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Syrian ceasefire talks begin again as Isis loses territory
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Joe Schmidt turns blood-and-guts Paddies into well-oiled machine
Ireland all about plan, process and performance as they front up to All Blacks again
Aleppo will eventually fall, but Syrian war will go on
Five-year-old conflict that has killed 300,000 to date may continue for years, experts warn
Bloody Sunday: Paras were the wrong regiment in the wrong place
Commanders failed to realise that they were not suited to the job of armed policing
Assad remains in power as bulwark against Islamic State
Analysis: Western leaders know Syria president’s army is only ground force in region
Syrian presidential poll set for June 3rd
Opposition activist says rebels accept Bashar al-Assad will remain in power for forseeable future and could regain control of most of the country
Mismatch at talks as government team faces off with disjointed Syrian opposition
United Damascus delegation contrasts with a coalition torn by regional rivalries
Emergence of Syrian Islamic Front poses difficulties for west ahead of Geneva talks
Alliance of six rebel brigades confident enough to refuse US invite to talks
Syria involved in widespread ‘disappearing’ of people, says UN panel
Targets include relatives of wanted men and civilians staying in rebel-held areas
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