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Syrian FM says Trump administration ‘lies’ about withdrawing
Middle East
April 5, 2019
Syrian FM says Trump administration ‘lies’ about withdrawing
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister said Thursday that the Trump administration “lies” all the time about withdrawing its…
Back home, Afghan veterans of Syria war seen as Iran’s pawns
Middle East
March 31, 2019
Back home, Afghan veterans of Syria war seen as Iran’s pawns
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — An impoverished teenager, Mehdi, joined the wave of Afghans who left their homeland, dreaming of reaching…
In Syria’s Aleppo, restored Armenian church hosts first mass
Middle East
March 31, 2019
In Syria’s Aleppo, restored Armenian church hosts first mass
Armenians in Syria’s war-torn Aleppo packed their Forty Martyrs Cathedral Saturday for the first mass in the centuries-old church since…
The scent of soap making returns to Aleppo
Middle East
March 22, 2019
The scent of soap making returns to Aleppo
After years of war, the scent of laurel oil once again wafts from a small soap workshop in Aleppo, signalling…
Chlorine used in attack on Syria’s Douma: watchdog
Middle East
March 2, 2019
Chlorine used in attack on Syria’s Douma: watchdog
The world’s chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that chlorine was used against the rebel-held Syrian town of Douma in 2018,…
Assad adviser rejects idea of granting Syrian Kurds autonomy
Middle East
February 19, 2019
Assad adviser rejects idea of granting Syrian Kurds autonomy
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A senior adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday flatly rejected the idea of giving Syrian…
US pressing Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
Middle East
February 18, 2019
US pressing Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United States is lobbying Gulf states to hold off restoring ties with Syria, including the UAE…
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
Middle East
February 10, 2019
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Saturday it had begun the “final battle” to oust the Islamic State group from…
Building on Syria war gains, Hezbollah scores political win
Middle East
February 2, 2019
Building on Syria war gains, Hezbollah scores political win
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah’s bigger role in Lebanon’s new unity government points to a growing appetite to shape state…
Assad blocks access to Damascus for EU envoys: diplomats
Middle East
January 22, 2019
Assad blocks access to Damascus for EU envoys: diplomats
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has revoked special visas for European Union diplomats and officials traveling regularly between…