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Syria fighting eases after US bid to save ceasefire

Pro-government forces halt attacks on areas held by Kurdish-led SDF militia after clashes in north-east Syria

Kobani residents face siege and shortages as flimsy Syria truce holds

ExclusiveSyria needs $100bn in investment to rebuild tourism sector, minister says

Putin backs Syria's offensive against rival SDF at meeting with Al Shara

CommentWhy Arab states are so good at withstanding pressure to break up

Top US senator to push 'Save the Kurds' bill seeking new Syria sanctions

Syrian government's noose tightens around Kurdish SDF

CommentBy ending its partnership with Syria's Kurds, the West risks reviving the ISIS crisis

The haste with which the US and others have ended their military support to the SDF could destabilise the region

Today's cartoonShadi's take on de-escalation efforts in Syria

Syria signs deal to buy natural gas from Jordan

Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days

Turkey says Syria-SDF ceasefire may be extended

Dispatch'We’ve had enough': Syrians brace for war as SDF ceasefire expires

Lawyer believes Shamima Begum will return to UK

Turkey says Syria-SDF ceasefire may be extended

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan raises security risks as US begins moving thousands of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq

Dispatch'We’ve had enough': Syrians brace for war as SDF ceasefire expires

Lawyer believes Shamima Begum will return to UK

Special reportInside Syria’s 'Mad Max' oilfield: Scorched wasteland hides Damascus's next big prize

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