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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 the largest religious group.

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Might Al Harrah desert drawings reveal the Middle East’s forgotten past? In this vast plain of the Al Harrah desert, stretching from Syria across north-eastern Jordan and into Saudi Arabia, ancient drawings are carved into volcanic basalt rock.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:01Published 2 days ago


Syria-Russia alliance targeted civilians in Idlib: HRW report The New York-based watchdog says the targeting of civilians by the Syrian-Russian alliance may amount to crimes against humanity. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 1 week ago

'We don't have Syrian mercenaries': Ilham Aliyev speaks to France 24 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:45Published 1 week ago

Syria's eggplant dish survives economic crisis Every year, Syrian housewife and mother of two, Janette Elias, buys enough aubergines to make a year's supply of the famous local dish 'Makdous'. But this year, as economic burdens pile and sanctions.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

Syria's Kurds to allow families of IS fighters to leave squalid camp Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

US brings charges against British suspected IS terrorists Two British suspected terrorists are facing charges in the US over thebeheading of Western hostages. The US Justice Department announced the chargesagainst Alexanda Kotey, 36, and El Shafee Elsheikh,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey orders arrests over 2014 Kurdish protests Turkish authorities have ordered the arrest of 82 people including members of a pro-Kurdish opposition party. The warrants are in relation to violent protests from 2014 against the siege by Islamic.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on September 25, 2020

Thousands take to streets in Germany to demand EU action over Moria migrants The aunt of Alan Kurdi, the 3-year-old Syrian boy who drowned in the Mediterranean in 2015, joined protesters in Berlin to urge politicians to act.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:33Published on September 20, 2020

Lebanese attempt to flee, claim asylum in Cyprus For years the desperate migrants who boarded small boats on Lebanon's northern coast were mostly Syrians or Palestinians. But with Lebanon in freefall, it's citizens have started joining the ranks of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published on September 20, 2020

Lebanon marks 100 years in turmoil The deadly Beirut port blast on August 4 this year set the tone for a subdued 100 year anniversary for the state of Lebanon. Megan Revell looks back at a century of hope and despair. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 07:24Published on August 27, 2020

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Trump sent officials to Syria to try to negotiate Austin Tice's release Sources say the president quietly sent senior officials to Damascus in a bid to get kidnapped journalist Austin Tice home before the election, but they couldn't make a deal. CBS News - Published 5 days ago
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How Turkey pushed for Azerbaijan’s war on Armenia Evidence of Turkey’s role in pushing Azerbaijan to war against Armenia is growing. As more videos emerge of Syrian mercenaries sent by Ankara to fight against Armenians emerges, it becomes clear that.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
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10/11/2020: Genetic Revolution, The Youngest Refugees, Vision of Music Could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia? Then, Sesame and the IRC join forces to help Syrian refugee children. And, 60 Minutes profiles blind musical prodigy Matthew Whitaker. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
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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 2 weeks ago
Kayla Mueller, ISIS hostage killed in Syria, becomes a focus of Pence-Harris debate Mike Pence claimed Barack Obama and Joe Biden missed a chance to save hostage Kayla Mueller, whose parents have become Trump supporters. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
US charges British IS members over American deaths Two Islamic State militants from Britain appeared before a U.S. federal court on Wednesday to face charges in a gruesome campaign of torture and other acts of violence against four Americans and others.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago	British ISIS members charged in murders of American hostages Two British members of ISIS have been charged for their role in the murders of four American hostages in Syria. Jeff Pegues reports. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
Two ISIS fighters charged in deaths of American journalists and aid workers in Syria Washington (CNN)Two high-profile ISIS fighters have been indicted on terrorism charges related to the hostage-taking and deaths of four Americans, the US government announced Wednesday. Alexanda Kotey.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago	Islamic State ‘Beatles’ Fighters Being Brought to U.S. to Face Charges The federal prosecution of two Britons involved in the kidnapping and torture of American hostages comes more than two years after they were captured in Syria. NYTimes.com - Published 3 weeks ago
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How Syria became "ground zero for jihadists" President Obama explains the emergence of the terrorist group ISIS and why he thinks Syria became "ground zero for jihadists around the world." CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago	The U.S. at the UN: Tackling violence and a virus Ebola, Syria, Iraq, Ukraine -- the number of complex international crises may seem overwhelming, but each is solvable when countries work together, President Obama tells Steve Kroft CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
Russia-Turkey Agreement over Idlib Faces Collapse Hayat Tahir Sham (HTS), formerly known as Jibhat al Nusra, the Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria, began demanding the evacuation of civilians in Agrabat in the Idlib province recently, or they would be moved.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago	Azerbaijan Denies Turkey Sent It Fighters From Syria Amid Karabakh Fighting BAKU (Reuters) - An aide to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev denied on Monday that Turkey had sent fighters from Syria to Azerbaijan amid... ...... WorldNews - Published on September 28, 2020
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UK sends US evidence on Islamic State 'Beatles' Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of killing Western hostages in Iraq and Syria. BBC News - Published on September 23, 2020	British Give U.S. Evidence Against ISIS ‘Beatles,’ Clearing Way for Trial The men were half of a cell of Britons who held Westerners hostage in Syria, some of whom were beheaded for propaganda videos. NYTimes.com - Published on September 22, 2020
Syria war: US deploys extra troops to Syria after Russia clashes A US official says the move sends a "signal to Russia" to avoid "provocative actions" in Syria. BBC News - Published on September 19, 2020	U.S. Sending More Troops to Syria to Counter the Russians The deployment of armored vehicles, advance radar and more fighter jets comes in response to a Russian convoy ramming an U.S. ground patrol, injuring seven soldiers. NYTimes.com - Published on September 18, 2020
Migrant crisis 2015: What happened to Nujeen Mustafa? Nujeen fled war in Syria, and crossed Europe in her wheelchair in 2015, but where is she now? BBC News - Published on September 17, 2020	Trump appears to contradict earlier remarks on killing Syria's leader President tells Fox & Friends he wanted to target Bashar Assad, but Jim Mattis "didn't want to." Two years ago he said it was "never even contemplated." CBS News - Published on September 16, 2020
Islamic State most active in 12 Indian states: Govt to Paliament By Rajnish Singh New Delhi, Sep 16 : With Islamic State and its various manifestations spreading base in 12 Indian states in recent years, the Sunni jihadists’ group is now “most active” in these.. WorldNews - Published on September 16, 2020	Trump says he wanted to ASSASSINATE Assad, blames ex-defense chief Mattis for staying his hand US President Donald Trump has claimed he wanted to “take out” Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2017 but was deterred by then-Defense Secretary James Mattis – after previously denying an.. WorldNews - Published on September 15, 2020
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Syria may only be counting 1.25% of its actual coronavirus deaths The government has confirmed only 109 coronavirus deaths, but a mortuary official says it's killing that many people daily in Damascus alone. CBS News - Published on September 15, 2020	US army helicopter crashes in Syria's north – state media An American military helicopter has crashed in Syria’s Al-Hasakah province, Syrian state-run media reported, citing local... WorldNews - Published on September 15, 2020
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