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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, Yazidis, and Jews. Arabs are the largest ethnic group, and Sunnis the largest religious group.

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Doctors Without Borders: The spread of Covid-19 in Syria could become critical Doctors Without Borders have issued a warning regarding the support for the vulnerable in northwest Syria. Having been displaced by war, nearly a million people are living in makeshift camps many are.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 5 days ago

Syrian refugees face possible coronavirus outbreak in camps In Syria's Azaz region near the border with Turkey, rescue workers whose usual role is to respond to government bombardments have been sanitizing classrooms and camps for internally displayed people,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:13Published 1 week ago

Syria: Fear of coronavirus outbreak mounts in Idlib Health officials are warning that about 100,000 people could die in northwest Syria if they do not get the supplies and equipment they need. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published 1 week ago


Terrorist Group Advises Its Own To Avoid 'The Land Of The Epidemic' Business Insider reports ISIS is telling its fighters not to go to Europe and stage attacks. According to the ISIS newsletter, it's because of the novel coronavirus pandemic there. The terror group's.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago

Russia, Turkey begin joint patrols along Syria's M4 highway The patrols are part of ceasefire deal reached by Ankara and Moscow to halt an escalation of violence in Idlib province. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:52Published 3 weeks ago

No peace in sight as Syrian conflict enters 10th year More than 370,000 people have been killed and millions displaced. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:51Published 3 weeks ago

Syria war: Idlib residents struggle with daily life More than half a million children displaced by the latest fighting are living in desperate conditions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:59Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey, Russia say tensions lower in Syria's Idlib province Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:15Published 3 weeks ago

Ancient settlement destroyed by comet, research suggests Impact from a comet around 12,800 years ago is believed to have wiped out a human settlement, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 00:57Published on March 11, 2020

Erdogan demands 'concrete support' from EU, NATO over Syria Turkish president in Brussels for talks with EU and NATO leaders after tensions at Greek border over fate of refugees. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published on March 10, 2020

First woman to run hospital in Syria talks to Al Jaz Dr Amani Ballour, the subject of an Oscar-nominated documentary, is urging the international community to help stop the humanitarian catastrophe in Idlib province. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published on March 6, 2020

Coast guard rescues 120 migrants off Turkish coast Turkey's coast guard rescued around 120 migrants trying to reach a Greek island on three dinghies early on Friday after they said their passage was blocked by Greek coast guard vessels. Adam Reed.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:39Published on March 6, 2020

War in Syria: 15 killed as deadly clashes erupt in Idlib hours into ceasefire deal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:02Published on March 6, 2020

Erdogan 'may have overplayed hand in Syria conflict', says security expert Erdogan 'may have overplayed hand in Syria conflict', says security expert Credit: Euronews English Duration: 04:20Published on March 6, 2020

Syria war: Turkey and Russia announce Idlib ceasefire after Moscow deal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published on March 6, 2020

Turkey, Russia announce ceasefire in Syria's Idlib Ceasefire came into effect after midnight in Idlib amid reports of fresh violence between Turkish and Syrian troops. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published on March 6, 2020

Russia's Putin and Turkey's Erdogan agree Syria ceasefire Putin said that Russia and Turkey had agreed to a ceasefire in Syria after violence escalated this past week.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:45Published on March 5, 2020

Greece blocks 35,000 attempting to cross border Hundreds of migrants continue to queue and camp near the Turkish-Greek border, despite police forces from both sides taking measures to deter them. Maha Albadrawi reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published on March 5, 2020

Erdogan, Putin announce Idlib ceasefire after Moscow meeting Truce in Syria's last rebel stronghold to begin at midnight, presidents say, after lengthy meeting in Russian capital. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 08:19Published on March 5, 2020

War in Syria: Erdogan meets Putin to discuss battle for Idlib province Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:00Published on March 5, 2020

War in Syria: "Russia doesn't want to confront Turkish forces" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:12Published on March 5, 2020

Aerial footage shows queues of migrants near Greek-Turkish border The footage was shot from the Turkish Interior Ministry's helicopter on Thursday whilst the Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu inspected the region. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published on March 5, 2020

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