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US forces reportedly withdrawing from Syria military base

US forces are reportedly pulling out of the Al-Shaddadi base in northeastern Syria amid speculation about a full withdrawal of US troops from the country

The New Arab Staff
05 February, 2026
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Iraq: International coalition shoots down two Iranian drones

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 June, 2025
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Four suspected IS members killed in airstrike in Syria

The New Arab Staff
16 September, 2024
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Appointment of new commander in al-Rukban sparks controversy

William Christou
04 October, 2022
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Syria regime bombards Idlib province as rebels kill soldier

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12 April, 2022
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Syrian IDP camp receives first healthcare in two years

William Christou
01 February, 2022
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UAE-backed troops take over Aden airport from Yemen government

The New Arab
09 July, 2018
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UN fears Libya's IS could relocate from coastal stronghold

The New Arab & agencies
19 July, 2016
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Second US soldier killed in Iraq in a week

The New Arab
08 May, 2016
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Rebel-held Azaz hosts 1,000 Iraqi refugees fleeing IS

The New Arab
05 May, 2016
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Coalition airstrike kills 15 civilians in northeast Syria

The New Arab
17 February, 2016
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Pentagon chief seeks greater support from anti-IS coalition partners

The New Arab & agencies
11 February, 2016
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Iraqi troops storm into centre of IS held Ramadi

The New Arab & agencies
22 December, 2015
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17 Iraqi civilians killed in coalition airstrikes on Mosul

The New Arab
22 December, 2015
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Iran could provide 'air support' for Syrian regime

10 December, 2015
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Syria coalition airstrikes 'kill 37 civilians'

The New Arab & agencies
08 December, 2015
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Raqqa: Are French airstrikes preparing for a ground offensive?

Rami Sweid
18 November, 2015
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US airstrikes focus on destroying IS oil infrastructure

The New Arab & agencies
13 November, 2015
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UK: MPs criticise Syria strikes plans, government denies climbdown

The New Arab & agencies
03 November, 2015
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Jordan's balancing act in Syria

The New Arab
01 November, 2015
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'Increased' airstrikes on Syrian hospitals kill patients, staff

The New Arab & agencies
29 October, 2015