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Ghassan Hitto voted premier of Syria’s rebel territory
Egypt

Ghassan Hitto voted premier of Syria’s rebel territory

Syria's main opposition National Coalition early Tuesday elected Ghassan Hitto, a former US-based IT executive with Islamist leanings, as prime…
Fleeing Syria, Palestinians find haven and hardships in Egypt
World

Fleeing Syria, Palestinians find haven and hardships in Egypt

Rula Deeb, 26, was born in Damascus and calls Syria her home. But after months of government bombings, indiscriminate violence…
Many questions, few answers await Obama on Mideast visit
World

Many questions, few answers await Obama on Mideast visit

President Barack Obama is due to make his first official visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories this week, looking…
EU’s Ashton urges caution on lifting arms ban for Syria rebels
World

EU’s Ashton urges caution on lifting arms ban for Syria rebels

The European Union's foreign policy chief urged caution on Saturday about a Franco-British drive to lift an EU arms embargo…
Syria threatens to strike at rebels in Lebanon
World

Syria threatens to strike at rebels in Lebanon

Syria has warned it may strike at rebels hiding in neighboring Lebanon if the Lebanese army does not act, the…
France urges EU to lift Syria arms ban to aid rebels
World

France urges EU to lift Syria arms ban to aid rebels

French President Francois Hollande urged Europe's leaders on Thursday to lift an arms embargo on Syria to help rebels battling…
Number of Syrian refugees reaches million mark
World

Number of Syrian refugees reaches million mark

The number of Syrians who have fled their country since a deadly civil conflict erupted two years ago has hit…
Assad says Syria ‘victorious,’ rebels overrun Raqa
World

Assad says Syria ‘victorious,’ rebels overrun Raqa

President Bashar al-Assad said his regime has conquered the "conspiracy" against it, even as rebels overran the capital of Raqa…
Syrian civilians form local police force to combat rising crime
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Syrian civilians form local police force to combat rising crime

ALEPPO — The atmosphere was tense in Bustan al-Qasr after a Friday protest turned into a fight between two groups,…
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