Syria

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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. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, and deserts, Syria is home to diverse ethnic and religious groups, including Syrian Arabs, Kurds, Turkemens, Assyrians, Armenians, Circassians, Mandeans, and Greeks. Religious groups include Sunnis, Christians, Alawites, Druze, Isma'ilis, Mandeans, Shiites, Salafis, and Yazidis. Arabs are the largest ethnic group, and Sunnis are the largest religious group.

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Thousands of Syrian refugees lose shelter amid harsh winter More than 3,000 Syrians living in Idlib’s refugee camps have lost their shelter after days of torrential rain and snow. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 18 hours ago

Syrian-Turkish border refugees suffer through cold Heavy snowfall and extreme cold are making conditions increasingly dangerous for refugees on the Syrian-Turkish border. Damage to camps have also increased risk of catching diseases amongst those.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:44Published 1 day ago

Syria refugee camps face wrath of winter rains Tents sheltering displaced Syrians have filled with water during days of heavy rain in the northwest region. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:13Published 4 days ago

Several people taken to hospital after Syrian refugee camp set on fire in Lebanon Several people were taken to hospital in Lebanon after a fire at a Syrian refugee camp that state media said was started deliberately Credit: Euronews English Duration: 00:50Published on December 27, 2020

Syrian refugee camps batter by severe winter weather Heavy rain and strong winds are adding to the plight of Syrian refugees living in overcrowded camps. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:54Published on December 19, 2020

Syria political solution: Frustration five years after UN resolution Why diplomatic efforts to end Syria's war are still being frustrated, five years after the UN tried forging a path to peace. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published on December 18, 2020

‘Now we have a dream’: Syrian families share experiences of Christmas in the UK Syrian families have shared their experiences of their first Christmases inthe UK for a video. Charity Migrant Help has released a film featuring fiveSyrian refugee families who have resettled in the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published on December 18, 2020

Syria: UN says urgent aid needed for three million displaced Syria: UN says urgent aid needed for three million displaced Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:23Published on December 3, 2020

Syrian artist turns war-torn site into Maradona tribute Artist makes colourful tribute to Diego Maradona in Syria's war-torn Idlib. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:08Published on November 27, 2020

Syria aid distribution: Growing dependence on food assistance Save the Children says 65 percent of children have not had meat, fruits and vegetables for at least three months. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published on November 26, 2020

Syrian woman chases chocolate dream Having left her job a year ago, Nour Sunbol has now launched a new business centered on one of her passions: chocolate. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published on November 25, 2020

Explosion reported in northwest Syrian town At least five people were reported to have been killed in a strong explosion in Syria's al-Bab city on Tuesday (November 24), according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:46Published on November 24, 2020

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Bengaluru ISIS module: NIA arrests two for radicalising youth The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a business analyst working at a Chennai bank and a rice merchant from Bengaluru for allegedly radicalising members of a Bengaluru-based ISIS module.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2020
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Arrested ISIS operative had planned terror attack in crowded areas on August 15: Delhi Police Mustakeem Khan, alias Abu Yusuf, was in direct touch with his ISIS commanders. He had passports made in the name of his wife and 4 children. Earlier, he was being handled by Yusuf Alhindi who was.. DNA - Published on August 22, 2020
India's Rafale jets to have HAMMER missiles; weapon that was used in Iraq and Syria It was pointed out that the Rafale jets with HAMMER missiles carried out airstrikes in Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. DNA - Published on July 28, 2020

