Syria

Country in Western Asia

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Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It is a unitary republic that consists of 14 governorates (subdivisions), and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. Cyprus lies to the west across the Mediterranean Sea. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, and deserts, Syria is home to diverse ethnic and religious groups, including the majority Syrian Arabs, Kurds, Turkmens, Assyrians, Armenians, Circassians, Albanians and Greeks. Religious groups include Muslims, Christians, Alawites, Druze, and Yazidis. The capital and largest city of Syria is Damascus. Arabs are the largest ethnic group, and Muslims are the largest religious group.

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Milky Way glimmers over Syria's Idlib Timelapse images show the Milky Way galaxy glimmering in the night sky as it eerily lights up the town of al-Nayrab, in Syria's northwestern Idlib region, on the frontline between regime forces and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin Embarks on Trip to Bolster Ties with Iran and Turkey Vladimir Putin , Embarks on Trip to Bolster Ties , with Iran and Turkey. On July 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin started his visit to Iran and Turkey intended to deepen ties with Tehran and.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin visits Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran and Turkey Discussions will focus on the war in Syria and a proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain from blocked Black Sea ports. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:29Published 3 weeks ago

Putin lands in Tehran for Syria summit with Iran and Turkey Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:00Published 3 weeks ago

Putin in Iran for Syria summit overshadowed by Ukraine war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:49Published 3 weeks ago

Russia's Putin arrives in Iran for talks on Syrian conflict, Ukraine grain Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:21Published 3 weeks ago

France repatriates 51 women and children from camps in Syria France has repatriated 35 children and 16 mothers who were detained in Syrian camps. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:17Published on July 5, 2022

French nationals in Syria: France repatriates 35 children, 16 mothers from camps Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:24Published on July 5, 2022

French ISIS families repatriated from Syria in policy change Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:05Published on July 5, 2022

France repatriates 51 women, children from Syria camps Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:04Published on July 5, 2022

Syrian and Ukrainian refugees should receive 'same treatment', says UN commission chair More than 300,000 Syrian civilians have died in the last ten years of war in the Middle Eastern country. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:27Published on July 5, 2022

'We yearn for people to return:' Syrian desert monastery reopens after a decade of war A lone Syrian monastery that was once a hub for interfaith dialogue has reopened to visitors after more than a decade of war. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:58Published on June 22, 2022

Belgian authorities repatriate Islamic State-linked women, and their children, from Syria The Belgian citizens have already been sentenced to prison in their homeland. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on June 21, 2022

Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:17Published on June 21, 2022

Meet the Syrian refugee who spent 5,000 hours carving an incredible model of Cologne Cathedral Fadel Alkhudr arrived in Cologne in 2015, having fled the war in Syria. Four years later he began carving a model of the city's cathedral in his small basement. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on June 21, 2022

Belgium repatriates IS children, mothers from Syria Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:09Published on June 21, 2022

World refugee day: Syrian refugees in Turkey face uncertain future Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:29Published on June 20, 2022

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Islamic State leader in Syria killed in US drone strike The head of Islamic State in Syria has been killed in a US drone strike, according to the Pentagon. Sky News - Published on July 12, 2022
Syrian and Afghan refugees 'on first deportation flight to Rwanda' Syrian and Afghan refugees are believed to be on the list of people set to be deported to Rwanda in a fortnight, charities have said. Sky News - Published on June 1, 2022
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Man accused of using coronavirus loans to fund terror organisation Islamic State in Syria A man has appeared in court accused of sending thousands of pounds in coronavirus bounce back loans to fund the terror organisation Islamic State in Syria. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2022
IS 'Beatle' jailed for life for his role in killings of Western hostages A British-born terrorist has been jailed for life in the US for his role in the killings of Western hostages in Syria. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2022
Syrian refugee says plan to send migrants to Rwanda is 'moral failure' A Syrian refugee and filmmaker who shot to fame working as an NHS cleaner during the pandemic says the Home Office plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are an "ethical and moral failure". Sky News - Published on April 15, 2022

IS 'Beatle' found guilty of hostage-taking and conspiracy to murder IS "Beatle" El Shafee Elsheikh has been found guilty of hostage-taking and conspiring to murder journalists and aid workers in Syria. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2022
Who is IS 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh and what did we find out at his trial? IS 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh has been found guilty of hostage-taking and conspiring to murder journalists and aid workers in Syria. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2022
Who is the 'Butcher of Syria' and why has Putin turned to his old ally for help? British intelligence officials have confirmed reports that the so-called Butcher of Syria has been put in charge of the Russian war in Ukraine. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2022
Daughter of murdered aid worker will face 'IS Beatle' during terror trial The daughter of David Haines who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by an IS terror cell in Syria will face one of the men thought to be involved in a US court this week. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2022

