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Air strike kills Syrian family of nine in rebel-held Ghouta: monitor

Air strike kills Syrian family of nine in rebel-held Ghouta: monitor

A family of nine was killed in a Syrian government strike on eastern Ghouta, a war monitor said on Monday,…
‘Hell on earth’ in Syria’s eastern Ghouta must end: Guterres

‘Hell on earth’ in Syria’s eastern Ghouta must end: Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for warring sides to implement a 30-day ceasefire across Syria, in line…
Veteran commander vies for power in Libya’s shifting sands

Veteran commander vies for power in Libya’s shifting sands

When Khalifa Haftar flew to Tunis in September, the veteran commander and possible future leader of Libya brought masked troops…
Russia sets stage for UN veto of western bid to call out Iran

Russia sets stage for UN veto of western bid to call out Iran

Russia has laid the groundwork for a likely veto on Monday of a British, US and French bid for the…
Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked

Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked

In the Syrian city of Homs’ landmark Clock Square, where some of the first anti-government protests erupted in 2011, stands…
Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim arrested in Prague on Turkey’s request

Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim arrested in Prague on Turkey’s request

Czech police have detained a Syrian Kurdish political leader on an Interpol red notice put out by Turkey, Turkish and Syrian Kurdish officials…
Iraq sentences 16 Turkish women to death over IS ties

Iraq sentences 16 Turkish women to death over IS ties

A court in Iraq sentenced 16 Turkish women to death on Sunday after they were found guilty of belonging to…
Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after UN ceasefire call

Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after UN ceasefire call

Iran said pro-Damascus forces would press ahead with attacks on an insurgent enclave near the Syrian capital, as ground fighting…
Christian leaders shut Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre church

Christian leaders shut Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre church

The leaders of several Christian faith groups on Sunday said the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where many Christians believe…
UN Security Council demands truce as air strikes batter Syria’s Ghouta

UN Security Council demands truce as air strikes batter Syria’s Ghouta

The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded a 30-day truce across Syria as rescuers in the country’s eastern Ghouta region…
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