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To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust — in each other
They were on opposite sides during Syria's civil war and now must do lifesaving work together. A makeshift brick wall divides ...
Christian Today30m
Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'
The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that ...
Trump’s push for Israel-Syria peace gets major backing as activist brings message to Jerusalem
Syrian activist relays discussion with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa about his interest in peace deal with Israel, but ...
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Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as FM visits Damascus
Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign ...
UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
Britain said on Saturday it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria, as foreign minister David Lammy visited the ...
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
A U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the ...
ZAWYA50m
Jordan: JCA to open liaison office in Damascus to boost cooperation
AMMAN — A delegation from the Jordanian Contractors Association (JCA) on Tuesday held talks in Damascus with the Board of the ...
Religion News Service15h
A church bombing leads Syria's Christians to consider leaving as foreign fighters remain
The June 22 attack on the Mar Elias church, killing at least 25 people and wounding dozens, was the latest alarm for ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette1d
Syria, Kurd merger still up in air
A U.S. envoy said Wednesday that Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces ...
Greetings from Damascus, Syria, where a crowded bar welcomed post-Assad revelers
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
The Times of Israel6d
Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as foreign secretary visits Damascus
DAMASCUS, Syria — Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country’s new ...