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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 ...
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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Syrian rebels advance into Damascus, claiming they seized control of the capital
Rebel fighters claimed they captured the Syrian capital of Damascus early Sunday as government forces loyal to the country's ...
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French, German Foreign Ministers visit Damascus in post-Assad diplomatic mission
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in ...
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Christmas lights twinkle in Damascus as Christians remain cautious
Sally, 45, hesitated for several days before decorating her home in Damascus for Christmas. Hanging lights on a tree covered ...
For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear
Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new ...
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Syrian rebels claim they have seized Damascus; Assad reportedly flees 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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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 ...