iran Condemns Killing of Two Officers by Israel in Syria

Iran has condemned Israel's recent attack on the Syrian capital of Damascus, its semi-official ISNA news agency said on Wednesday, quoting foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh. Israel fired several missiles toward Syrian military positions near Damascus Monday, killing two civilians and causing material damage, Syria's defense ministry said.

Reuters

Iran says Israel will pay for Syria attack that killed 2 Revolutionary Guards

Iran said on Wednesday that an Israeli air strike in Syria that killed four people including two Iranian Revolutionary Guards officers would be avenged.

Chicago Sun-Times

A bleak International Women’s Day in Ukraine is cause to worry about what lies ahead

This illegal invasion of a sovereign nation is already an immense tragedy, and it will only get worse, especially for women and girls.

Reuters

Iran vows to avenge two IRGC members killed in Israeli attack in Syria -Press TV

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) vowed to avenge the death of two of its members in an Israeli air strike in Syria, state-run Press TV reported on Tuesday.

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The Conversation

Ukrainian academics face exile, harassment and censorship in ongoing war

Protests at universities and statements from the International Science Council denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine point to the beginning of a massive refugee crisis — and also raise urgent questions about how the conflict will affect Ukraine’s scholars and research.

Evening Standard

Russia attempting to recruit Syrian fighters for Ukraine invasion, Pentagon claims

US officials believe it is ‘noteworthy’ that Putin is turning to foreign fighters

Asharq Al-Awsat

Humanitarian Corridors, from Syria to Ukraine

As more Ukrainian towns and cities come under siege, concern is mounting for millions of civilians in the crossfire. Russia has announced the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to leave, but there appeared to be few takers. Evacuation routes led mostly to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing…

The Independent UK

Ukraine war highlights internal divides in Mideast nations

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought up deep divisions in the Middle East, where Moscow has made itself a key player in recent years

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Humanitarian corridors, from Syria to Ukraine

Russia has announced the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to leave Ukrainian towns and cities under siege

Reuters

U.S. designates al Qaeda-affiliated group as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist'

The U.S. Department of State said on Monday it was designating an al Qaeda-affiliated group which operates primarily in the Idlib, Syria as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist."

The Independent UK

Syria: 2 civilians killed in Israeli airstrike near Damascus

Syria's defense ministry says two civilians have been killed by an Israeli airstrike on military positions near Damascus

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