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Iran hosts Syrian foreign minister in first visit abroad
Iran is a staunch supporter of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in civil war that ravaged the country since 2011
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Gulf monarchies rising from ashes of Arab Spring
Aftermath of the Arab Spring has allowed the Gulf to emerge as the Middle East's new centre of gravity
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Arab Spring: How the West missed a date with history
As protests flared across the Arab world, Western nations failed to seize the moment to support the cries for freedom
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Syria's Assad says US pressure, sanctions obstructing return of refugees
Syrian president says millions of refugees were being forced to stay in host countries by “pressure or intimidation”
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Attaching price tags
The geostrategic consequences of the Syrian crisis cannot be underrated
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Dutch launch case against Syria over 'horrific' torture
Netherlands accuses Damascus of murder and using poison gas on its own citizens
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Trump says he wanted to kill Syria's Assad, but Mattis opposed
I considered him [Syrian president] certainly not a good person, but I had a shot to take him out, says US president
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Syria's Assad says he wants to expand Russian investments to help offset US sanctions
Wants to see Russian investments in key areas of the economy
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Missing persons in Syria near 100,000: Watchdog
Vast majority of missing persons picked up by Syrian regime, followed by ISIS/Daesh
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UN envoy: Warring Syria sides move forward in talks
Opposition co-chair says he hopes next round of talks will continue in Geneva in September or early October
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Opposition says Syrian peace talks generally positive
Opposition co-chair says Syrian regime talked on sovereignty but tried to say they were not talking about constitution
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Explosion on Syria gas pipeline a 'terrorist' attack: minister
Local TV channel shows footage of a large fire after the explosion
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The cost of sin
If there is one certainty about life, it is that it too will pass
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Syria doctors fear virus spreading faster than clinics can test
Authorities in government-held areas have confirmed 999 cases including 48 deaths
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Netanyahu warns foes after Israeli retaliatory strikes in Syria
We will do what is necessary in order to defend ourselves
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Syrian tragedy
This particular poll is another mishap on the long list of tragedies in Syria
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Assad regime demands $100 virus test to leave country
Social media users condemn new measure, as means to turn pandemic into opportunity for cash-strapped regime
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Turkish forces arrest 2 YPG/PKK militants in Northern Syria
Militants held in region of Turkish operation just across Turkey's southern border
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Syria goes to the polls as new sanctions hit war-ravaged economy
Officials claim people voted across government territory at more than 7,000 polling stations
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Putin, Rouhani discuss Iran nuclear deal
Russian president, Iranian counterpart also discuss developments in Syria
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1 killed, 11 injured in northern Syria airstrikes
Strikes conducted by Russian warplane, according to Syrian military opposition group
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Lives will be lost as Syria aid access cut, aid agencies warn
Many will now not receive the help they need. Lives will be lost. Suffering will intensify, UN says
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UN Security Council renews Syria aid via Turkey
15-member UN top body authorised delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria through one Turkish border gate
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35 Iran-backed terrorists die in an airstrike in Syria
Unidentified warplanes attacked Iran-backed militants fighting in ranks of Assad regime in Deir ez-Zor
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Chemical weapons watchdog tells Assad to lay down arms
Watchdog gives Assad regime 90 days to declare chemical weapons it possesses
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Iran news agency reports visit of new Quds chief to Syria
Esmail Ghaani is the replacement for Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s most powerful military commander
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UN warns of 'unprecedented hunger crisis' in Syria
World Food Programme says 9.3M civilians in Syria facing hunger
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And the downward spiral continues
The new sanctions will unquestionably delay, if not entirely prevent, the reconstruction of Syria
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Bomb attack injures 4 civilians in Afrin, Syria
Attack thought to be carried out by YPG/PKK terror group
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George Floyd’s murals embellish walls around the world
Murals are popping in Floyd's honour and as a part of the peaceful demonstrations
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Assad regime claims Israel targeted Homs
Regime says it intercepted missiles fired by Israeli warplanes
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US, Russia conduct first joint patrol in Syria
US, Russian armored military vehicles met for joint patrols in Deir Gusun village, sources say
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Trump, Erdogan discussed need for 'rapid de-escalation' in Libya: White House
Both leaders agreed on urgent need for a political resolution to the conflict in Syria
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US worked with YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria: CIA veteran
For decades the PKK has been designated a terrorist group by NATO allies Turkey and US, as well as the EU
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Suffering in silence
The best option for the Bashar al-Assad Regime is to allow the free flow of humanitarian and medical assistance
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Dozens killed by blast in Syrian town of Afrin, Turkey says
Country blames the attack on the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia
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Big powers urged to freeze sanctions on Iran, Syria amid coronavirus crisis
Pandemic threatens to worsen hunger and suffering for the poor, according to an international refugee charity
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Award winning Syrian filmmaker becomes hospital cleaner amid Covid-19
Hassan Akkad said that he wants to help so that he doesn't lose another home after Syria
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Nearly 150 civilians killed in Syria in March: Watchdog
Victims includes children, women says Syrian Network for Human Rights
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War-ravaged Syria takes new steps against coronavirus, says no recorded cases yet
Bans entry for foreigners arriving from many countries hit by the virus
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Ten years on, Syria is still deep in wars
Everything has changed in Syria in these 10 years, except its political structure
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Erdogan holds Brussels talks as EU mulls taking in child refugees
A week after Ankara announced it would no longer prevent people from trying to cross into Europe
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Pakistan fully supports Turkey’s efforts in fight against terrorism, Imran tells Erdogan
Premier telephones president, condoles over Turkish solders’ death in Idlib attack
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33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria's Idlib
Latest attack means 53 Turkish personnel have been killed in Idlib this month
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Erdogan says no 'full' agreement on Syria summit
Kremlin indicated a two-way meeting between Erdogan and Putin was not on the cards
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Israel claims air strikes near Syrian capital Damascus
Syria says its air defences shot down "enemy missiles"
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Erdogan announces Syria summit with Russia, France and Germany
March 5 summit to discuss escalating violence in Syria’s last rebel enclave of Idlib
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Erdogan urges 'concrete action' over Idlib in Merkel, Macron call: Turkish presidency
He stresses the need to stop the aggression of the regime and its supporters in Idlib
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Angelina Jolie pens a powerful note on Syrian refugees
Even after ten years, the actor tries to evoke sympathy for a war-torn nation
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EU leaders condemn Syrian regime attacks in Idlib
With 900,000 people displaced in "horrendous conditions", EU council warns of humanitarian disaster