Syria’s de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections
Syria’s de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve ...
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Ancient Syrian Synagogue Opens to Tiny Jewish Community
In the Jobar suburb of Damascus, the ancient Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue, one of the world's oldest, stands partially in ruins ...
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French, German foreign ministers visit Damascus to meet Syria’s new rulers
Germany’s Annalena Baerbock offers ‘outstretched hand’, but underlines EU ‘expectations’ on diversity and tolerance.
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Syria's historic Jewish community fades as ancient synagogue lies in ruins
Report by Yazbek Wehbe, English adaptation by Mariella Succar Few are aware that Jewish communities once had a significant ...
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Syrian rebels advance into Damascus, claiming they seized control of the capital
The rebels' claim would open a new chapter in the 13-year-long civil war that has ravaged the ancient land. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," Hassan Abdul ...
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Shock, Glee and Unease as Syrians Celebrate the Unthinkable
In a video of him speaking at the ancient Umayyad mosque in Damascus, Mr. al-Shara can be heard lauding the rebels’ surprisingly rapid victory. “By God’s grace,” he says, “this land of ...
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Syrian rebels claim to have captured Damascus as president Assad reportedly flees
The rebels' claim would open a new chapter in the 13-year-long civil war that has ravaged the ancient land. Follow live updates on this developing story here. "We declare the city of Damascus free ...
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Assad Arrives in Russia After Fleeing Syria, Russian Media Says
an ancient landmark in Damascus, the capital. His group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, once linked to Al Qaeda, has tried to gain international legitimacy by eschewing jihadist ambitions and focusing on ...