U.N. mulls proposal to reopen Iraq crossing for pandemic aid to Syria The United Nations Security Council is considered a proposal to reopen a border crossing from Iraq into Syria for six months to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to help millions of Syrian.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Iran rejects U.S. sanctions on Syria, vows to boost trade with ally Iran on Thursday condemned as inhumane a fresh round of U.S. sanctions against its regional ally Syria and said it would expand its trade ties with Damascus. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
In rebel Syria, some welcome sanctions but fear for economy In the last bastion of the rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians who fled his rule see new U.S. sanctions as a step in the right direction but say they must be shielded from any fallout.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Syria says new tougher U.S. sanctions breach international law Syria said Washington's toughest sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's government, which came to effect on Wednesday, violated international law. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
French court finds Bashar al-Assad's uncle guilty of property fraud The exiled uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was found guilty on Wednesday of acquiring millions of euros worth of French property using funds diverted from the Syrian state, and sentenced to.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	U.S. hits Syria with toughest sanctions yet to push Assad to end war The United States on Wednesday imposed its toughest sanctions ever targeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to choke off revenue for his government in a bid to force it back to United Nations-led.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
U.S. to impose sanctions aimed at blocking Syria military victory The United States will impose sanctions on Wednesday aimed at cutting off revenue for Syrian President Bashar al Assad's government in a bid to push it back into United Nations-led negotiations and.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	For Syrian family with 16 children, life at Turkish border only gets harder Providing for 16 children including four sets of twins is only getting harder for Ahmad Yassin al-Ali and his wife Fawza Umri, Syrians who were forced to flee their home nearly a decade ago and are now.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
What do new U.S. sanctions mean for Syria? The toughest U.S. sanctions yet on Syria take effect this week, increasing the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad as he grapples with a deepening economic crisis after a decade of war. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Turkey and Russia put off talks expected to tackle Libya and Syria Russia and Turkey have postponed ministerial-level talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria, where the two countries support opposing sides in long-standing conflicts. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Artists around the world pay tribute to George Floyd Protests against racism triggered by the death of African American George Floyd have inspired art around the world, from murals in Syria and Pakistan to graffiti in Nairobi. Reuters India - Published on June 13, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Syria's Assad removes prime minister as economic hardship grows Syrian President Bashar al Assad on Thursday dismissed prime minister Imad Khamis, state media said, in a move that follows weeks of deepening economic hardship and a rare outbreak of anti-Assad.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Syria's Assad replaces prime minister: state media Syrian President Bashar al Assad on Thursday removed prime minister Imad Khamis from the post he has occupied since 2016, state media said, in a move that follows weeks of deepening economic.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Protests hit Druze city in Syria for fourth day Hundreds of Syrians in the mainly Druze city of Sweida took to the streets for a fourth day on Wednesday, protesting worsening economic conditions and demanding the downfall of Syrian President Bashar.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Turkey says radical groups trying to disrupt Idlib ceasefire Radical groups in Syria's northwestern Idlib region are trying to disrupt a three-month-old ceasefire reached by Turkey and Russia but the agreement still stands, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Erdogan says will not let Syria's Idlib become conflict zone again President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday the Syrian government was increasing provocations in northwest Syria's Idlib region and that Turkey would not allow it to become a conflict zone again. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Putin and Merkel discuss Syria, Libya, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed Syria's humanitarian aid needs in a telephone call, the Kremlin said in a statement on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Air strikes break truce in rebel towns in Syria's northwest: witnesses Military jets on Monday bombed several villages in rebel-held northwestern Syria in the first such air strikes since a Turkish-Russian deal produced a ceasefire over three months ago that halted major.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Exclusive: Russian hiring of Syrians to fight in Libya accelerated in May A Russian drive to recruit Syrians to fight in Libya for militia leader Khalifa Haftar accelerated in May when hundreds of mercenaries were signed up, five Syrian opposition sources and a regional.. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020	Turkish soldier killed, two wounded in Syria's Idlib, defence ministry says One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib on Friday in an attack on an armoured ambulance, Turkey's Defence Ministry said. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Syrian court orders Syriatel placed under judicial custody A Syrian court has ordered that Syriatel, owned by prominent businessman Rami Makhlouf, be placed under judicial custody amid a high-profile dispute over arrears, according to a document posted on the.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Syria says Israeli jets flying over Lebanon raid military base in Hama province Syria state media said Thursday Israeli jets flying over Lebanon hit military targets in northwestern Hama province causing only material damage, in Israel's latest escalation of raids in the last few.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Syrian air defences intercept missiles in Hama province: state media Syrian air defences thwarted an unidentified missile attack on a city in northwestern Hama province, state media said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Russia sends second batch of fighter jets to Syria: embassy Russia flew a batch of advanced MiG-29 fighter jets to Syria, Moscow's embassy in Damascus said, with Syrian pilots already using the planes to conduct missions within the country's airspace. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Russia to hold talks with Syria about obtaining more facilities, maritime access: Ifax President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's defence and foreign ministries to hold talks with Syria for Moscow to obtain additional facilities and maritime access in Syria, the Interfax news agency.. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Turkish soldier killed in Syria's Idlib after explosion along M4 highway: ministry A Turkish soldier was killed in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib on Wednesday after an explosion along the M4 highway, Turkey's Defence Ministry said in a statement. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
France sees Syria scenario being replicated in Libya: minister French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said on Wednesday the situation in Libya was very worrying, warning the Syria scenario was being replicated in the country. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	U.S. sanctions advisory raises hurdles for global maritime industry Ship owners and insurers say it may be impossible for the maritime industry to fully comply with the Trump administration’s new guidelines on how to avoid sanctions penalties related to Iran, North.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020
Roadside bomb in Syria's Idlib wounds Turkish soldiers: Demiroren A roadside bomb exploded in Syria's northwestern region of Idlib as a Turkish military convoy passed by, Demiroren news agency reported on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump after expats return Syria said on Monday it would lift an overnight curfew starting Tuesday and allow movement between governorates, easing coronavirus lockdown measures even as the health ministry reported the largest.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
Syria lifts night-time curfew from Tuesday, allows movement between governorates Syria announced on Monday it will lift a night-time curfew, starting Tuesday evening, and will allow movement between governorates, state television said. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020	Syria records 20 new coronavirus cases in largest single-day increase Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry said. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
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Syria puts temporary travel ban on businessman Rami Makhlouf: ministry on Facebook A Syrian court has placed a temporary travel ban on prominent businessman Rami Makhlouf, a copy of the court order posted on the Ministry of Justice's Facebook page showed on Thursday, amid a.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020	In Syria's war-torn Idlib, travelling barbers bring children relief At a soccer stadium in Syria's Idlib re-purposed to shelter people displaced by war, children are being offered a service highly sought after since the coronavirus pandemic set in: a haircut. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
China, U.S. coronavirus tensions spill over in U.N. Syria meeting Growing tensions between China and the United States around the coronavirus pandemic publicly spilled over on Tuesday during a U.N. Security Council meeting on humanitarian aid operations in Syria as.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020	Syrian government orders seizure of assets of Assad's cousin Makhlouf The Syrian government ordered the seizure of assets belonging to President Bashar al-Assad's cousin Rami Makhlouf, one of Syria's richest men, as well as his wife and children, according to a.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020
Syria's warring parties agree to Geneva talks: U.N. envoy Opposing sides in Syria's conflict have agreed to reconvene in Geneva for negotiations on the constitution, United Nations Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said on Tuesday, adding that a lull in fighting.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020	Amid 'some calm', U.N. envoy urges U.S., Russia push for Syria peace The United Nations Syria mediator urged the United States and Russia on Monday to make the most of "some calm" in the war-torn country and talk with each other about a push for peace. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020

Syria

Country in the Middle East

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