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Russian Lawmaker: US Strikes On Syria Violate International Law

US, British and French air strikes on Syria are a violation of international law, Russian lawmaker said.

Moscow:  US, British and French air strikes on Syria are a violation of international law and are likely meant to prevent investigators from the global chemical weapons watchdog from doing their work, a senior Russian
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Lebanon:  Syria's war has spiralled into a complex multi-sided conflict since it began with anti-government protests in March 2011, drawing in regional and international powers including the United States and Russia.

Here is a breakdown of the forces involved in the war, which has killed more than 350,000 people:

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US-Led Strikes Hit Bases Around Syria Capital, Centre: Monitor

US-led forces hit Syrian military bases and research centres around Syrian capital.

Western strikes early Saturday hit Syrian military bases and research centres in and around the capital and the country's centre, a monitor said,
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London:  British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday she had authorised British forces to conduct precision air-launched cruise missile strikes on Syria to degrade its chemical weapons capability, saying there was no alternative to military action.

Four Royal Air Force Tornado jets using Storm Shadow missiles had

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Russia Warns Of -Consequences-, Says US Strikes Violate International Law

The coordinated strike marked the second time in a year that Trump has used force against Assad

United States:  Syria ally Russia warned Friday of "consequences" following the launch of US-led strikes against Bashar al-Assad's regime in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack. "Again, we are being threatened,"
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WASHINGTON:  President Donald Trump ordered a military attack against Syrian President Bashar Assad on Friday, joining allies Britain and France in launching missile strikes in retaliation for what Western nations said was the deliberate gassing of Syrian civilians.

The coordinated strike marked the second time in a

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