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Firas Makdesi

Firas Makdesi

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MidEast|Political|World

Israel conducts airstrike on edge of Syrian capital, three reported hurt

Israel carried out an airstrike on the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, targeting what the military said was a command centre belonging to Palestinian militant group Islamic

Israel conducts airstrike on edge of Syrian capital, three reported hurt
Arts|MidEast|World

After decades in exile, Syria's Jews visit Damascus

For the first time in three decades, Rabbi Joseph Hamra and his son Henry read from a Torah scroll in a synagogue in the heart of Syria's capital

After decades in exile, Syria's Jews visit Damascus
MidEast|Political|World

Nearly 30% of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says

Almost 30% of the millions of Syrian refugees living in Middle Eastern countries want to return home in the next year, following the fall of

Nearly 30% of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says
News|World

Syrians mourn Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli strike

Flags flew at half-mast in Damascus on Sunday and residents said they were still shocked after the killing of Hezbollah's chief Sayyed Hassan

Syrians mourn Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli strike
MidEast|Political|World

Head of hostage NGO believes US journalist Tice still in Syria

The head of an American organisation focused on hostage releases said

Head of hostage NGO believes US journalist Tice still in Syria
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Syria's Christians fearful of new Islamist leaders as Christmas approaches

Syrian church leaders are advising Christians to scale back Christmas celebrations this year, despite assurances from the Islamists who have just

Syria's Christians fearful of new Islamist leaders as Christmas approaches

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