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US Moves to ‘Secure the Oil’ in Syria by Building New Base in Crude-Rich Deir ez-Zor

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The US military is setting up a new military base in the Badia Desert town of al-Baghuz, Deir ez-Zor, just 1-2 kilometers from the border with Iraq along the Euphrates River, a Sputnik Arabic correspondent has reported, citing local sources. … Read More >US Moves to ‘Secure the Oil’ in Syria by Building New Base in Crude-Rich Deir ez-Zor

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US Sneaks 20 More Tankers of Stolen Syrian Oil Out of Country, Report Claims

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In late 2019, US President Donald Trump candidly admitted that Washington had “left troops behind” in Syria “only for the oil”. Damascus has blasted Trump for pillaging the Arab Republic’s resources, but President Bashar al-Assad also praised him for openly admitting the real reason US forces continue to occupy part of his country. … Read More >US Sneaks 20 More Tankers of Stolen Syrian Oil Out of Country, Report Claims

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US Convoy Flanked by Choppers Has Reportedly Reinforced Positions in Hasakah City, Syria

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The Trump administration has not made good on its promises to draw down US troop numbers in Syria, and instead has sent dozens of convoys of military equipment and supplies into the war-torn country via Iraq while smuggling out hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of stolen Syrian oil. … Read More >US Convoy Flanked by Choppers Has Reportedly Reinforced Positions in Hasakah City, Syria

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WATCH: ‘Huge waves of fire’ suddenly spread across Syrian countryside, sending rescue workers scrambling

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Firefighters and civil defense crews are scrambling to contain a massive blaze that erupted overnight in the Syrian countryside in the Latakia Governorate. A Syrian Army helicopter has been drafted in to assist the operation. … Read More >WATCH: ‘Huge waves of fire’ suddenly spread across Syrian countryside, sending rescue workers scrambling

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US empire damaged by leaks, employers surveil employees at home, EU reigning in big tech

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This week, Lee Camp opens with a tale of two sets of leaks – about US police, and imperialist lies about Western intervention in Syria. Public opinion of America has plummeted around the world over the last 5 years, and Camp lays out all of the ways the US deserves this reputation. … Read More >US empire damaged by leaks, employers surveil employees at home, EU reigning in big tech

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Russia’s Assistance ‘Turning Point’ in Syrian War, Allowing to Crush Terrorists, Bashar Assad Says

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The war in Syria will continue until every part of the nation’s territory is liberated from terrorists, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Sputnik, recalling how Russia’s involvement in the conflict at Damascus’ request changed the course of events and resulted in a massive counterterrorist advance. … Read More >Russia’s Assistance ‘Turning Point’ in Syrian War, Allowing to Crush Terrorists, Bashar Assad Says

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Iran’s President condemns use of Syrian ‘terrorists’ in Nagorno-Karabakh, warns Armenia-Azerbaijan duel could spark REGIONAL WAR

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Tehran can’t tolerate the presence of militants from Syria operating in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, where fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia is perilously close to Iran’s borders, President Rouhani has warned. … Read More >Iran’s President condemns use of Syrian ‘terrorists’ in Nagorno-Karabakh, warns Armenia-Azerbaijan duel could spark REGIONAL WAR