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Bashar Al-Assad's Wife Files For Divorce, Wants To Return To UK: Report
Asma al-Assad, wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce and expressed her desire to return to the United Kingdom, reports The Jerusalem Post quoting Turkish and Arab media sources.
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Assad's Exit Shatters Iran's Influence But Risks Islamists' Rise In Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after rebel forces swept into Damascus this weekend, shattered Iran's network of influence in the Middle East but Israel, the United States and Arab powers must now deal with the risk of instability.
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12-Foot-Tall Puppet Named "Little Amal" Reaches New York To Raise Awareness About Syrian Refugees
Amal, which means hope in Arabic, has already travelled around 5,000 miles across Europe.
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Syrian President Assad Visits Dubai, First Trip To Arab State Since War
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad met Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in Dubai, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Friday, his first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian war began in 2011.
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"We're Still In Tents": Arab Refugees See Bias As Europe Welcomes Ukrainians
Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Hariri, who fled the war in his country for neighbouring Lebanon 10 years ago, spent the last decade hoping in vain to escape to a new life in Europe.
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US-Led Strikes Killed 224 Civilians Since Allies Entered Raqa: Monitor
US-led coalition air strikes have killed at least 224 civilians since the Syrian forces it backs entered ISIS group bastion Raqa a month ago, a monitor said on Thursday.
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'Outraged' Ivanka Influenced Donald Trump Move To Bomb Syrian Airbase: Brother Eric Trump
US President Donald Trump's decision to bomb a Syrian airbase was influenced by the reaction of his daughter Ivanka, who was "heartbroken and outraged" by a nerve gas attack in the Arab country, according to his son.
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Atop Palmyra's Damaged Theatre, Syrian Musicians Sing Of Return
Atop the ruins of Syria's famed Palmyra theatre, recently recaptured from the Islamic State group, teenage musician Angel Dayoub sings an old Arabic favourite: "We're coming back, oh love, we're coming back."
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Syrian Army Recaptures Palmyra City From ISIS
The Syrian army confirmed that they recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from Islamic State for the second time in a year, with help from allied forces and Russian warplanes. Islamic State retook Palmyra in a surprise advance in December, after having been driven out eight months before.
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Election Throws US Plans For Syrian Refugees Into Question
Arabic language classes are drawing 25 to 30 people a week in preparation for the new arrivals in town. High school students are helping collect furniture and housewares for them, and employers have inquired about giving them jobs.
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Making 'Great Strides' In War: Syria Tells UN
Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told the United Nations on Saturday that the Syrian army was making "great strides" in the five-year war, with help from "true friends" Russia, Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
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In Istanbul, An Arabic Bookstore Anchors Syrian Refugees
A rustic, three story-Arabic bookstore in old Istanbul has become an anchor for many Syrians who have stayed put in Turkey but crave a taste of home.
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Russia PM Warns Foreign Offensive In Syria Could Spark 'World War'
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned Thursday that if Arab forces entered the Syrian war, they could spark a "new world war" and urged ceasefire talks instead.
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More Than 3,500 Syrians Flee To Turkey In 4 Days As Pro-Assad Forces Advance
More than 3,600 Turkmens and Arabs fleeing advancing pro-government Syrian forces in the north of Latakia province have crossed into Turkey over the past four days, Turkish disaster agency AFAD said on Monday.
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More Than 3,000 Syrians Flee To Turkey In 3 Days As Pro-Assad Forces Advance
More than 3,000 Turkmens and Arabs fleeing advancing pro-government Syrian forces in the north of Latakia province have crossed into Turkey over the past three days, Turkish disaster agency AFAD said on Monday.
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Bashar Al-Assad's Wife Files For Divorce, Wants To Return To UK: Report
Asma al-Assad, wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce and expressed her desire to return to the United Kingdom, reports The Jerusalem Post quoting Turkish and Arab media sources.
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Assad's Exit Shatters Iran's Influence But Risks Islamists' Rise In Syria
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after rebel forces swept into Damascus this weekend, shattered Iran's network of influence in the Middle East but Israel, the United States and Arab powers must now deal with the risk of instability.
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12-Foot-Tall Puppet Named "Little Amal" Reaches New York To Raise Awareness About Syrian Refugees
Amal, which means hope in Arabic, has already travelled around 5,000 miles across Europe.
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Syrian President Assad Visits Dubai, First Trip To Arab State Since War
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad met Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in Dubai, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Friday, his first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian war began in 2011.
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"We're Still In Tents": Arab Refugees See Bias As Europe Welcomes Ukrainians
Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Hariri, who fled the war in his country for neighbouring Lebanon 10 years ago, spent the last decade hoping in vain to escape to a new life in Europe.
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US-Led Strikes Killed 224 Civilians Since Allies Entered Raqa: Monitor
US-led coalition air strikes have killed at least 224 civilians since the Syrian forces it backs entered ISIS group bastion Raqa a month ago, a monitor said on Thursday.
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'Outraged' Ivanka Influenced Donald Trump Move To Bomb Syrian Airbase: Brother Eric Trump
US President Donald Trump's decision to bomb a Syrian airbase was influenced by the reaction of his daughter Ivanka, who was "heartbroken and outraged" by a nerve gas attack in the Arab country, according to his son.
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Atop Palmyra's Damaged Theatre, Syrian Musicians Sing Of Return
Atop the ruins of Syria's famed Palmyra theatre, recently recaptured from the Islamic State group, teenage musician Angel Dayoub sings an old Arabic favourite: "We're coming back, oh love, we're coming back."
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Syrian Army Recaptures Palmyra City From ISIS
The Syrian army confirmed that they recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from Islamic State for the second time in a year, with help from allied forces and Russian warplanes. Islamic State retook Palmyra in a surprise advance in December, after having been driven out eight months before.
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Election Throws US Plans For Syrian Refugees Into Question
Arabic language classes are drawing 25 to 30 people a week in preparation for the new arrivals in town. High school students are helping collect furniture and housewares for them, and employers have inquired about giving them jobs.
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Making 'Great Strides' In War: Syria Tells UN
Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told the United Nations on Saturday that the Syrian army was making "great strides" in the five-year war, with help from "true friends" Russia, Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
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In Istanbul, An Arabic Bookstore Anchors Syrian Refugees
A rustic, three story-Arabic bookstore in old Istanbul has become an anchor for many Syrians who have stayed put in Turkey but crave a taste of home.
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Russia PM Warns Foreign Offensive In Syria Could Spark 'World War'
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned Thursday that if Arab forces entered the Syrian war, they could spark a "new world war" and urged ceasefire talks instead.
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More Than 3,500 Syrians Flee To Turkey In 4 Days As Pro-Assad Forces Advance
More than 3,600 Turkmens and Arabs fleeing advancing pro-government Syrian forces in the north of Latakia province have crossed into Turkey over the past four days, Turkish disaster agency AFAD said on Monday.
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More Than 3,000 Syrians Flee To Turkey In 3 Days As Pro-Assad Forces Advance
More than 3,000 Turkmens and Arabs fleeing advancing pro-government Syrian forces in the north of Latakia province have crossed into Turkey over the past three days, Turkish disaster agency AFAD said on Monday.
