Syria

Country in Western Asia

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Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon to the southwest, the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest. Its capital and largest city is Damascus. 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, Mandaeans, and Greeks. Religious groups include Sunnis, Christians, Alawites, Druze, Isma'ilis, Mandaeans, Shiites, Salafis, and Yazidis. Arabs are the largest ethnic group, and Sunnis are the largest religious group.

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'We felt the danger': Syria hit hard by Delta variant CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh reports as Idlib province in northwest Syria is ravaged by a Covid-19 outbreak. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:42Published 1 week ago

Students return to Idlib classrooms after Covid delays school year Syrian children return to shools in northwestern Idlib province after delays due to the conflict and exacerbated by the Covid pandemic. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Bye Bye Merkel, Syrian Artist Bids Farewell From Idlib \| Legacy of German Chancellor \| Oneindia News Artist Aziz Asmar is painting a homage to the outgoing German chancellor for her 'very humane' treatment of refugees. A wall destroyed by the Assad regime now imbued with more symbolism of the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:42Published 3 weeks ago

Little Amal: Puppet of young Syrian refugee girl reaches Marseille Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:19Published on September 23, 2021

Syria's war: Aid agencies concerned about children's safety Around 40,000 children are living in the Al Hol and Roj refugee camps in northeast Syria where violence is a daily threat. Credit: Al Jazeera English Duration: 02:41Published on September 23, 2021

Displaced Syrian children in Idlib compose 'letters of peace' Syrian children draw and write messages on a paper roll during an event organised by the Shafak NGO. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on September 22, 2021

Shamima Begum tells Boris Johnson over terror threat - 'You don't know what you're doing' Former Isis-bride Shamima Begum has begged the British public for forgiveness, saying there is “no evidence” she was a key player in preparing terrorist acts.The 22-year-old, who fled her east.. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 00:55Published on September 15, 2021

Coronavirus in Syria: Cases spike in north-western rebel held enclave of Idlib Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published on September 14, 2021

Putin meets Assad: Syrian, Russian leaders hold top-level meeting in Moscow Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:32Published on September 14, 2021

Syria regime and Russian flags fly in destroyed Daraa after truce deal Syria regime and Russian flags fly in the southern district of Daraa al-Balad in the city of Daraa, the cradle of Syria's uprising, after government forces entered under a ceasefire deal brokered by.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on September 12, 2021

Puppet depicting young refugee girl continues European journey with a visit to St Peter's Square Little Amal, a giant puppet depicting a young Syrian refugee child created by Handspring Puppet Company, arrives in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on September 10, 2021

French jail term confirmed for uncle of Syria's Assad Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published on September 9, 2021

Court blocks Lafarge bid to scrap Syria crime against humanity charge Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published on September 7, 2021

France's Lafarge loses ruling in Syria 'crimes against humanity' case Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:42Published on September 7, 2021

French firm Lafarge awaits ruling on Syria 'crimes against humanity' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:49Published on September 7, 2021

Syrian refugee and activist: 'You either leave or you die' Hassan Akkad, who shares his harrowing story of fleeing Syria in his new memoir “Hope Not Fear”, says Western governments should do more to help Afghan refugees. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 08:25Published on September 3, 2021

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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's Bashar al Assad elected for fourth term as president after winning 95.1% of the vote Syria's President Bashar al Assad has been re-elected with 95.1% of the vote, according to officials in the country, as the West denounced the vote as illegitimate. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2021
Footage from Syria in 2018 among inaccurate videos circulating about Israel-Gaza conflict As violence between Israeli and Palestinian groups worsens, misinformation relating to both sides is spreading on social media. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2021	'Dambusters' squadron to join fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria The renowned "Dambusters" squadron is set to fly stealth fighter jets to support operations against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2021
Syrian anti-aircraft missile strikes near Israeli nuclear reactor, military says A missile launched from Syria has struck Israel's Negev desert region, setting off air raid sirens near the country's nuclear reactor. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2021	Syria's 'miracle baby' has cheated death several times - and brought together people across the world The Turkish doctors treating her are calling her the "miracle baby". Sky News - Published on April 20, 2021
Meet the Syrian doctor who left hospital bombings behind in Aleppo for the UK's COVID frontline In the midst of gunfire and airstrikes that rained across the Syrian city of Aleppo, a young final-year medical student trained how to treat war injuries. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2021	UNSC needs to introspect about the cost of its 'actions and inactions' on Syria: India IndiaTimes - Published on March 30, 2021
Security forces move into notorious Syrian camp to oust ISIS elements Security forces in Kurdish-controlled northeastern Syria have entered the notorious al Hol camp where ISIS sympathisers are being held. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2021	'Creating the next generation of jihadists' - The return of IS to Syrian refugee camps We'd been asked into the clinic of a camp called Al Hol to meet a young woman. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2021
Humanitarian crisis, worsened by Covid-19, calls for relaxation of sanctions imposed on Syria: India IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2021	'We have to judge them': The court trying Islamic State fighters left behind in Syria On the edge of a dusty town in Kurdish-controlled northeastern Syria, a small team of lawyers are doing something remarkable; a task no other government globally is willing to do. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2021
Close allies of Assad hit with UK sanctions for 'wholesale assault' on Syrian people Six close allies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - incuding his foreign minister - have been targeted with asset freezes and travel bans as part of fresh UK sanctions. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2021	Britain's treatment of Shamima Begum criticised - as new photos of IS bride in Syria emerge Britain's treatment of Shamima Begum is a "disgraceful indictment of our national conscience", Olympic sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor has said. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2021
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Met's War Crimes Unit examining allegations against Asma al Assad, wife of Syrian president The Metropolitan Police has launched a preliminary investigation into Asma al Assad, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2021	Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and wife test positive for coronavirus Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19, his office has confirmed. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2021
After US airstrikes in Syria, Biden warns Iran of consequences for supporting militia groups American airstrikes in Syria show that Iran can expect consequences for supporting militia groups threatening US interests and personnel, Joe Biden has warned. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2021	US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon The strikes, which were first reported by Reuters, appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation. DNA - Published on February 26, 2021
Joe Biden takes military action for first time as president - US launches airstrikes on Syria The US has launched airstrikes on eastern Syria - the first military action undertaken since Joe Biden became president. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2021	Ex-Syrian agent convicted by German court in landmark torture trial A former member of Syrian president Bashar al Assad's secret police has been sentenced by a German court to four-and-a-half years in jail for facilitating the torture of prisoners. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2021
Refugee camp 'womb' for new generation of IS extremists as killings surge Killings have surged at a huge refugee camp in Syria housing Islamic State sympathisers, prompting warnings it is the "womb" for a new generation of extremists. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2021

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