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Will the US Interfere to Stop the Atrocities in Idleb?

The image of young children in the aftermath of an airstrike on Ariha in Idleb province has brought the horrors of the regime assault back to the forefronts of people’s mind writes Robert Ford for Asharq Al-Awsat.

US Turkish Divisions Over Safe Zone

The US and Turkey are divided over the implementation and nature of the proposed safe zone on the border of Turkey and Syria writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Russia: US Stealing Oil in Euphrates Area,

The Russian General Staff has accused the US of stealing oil and training terrorist groups in the area, while also holding them responsible for the suffering at the al-Rukban camp writes SANA.

What Happened Over the Weekend

A tragic image of suffering from Idleb goes viral, Lebanon secures the release of an American, a suicide attack hits Daraa and UN says 400,000 displaced in the north. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Iranian Militias Join Soleimani in Albu Kamal

Coinciding with a visit by Qasem Soleimani to Albu Kamal, 150 fighters from a militia which calls itself the “Imam al-Hujja Brigade” has arrived in the city reports Baladi News.

On My Way: Syrian Uber Style App to Launch

On My Way will be a smartphone application that will allow people to order taxis, but fresh legislation is needed to regulate the industry writes Al Watan.

Assad Airstrikes Kill 11 Civilians in Ariha

The town of Ariha in northwestern Idleb province has witnessed bloody airstrikes that have left 11 people dead, bringing the total from the last 10 days to 103 civilians writes Zaman Al Wasl.

No One in the Region Is Safe Unless Syria Is Safe

Binali Yildirim is attempting to secure Turkey’s future as the number of refugees in the country grows, but the security situation in Syria must be dealt with first writes Al-Watan.

Israel Hits Iran and Hezbollah in Southern Syria

An Israeli attack on Tel al-Hara and Tel al-Ahmar and Nabaa al-Sakhr has killed a number of fighters and caused material damage to Iranian and Hezbollah positions reports Etihad Press.