US must avoid a war with Iran in eastern Syria
Some in Washington hope the US can cut off Iran’s regional influence in eastern Syria, but that’s a recipe for endless war.
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IS executes women for witchcraft and sorcery
The Islamic State group has beheaded two women in Syria on accusations of 'sorcery'. It is believed to be the first time that IS has executed a woman for crimes, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said.