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Turkey deploys anti-aircraft guns at Syria border
World

Turkey deploys anti-aircraft guns at Syria border

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey deployed anti-aircraft guns and other weapons alongside its border with Syria, state television reported on Thursday,…
At least 36 killed in Syria, says rights watchdog
Egypt

At least 36 killed in Syria, says rights watchdog

  At least 36 people were killed in Syria on Wednesday, seven of which died in an attack on a…
Putin heads to Middle East amid carnage in Syria
World

Putin heads to Middle East amid carnage in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel this week to Israel and Jordan for talks set to be framed by the…
Turkish, Syrian forces seek downed Turkish jet
World

Turkish, Syrian forces seek downed Turkish jet

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu phoned world powers on Saturday to brief them about the downing of one of Ankara's…
US denies safe passage scheme for Assad
World

US denies safe passage scheme for Assad

The United States said Thursday there was no truth to reports it was ready, along with Britain, to offer Syrian…
Syria forms new government; key posts unchanged
World

Syria forms new government; key posts unchanged

BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree forming a new government Saturday, but it will be headed by…
UN observers in Syria suspend activities due to escalation of violence
World

UN observers in Syria suspend activities due to escalation of violence

UN observers in Syria suspended their activities and patrols Saturday because of escalating violence in the country, the head of…
Syrian forces kill two Egyptians trying to enter country
Egypt

Syrian forces kill two Egyptians trying to enter country

Syrian security forces shot and killed two Egyptians who were trying to illegally enter the country through Jordan, the Egyptian…
Sharing secrets onstage
Art news

Sharing secrets onstage

Kinan Azmeh’s music is hard to classify. It gently captures the audience’s soul, with its smooth mixture of jazz, classical…
Syrian army killed children, used them as ‘human shields,’ says UN
Features/Interviews

Syrian army killed children, used them as ‘human shields,’ says UN

Syrian troops have tortured children, executed them and used children as young as eight as "human shields" during military raids…
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