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Syrian returns from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan, marking major shift
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, U.N.-backed plan ...
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U.S. pressures Lebanon to speed up disarmament of Hezbollah
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail The Lebanese government has been told to fully disarm Hezbollah as patience is wearing thin in ...
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U.S. pressures Lebanon to speed up with disarmament of Hezbollah
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail The Lebanese government has been told to fully disarm Hezbollah as patience is wearing thin in ...
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The Iran-Israel war: A blow to China's status in the Middle East
The war exposed the limitations of China’s influence in the Middle East, underscoring its struggles to convert economic power ...
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.
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Syrians fear Israel normalisation could plunge the country back into war
Anger has been steadily building against Syria's new rulers as senior Israeli officials tout a possible normalisation deal ...
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The 12-day war exposed the limits of Russia and China’s support for Iran
The 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025 delivered a powerful lesson not only to Tehran but also to governments ...
After Decades of Hostility, Israeli-Syrian Relations Begin to Thaw
The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ...
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Syria’s New Rulers Blamed for Sectarian Massacre, Suggesting West Has Once Again Backed the Wrong Horse
The revelation raises huge doubts about the regime's declared commitment to a new democratic system, reports Rana Sabbagh ...
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US revokes ‘terror’ label for Syria President-led HTS. What it means for diplomatic landscape in West Asia
Ahmed al-Sharaa led HTS, considered a jihadist group for years. Now, he has replaced Assad as Syria’s new president. And he ...
Syria must release findings of inquiry into Alawite killings: Amnesty
BEIRUT: Syria must publish the full results of an investigation into the March killings of Alawite civilians and ensure those responsible are held accountable, ...
Twins play the Cubs leading series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins play the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead. Minnesota is 25-18 in home games and 44-47 overall. The Twins have a 30-8 record in games when they scored at least five ...