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Middle East: Syria leader vows to protect Druze
An earlier statement had claimed there had been no casualites. The church was being used as a shelter for both Christians and Muslims, including a number of children with disabilities, according to ...
Syrian President Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Damascus
President Ahmed al-Shara said the attack threatened to escalate sectarian violence in his sharpest criticism of Israel since coming to power.
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Emirates touches down in Damascus to connect travellers with its network once again
Emirates yesterday officially returned to the Syrian capital Damascus, putting the “City of Jasmine” back on its expansive ...
Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates
A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were ...
Are We Seeing the Outlines of a New Middle East?
A video clip circulating on social media in recent months shows Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara, astride a handsome ...
Israel launches heavy airstrikes in Damascus, vowing to protect Druze
DAMASCUS/JERUSALEM, July 16 (Reuters) - Israel launched powerful airstrikes in Damascus on Wednesday, blowing up part of the defence ministry and hitting near the presidential palace as it vowed to ...