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"Reactivating Sleeper Cells, Distributing Weapons": How ISIS Is Reemerging In Iraq, Syria
The Islamic State (IS) is reportedly trying to exploit the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime to stage a comeback in Syria and neighbouring Iraq.
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Amid Unrest, Trump Sends More US Troops To LA Than In Iraq, Syria Combined
US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent more American troops to the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California-- to curb the protests against his harsh immigration policies -- than those deployed in Iraq and Syria by Washington.
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NO To Bikinis, YES To Burkinis: Syria Asks People To Wear "Appropriate" Swimsuits At Public Beaches
Not just beachwear, Syrians are in general asked to "wear loose clothing, cover the shoulders and knees".
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IMF Team Makes First Syria Visit Since 2009
An IMF team visited Syria for the first time since 2009 to take part in efforts to rebuild the economy after years of civil war and the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the lender said Tuesday.
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Syria Mandates Full Body Swimwear For Women On Public Beaches
Syria's new Islamist authorities said on Tuesday that women going to public beaches must wear burkinis or other "decent" clothes that cover the body, giving some private venues an exemption.
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Rima Hassan: French-Palestinian MP On Gaza-Bound Ship Intercepted By Israel
Born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria in 1992, Rima Hassan grew up without official nationality until she became a French citizen in 2010 at age 18.
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Assad Regime Detained US Journalist Austin Tice In Syria: Report
For over a decade, the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice remained one of the most haunting mysteries of the Syrian civil war. Tice went missing near Damascus in August 2012, days after celebrating his 31st birthday.
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Israeli Strikes Target Syria's Coastal Cities
Israeli strikes targeted Syria's coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous, killing one person, the Syrian state news agency reported on Friday, despite recent talks between Israel and Syria's interim government.
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"Pineapples Like Potatoes": Syrian Fruit Vendor As Fruits Return To Market
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad dynasty, imported fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets.
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Germany Tries Syrian Man Over Deadly Stabbing That Stoked Migration Debate
A Syrian man stood trial in Duesseldorf on Tuesday over a knife attack claimed by Islamic State in which three people were killed, a case that stirred debate over foreigner crime in Germany and paved the way for a crackdown on migration.
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"Era Of Western Interference Over. Future Belongs To...": US Envoy To Syria
Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy to Syria, on Sunday slammed the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement that divided the Turkish empire for "imperial gain-not peace."
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Syria Lost, Armenia Upset - Is Russia Losing Its Grip On Asia Due To Ukraine?
Russia and its long-term former Soviet ally Armenia are drifting apart due to a series of defence commitments remaining unfulfilled by Moscow due to the war in Ukraine.
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Days After Trump Praises Former Al Qaeda Terrorist, An Old Video Goes Viral
Less than a week after Donald Trump scripted history by rubbing shoulders with former Al Qaeda and ISIS terrorist, now Syrian President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, an old video of the latter has surfaced online, where he is seen expressing happiness over 9/11.
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Syria's Driest Winter In 7 Decades Triggers Severe Water Crisis In Damascus
Inside a mountain above the Syrian capital, Hassan Bashi walked through tunnels that used to be filled with water from a spring famous for its pure waters.
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All About Eli Cohen, Popular Mossad Spy Publicly Hanged By Syria 60 Years Ago
In 2019, Netflix released The Spy, a limited series dramatising Eli Cohen's years-long undercover operation in Syria
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"Reactivating Sleeper Cells, Distributing Weapons": How ISIS Is Reemerging In Iraq, Syria
The Islamic State (IS) is reportedly trying to exploit the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime to stage a comeback in Syria and neighbouring Iraq.
-
Amid Unrest, Trump Sends More US Troops To LA Than In Iraq, Syria Combined
US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent more American troops to the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California-- to curb the protests against his harsh immigration policies -- than those deployed in Iraq and Syria by Washington.
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NO To Bikinis, YES To Burkinis: Syria Asks People To Wear "Appropriate" Swimsuits At Public Beaches
Not just beachwear, Syrians are in general asked to "wear loose clothing, cover the shoulders and knees".
-
IMF Team Makes First Syria Visit Since 2009
An IMF team visited Syria for the first time since 2009 to take part in efforts to rebuild the economy after years of civil war and the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the lender said Tuesday.
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Syria Mandates Full Body Swimwear For Women On Public Beaches
Syria's new Islamist authorities said on Tuesday that women going to public beaches must wear burkinis or other "decent" clothes that cover the body, giving some private venues an exemption.
-
Rima Hassan: French-Palestinian MP On Gaza-Bound Ship Intercepted By Israel
Born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria in 1992, Rima Hassan grew up without official nationality until she became a French citizen in 2010 at age 18.
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Assad Regime Detained US Journalist Austin Tice In Syria: Report
For over a decade, the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice remained one of the most haunting mysteries of the Syrian civil war. Tice went missing near Damascus in August 2012, days after celebrating his 31st birthday.
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Israeli Strikes Target Syria's Coastal Cities
Israeli strikes targeted Syria's coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous, killing one person, the Syrian state news agency reported on Friday, despite recent talks between Israel and Syria's interim government.
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"Pineapples Like Potatoes": Syrian Fruit Vendor As Fruits Return To Market
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad dynasty, imported fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets.
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Germany Tries Syrian Man Over Deadly Stabbing That Stoked Migration Debate
A Syrian man stood trial in Duesseldorf on Tuesday over a knife attack claimed by Islamic State in which three people were killed, a case that stirred debate over foreigner crime in Germany and paved the way for a crackdown on migration.
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"Era Of Western Interference Over. Future Belongs To...": US Envoy To Syria
Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy to Syria, on Sunday slammed the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement that divided the Turkish empire for "imperial gain-not peace."
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Syria Lost, Armenia Upset - Is Russia Losing Its Grip On Asia Due To Ukraine?
Russia and its long-term former Soviet ally Armenia are drifting apart due to a series of defence commitments remaining unfulfilled by Moscow due to the war in Ukraine.
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Days After Trump Praises Former Al Qaeda Terrorist, An Old Video Goes Viral
Less than a week after Donald Trump scripted history by rubbing shoulders with former Al Qaeda and ISIS terrorist, now Syrian President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, an old video of the latter has surfaced online, where he is seen expressing happiness over 9/11.
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Syria's Driest Winter In 7 Decades Triggers Severe Water Crisis In Damascus
Inside a mountain above the Syrian capital, Hassan Bashi walked through tunnels that used to be filled with water from a spring famous for its pure waters.
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All About Eli Cohen, Popular Mossad Spy Publicly Hanged By Syria 60 Years Ago
In 2019, Netflix released The Spy, a limited series dramatising Eli Cohen's years-long undercover operation in Syria
