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Al-Assad Faces Death, But Sleeps Safely In Russia. What Syrians Think
A court in Damascus sentenced Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother, Maher al-Assad, in absentia for murder, torture and crimes against humanity committed before and during Syria's 14-year civil war that left about half a million people dead.
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France Returns 23 Syrian Treasures After 15 Years As Macron Visits Damascus
The artifacts include Roman bronze objects, Byzantine and Islamic-era pieces and a richly coloured mosaic panel that once adorned the Umayyad Mosque.
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Syria Says ISIS Was Behind Damascus Bombings During Macron's Visit
A Syrian security official said Thursday that the cell responsible for two bomb blasts during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus this week was affiliated with the Islamic State group.
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9 Killed In Cafe Blast In Syria's Damascus
The Interior Ministry is set to announce its initial findings soon, said Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi.
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5 Killed, 16 Injured As Blast Rips Through Damascus Cafe
The blast took place near the capital's Palace of Justice, a key government building, sparking scenes of panic in the busy area.
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Six Ancient Roman-Era Statues Stolen From National Museum In Syria
Thieves broke into the national museum in the Syrian capital and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday.
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How Syrian Forces Emptied Alawite Suburb: X Means Stay, O Means Go
Syrian security forces stormed the rundown Damascus suburb in late August, toting guns, swords and eviction orders. In their wake, they left the district's homes spray-painted with big black "X"s and "O"s: marking who could stay and who must go.
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Video: Syria Hospital Staff Forced To Kneel. One Who Rose Up Shot Dead
An undated video released by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) shows the execution of employees of a hospital by fighters loyal to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government, reports Russian state-controlled media RT.
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"Did Not Support Recent Israeli Strikes On Syria": US State Department
The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it.
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Blood Splash On Walls Of Damascus Church After Suicide Bomber Kills 20
At the blood-stained Saint Elias church in Damascus, Umm George wept as she desperately searched for her son, who was among the worshippers when a suicide bomber struck on Sunday.
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Suicide Bomber Kills 20 In Syrian Church Near Damascus During Mass
A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 20 and wounding 52 others, state media reported.
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Stampede At Landmark Mosque In Damascus Kills 4: Health Official
A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday killed three people, the governor of Damascus said.
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Safe From Looting, Damascus Museum Reopens A Month After Assad's Fall
Syrians returned on Wednesday to the national museum in Damascus, reopened for the first time since Islamist-led forces seized the capital and ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
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First Qatari Flight Lands In Syrian Capital Damascus After Nearly 13 Years
The first Qatari commercial flight in nearly 13 years landed in Damascus on Tuesday.
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NDTV Exclusive: Glimpse Of An Assad-Free Syria, What The Future Looks Like
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has pushed Syria into a new era. The sudden collapse of the regime, in power for over half a century, has left many grappling with the practical and symbolic changes that will shape the future of the country.
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Al-Assad Faces Death, But Sleeps Safely In Russia. What Syrians Think
A court in Damascus sentenced Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother, Maher al-Assad, in absentia for murder, torture and crimes against humanity committed before and during Syria's 14-year civil war that left about half a million people dead.
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France Returns 23 Syrian Treasures After 15 Years As Macron Visits Damascus
The artifacts include Roman bronze objects, Byzantine and Islamic-era pieces and a richly coloured mosaic panel that once adorned the Umayyad Mosque.
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Syria Says ISIS Was Behind Damascus Bombings During Macron's Visit
A Syrian security official said Thursday that the cell responsible for two bomb blasts during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus this week was affiliated with the Islamic State group.
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9 Killed In Cafe Blast In Syria's Damascus
The Interior Ministry is set to announce its initial findings soon, said Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi.
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5 Killed, 16 Injured As Blast Rips Through Damascus Cafe
The blast took place near the capital's Palace of Justice, a key government building, sparking scenes of panic in the busy area.
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Six Ancient Roman-Era Statues Stolen From National Museum In Syria
Thieves broke into the national museum in the Syrian capital and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday.
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How Syrian Forces Emptied Alawite Suburb: X Means Stay, O Means Go
Syrian security forces stormed the rundown Damascus suburb in late August, toting guns, swords and eviction orders. In their wake, they left the district's homes spray-painted with big black "X"s and "O"s: marking who could stay and who must go.
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Video: Syria Hospital Staff Forced To Kneel. One Who Rose Up Shot Dead
An undated video released by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) shows the execution of employees of a hospital by fighters loyal to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government, reports Russian state-controlled media RT.
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"Did Not Support Recent Israeli Strikes On Syria": US State Department
The United States did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, the State Department said on Thursday, adding that Washington made clear its displeasure after tensions escalated and worked quickly to stop it.
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Blood Splash On Walls Of Damascus Church After Suicide Bomber Kills 20
At the blood-stained Saint Elias church in Damascus, Umm George wept as she desperately searched for her son, who was among the worshippers when a suicide bomber struck on Sunday.
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Suicide Bomber Kills 20 In Syrian Church Near Damascus During Mass
A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 20 and wounding 52 others, state media reported.
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Stampede At Landmark Mosque In Damascus Kills 4: Health Official
A stampede at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Syria's capital on Friday killed three people, the governor of Damascus said.
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Safe From Looting, Damascus Museum Reopens A Month After Assad's Fall
Syrians returned on Wednesday to the national museum in Damascus, reopened for the first time since Islamist-led forces seized the capital and ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
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First Qatari Flight Lands In Syrian Capital Damascus After Nearly 13 Years
The first Qatari commercial flight in nearly 13 years landed in Damascus on Tuesday.
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NDTV Exclusive: Glimpse Of An Assad-Free Syria, What The Future Looks Like
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has pushed Syria into a new era. The sudden collapse of the regime, in power for over half a century, has left many grappling with the practical and symbolic changes that will shape the future of the country.
