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Last militant bastion in Syria’s Qalamoun recaptured by army

Tue Apr 15, 2014 17:29:17

Syrian army forces have recaptured the last militant-held village in the Qalamoun strategic region near capital, Damascus.

Lebanon is going to limit Syrian refugee influx as more enter

Tue Apr 15, 2014 17:02:54

Lebanese government is considering measures to reduce the number of Syrian refugees fleeing the extremist-marked war in their country amid rising concerns that Lebanon has reached a breaking point.

Syria announces date of presidential vote next week

Tue Apr 15, 2014 16:45:04

The speaker of Syria's parliament will next week announce the date of the country's presidential election, expected to be held around June despite the conflict, Al-Watan newspaper reported.

Mortar fire on Damascus kills child, wounds 40

Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:53:59

Mortar rounds fired by terrorist groups on the Syrian capital Damascus have killed a child and wounded at least 41 people, among them more children.

In picture: Life and war in Syria

Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:19:54

Normal life is underway in the Syrian capital of Damascus despite the ongoing war in the country that killed thousands of people and displaced millions more since 2011.

Exclusive video: Maaloula after liberation by Syrian army

Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:00:21

Syrian troops have cleared the Christian city of Maaloula in Rif Dimashq Governorate from extremist al-Qaeda-linked militants, Al-Alam reports.

Lebanon rejects Arab League final statement about Palestinians

Tue Apr 15, 2014 09:40:38

Foreign Affairs Minister Gebran Bassil has voiced his country’s reservation and opposition to a recent resolution by the Arab League that he said failed to mention the Palestinian right of return, a crucial item for Lebanon.

Israel in secret talks with Saudis, Arab states to sign peace deal

Tue Apr 15, 2014 08:43:23

Israel is holding secret talks with some Arab states that do not recognize it, looking to establish diplomatic ties, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says.

Killing of Al-Manar crew in Syria draws condemnation

Tue Apr 15, 2014 07:41:07

Three crew members of Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV station have been killed by “takfiri terrorists” in the Syrian town of Maaloula, as politicians offered condolences and praised those killed as martyrs.

Syria blames West for fueling carnage, terrorism

Tue Apr 15, 2014 07:23:24

Syria holds Western countries and their regional allies responsible for fanning the flames of carnage and creating pretexts for spreading terrorism in the country.

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