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Investigating deadly Iraq fire and assessing situation in Syria
From the Middle East, we verified footage of the deadly fire in Kut, Iraq, which is now known to have killed at least 61 ...
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Armed men fire at building in Syria's Sweida region
Social media showing armed men walking on road in Syria's Sweida region and then firing at a building. Credit: Social Meida.
Syrian government and leaders of the Druze minority announce new cease-fire
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Clashes raged in the southern Syrian city of Sweida on Wednesday after a ceasefire between government ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)1d
Amid a violent week in Syria, a look at the stability of the new government
In Syria, violence continued between rival factions even after a ceasefire deal. Government troops withdrew overnight from a ...
National Catholic Register19h
Violence Against Christians Escalates in Syria
Church in the southern Syrian province of Sweida, smashed Christian symbols, and set fire to its ceiling and walls.
Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violence
Syria’s defense minister has announced a ceasefire after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday ...
IDF Under Fire: Syria's military readiness signals possible retaliation against Israeli forces
Convoys of Syrian security forces and tank transporters carrying tanks were seen moving outside of Sweida on July 16. Scores ...
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Syria and the Dangers of Playing with Fire
Whatever is the origin of the recent bloody clashes in the Suwayda Governorate—whether they were merely the result of the chaos prevailing in post-Assad Syria, or a manoeuvre by Israel in order to ...