A tale of two crises: Difference in Eastern Europe's welcome to Ukrainian and Syrian refugees is troubling I'm just leaving Eastern Europe after a week covering the refugee crisis caused by the war in Ukraine - and here are a few reflections from beyond the headlines. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2022
Manchester City: Government critical of owner Sheikh Mansour's meeting with Syrian president Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour is criticised by the UK government for recently meeting with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2022
Syria's President Assad pictured meeting UAE rulers in first visit since brutal civil war began President Bashar Al Assad has travelled to the United Arab Emirates, his first visit to an Arab country since the outbreak of Syria's brutal civil war in 2011. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2022	Millions in need of help in Syria as freezing temperatures make conditions unbearable The United Nations has said millions of refugees in Syria need urgent help as freezing winter temperatures continue to make living conditions unbearable. Sky News - Published on February 5, 2022
Islamic State leader blows himself and his family up during US raid in Syria The leader of Islamic State has been killed during a raid by US special forces in Syria. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2022	US special forces kill IS leader in Syria raid US special forces have killed the leader of Islamic State during a raid in Syria. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2022
World Cup 2022 qualifying: South Korea claim place but Australia in doubt South Korea qualify for a 10th successive World Cup as they secure their place in Qatar with a 2-0 win against Syria. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2022	'Aleppo boil': Insecticides desperately needed in Syria to tackle parasitic disease Cases of a disease known as "Aleppo boil" have soared in recent months because of a lack of insecticides in northeastern Syria, the Kurdish Red Crescent has said. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2021
Israel strike targets Iran weapons in Syria port: monitor An Israeli air strike hit a shipment of Iranian weapons in the Syrian port of Latakia Tuesday, in the first such attack on the key facility, a war monitor said. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2021	'I was groomed': Shamima Begum insists she 'didn't hate Britain' when she fled to Syria - and now wants to face trial in UK Shamima Begum, the Bethnal Green schoolgirl who fled to Syria and joined IS, has told Sky News she was groomed by friends and older men she met online before joining the terror group. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2021
Body of young migrant found at Belarus-Polish border as Britain sends troops to help with crisis The body of a young Syrian man has been found on the Poland-Belarus border, bringing the death toll from the migrant crisis there to at least nine. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2021	13 killed and three injured after explosion destroys bus in Syria At least 13 people have been killed after an explosion destroyed a bus in the Syrian capital of Damascus. Sky News - Published on October 20, 2021
Putin and Assad meet in Moscow for first time since 2015 Syrian President Bashar al Assad has met Vladimir Putin in Moscow - their first meeting in the Russian capital since 2015. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2021	NZ terror suspect thought to have tried to travel to Syria four years ago Seven people were stabbed by a man at a supermarket in an Auckland shopping centre on Friday. Sky News - Published on September 4, 2021
At UN, India reiterates 2-state solution on Palestinian issue Shringla chaired four meetings of the Security Council on Monday, a day before the end of India's presidency of the Council. Officials said India successfully steered discussions during its presidency.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 30, 2021	Tokyo Paralympics: Swimmer Ibrahim Al Hussein's remarkable journey from war-torn Syria An act of heroism, a perilous journey, a life-changing injury helped by a generous stranger. This is Ibrahim Al Hussein's story. BBC Sport - Published on August 24, 2021
NIA arrests 2 Kerala women, says linked to IS terror module The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested two women residents of Kannur in Kerala, who were said to be highly radicalised, with one of whom having travelled to Iran to join Islamic.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 17, 2021	Terribly burned Syrian toddler reunited with family after six months of treatment A terribly burned Syrian toddler has finally been reunited with her mother and siblings six months after being rushed to Turkey for emergency medical treatment. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: 12-year old Hend Zaza competes, Zou Jingyuan sets the standard in the Gymnastics and the first 3x3 Basketball match makes history 12-year-old Hend Zaza from Syria competes in the Table Tennis at just 12-years old, China's Zou Jingyuan sets the standard in the Gymnastics and the first 3x3 Basketball match at the 2020 Olympics took.. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2021	Tokyo Olympics: Syria's Hend Zaza, 12, is out, but hopes to inspire others Youngest Olympian Hend Zaza, the 12-year-old Syrian table tennis star, wants to inspire others despite losing 4-0 in the preliminary round. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2021
Syrian refugee recalls how 'swimming literally saved my life' as she prepares to compete in Olympics It has been asked many times in the build up to the Games - why is Japan still hosting them when the COVID-19 pandemic is still unfolding? Sky News - Published on July 17, 2021	US carries out airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in response to drone attacks The United States has carried out another round of airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon has said. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2021
Sky News wins BAFTA for best news coverage for Inside Idlib report from Syria Sky News has won a BAFTA for its reporting from Idlib in Syria. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2021

Syria

Country in Western Asia

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