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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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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 5 days ago

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 1 week ago

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 1 week ago

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

Syria blackout after suspected pipeline attack Syria's oil minister said explosion affected three power stations, may have been a 'terrorist act'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published on August 24, 2020

Court finds no evidence of direct Hezbollah, Syrian involvement in Hariri assassination Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:10Published on August 18, 2020

UNICEF: Conflict in Syria forces children into child labour The war is forcing Syria’s children to earn money to support their families. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published on August 12, 2020

Boat carrying migrants to UK seen bailing out water An inflatable dinghy carrying around 20 Syrian migrants has been met by BorderForce off the coast of Dover. The packed vessel had been making its way acrossthe English Channel on Monday morning, with.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published on August 10, 2020

Hope of closure for Syrians with missing relatives Thousands of photos lifted from alleged Syrian torture chambers by a whistleblowing army photographer codenamed 'Caesar' have given hope to hundreds of families looking for lost loved ones. Adam Reed.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:58Published on August 7, 2020

Syrian designer adds flair to face masks A young Syrian fashion designer is making fashionable masks, as coronavirus cases in Damascus continue to rise. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on August 7, 2020

Syrian parkour team leap to new heights Flipping through the air and jumping over obstacles, this Syrian parkour team hopes to make a name for themselves in their country and abroad. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:41Published on August 4, 2020

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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 2 weeks ago
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All Australian women and children reportedly moved from Syria's al-Hawl camp There are reports the last Australian women and children have been taken from Syria's al-Hawl refugee camp, with advocates again calling for them to be repatriated back to Australia. SBS - Published 2 weeks ago	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 2 weeks ago
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